Momoiro Clover Z
Momoiro Clover Z | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | MCZ, Momoclo |
Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
Genres | |
Years active | 2008 | –present
Labels | |
Members | Kanako Momota Shiori Tamai Ayaka Sasaki Reni Takagi |
Past members | Akari Hayami Momoka Ariyasu |
Website | Japanese site English site |
Momoiro Clover Z (ももいろクローバーZ, Momoiro Kurōbā Zetto) is a Japanese idol girl group, commonly abbreviated as MCZ or Momoclo (ももクロ, Momokuro).
The four members of MCZ are known for energetic performances, incorporating elements of ballet, gymnastics, and action movies.[1]
MCZ is notable for being the first female group to hold a solo concert at
In 2013, the group grossed the fourth highest total sales revenue by a music artist in Japan, with over ¥5.2 billion.[3] During 2016, about 636,000 people attended their live concerts, the most ever for a Japanese female group.[4][5] MCZ was ranked as the most popular female Japanese group from 2013 to 2018, and 2020 to 2022.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]
MCZ has collaborated with other performers, including a 2015 recording with American hard rock band KISS, marking KISS's first collaborative recording.[16] In 2016, their first overseas tour titled Trans America Ultra Live was held in Hawaii, Los Angeles, and New York.[17] They sold more than 3 million physical copies in Japan.
Members
External videos | |
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Who is Momoiro Clover Z? A short introductory video in English |
On stage, Momoiro Clover Z members are easily distinguished by the colors of their clothes, similar to the characters from Super Sentai[18] or Power Rangers. In some songs and music videos, the group loosely parodies them.[19][20]
Name | Color | Birth date and age | Notes |
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Kanako Momota | Red | July 12, 1994 | Leader |
Shiori Tamai | Yellow | June 4, 1995 | Nickname: Shiorin |
Ayaka Sasaki | Pink | June 11, 1996 | Nickname: Ārin |
Reni Takagi | Purple | June 21, 1993 | Former leader |
Akari Hayami | Blue | March 17, 1995 | Nickname: Akarin, former sub leader |
Momoka Ariyasu | Green | March 15, 1995 | Former child dancer of EXILE |
Before the group made its debut, other girls were in the lineup: Sumire Fujishiro, Manami Ikura, Yukina Kashiwa (later a member of Nogizaka46), Tsukina Takai (later became a member of SKE48), Miyū Wagawa, and Runa Yumikawa.
Timeline
History
2008–2009: Conception and beginnings
The group was formed in the spring of 2008 as a 5-member unit, originally named Momoiro Clover ("Pink Clover" or, literally, "Peach-Colored Clover"). The name was chosen to imply that the group was composed of innocent girls who wanted to bring happiness to people.[21] Ariyasu Momoka joined the group after their first single. Later in 2011, after the departure of Akari Hayami from the group, management added the letter "Z" to the group's name. The group's slogan is "Idols you can meet right now" (いま、会えるアイドル, Ima, aeru aidoru).
Momoiro Clover began as a street act in 2008, performing for bystanders in Tokyo's Yoyogi Park.[19] As most members were students attending school on weekdays, the group was active mainly on weekends, leading them to be nicknamed "Weekend Heroines" (週末ヒロイン, Shūmatsu Hiroin).[22] In a one-year period, Momoiro Clover had a number of line-up changes. In March 2009, they became a five-member unit composed of Reni Takagi, Kanako Momota, Akari Hayami, Shiori Tamai, and Ayaka Sasaki.[23]
To support and promote their first
2010: Major debut
In March 2010, the girls stated their goals: to take first place on
Their first major-label single "Ikuze! Kaitō Shōjo" was released in May.[28] The single debuted on Japan's Oricon Daily Singles Chart at the first position, and at number 3 for the week.[25][29] Momoiro Clover then moved to King Records. The group's first single with King was "Pinky Jones", composed by Narasaki from the Japanese rock band Coaltar of the Deepers with a "more chaotic" approach than previous songs. December 24 marked Momoiro Clover's first solo concert at a concert hall. Nihon Seinenkan, a venue with a capacity of 1,300 seats, was sold out in 30 minutes.[30]
2011: Shift to Momoiro Clover "Z"
In January 2011 at the release event for a new song, sub-leader Akari Hayami stated that she had decided to withdraw from the group in April. Hayami explained that her character was not suited to being an idol and that her dream was to become an actress.[31] At the April 10 Akari Hayami "graduation" concert, the group's management announced the name change to Momoiro Clover Z after Hayami's departure.[32] In Japan, Z symbolizes ultimateness and this letter is often appended to a title (e.g., Mazinger Z and Dragon Ball Z). Z is officially pronounced as /zɛd/ (British pronunciation) when the name is used in spoken English.[33] The band has gone on record saying in an interview that the Z in the title is a reference to the famous anime series, Dragon Ball Z stating "The Z in our name is a very obvious reference to Dragon Ball Z" and that "It's a awesome and very influential series".
Momoiro Clover Z's first single after Hayami's departure was "
2012: Rising popularity in Japan
In May 2012, Momoiro Clover Z performed in Putrajaya, Malaysia. The former Prime Minister,
The group recorded an ending theme song for Pokémon's Best Wishes series (titled "Mite Mite Kocchichi" and included in the eighth single "Otome Sensō" as a coupling track).[41] In July, Momoiro Clover Z performed at Japan Expo 2012 in Paris.[42][43]
Momoiro Clover Z's ninth single "Saraba, Itoshiki Kanashimitachi yo", which appeared in November, topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, becoming their first single to do so.[44] They contributed to the anime Joshiraku with "Nippon Egao Hyakkei" as the ending theme which was released on 5 September with a prior early release in iTunes Japan on 22 August.[45]
On December 31, Momoiro Clover Z performed at
2013: 5th Dimension
Momoiro Clover Z's second full-length album
2014: Dream come true
In March, the group held a solo concert at
In May, the group released their 11th single "Naite mo Iin Da yo"; B-side "My Dear Fellow" made its debut at Yankee Stadium when it was used for Masahiro Tanaka's warm up for his first game with the New York Yankees.[56] The group also provided the theme music for the anime Sailor Moon Crystal.[57] The title is "Moon Pride" (the group's 12th single released in July).[58][59][60]
In August, the group performed at Lady Gaga's concert as an opening act.[61] It was a part of Gaga's world tour named "ArtRave: The Artpop Ball" and held in Japan. Momoiro Clover Z was selected by Gaga herself.[61]
2015: Collaboration with KISS
On January 28, 2015, Momoiro Clover Z released a collaboration single with the American hard rock band
In February 2015, a joint performance recorded by Momoiro Clover Z and
Momoiro Clover Z provided the theme song, "
2016: Amaranthus/Hakkin no Yoake and Trans America Ultra Live
The group released their third studio album Amaranthus and fourth studio album Hakkin no Yoake in a double release in Japan on February 17, 2016. The albums debuted at #1 and #2 in the Oricon weekly albums chart.[71] The group held a dome trek tour for the two albums.[72]
In early April 2016, the group announced[73] their first overseas tour titled Trans America Ultra Live and appeared in Hawaii, Los Angeles and New York[17]
2017: MTV Unplugged
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2018: 10th Anniversary Best Album
On January 21, Momoka Ariyasu graduated from the group, leaving MCZ with only four members. In April, they released their 18th single, "Xiao yi Xiao". On May 23, they released a new best of album for their tenth anniversary called Momo mo Juu, Bancha mo Debana.
2019–2021: Self-Titled Album
On May 17, 2019, Momoiro Clover Z released their self-titled fifth studio album, their first studio album to not feature Momoka Ariyasu and their first as a four-member group. In 2021, they performed the theme song for the Sailor Moon Eternal movie.
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2021–2022: Shukuten
2023–present: Idola
Music style
The band's songs are intentionally ridiculous "hyperactive J-pop numbers".[74][75] Their live performances are heavily choreographed and feature acrobatic stunts.[18] The group is noted for their "anarchic energy" that is similar to that of punk bands.[76] The response from the audience has been characterised as "seismic".[77]
Some of Momoiro Clover's works are quite complex, switching from one musical style to another during one song and connecting "seemingly unconnected melodies".[75][76] The group has worked with many noted songwriters and musicians, belonging to different genres of music, from pop to punk and heavy metal.[76] Overall, the group and its music has been noted as progressive and forward-thinking.[75][76] Ian Martin from The Japan Times dubbed Momoiro Clover "a pop group who provoke squealing, teenage admiration from punks, indie kids, noise musicians and heavy-psychedelic longhairs throughout the Japanese underground music scene".[75] Momoiro Clover "is known for upbeat tunes, eccentric choreography and the members' costumes".[43] A music critic from The Japan Times cites Momoiro Clover as an example of "a seamless integration of personality, image, and music, with each element mutually complementary".[78]
Discography
- Battle and Romance (2011)
- 5th Dimension (2013)
- Amaranthus (2016)
- Hakkin no Yoake (2016)
- Momoiro Clover Z(2019)
- Shukuten (2022)
- Idola (2024)
Collaboration
Momoiro Clover Z have collaborated with overseas artists.
- Yume no Ukiyo ni Saitemina" (January 2015).
- Lady Gaga designated Momoiro Clover Z for an opening act of her concert (August 2014).[61]
- Marty Friedman participated as a guitarist in "Mōretsu Uchū Kōkyōkyoku Dai 7 Gakushō "Mugen no Ai"" (March 2012) and "Moon Pride" (July 2014).
- Yngwie Malmsteen participated as a guitarist in "Mōretsu Uchū Kōkyōkyoku Dai 7 Gakushō "Mugen no Ai" -Emperor Style-" (June 2014).
The group sings the theme music for the following anime.
- Yosuga no Sora - "Pinky Jones" (November 2010)
- Dragon Crisis! - "Mirai Bowl" (January 2011)
- Bodacious Space Pirates - "Mōretsu Uchū Kōkyōkyoku Dai 7 Gakushō "Mugen no Ai"" (March 2012)
- Pokémon - "Mite Mite Kocchichi" (June 2012)
- Joshiraku - "Nippon Egao Hyakkei" (June 2012) in collaboration with Yoshida Brothers
- Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal - "Moon Pride", "Moon Rainbow" (月虹, Gekkō) (July 2014)[79]
- Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal Season III - "Fall in Love with a New Moon" (ニュームーンに恋して, Nyū Mūn ni Koishite) (June 2016)[80]
- Z no Chikai(April 2015)
- Crayon Shin-chan: Burst Serving! Kung Fu Boys ~Ramen Rebellion~ - "Xiao Yi Xiao" (April 2018).[83]
Overseas performances
- Japan Media Arts Festival 2011 in Dortmund, Germany (September 9)[84]
- Hari Belia Negara 2012 in Putrajaya, Malaysia (May 26)[85]
- Japan Expo 2012 in Paris, France (July 5)[86]
- Anime Expo 2015 in Los Angeles, California (July 2)[87]
- Japan SAKURA Festival 2016 in Hanoi, Vietnam (April 16, 17)
- Bilibili Macro Link 2016 in Shanghai, China (July 23)
- Trans America Ultra Live 2016 in Hawaii, Los Angeles and New York (November 15–19)
Awards
In 2012, their first album Battle and Romance won the CD Shop Award as the best CD of the previous year as voted by music shop salesclerks from all over Japan.[35] It was the first time an idol (group) got this prize.[36]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2012 | Battle and Romance | CD Shop Awards — Grand Prix[35][36] | Won |
2013 | "Saraba, Itoshiki Kanashimitachi yo" | Space Shower Music Video Awards — Special Award[88]
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Won |
MTV Video Music Award Japan for Best Choreography | Won | ||
Momoiro Clover Z | MTV Europe Music Award for Best Japanese Act | Won | |
MTV Europe Music Award for Best Japan and Korea Act | Nominated | ||
2015 | Maku ga Agaru | 39th Japan Academy Prize — Popularity Award[89]
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Won |
The 40th Hochi Film Award — Special Award[90] | Won |
Filmography
- Shirome (シロメ) - August 2010
- Horror film. During filming, the girls were reportedly led to believe they were participating in a documentary about an urban legend and that everything happening was genuine.[91]
- The Citizen Police 69 (市民ポリス69) - March 2011[92]
- Ninifuni - February 2012[93][94]
- Momodora (ももドラ momo+dra) - February 2012
- 5-episode internet drama omnibus film.[95]
- Maku ga Agaru (幕が上がる) - February 2015
- The five members played leading roles and later won Japan Academy Prize.[89]
- The five members played leading roles and later won
Notes
- Universal Records. The public contract signing ceremony featured the weighing of every member to determine if they passed the weight requirement set by the record label for idols. If the band passed the requirement, they would sign a permanent contract. Reni Takagifailed, resulting in a temporary contract.
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- ^ Artist: Momoiro Clover Z, Music video director: Hideki Kuroda
"スペシャ「MVA」大賞はきゃりー、サカナ、ワンオク". Natalie (in Japanese). 2013-03-13. Retrieved 2014-03-14. - ^ a b "ももいろクローバーZ「日本アカデミー賞」話題賞に輝く". 音楽ナタリー. 株式会社ナターシャ. 2016-02-12. Retrieved 2016-02-12.
- ^ 樹木希林&本木雅弘"親子"で同時受賞 第40回報知映画賞 (in Japanese). oricon ME inc. Retrieved 2015-11-27.
- ^ "ももいろクローバー、ドッキリ収録盛り込んだ初主演映画が決定". Oricon. 2010-06-26. Retrieved 2013-04-15.
- ^ "市民ポリス69 作品情報". Eiga.com. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ^ "「向井秀徳がももクロ作曲したかも」映画「NINIFUNI」対談". Natalie (in Japanese). 2012-02-28. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ^ "ももクロ出演映画「NINIFUNI」来年2月より全国上映". Natalie (in Japanese). 2011-09-29. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ^ "ももクロ「ももドラ」舞台挨拶でまさかの七番勝負延長戦". Natalie. 2012-02-05. Retrieved 2012-12-09.
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)
- Official website
- YouTube channel (videos up to 2013; a shared channel with sister groups)
- YouTube channel (videos from 2014)
- Ustream channel