Moa Kikuchi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Moa Kikuchi
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Kikuchi performing with Babymetal in September 2023
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菊地 最愛
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| Also known as | Moametal (in Babymetal) |
| Born | July 4, 1999 |
| Origin | Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Amuse Inc. |
Moa Kikuchi (born July 4, 1999) is a Japanese musician, singer, and dancer. She is famous by her stage name, Moametal. Moa works with a company called Amuse Inc.. She is a member of the exciting kawaii metal band Babymetal. Before that, she was part of the idol group Sakura Gakuin.
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Moa Kikuchi's Journey to Music
Starting Young: Joining Amuse Inc.
Moa Kikuchi joined the talent agency Amuse Inc. when she was just 8 years old. This happened after she won the Semi-Grand Prix award. She was a runner-up in the Ciao Girl Audition 2007, which was held by the company.
Becoming an Idol: Sakura Gakuin
On August 2, 2010, when Moa was 11, she joined Sakura Gakuin. This was an idol group also managed by Amuse Inc. Another future Babymetal member, Yui Mizuno, joined at the same time. For their audition, Moa and Yui danced to "Over The Future" by Karen Girl's. Two members from that group, Ayami Mutō and Suzuka Nakamoto, had also recently joined Sakura Gakuin.
Forming Babymetal: A New Sound
Sakura Gakuin members were divided into smaller groups called "clubs". Each club had its own music group. Moa and Yui first joined the "Baton Club" and its group, Twinklestars. Later, they teamed up with lead singer Suzuka Nakamoto in a "Heavy Music Club". This new group was named Babymetal. Interestingly, none of the three girls knew what heavy metal music was before this club started.
Babymetal's Success: From Club to Band
Babymetal became an independent music group in 2013. Moa "graduated" from Sakura Gakuin in 2015. Now, she performs only with Babymetal. Moa and Yui, known as "Black Babymetal", helped write a song called "Song 4". This song was on the first Babymetal album in 2014. They wrote it together during a bus trip. The second Babymetal album, Metal Resistance, came out in 2016. A third album, Metal Galaxy, followed in 2019. Their latest album, The Other One, was released in 2023.
Moa's Personal Interests
Hobbies and Favorite Things
Moa Kikuchi is a big fan of idols, also known as an idol otaku. This was even mentioned in a Sakura Gakuin song! Her favorite idol group is °C-ute. She has even met Airi Suzuki, her favorite former member of that group.
In interviews, Moa has also shared her favorite bands. These include Bring Me the Horizon, Limp Bizkit, Måneskin, and Metallica. In her free time, Moa also enjoys watching anime. Her favorite anime show is Love Live!, which is about idols.
Family Life
Moa is an only child. She has shared that her mother was also asked to join the entertainment industry when she was a student. However, her mother never became a performer.
Groups Moa Has Been Part Of
- Sakura Gakuin (2010–2015)
- Twinklestars (a group within Sakura Gakuin)
- Mini-Pati (a group within Sakura Gakuin)
- Babymetal (2010–present)
- Black Babymetal (a group within Babymetal)
Moa's Music Albums
With Sakura Gakuin
- Sakura Gakuin 2010 Nendo: Message (2011)
- Sakura Gakuin 2011 Nendo: Friends (2012)
- Sakura Gakuin 2012 Nendo: My Generation (2013)
- Sakura Gakuin 2013 Nendo: Kizuna (2014)
- Sakura Gakuin 2014 Nendo: Kimi ni Todoke (2015)
With Babymetal
- Babymetal (2014)
- Metal Resistance (2016)
- Metal Galaxy (2019)
- The Other One (2023)
See also
In Spanish: Moa Kikuchi para niños
