Momoiro Clover Z facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Momoclo
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Live in August 2011.
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | MCZ Pink Clover |
| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | dance-pop, power pop, bubblegum pop, teen pop, J-pop, pop rock, pop punk, contemporary R&B, comedy music |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Members | Kanako Momota Shiori Tamai Ayaka Sasaki Momoka Ariyasu Reni Takagi |
| Past members | Akari Hayami et al. |
Momoiro Clover Z (Z is officially pronounced as on international activities) (ももいろクローバーZ, Momoiro Kurōbā Zetto) is a super popular Japanese idol group. People often call them Momoclo (ももクロ, Momokuro) for short.
This group is famous for their super energetic live shows. They mix in cool moves from ballet, gymnastics, and even action movies! In 2013, they were the 4th biggest music artist in Japan by how much music they sold. They earned over ¥5.2 billion!
Momoiro Clover Z was even voted the most popular female idol group in surveys from 2013 and 2014.
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Their Music Style
Momoclo's songs are known as "super energetic J-pop numbers." Their live shows have amazing dance moves that are carefully planned and often include acrobatics. The group is famous for their wild energy, which is sometimes compared to punk bands! Their fans also get super excited during concerts.
Because they dance so hard, the girls' voices might not always be perfectly steady. But guess what? They never lipsynch on stage! This means they always sing live. Overall, their music and performances are very new and exciting.
Momoclo has worked with many famous songwriters and musicians. These artists come from all kinds of music styles, from pop to punk and even heavy metal! For example, Marty Friedman, a famous guitarist, played guitar for their song "Mōretsu Uchū Kōkyōkyoku Dai 7 Gakushō «Mugen no Ai»" (猛烈宇宙交響曲・第七楽章「無限の愛」). He even performed with them at one of their concerts!
You can learn more about them here: Who is Momoiro Clover Z - YouTube.
Meet the Members
When you see Momoclo on stage, you can easily tell the members apart by the colors of their outfits!
| 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 they released their first CD, there were also other members:
- Runa Yumikawa (弓川 留奈)
- Tsukina Takai (高井 つき奈)
- Miyū Wagawa (和川 未優)
- Manami Ikura (伊倉 愛美)
- Sumire Fujishiro (藤白 すみれ)
- Yukina Kashiwa (柏 幸奈)
Their Music
Singles
Here are some of Momoiro Clover Z's popular singles:
| No. | Title | Release date | Oricon Weekly Singles Chart |
Official video |
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| Independent label | ||||
| 1 | "Momoiro Punch" (ももいろパンチ) | Aug. 5, 2009 | 23 | |
| 2 | "Mirai e Susume!" (未来へススメ！) | Nov. 11, 2009 | 11 | |
| Major label | ||||
| 1 | "Ikuze! Kaitō Shōjo" (行くぜっ！怪盗少女) | May 5, 2010 | 3 | Music |
| 2 | "Pinky Jones" (ピンキージョーンズ) | Nov. 10, 2010 | 8 | Live |
| 3 | "Mirai Bowl / Chai Maxx" (ミライボウル / Chai Maxx) |
March 7, 2011 | 3 | Music |
| 4 | "Z Densetsu: Owarinaki Kakumei" (Z伝説 ～終わりなき革命～) |
July 6, 2011 | 5 | Live |
| 5 | "D' no Junjō" (D'の純情) | 6 | Music | |
| 6 | "Rōdō Sanka" (労働賛歌) | Nov. 23, 2011 | 7 | Music |
| 7 | "Mōretsu Uchū Kōkyōkyoku Dai 7 Gakushō «Mugen no Ai»" (猛烈宇宙交響曲・第七楽章「無限の愛」) |
March 7, 2012 | 5 | Music |
| 8 | "Otome Sensō" (Z女戦争) | June 27, 2012 | 3 | Music |
| 9 | "Saraba, Itoshiki Kanashimitachi yo" (サラバ、愛しき悲しみたちよ) |
Nov. 21, 2012 | Music | |
| 10 | "Gounn" (GOUNN) | Nov. 6, 2013 | 2 | Music |
| 11 | "Naitemo-iindayo" (泣いてもいいんだよ) | May 8, 2014 | 1 | Music |
| 12 | "Moon Pride" (MOON PRIDE) | July 30, 2014 | ||
*Billboard Japan Hot 100 number one
Albums
Here are some of Momoiro Clover Z's albums:
| No. | Title | Release date | Oricon Weekly Albums Chart |
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| 1 | Battle and Romance (バトル アンド ロマンス) | July 27, 2011 | 2 |
| 2 | 5th Dimension (5TH DIMENSION) | April 10, 2013 | 1 |
| – | Iriguchi no Nai Deguchi (入口のない出口) | June 5, 2013 | 2 |
Cool Collaborations
Momoiro Clover Z has worked with famous artists from other countries!
- The band Kiss released a song with Momoiro Clover Z called "Yume no Ukiyo ni Saitemina" in January 2015.
- Lady Gaga chose Momoiro Clover Z to open her concert in August 2014. How cool is that?!
The group also sings theme songs for popular anime shows that are famous all over the world:
- Pokémon - "Mite Mite Kocchichi" (June 2012)
- Sailor Moon - "Moon Pride" (July 2015)
How They Got Their Name
The group started in the spring of 2008. They officially debuted as a six-member group a year later. Their first name was "Momoiro Clover", which means "Pink Clover." This name was chosen to show that the group was made of innocent girls who wanted to bring happiness to everyone.
In 2011, something big happened: Akari Hayami, who was a sub-leader, suddenly left the group. After this, the management added the letter "Z" to their name. In Japan, the letter "Z" is a symbol of getting better and evolving!
The group also has a nickname: "Weekend Heroines" (週末ヒロイン, Shūmatsu Hiroin). This is because most of the members were students, and they mostly performed on weekends.
Momoclo really cares about their fans. Their slogan is "Idols you can meet right now" (いま、会えるアイドル, Ima, aeru aidoru). They used to perform in parks for people walking by. They even gave free concerts in electronics stores and sold their own CDs! Even though they became super famous, they still show how much they appreciate their fans. At their concerts and events, they do a deep and long ojigi, which is a bow to say thank you.
Images for kids
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Live in April 2011
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Live at Japan Expo 2012 in Paris
See also
In Spanish: Momoiro Clover Z para niños
