Morning Musume/Members

This page consists of all current and former members of the J-pop group Morning Musume.
The group is known for their ever-fluctuating line-up, with "graduations" and auditions held nearly every year. As of November 2023, there have been a total of 47 members altogether (1997-present), 32 graduated members, 2 members which have resigned, and 17 generations. There are currently 13 members in Morning Musume '24 which consists of the 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 15th, 16th, and 17th generations.
==Members==
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Current Members=
Name 	Born 	Origin 	BloodType	JoinDate 	Gen 	MemberColor 	Notes
(生田衣梨奈) 	July 7, 1997(age ) 	Fukuoka 	A 	January 2, 2011 	9th 	Yellow-Green 	Leader (2023-Present)Previously sub-leader (2014-2023)
(石田亜佑美) 	January 7, 1997(age ) 	Miyagi 	O 	September 29, 2011	10th	Royal Blue 	Former B♭ memberSub-leader (2018-2024)
(小田さくら) 	March 12, 1999(age ) 	Kanagawa	A 	September 14, 2012	11th	Lavender 	Sub-leader (2023-Present)Former Hello Pro Kenshuusei (2011-2012)
(野中美希) 	October 7, 1999(age ) 	Shizuoka	A 	September 30, 2014	12th	Purple 	
(牧野真莉愛) 	February 2, 2001(age ) 	Aichi 	A 	September 30, 2014	12th	Pink 	Former Hello Pro Kenshuusei (2012-2014)
(羽賀朱音) 	March 7, 2002(age ) 	Nagano 	O 	September 30, 2014	12th	Orange 	Former Hello Pro Kenshuusei (2013-2014)
(横山玲奈) 	February 22, 2001(age )	Saitama 	O 	December 12, 2016 	13th	Golden Yellow	Former Hello Pro Kenshuusei (2016)
(北川莉央) 	March 16, 2004(age ) 	Tokyo 	O 	June 22, 2019 	15th	Sea Blue 	
(岡村ほまれ) 	May 9, 2005(age ) 	Tokyo 	A 	June 22, 2019 	15th	Daisy 	Child actress and model (2014-)
(山﨑愛生) 	June 28, 2005(age ) 	Hokkaido	B 	June 22, 2019 	15th	Bright Green 	Former Hello Pro Kenshuusei Hokkaido (2016-2019)
(櫻井梨央) 	November 11, 2005(age )	Tokyo 	O 	June 29, 2022 	16th	Milk Tea 	
(井上春華) 	May 6, 2006(age ) 	Kyoto 	A 	May 23, 2023 	17th	Mint Green 	
(弓桁朱琴) 	July 8, 2008(age ) 	Shizuoka	A 	May 23, 2023 	17th	Pure Red 	
|-|Former Members=
Name 	Born 	Origin 	BloodType	JoinDate 	Gen 	DepartureDate 	MemberColor 	Notes
(中澤裕子) 	June 19, 1973(age ) 	Kyoto 	O 	September 7, 1997 	1st 	April 15, 2001 	N/A 	Leader (1997–2001)Dream Morning Musume
(石黒彩) 	May 12, 1978(age ) 	Hokkaido 	A 	September 7, 1997 	1st 	January 7, 2000 	N/A 	Tanpopo member
(飯田圭織) 	August 8, 1981(age ) 	Hokkaido 	A 	September 7, 1997 	1st 	January 30, 2005 	N/A 	Leader (2001–2005)Member of: Tanpopo, Morning Musume Otome Gumi, Morning Musume Tanjou 10nen Kinentai, Dream Morning Musume
(安倍なつみ) 	August 10, 1981(age ) 	Hokkaido 	A 	September 7, 1997 	1st 	January 25, 2004 	N/A 	Member of: Morning Musume Sakura Gumi, Tanjou 10nen Kinentai, Dream Morning Musume
(福田明日香) 	December 17, 1984(age ) 	Tokyo 	B 	September 7, 1997 	1st 	April 18, 1999 	N/A 	Later joined PEACE$TONE
(保田圭) 	December 6, 1980(age ) 	Chiba 	A 	May 3, 1998 	2nd 	May 5, 2003 	N/A 	Sub-leader (2001–2003)Member of: Petitmoni, Dream Morning Musume
(矢口真里) 	January 20, 1983(age ) 	Kanagawa 	A 	May 3, 1998 	2nd 	April 14, 2005 	Light Purple 	Leader (2005)Previously sub-leader (2003–2005)No graduation ceremonyMember of: Tanpopo, Minimoni (leader),Sakura Gumi, Dream Morning Musume
(市井紗耶香) 	December 31, 1983(age ) 	Chiba 	A 	May 3, 1998 	2nd 	May 21, 2000 	N/A 	Petitmoni member
(後藤真希) 	September 23, 1985(age )	Tokyo 	O 	August 22, 1999 	3rd 	September 23, 2002	N/A 	Member of: Petitmoni, Tanjou 10nen Kinentai
(石川梨華) 	January 19, 1985(age ) 	Kanagawa 	A 	April 16, 2000 	4th 	May 7, 2005 	Hot Pink 	Member of: Tanpopo, Otome Gumi,v-u-den, Dream Morning Musume
(吉澤ひとみ) 	April 12, 1985(age ) 	Saitama 	O 	April 16, 2000 	4th 	May 6, 2007 	Purple 	Leader (2005–2007)Previously sub-leader (2005)Member of: Petitmoni, Sakura Gumi,Dream Morning Musume
(辻希美) 	June 17, 1987(age ) 	Tokyo 	O 	April 16, 2000 	4th 	August 1, 2004 	N/A 	Member of: Otome Gumi, Minimoni,Later joined W
(加護亜依) 	February 7, 1988(age ) 	Nara 	AB 	April 16, 2000 	4th 	August 1, 2004 	N/A 	Member of: Tanpopo,Minimoni, Sakura GumiLater joined WLater formed Girls Beat!!
(高橋愛) 	September 14, 1986(age )	Fukui 	A 	August 26, 2001 	5th 	September 30, 2011	Yellow 	Leader (2007–2011)Previously sub-leader (2007)Member of: Minimoni,Sakura Gumi
(紺野あさ美) 	May 7, 1987(age ) 	Hokkaido 	B 	August 26, 2001 	5th 	July 23, 2006 	Pink 	Member of: Tanpopo,Sakura Gumi
(小川麻琴) 	October 29, 1987(age ) 	Niigata 	O 	August 26, 2001 	5th 	August 27, 2006 	Blue 	Member of: Petitmoni,Otome Gumi,Dream Morning Musume
(新垣里沙) 	October 20, 1988(age ) 	Kanagawa 	B 	August 26, 2001 	5th 	May 18, 2012 	Yellow-Green 	Leader (2011–2012)Previously sub-leader (2007–2011)Member of: Tanpopo,Sakura Gumi,Tanjou 10nen Kinentai
(藤本美貴) 	February 26, 1985(age ) 	Hokkaido 	A 	January 7, 2003 	6th 	June 1, 2007 	Red 	Leader (2007)Previously sub-leader (2005–2007)Resigned without a graduation ceremonyMember of: Otome Gumi,Dream Morning Musume
(亀井絵里) 	December 23, 1988(age ) 	Tokyo 	AB 	January 19, 2003 	6th 	December 15, 2010 	Orange 	Sakura Gumi member
(道重さゆみ) 	July 13, 1989(age ) 	Yamaguchi 	A 	January 19, 2003 	6th 	November 26, 2014 	Pink 	Leader (2012–2014)Otome Gumi member
(田中れいな) 	November 11, 1989(age ) 	Fukuoka 	O 	January 19, 2003 	6th 	May 21, 2013 	Light Blue 	Otome Gumi memberLater joined LoVendoЯ
(久住小春) 	July 15, 1992(age ) 	Niigata 	A 	May 1, 2005 	7th 	December 6, 2009 	Red 	Former member of Tanjou 10nen Kinentai, Dream Morning Musume
(光井愛佳) 	January 12, 1993(age ) 	Shiga 	O 	December 10, 2006 	8th 	May 18, 2012 	Light Purple 	
(ジュンジュン) 	January 11, 1988(age ) 	Hunan, China 	O 	March 15, 2007 	8th 	December 15, 2010 	Blue 	Foreign student
(リンリン) 	March 11, 1991(age ) 	Zhejiang, China	B 	March 15, 2007 	8th 	December 15, 2010 	Emerald Green	Foreign studentFormer Hello Pro Egg
(譜久村聖) 	October 30, 1996(age ) 	Tokyo 	O 	January 2, 2011 	9th 	November 29, 2023 	Hot Pink 	Leader (2014-2023)Previously sub-leader (2013-2014)Hello! Project Leader (2019-2023)Former Hello! Project Sub-leader (2017-2019)Former Hello Pro Egg (2008-2011)
(鞘師里保) 	May 28, 1998(age ) 	Hiroshima 	AB 	January 2, 2011 	9th 	December 31, 2015 	Red 	Former Peaberry member
(鈴木香音) 	August 5, 1998(age ) 	Aichi 	B 	January 2, 2011 	9th 	May 31, 2016 	Green 	
(飯窪春菜) 	November 7, 1994(age ) 	Tokyo 	O 	September 29, 2011	10th	December 16, 2018 	Honey 	Sub-leader (2013-2018)
(佐藤優樹) 	May 7, 1999(age ) 	Hokkaido 	A 	September 29, 2011	10th	December 13, 2021 	Emerald Green	
(工藤遥) 	October 27, 1999(age ) 	Saitama 	A 	September 29, 2011	10th	December 11, 2017 	Orange 	Former Hello Pro Egg (2010-2011)
(尾形春水) 	February 15, 1999(age ) 	Osaka 	A 	September 30, 2014	12th	June 20, 2018 	Sea Blue 	
(加賀楓) 	November 30, 1999(age ) 	Tokyo 	A 	December 12, 2016 	13th	December 10, 2022 	Italian Red 	Former Hello Pro Kenshuusei (2012-2016)
(森戸知沙希) 	February 19, 2000(age ) 	Tochigi 	A 	June 26, 2017 	14th	June 20, 2022 	White 	Former Country Girls Member (2014-2019)Former CoCoRo Gakuen member (2011-2014)
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==Leadership==
# 	Leader 	Period of Time 	Tenure	Sub-Leader 	Period of Time 	Tenure
1st 	Nakazawa Yuko 	September 7, 1997 - April 15, 2001 	 	None 	September 7, 1997 - April 15, 2001 	
2nd 	Iida Kaori 	April 16, 2001 - January 30, 2005 	 	Yasuda Kei 	April 16, 2001 - May 5, 2003 	
2nd 	Iida Kaori 	April 16, 2001 - January 30, 2005 	 	Yaguchi Mari 	May 5, 2003 - January 30, 2005 	
3rd 	Yaguchi Mari 	January 31, 2005 - April 14, 2005 	 	Yoshizawa Hitomi	January 31, 2005 - April 14, 2005 	
4th 	Yoshizawa Hitomi 	April 15, 2005 - May 6, 2007 	 	Fujimoto Miki 	April 15, 2005 - May 6, 2007 	
5th 	Fujimoto Miki 	May 7, 2007 - June 1, 2007 	 	Takahashi Ai 	May 7, 2007 - June 1, 2007 	
6th 	Takahashi Ai 	June 2, 2007 - September 30, 2011 	 	Niigaki Risa 	June 2, 2007 - September 30, 2011 	
7th 	Niigaki Risa 	October 1, 2011 - May 18, 2012 	 	None 	October 1, 2011 - May 20, 2013 	
8th 	Michishige Sayumi	May 19, 2012 - November 26, 2014 	 	None 	October 1, 2011 - May 20, 2013 	
8th 	Michishige Sayumi	May 19, 2012 - November 26, 2014 	 	Fukumura Mizuki 	May 21, 2013 - November 26, 2014 	
8th 	Michishige Sayumi	May 19, 2012 - November 26, 2014 	 	Iikubo Haruna 	May 21, 2013 - December 16, 2018 	
9th 	Fukumura Mizuki 	November 27, 2014 - November 29, 2023	 	Iikubo Haruna 	May 21, 2013 - December 16, 2018 	
9th 	Fukumura Mizuki 	November 27, 2014 - November 29, 2023	 	Ikuta Erina 	November 27, 2014 - November 29, 2023	
9th 	Fukumura Mizuki 	November 27, 2014 - November 29, 2023	 	Ishida Ayumi 	December 31, 2018 - Fall 2024 	
10th	Ikuta Erina 	November 30, 2023 - Present 	 	Ishida Ayumi 	December 31, 2018 - Fall 2024 	
10th	Ikuta Erina 	November 30, 2023 - Present 	 	Oda Sakura 	November 30, 2023 - Present 	
*The sub-leader position was established on April 16, 2001, when Iida Kaori became the second leader.
*The sub-leader position was vacant from October 1, 2011 to May 21, 2013, until Tanaka Reina graduated and assigned Fukumura Mizuki and Iikubo Haruna as the new sub-leaders.
==Member Colors==
Each Morning Musume member has her own color for outfits and merchandise to distinguish between each member. The members were assigned an official image color starting from their spring 2005 tour onwards. Over time, as each member leaves the group, current or new members have the opportunity to change their current color to a different one which is available. No member has the exact same color, but some might have colors that look fairly similar to another member's.
Color	Member 	Former Owner
 	(2023-Present)	(2005-2007), (2007-2009), (2011-2015), (2016-2022)
 	(2019-Present)	(2005-2010), (2011-2017)
 	Not in use 	(2015-2019)
 	(2016-Present)	
 	(2019-Present)	(2005-2011), (2012-2018)
 	Not in use 	(2005-2006)
 	(2012-Present)	(2005-2012)
 	(2019-Present)	(2011-2016)
 	(2023-Present)	(2007-2010), (2011-2021)
 	(2019-Present)	(2005-2013), (2015-2018)
 	(2011-2024) 	(2005-2006), (2007-2010)
 	(2015-Present)	(2005-2007), (2011-2012)
 	(2012-Present)	(2005), (2006-2012)
 	Not in use 	(2005), (2011-2023)
 	(2019-Present)	(2005-2006), (2006-2014)
 	Not in use 	(2015-2019)
 	Not in use 	(2005-2007)
 	Not in use 	(2017-2022)
 	Not in use 	(2011-2012)
 	(2022-Present)	
==Tenures==
All names in BOLD are current members.
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==Mentors==
Beginning with 3rd generation, when a new member joins Morning Musume, a senior member is sometimes assigned to be their mentor.Ongaku Senshi MUSIC FIGHT. Nippon TV. 2008-04-18. The mentor system was dropped after the 7th generation,"道重が久住小春教育でストレス、溜め込みすぎてまゆ毛抜いていた。" (in Japanese). Narinari. 2014-11-17. but was officially brought back for the 12th generation.
<tabber>Official Mentors=
*3rd Generation
**Ichii Sayaka → Goto Maki
*4th Generation
**Yasuda Kei → Ishikawa Rika (vocals)
**Yaguchi Mari → Yoshizawa Hitomi (expressive power)"元モー娘。メンバー、吉澤ひとみの婚約祝福 “元教育係”矢口真里「嬉しい」" (in Japanese). ORICON NEWS. 2015-09-05.
**Iida Kaori → Tsuji Nozomi (rhythm)
**Goto Maki → Kago Ai (greetings and manners)"「加護ちゃん」を元の位置に戻したい 加護亜依がアイドルに再挑戦する理由" (in Japanese). excite News. 2016-01-25.
*7th Generation
**Michishige Sayumi → Kusumi Koharu
*12th Generation
**Iikubo Haruna → mentor to all 12th generation members"譜久村聖リーダーの新生モーニング娘。が4月15日シングルリリースを発表" (in Japanese). BARKS. 2015-02-15.
*13th Generation
**Kudo Haruka → mentor to all 13th generation members"モー娘。工藤遥、新メンバーのキャラかぶりにダメ出し" (in Japanese). ORICON NEWS. 2017-03-07.
*15th Generation
**Kaga Kaede, Yokoyama Reina → mentor to all 15th generation membersIshida Ayumi. "幸せだ～！石田亜佑美" (in Japanese). Morning Musume Tenki Gumi Official Blog. 2019-09-22.
*16th Generation
**Nonaka Miki → Sakurai Rio
*17th Generation
**Haga Akane → mentor to all 17th generation members"モーニング娘。'23【イベントレポート】17期がパフォーマンスに初参加し、25周年を記念したベストセレクションALをアピール！「この14人の“最初で最後のアルバム”になっているので、たくさんの方に届けられたら」" *in Japanese). Pop 'n' Roll. 2023-08-23.
|-|Unofficial Mentors=
*5th Generation
**Yoshizawa Hitomi → Takahashi Ai
**Abe Natsumi → Konno Asami
**Ishikawa Rika → Ogawa Makoto
**Yaguchi Mari → Niigaki Risa
*6th Generation
**Yasuda Kei → mentor to all 6th generation members"新旧の枠を超えたモーニング娘。の絆 ＜Yahoo!ライブトーク＞出演" (in Japanese). BARKS. 2007-11-15.
*8th Generation
**Kusumi Koharu → Mitsui Aika
**Kamei Eri, Tanaka Reina → Junjun
*9th Generation
**Mitsui Aika → mentor to all 9th generation members"モーニング娘。'16鈴木香音卒業インタビュー" (in Japanese). Billboard JAPAN. 2016-05-11.
*10th Generation
**Mitsui Aika → mentor to all 10th generation members
*12th Generation
**Ikuta Erina → watchdog to all 12th generation members
**Sato Masaki → rhythm coach to all 12th generation members
**Ishida Ayumi, Kudo Haruka → performance coaches to all 12th generation members
**Oda Sakura → posing coach to all 12th generation members
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==Members Single Count==
Gen 	Member 	Debut Single 	Last Single 	Single Count
1st Generation (1997) 	Nakazawa Yuko 	Ai no Tane 	Ren'ai Revolution 21 	12 Singles
1st Generation (1997) 	Ishiguro Aya 	Ai no Tane 	LOVE Machine 	8 Singles
1st Generation (1997) 	Iida Kaori 	Ai no Tane 	THE Manpower!!! 	26 Singles
1st Generation (1997) 	Abe Natsumi 	Ai no Tane 	Ai Araba IT'S ALL RIGHT 	22 Singles
1st Generation (1997) 	Fukuda Asuka 	Ai no Tane 	Memory Seishun no Hikari 	5 Singles
2nd Generation (1998) 	Yasuda Kei 	Summer Night Town 	AS FOR ONE DAY 	17 Singles
2nd Generation (1998) 	Yaguchi Mari 	Summer Night Town 	Osaka Koi no Uta 	25 Singles
2nd Generation (1998) 	Ichii Sayaka 	Summer Night Town 	Happy Summer Wedding 	8 Singles
3rd Generation (1999) 	Goto Maki 	LOVE Machine 	Do it! Now 	9 Singles
4th Generation (2000) 	Ishikawa Rika 	Happy Summer Wedding 	Osaka Koi no Uta 	18 Singles
4th Generation (2000) 	Yoshizawa Hitomi 	Happy Summer Wedding 	Kanashimi Twilight 	25 Singles
4th Generation (2000) 	Tsuji Nozomi 	Happy Summer Wedding 	Joshi Kashimashi Monogatari 	15 Singles
4th Generation (2000) 	Kago Ai 	Happy Summer Wedding 	Joshi Kashimashi Monogatari 	15 Singles
5th Generation (2001) 	Takahashi Ai 	Mr.Moonlight ~Ai no Big Band~ 	Kono Chikyuu no Heiwa wo Honki de Negatterun da yo! 	35 Singles
5th Generation (2001) 	Konno Asami 	Mr.Moonlight ~Ai no Big Band~ 	Ambitious! Yashinteki de Ii jan 	18 Singles
5th Generation (2001) 	Ogawa Makoto 	Mr.Moonlight ~Ai no Big Band~ 	Ambitious! Yashinteki de Ii jan 	18 Singles
5th Generation (2001) 	Niigaki Risa 	Mr.Moonlight ~Ai no Big Band~ 	Ren'ai Hunter 	37 Singles
6th Generation (2003) 	Fujimoto Miki 	Shabondama 	Kanashimi Twilight 	15 Singles
6th Generation (2003) 	Kamei Eri 	Shabondama 	Onna to Otoko no Lullaby Game 	26 Singles
6th Generation (2003) 	Michishige Sayumi	Shabondama 	TIKI BUN / Shabadaba Doo~ / Mikaeri Bijin 	39 Singles
6th Generation (2003) 	Tanaka Reina 	Shabondama 	Brainstorming / Kimi Sae Ireba Nani mo Iranai 	35 Singles
7th Generation (2005) 	Kusumi Koharu 	Iroppoi Jirettai 	Kimagure Princess 	15 Singles
8th Generation (2006/2007)	Mitsui Aika 	Egao YES Nude 	Ren'ai Hunter 	18 Singles
8th Generation (2006/2007)	Junjun 	Onna ni Sachi Are 	Onna to Otoko no Lullaby Game 	11 Singles
8th Generation (2006/2007)	Linlin 	Onna ni Sachi Are 	Onna to Otoko no Lullaby Game 	11 Singles
9th Generation (2011) 	Fukumura Mizuki 	Maji Desu ka Ska! 	Suggoi FEVER! / Wake-up Call ~Mezameru Toki~ / Neverending Shine	31 Singles
9th Generation (2011) 	Ikuta Erina 	Maji Desu ka Ska! 	Present 	32 Singles
9th Generation (2011) 	Sayashi Riho 	Maji Desu ka Ska! 	Tsumetai Kaze to Kataomoi / ENDLESS SKY / One and Only 	16 Singles
9th Generation (2011) 	Suzuki Kanon 	Maji Desu ka Ska! 	Utakata Saturday Night! / The Vision / Tokyo to Iu Katasumi 	17 Singles
10th Generation (2011) 	Iikubo Haruna 	Pyocopyoco Ultra 	Furari Ginza / Jiyuu na Kuni Dakara 	21 Singles
10th Generation (2011) 	Ishida Ayumi 	Pyocopyoco Ultra 	Nandaka Sentimental na Toki no Uta / SaiKIYOU 	29 Singles
10th Generation (2011) 	Sato Masaki 	Pyocopyoco Ultra 	Teenage Solution / Yoshi Yoshi Shite Hoshii no / Beat no Wakusei	24 Singles
10th Generation (2011) 	Kudo Haruka 	Pyocopyoco Ultra 	Gosenfu no Tasuki 	18 Singles
11th Generation (2012) 	Oda Sakura 	Help me!! 	Present 	25 Singles
12th Generation (2014) 	Ogata Haruna 	Seishun Kozou wa Naiteiru / Yuugure wa Ameagari / Ima Koko Kara 	Are you Happy? / A gonna 	10 Singles
12th Generation (2014) 	Nonaka Miki 	Seishun Kozou wa Naiteiru / Yuugure wa Ameagari / Ima Koko Kara 	Present 	19 Singles
12th Generation (2014) 	Makino Maria 	Seishun Kozou wa Naiteiru / Yuugure wa Ameagari / Ima Koko Kara 	Present 	19 Singles
12th Generation (2014) 	Haga Akane 	Seishun Kozou wa Naiteiru / Yuugure wa Ameagari / Ima Koko Kara 	Present 	19 Singles
13th Generation (2016) 	Kaga Kaede 	BRAND NEW MORNING / Jealousy Jealousy 	Swing Swing Paradise / Happy birthday to Me! 	12 Singles
13th Generation (2016) 	Yokoyama Reina 	BRAND NEW MORNING / Jealousy Jealousy 	Present 	14 Singles
14th Generation (2017) 	Morito Chisaki 	Jama Shinai de Here We Go! / Dokyuu no Go Sign / Wakain da shi! 	Chu Chu Chu Bokura no Mirai / Dai・Jinsei Never Been Better! 	10 Singles
15th Generation (2019) 	Kitagawa Rio 	KOKORO&KARADA / LOVEpedia / Ningen Kankei No way way 	Present 	7 Singles
15th Generation (2019) 	Okamura Homare 	KOKORO&KARADA / LOVEpedia / Ningen Kankei No way way 	Present 	7 Singles
15th Generation (2019) 	Yamazaki Mei 	KOKORO&KARADA / LOVEpedia / Ningen Kankei No way way 	Present 	7 Singles
16th Generation (2022) 	Sakurai Rio 	Swing Swing Paradise / Happy birthday to Me! 	Present 	3 Singles
17th Generation (2023) 	Inoue Haruka 	Suggoi FEVER! / Wake-up Call ~Mezameru Toki~ / Neverending Shine	Present 	2 Singles
17th Generation (2023) 	Yumigeta Ako 	Suggoi FEVER! / Wake-up Call ~Mezameru Toki~ / Neverending Shine	Present 	2 Singles
==Members Album Count==
Gen 	Member 	Debut Album 	Last Credited Album 	Album Count
1st Generation (1997) 	Nakazawa Yuko 	First Time 	Best! Morning Musume 1 	4 Albums
1st Generation (1997) 	Ishiguro Aya 	First Time 	Second Morning 	2 Albums
1st Generation (1997) 	Iida Kaori 	First Time 	Ai no Dai 6kan 	8 Albums
1st Generation (1997) 	Abe Natsumi 	First Time 	No.5 	7 Albums
1st Generation (1997) 	Fukuda Asuka 	First Time 	First Time 	1 Album
2nd Generation (1998) 	Yasuda Kei 	First Time 	No.5 	7 Albums
2nd Generation (1998) 	Yaguchi Mari 	First Time 	Ai no Dai 6kan 	8 Albums
2nd Generation (1998) 	Ichii Sayaka 	First Time 	3rd -LOVE Paradise- 	3 Albums
3rd Generation (1999) 	Goto Maki 	3rd -LOVE Paradise- 	4th "Ikimasshoi!" 	3 Albums
4th Generation (2000) 	Ishikawa Rika 	Best! Morning Musume 1 	Ai no Dai 6kan 	5 Albums
4th Generation (2000) 	Yoshizawa Hitomi 	Best! Morning Musume 1 	SEXY 8 BEAT 	8 Albums
4th Generation (2000) 	Tsuji Nozomi 	Best! Morning Musume 1 	Best! Morning Musume 2 	4 Albums
4th Generation (2000) 	Kago Ai 	Best! Morning Musume 1 	Best! Morning Musume 2 	4 Albums
5th Generation (2001) 	Takahashi Ai 	4th "Ikimasshoi!" 	12, Smart 	14 Albums
5th Generation (2001) 	Konno Asami 	4th "Ikimasshoi!" 	Rainbow 7 	5 Albums
5th Generation (2001) 	Ogawa Makoto 	4th "Ikimasshoi!" 	Rainbow 7 	5 Albums
5th Generation (2001) 	Niigaki Risa 	4th "Ikimasshoi!" 	12, Smart 	14 Albums
6th Generation (2003) 	Fujimoto Miki 	Best! Morning Musume 2 	SEXY 8 BEAT 	5 Albums
6th Generation (2003) 	Kamei Eri 	Best! Morning Musume 2 	Fantasy! Juuichi 	11 Albums
6th Generation (2003) 	Michishige Sayumi	Best! Morning Musume 2 	14shou ~The message~ 	17 Albums
6th Generation (2003) 	Tanaka Reina 	Best! Morning Musume 2 	⑬ Colorful Character 	13 Albums
7th Generation (2005) 	Kusumi Koharu 	Rainbow 7 	Platinum 9 DISC 	6 Albums
8th Generation (2006/2007)	Mitsui Aika 	SEXY 8 BEAT 	12, Smart 	8 Albums
8th Generation (2006/2007)	Junjun 	Morning Musume ALL SINGLES COMPLETE ~10th ANNIVERSARY~	Fantasy! Juuichi 	7 Albums
8th Generation (2006/2007)	Linlin 	Morning Musume ALL SINGLES COMPLETE ~10th ANNIVERSARY~	Fantasy! Juuichi 	7 Albums
9th Generation (2011) 	Fukumura Mizuki 	12, Smart 	Morning Musume Best Selection ~The 25 Shuunen~	10 Albums
9th Generation (2011) 	Ikuta Erina 	12, Smart 	Present 	10 Albums
9th Generation (2011) 	Sayashi Riho 	12, Smart 	14shou ~The message~ 	6 Albums
9th Generation (2011) 	Suzuki Kanon 	12, Smart 	14shou ~The message~ 	6 Albums
10th Generation (2011) 	Iikubo Haruna 	13 Colorful Character 	⑮ Thank you, too 	6 Albums
10th Generation (2011) 	Ishida Ayumi 	13 Colorful Character 	Present 	9 Albums
10th Generation (2011) 	Sato Masaki 	13 Colorful Character 	16th ~That's J-POP~ 	8 Albums
10th Generation (2011) 	Kudo Haruka 	13 Colorful Character 	⑮ Thank you, too 	6 Albums
11th Generation (2012) 	Oda Sakura 	The Best! ~Updated Morning Musume~ 	Present 	8 Albums
12th Generation (2014) 	Ogata Haruna 	⑮ Thank you, too 	⑮ Thank you, too 	1 Album
12th Generation (2014) 	Nonaka Miki 	⑮ Thank you, too 	Present 	4 Albums
12th Generation (2014) 	Makino Maria 	⑮ Thank you, too 	Present 	4 Albums
12th Generation (2014) 	Haga Akane 	⑮ Thank you, too 	Present 	4 Albums
13th Generation (2016) 	Kaga Kaede 	⑮ Thank you, too 	16th ~That's J-POP~ 	3 Albums
13th Generation (2016) 	Yokoyama Reina 	⑮ Thank you, too 	Present 	4 Albums
14th Generation (2017) 	Morito Chisaki 	⑮ Thank you, too 	16th ~That's J-POP~ 	3 Albums
15th Generation (2019) 	Kitagawa Rio 	16th ~That's J-POP~ 	Present 	2 Albums
15th Generation (2019) 	Okamura Homare 	16th ~That's J-POP~ 	Present 	2 Albums
15th Generation (2019) 	Yamazaki Mei 	16th ~That's J-POP~ 	Present 	2 Albums
16th Generation (2022) 	Sakurai Rio 	Morning Musume Best Selection ~The 25 Shuunen~ 	Present 	1 Album
17th Generation (2023) 	Inoue Haruka 	Morning Musume Best Selection ~The 25 Shuunen~ 	Present 	1 Album
17th Generation (2023) 	Yumigeta Ako 	Morning Musume Best Selection ~The 25 Shuunen~ 	Present 	1 Album
==Members Line-Ups==
Date 	Member(s) 	Total Members	Age Average	Singles Released with Line-up 	Albums Released with Line-up
September 14, 1997(Formation)	Group formation. Founding members include Nakazawa Yuko, Ishiguro Aya, Iida Kaori, Abe Natsumi, and Fukuda Asuka.	5 	17.4-17.6 	Ai no Tane, Morning Coffee 	None
May 3, 1998 	Yasuda Kei, Yaguchi Mari, and Ichii Sayaka join as the 2nd generation. 	8 	16.75-17.75	Summer Night Town, Daite HOLD ON ME!, Memory Seishun no Hikari 	First Time
April 18, 1999 	Fukuda Asuka graduates. 	7 	18.29-18.86	Manatsu no Kousen, Furusato 	Second Morning
August 22, 1999 	Goto Maki joins as the 3rd generation. 	8 	18.13-18.5 	LOVE Machine 	None
January 7, 2000 	Ishiguro Aya graduates. 	7 	18.14-18.29	Koi no Dance Site 	3rd -LOVE Paradise-
April 16, 2000 	Ishikawa Rika, Yoshizawa Hitomi, Tsuji Nozomi, and Kago Ai join as the 4th generation. 	11 	16.55 	Happy Summer Wedding 	None
May 21, 2000 	Ichii Sayaka graduates. 	10 	16.60-17.6 	I WISH, Ren'ai Revolution 21 	Best! Morning Musume 1
April 15, 2001 	Nakazawa Yuko graduates. 	9 	16.56-16.9 	The☆Peace! 	None
August 26, 2001 	Takahashi Ai, Konno Asami, Ogawa Makoto, and Niigaki Risa join as the 5th generation. 	13 	15.77-16.85	Mr.Moonlight ~Ai no Big Band~, Souda! We're ALIVE, Do it! Now 	4th "Ikimasshoi!"
September 23, 2002 	Goto Maki graduates. 	12 	16.92-17.17	Koko ni Iruzee! 	None
January 19, 2003 	Fujimoto Miki, Kamei Eri, Michishige Sayumi, and Tanaka Reina join as the 6th generation. 	16 	16.5-16.75 	Morning Musume no Hyokkori Hyoutanjima, AS FOR ONE DAY 	None
May 5, 2003 	Yasuda Kei graduates. 	15 	16.4-17.2 	Shabondama, Go Girl ~Koi no Victory~, Ai Araba IT'S ALL RIGHT 	None
January 25, 2004 	Abe Natsumi graduates. 	14 	16.86-17.2 	Roman ~MY DEAR BOY~, Joshi Kashimashi Monogatari 	Best! Morning Musume 2
August 1, 2004 	Tsuji Nozomi and Kago Ai graduate. 	12 	17.42-18.08	Namida ga Tomaranai Houkago, THE Manpower!!! 	Ai no Dai 6kan
January 30, 2005 	Iida Kaori graduates. 	11 	17.64-17.82	None 	None
April 14, 2005 	Yaguchi Mari leaves. 	10 	17.4 	Osaka Koi no Uta 	None
May 1, 2005 	Kusumi Koharu joins as the 7th generation. 	11 	16.91 	None 	None
May 7, 2005 	Ishikawa Rika graduates. 	10 	16.7-17.9 	Iroppoi Jirettai, Chokkan 2 ~Nogashita Sakana wa Ookiizo!~, SEXY BOY ~Soyokaze ni Yorisotte~, Ambitious! Yashinteki de Ii jan 	Rainbow 7
July 23, 2006 	Konno Asami graduates. 	9 	17.78 	None 	None
August 27, 2006 	Ogawa Makoto graduates. 	8 	17.75-18.13	Aruiteru 	7.5 Fuyu Fuyu Morning Musume Mini!
December 10, 2006 	Mitsui Aika joins as the 8th generation. 	9 	17.56-17.89	Egao YES Nude 	SEXY 8 BEAT
March 15, 2007 	Junjun and Linlin join as 8th generation exchange students. 	11 	17.82-17.9 	Kanashimi Twilight 	None
May 6, 2007 	Yoshizawa Hitomi graduates. 	10 	17.5 	None 	None
June 1, 2007 	Fujimoto Miki leaves. 	9 	17-19.56 	Onna ni Sachi Are, Mikan, Resonant Blue, Pepper Keibu, Naichau Kamo, Shouganai Yume Oibito, Nanchatte Ren'ai, Kimagure Princess 	Morning Musume ALL SINGLES COMPLETE ~10th ANNIVERSARY~, COVER YOU, Platinum 9 DISC, Morning Musume Zen Single Coupling Collection
December 6, 2009 	Kusumi Koharu graduates. 	8 	19.88-20.88	Onna ga Medatte Naze Ikenai, Seishun Collection, Onna to Otoko no Lullaby Game 	⑩ MY ME, Fantasy! Juuichi
December 15, 2010 	Kamei Eri, Junjun, and Linlin graduate. 	5 	21 	None 	None
January 2, 2011 	Fukumura Mizuki, Ikuta Erina, Sayashi Riho and Suzuki Kanon join as the 9th generation. 	9 	17.33-18 	Maji Desu ka Ska!, Only you, Kono Chikyuu no Heiwa wo Honki de Negatterun da yo! 	12, Smart
September 29, 2011 	Iikubo Haruna, Ishida Ayumi, Sato Masaki and Kudo Haruka join as the 10th generation. 	13 	16.54 	None 	None
September 30, 2011 	Takahashi Ai graduates. 	12 	15.83-16.3 	Pyocopyoco Ultra, Ren'ai Hunter 	None
May 18, 2012 	Niigaki Risa and Mitsui Aika graduate. 	10 	15.6-16 	One•Two•Three / The Matenrou Show 	⑬ Colorful Character
September 14, 2012 	Oda Sakura joins as the 11th generation. 	11 	15.73-16.36	Wakuteka Take a chance, Help me!!, Brainstorming / Kimi Sae Ireba Nani mo Iranai 	None
May 21, 2013 	Tanaka Reina graduates. 	10 	15.7-17.1 	Wagamama Ki no Mama Ai no Joke / Ai no Gundan, Egao no Kimi wa Taiyou sa / Kimi no Kawari wa Iyashinai / What is LOVE?, Toki wo Koe Sora wo Koe / Password is 0 	The Best! ~Updated Morning Musume~, Morning Musume '14 Coupling Collection 2
September 30, 2014 	Ogata Haruna, Nonaka Miki, Makino Maria and Haga Akane join as the 12th generation. 	14 	16.07-16.36	TIKI BUN / Shabadaba Doo~ / Mikaeri Bijin 	One・Two・Three to Zero, 14shou ~The message~
November 26, 2014 	Michishige Sayumi graduates. 	13 	15.69-16.69	Seishun Kozou ga Naiteiru / Yuugure wa Ameagari / Ima Koko Kara, Oh my wish! / Sukatto My Heart / Imasugu Tobikomu Yuuki, Tsumetai Kaze to Kataomoi / ENDLESS SKY / One and Only	None
December 31, 2015 	Sayashi Riho graduates. 	12 	16.66-17.17	Utakata Saturday Night! / The Vision / Tokyo to Iu Katasumi 	None
May 31, 2016 	Suzuki Kanon graduates. 	11 	17.18-17.64	Sexy Cat no Enzetsu / Mukidashi de Mukiatte / Sou ja nai 	None
December 12, 2016 	Kaga Kaede and Yokoyama Reina join as the 13th generation. 	13 	17.38-17.92	BRAND NEW MORNING / Jealousy Jealousy 	None
June 26, 2017 	Morito Chisaki joins as the 14th generation. 	14 	17.86-18.29	Jama Shinai de Here We Go! / Dokyuu no Go Sign / Wakain da shi!, Gosenfu no Tasuki 	⑮ Thank you, too
December 11, 2017 	Kudo Haruka graduates. 	13 	18.31-18.92	Hana ga Saku Taiyou Abite, Are you Happy? / A gonna 	None
June 20, 2018 	Ogata Haruna graduates. 	12 	18.92-19.3 	Furari Ginza / Jiyuu na Kuni Dakara 	None
December 16, 2018 	Iikubo Haruna graduates. 	11 	18.91-19.55	Jinsei Blues / Seishun Night 	Best! Morning Musume 20th Anniversary
June 22, 2019 	Kitagawa Rio, Okamura Homare and Yamazaki Mei join as the 15th generation. 	14 	18.36-20.71	KOKORO&KARADA / LOVEpedia / Ningen Kankei No way way, Junjou Evidence / Gyuusaretai Dake na no ni, Teenage Solution / Yoshi Yoshi Shite Hoshii no / Beat no Wakusei 	16th ~That's J-POP~
December 13, 2021 	Sato Masaki graduates. 	13 	20.62-21.23	Chu Chu Chu Bokura no Mirai / Dai・Jinsei Never Been Better! 	None
June 20, 2022 	Morito Chisaki graduates. 	12 	21.17-21.25	None 	None
June 29, 2022 	Sakurai Rio joins as the 16th generation. 	13 	20.85-21.23	None 	None
December 10, 2022 	Kaga Kaede graduates. 	12 	21.08-21.67	Swing Swing Paradise / Happy birthday to Me! 	None
May 23, 2023 	Inoue Haruka and Yumigeta Ako join as the 17th generation. 	14 	20.79-21.21	Suggoi FEVER! / Wake-up Call ~Mezameru Toki~ / Neverending Shine 	Morning Musume Best Selection ~The 25 Shuunen~
November 29, 2023 	Fukumura Mizuki graduates. 	13 	20.77-TBA 	Nandaka Sentimental na Toki no Uta / SaiKIYOU 	TBA
==Timeline==
==Trivia==
;Records
 
;Notes on Generations
;Other Trivia
==Notes== 
#While the 6th generation joined the group on January 19, 2003, Fujimoto Miki was officially announced as the first 6th generation member on January 7, 2003.
#Both singles do not include the 6th generation, but they were already members at time of release.
#Although Yaguchi Mari suddenly resigned 16 days before the release, she was still featured in the single.
#The single does not include Junjun and Linlin, but both were already members at the time of the release.
#The single originally did not include Oda Sakura, but she was already a member during the time of the release. "Wakuteka Take a chance (Oda Sakura Ver.)" was released DVD track 2 for the limited C edition for "Help me!!".
#Three releases including a single and 2 albums do not include the 12th generation, but they were already members at the time of the three releases.
#Sato Masaki was not able to be featured in the 63rd single, "BRAND NEW MORNING / Jealousy Jealousy," due to her recovering from an injury during its production period."モーニング娘。'17 NEWシングルリリースのお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2017-01-26.
#While Kaga Kaede was set to graduate 11 days before the release, she was still featured in the single.
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