Morning Musume

Morning Musume (モーニング娘。; Morning Girls), currently known as Morning Musume '24 (モーニング娘。'24, read as Morning Musume Two-Four), is the lead group of Hello! Project. The group was formed in 1997 on a talent show called ASAYAN."モーニング娘。'14『結成17年目★再評価のワケとは？ 2014年はさらなる“勝負”へ』" (in Japanese). ORICON NEWS. 2014-01-29. It quickly became, and currently is, one of Japan's top all-girl groups with a number of hit records and albums. On merchandise using the English name, the group's name is commonly stylized with a kuten (。) as it would appear in the Japanese name.
The group is known for their ever-fluctuating line-up, with "graduations" and auditions held nearly every year. Tsunku was previously responsible for the composition of the majority of their songs and lyrics, production of their CD-sleeve covers, designing of their costumes and make-up, and their live shows until late 2014, when he resigned from his position as Hello! Project's general producer."つんく♂衝撃の初告白！ハロプロのプロデューサー“卒業していた”" (in Japanese). Sankei Sports. 2015-09-09. He continues to work with Morning Musume, but only as their sound producer.Sayashi Riho. "NHKさんで！鞘師里保" (in Japanese). Morning Musume Qki Official Blog. 2015-09-12.
Currently, they are one of the most successful Japanese idol girl groups, holding the record for the second highest overall single sales (of a female group) on the Oricon charts as of January 2012,"【オリコン】AKB48、女性グループ歴代1位 シングル総売上1178.7万枚" (in Japanese). ORICON STYLE. 2012-01-06. as well as the record for the most top ten singles with 66 titles as of October 2018"【オリコン】モー娘。最新シングル初登場1位 「TOP10入り作品数」歴代記録65作に更新 " (in Japanese). ORICON NEWS. 2018-06-19. and the most top ten albums with 18 titles as of March 2019."モー娘。、20周年ベストで16年ぶり1位 女性グループ歴代記録更新「つんく♂さんのおかげ」【オリコンランキング】" (in Japanese). ORICON NEWS. 2019-03-25. Morning Musume is also the biggest DVD seller in the female group category in Japan. Their combined CD and DVD sales exceed 23 million copies in Japan alone.
In recent years, the group has been making a concerted attempt to break into new markets in Asia, Europe, and the US, performing at expos worldwide.Robert Michael Poole. "Anime conventions still set trends." The Japan Times. 2009-06-26 (Archived 2014-01-16).
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==Members==
==History==
===1997-1998===
In April 1997, Japanese producer Tsunku decided to hold an audition for a female rock vocalist for his band through the ASAYAN talent show.Robert Michael Poole. ""Morning Musume not ready to graduate yet." The Japan Times. 2009-03-13. At the end of August, Heike Michiyo was declared the winner,"平家充代(18)大決定!!!" (in Japanese). ASAYAN. 1997-08-31. (Archived) but on September 7, he also decided to form an idol group with five of the ten runner-ups: Nakazawa Yuko, Abe Natsumi, Iida Kaori, Fukuda Asuka, and Ishiguro Aya.
Back at the studio, they were told that to be able to debut with Tsunku as their producer, they had to sell 50,000 copies of the demo single "Ai no Tane" with just five days of promotion events."新展開突入!!!" (in Japanese). ASAYAN. 1997-09-07. (Archived) A week later, on September 14, the group's name was revealed as Morning Musume."モーニング娘。" (in Japanese). ASAYAN. 1997-09-14. (Archived)
Morning Musume's campaign to sell 50,000 copies of "Ai no Tane", which was to be done by hand, began on November 3, 1997 in Osaka and was scheduled to take place throughout the month in four other major cities, with the final day on December 7 in Tokyo."「愛の種」明日発売！" (in Japanese). ASAYAN. 1997-11-02. (Archived) They managed to reach the sales goal in just four days on November 30."11/30ナゴヤ球場「愛の種」完売までの道！" (in Japanese). ASAYAN. 1997-12-07. (Archived)
On January 28, 1998, they debuted with their first official single, "Morning Coffee"."モーニング娘。初登場6位!!" (in Japanese). ASAYAN. 1998-02-08. (Archived) The success of the single, which in its first week it reached #6 on Oricon singles chart,"モーニング娘。初登場6位!!" (in Japanese). ASAYAN. 1998-02-08. (Archived) resulted in the decision to hold the Morning Musume Tsuika Audition for new members. Yasuda Kei, Yaguchi Mari, and Ichii Sayaka were announced as the three winners and joined the group as the second generation, bringing the total member count to eight.
On December 31, 1998, Morning Musume received the Best New Artist Award from the 40th Japan Record Awards."歴代受賞者一覧" (in Japanese). TBS Television. They also made their first annual appearance on the New Year's Eve music show Kohaku Uta Gassen as members of the red team."NHK紅白歌合戦ヒストリー" (in Japanese). NHK.
===1999-2000===
In March 1999, Morning Musume received a New Artist of the Year Award in The Japan Gold Disc Award 1999."第13回日本ゴールドディスク大賞 / Gold Disc Hall of Fame 13th" (in Japanese). THE GOLD DISC."日本のレコード産業１９９９年版" (in Japanese). PDF.
On April 18, 1999, Fukuda Asuka became the first member to leave the group, graduating at the end of the group's first concert tour, the Morning Musume '99 Memory Seishun no Hikari Tour.
In June 1999, Tsunku announced a second audition for a third generation of Morning Musume."新メンバー２名追加大決定、緊急大募集！！" (in Japanese). ASAYAN. 1999-06-27. (Archived) Two girls were expected to be admitted,"最終候補者決定！！" (in Japanese). ASAYAN. 1999-07-04. (Archived) but ultimately only Goto Maki was added."後藤真希、新メンバーに決定！！" (in Japanese). ASAYAN. 1999-08-22. (Archived)
On September 9, 1999, the group released their seventh single, "LOVE Machine". It became a national hit,"ランキング特集『オリコン首位獲得シングル1000曲（1968～2007）』" (in Japanese). ORICON STYLE. 2007-02-21. ranking as the weekly #1 single on the Oricon charts for three consecutive weeks"改めて思ったよね" (in Japanese). Goto Maki Official Blog. 2015-05-30. and selling a reported total of 1,646,630 copies.
In 2000, "Koi no Dance Site" was released and it hit #2, selling over a million copies—400,000 copies away from reaching the success of "LOVE Machine". Ishiguro Aya left the group before the single was released.
In January 2000, a fourth generation audition began. The winners were Ishikawa Rika, Yoshizawa Hitomi, Tsuji Nozomi, and Kago Ai. After their debut single, "Happy Summer Wedding", Ichii Sayaka graduated to pursue her own music career.
===2001-2003===
At the end of January, the best selling Hello! Project album to date, at 2,259,510 copies, was released: Best! Morning Musume 1.
At the end of 2001, four new members joined the group as the 5th Generation through the Morning Musume LOVE Audition 21: Takahashi Ai, Konno Asami, Ogawa Makoto, and Niigaki Risa, bringing the roster to 13 girls. Their first single "Mr.Moonlight ~Ai no Big Band~" sold over half a million copies.
In February 2002, "Souda! We're ALIVE", another hit, was released.
Goto Maki's graduated late in the year, her last single with the group was "Do it! Now".
In 2003, the unique child-like tune, "Morning Musume no Hyokkori Hyoutanjima", was released in February as the group's seventeenth single. April brought the notably successful single "AS FOR ONE DAY", a synthesizer-driven song about lost love, which sold 129,893 copies and hit #1 on the Oricon charts. This was Yasuda Kei's last single.
Before the auditions for the sixth generation were held, the group released the album No.5.
Four new girls were added as the sixth generation: Fujimoto Miki, Kamei Eri, Michishige Sayumi, and Tanaka Reina. The sixth generation's first single was "Shabondama".
Morning Musume was split into two subgroups so that it could tour more cities. Morning Musume Sakura Gumi included Abe Natsumi, Yaguchi Mari, Yoshizawa Hitomi, Kago Ai, Takahashi Ai, Niigaki Risa, Konno Asami, and Kamei Eri. Morning Musume Otome Gumi featured Iida Kaori, Ishikawa Rika, Tsuji Nozomi, Ogawa Makoto, Fujimoto Miki, Michishige Sayumi, and Tanaka Reina.
===2004===
Auditions for the seventh generation were held in various cities, resulting in six finalists. However, on January 9, 2005, Tsunku surprised everyone by announcing that no one in the Lucky 7 audition would be added to Morning Musume, citing that he had set his expectations extra-high this year in hopes of finding an "ace." This was the first time an audition had ended with no new members.
In November, Morning Musume released "Namida ga Tomaranai Houkago". Following this single, Morning Musume EARLY SINGLE BOX was released.
Their sixth studio album, named Ai no Dai 6kan, hit stores in December. This was Kago Ai, Tsuji Nozomi, Iida Kaori, Yaguchi Mari, and Ishikawa Rika's last credited studio album.
===2005===
On January 30, Iida Kaori graduated to pursue a solo career, with Yaguchi Mari taking on the leadership role. Yoshizawa Hitomi was made the sub-leader. Iida's last single was "THE Manpower!!".
In February, Tsunku started another audition for Morning Musume's seventh generation. This audition resulted in one new member, Kusumi Koharu.
On April 27, the group's 26th single, "Osaka Koi no Uta," was released. This single was Yaguchi Mari's and Ishikawa Rika's last.
In July, Morning Musume released "Iroppoi Jirettai," Kusumi Koharu's first single with the group. The single was considered to be the biggest hit of the year—selling around 20,000 more copies than any single they released in the past year.
===2006===
On January 16, it was announced that Morning Musume had won a Kanagawa Image Up Award in recognition of Hello! Project's support of an anti-pollution campaign.
On April 28, it was announced by Tsunku, from his official website, that fifth generation members Konno Asami and Ogawa Makoto would be graduating. Their last single was "Ambitious! Yashinteki de Ii Jan".
Tsunku also announced the audition for the eighth generation, called Morning Musume Happy 8ki Audition. On December 10's Hello! Morning, it was announced that the newest member was Mitsui Aika.
The last single release of the year was "Aruiteru," which was a huge hit. It was the first single that hit the #1 spot in 3 and a half years. Their first mini-album, 7.5 Fuyu Fuyu Morning Musume Mini!, was released in December.
===2007===
In February, the first single with eighth generation member Mitsui Aika was released, "Egao YES Nude".
On March 15, Tsunku announced that two other eighth generation members would be joining the group: Li Chun and Qian Lin, both Chinese nationals, were to join as "exchange students." Tsunku stated that the two new members would be an important key for their group's planned expansion into Asia and gave them the stage names of "Junjun" and "Linlin" respectively.
With the success of Yoshizawa Hitomi and Fujimoto Miki's last single "Kanashimi Twilight", on May 1, Morning Musume became the "best single selling female group in Japan" with 11,085,000 copies sold—their fifth Oricon record. The achievement surpasses the previous record set by Pink Lady of 11,037,000 copies sold.
===2008-2010===
2008 was the first year in which there were no changes in Morning Musume's line-up.
Morning Musume released their 39th single, "Shouganai Yume Oibito", on May 13, attaining the #1 position on Oricon's weekly chart, the first time since their single "Aruiteru" in 2006.
In late September 2009, "Nanchatte Ren'ai" became Morning Musume's highest selling single since "Iroppoi Jirettai", which was released in 2005. With good sales from "Nanchatte Ren'ai", Morning Musume released their 41st single, "Kimagure Princess", on October 28. It was Kusumi Koharu's last single. Her graduation marked the end of Morning Musume's longest lasting line-up.
In August 2010, an audition for ninth generation members began. This was the group's first audition in four years, since the 8th generation audition in 2006.
In 2010, their 44th single, "Onna to Otoko no Lullaby Game", was released on November 17. This was the last single to feature Kamei Eri, Junjun, and Linlin.
On December 15, 2010, the graduation of Kamei Eri, Junjun, and Linlin was held. It was the biggest graduation in Morning Musume's history. With this, the group was reduced to 5 members, the smallest line-up since 1998.
===2011===
On January 2, four 9th generation members were revealed to be Fukumura Mizuki, Ikuta Erina, Sayashi Riho and Suzuki Kanon at the Hello! Project 2011 Winter ~Kangei Shinsen Matsuri~ A gana Live concert."モーニング娘。第9期メンバー決定！！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2011-01-02.Fukumura Mizuki. "譜久村聖に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2011-01-07. The ninth generation's debut single was "Maji Desu ka Ska!". The single was going to be released on March 23, but due to the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, it was released on April 6.
On January 9, an announcement was made that leader Takahashi Ai would be graduating from Morning Musume and Hello! Project at the end of the group's fall 2011 concert tour on September 30.
In June, Morning Musume released their 46th single "Only you".
On August 26, 5th generation members Takahashi Ai and Niigaki Risa celebrated 10 years in the group, becoming the first two members to reach this milestone.
Morning Musume released their 47th single, "Kono Chikyuu no Heiwa wo Honki de Negatterun da yo!", and Takahashi's last, on September 14.
On September 29, the 10th generation members and winners of the Morning Musume 10ki Member "Genki Jirushi" Audition were announced as Iikubo Haruna, Ishida Ayumi, Sato Masaki, and Kudo Haruka."モーニング娘。10期メンバー　決定！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2011-09-30.
Once Takahashi Ai graduated, she passed on the leadership role of both Morning Musume and Hello! Project to Niigaki Risa, the only remaining 5th generation member.
===2012===
At the beginning of the year, leader and 5th generation member Niigaki Risa announced she would be graduating from Morning Musume and Hello! Project in May.
On January 5, Morning Musume lost the record of having the highest overall single sales (of a female group) on the Oricon charts to AKB48. They were then currently tied with the most number one singles.
On January 25, the 10th generation's debut single "Pyocopyoco Ultra" was released. It became their lowest selling single, selling only 34,050 copies.
On April 11, "Ren'ai Hunter" was released.
On May 4, it was announced that 8th generation member Mitsui Aika would be graduating from Morning Musume alongside Niigaki Risa on May 18, the last day of their spring concert tour, at the Nippon Budokan. Mitsui's reason for graduating was due to the possibility of a stress fracture in her left ankle from the prior year reoccurring if she continued with her activities in Morning Musume.
At Niigaki and Mitsui's graduation concert, Michishige Sayumi was announced as Morning Musume's eighth leader, succeeding Niigaki Risa. The same day, the Morning Musume 11ki Member "Suppin Utahime" Audition was set to begin."道重さゆみ ： モー娘。8代目リーダーに就任" (in Japanese). MANTAN WEB. 2012-05-18."道重さゆみ、モー娘。新リーダーに就任　“自過剰キャラ”でも「さすがに不安」" (in Japanese). ORICON NEWS. 2012-05-19.
On May 26, Morning Musume was one of the special artists to perform at Girls Award 2012 Spring/Summer collection ~All you need is LOVE~ event at Yoyogi Stadium alongside names such as ICONIQ, Kato Miliyah, and Korean Pop Group Wonder Girls."STAGE REPORT" (in Japanese). GirlsAward 2012 Spring/Summer. 2012.
On August 8, Morning Musume's 50th single, "One•Two•Three / The Matenrou Show", became Morning Musume's best selling single since "Go Girl ~Koi no Victory~" in 2003. It was also the first single since "Ai Araba IT'S ALL RIGHT" to sell over 100,000 copies.
On September 14, during Morning Musume Tanjou 15 Shuunen Kinen Concert Tour 2012 Aki ~Colorful Character~ rehearsal, it was revealed that Hello Pro Kenshuusei member Oda Sakura was the sole winner of the 11th generation audition.
===2013===
On January 19, both Michishige Sayumi and Tanaka Reina celebrated 10 full years as members of Morning Musume.
On January 30, Morning Musume's single "Help me!!" became the first Hello! Project single to reach #1 on Oricon's weekly singles chart since "Shouganai Yume Oibito", which was released in 2009. "Help me!!" also had the best first day sales since 2003.
On March 16, the Morning Musume 12ki Member "Mirai Shoujo" Audition was announced. The application deadline was April 30. It was later announced that no one passed the audition. However, all finalists from the audition were offered positions in Hello Pro Kenshuusei.
On April 23, "Brainstorming / Kimi Sae Ireba Nani mo Iranai" ranked #1 on Oricon's weekly singles chart and became Morning Musume's second consecutive weekly #1, which was previously achieved with "Mr.Moonlight ~Ai no Big Band~" in 2001. The single also became the first since "Aruiteru" to have every day of the first week ranked at #1.
On May 21, the day of Tanaka Reina's graduation, Fukumura Mizuki and Iikubo Haruna were appointed sub-leaders of Morning Musume."モーニング娘。田中れいな、「おつかれいな!」と笑顔でグループ卒業" (in Japanese). My Navi News. 2013-05-22.
On September 12, "Wagamama Ki no Mama Ai no Joke / Ai no Gundan", ranked #1 in the first week of sales. It was the highest selling Hello! Project single of 2013. And it became Morning Musume's highest selling single since "Koko ni Iruzee!", which was released in 2002.
On October 30, Morning Musume was appointed as Nippon! Call Project Ambassadors by the Japanese Olympic Committee to support Team Japan at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia."モー娘。道重さゆみ、浅田真央をリスペクト！「表現力やパワーは勉強になります」" (in Japanese). Crank-in!. 2013-10-30. Tsunku would also be producing a special cheer song.
===2014===
On January 1, Morning Musume began the new year with their new group name, Morning Musume '14."モーニング娘。に関してのお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2013-12-06.
On January 21, Tsunku announced at a press event held by au, a mobile phone company, that Morning Musume '14 would be starring in a commercial campaign with comedians Morisanchuu, forming a special unit called Morimusu.
On January 29, Morning Musume '14 released their 55th single "Egao no Kimi wa Taiyou sa / Kimi no Kawari wa Iyashinai / What is LOVE?". "Kimi no Kawari wa Iyashinai" was the official cheer song for Team Japan at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, and "What is LOVE?" was an ending theme for J-MELO.http://www.nhk.or.jp/j-melo/nhkworld/english/new_song_project/index.html The single peaked at #1 on the Oricon charts, becoming their fourth #1 single in a row which is the longest streak of number ones in the group's history.
On March 15, the 12th generation auditions were re-held as the Morning Musume '14 <Golden> Audition!.
On March 30, NHK BS Premium aired a four-hour special, "Morning Musume 55 Special!" (モーニング娘。55スペシャル!), on Morning Musume's history and their past 55 singles. The program contained past performances of each single, interviews with current and OG members, and a special medley made for the show.
On April 16, Morning Musume '14 released their 56th single "Toki wo Koe Sora wo Koe / Password is 0", which also peaked at #1 on the Oricon weekly chart.
On April 29, during the Morning Musume '14 Concert Tour Haru ~Evolution~ concert held in Yamaguchi, Michishige Sayumi announced her graduation at the end of their fall concert tour.Ohama Minoru, Michishige Sayumi, Tsunku. "モーニング娘。'14　道重さゆみに関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2014-04-29."モーニング娘。'14・道重さゆみ、卒業を発表" (in Japanese). BARKS. 2014-04-29."モーニング娘。'14道重さゆみ、秋ツアーを最後に卒業" (in Japanese). Natalie. 2014-04-29."モー娘。道重さゆみが卒業を発表「次の世代にバトンタッチ」" (in Japanese). Oricon Style. 2014-04-29."つんく♂、道重の卒業“美学”に親心　「彼女の卒業までさらなる応援を」と呼びかけ" (in Japanese). Oricon Style. 2014-04-29."道重さゆみがモー娘。卒業を発表！　今秋の単独ツアー最終日で" (in Japanese). SANSPO. 2014-04-29. On August 16, it was announced that the last date of the tour would take place on November 26 at Yokohama Arena."モーニング娘。道重、11月の横アリで卒業" (in Japanese). Natalie.mu. 2014-08-16.
On May 29, a second in-group unit, Zenryoku Yasai Musume, was formed to promote KAGOME vegetable juice.
The 12th generation members were officially revealed on September 30 to be Ogata Haruna, Nonaka Miki, Makino Maria, and Haga Akane. This became Morning Musume's largest line-up since 2004.
On October 15, Morning Musume '14 released their 57th single "TIKI BUN / Shabadaba Doo~ / Mikaeri Bijin". Their 14th studio album 14shou ~The message~ was later released on October 29. Both were the last to feature Michishige Sayumi, as well as the last to feature a 6th generation member.
On November 14, Morning Musume ’14 announced that they would be holding an audition for a music video director for one of their future songs. The results of the audition were announced on December 29 on the audition program BIG CHANCE, one of Fuji TV’s end of the year specials. To enter the audition, one had to submit a three minute video. The audition was open to any nationality, and both amateurs and professionals were welcome to apply.http://www.fujitv.co.jp/thebigchance/index.html?45077 Director Shibue Shuhei won the public vote with his CGI animated music video.
On November 26, Michishige Sayumi graduated, officially appointing Fukumura Mizuki as the ninth leader of Morning Musume, and Ikuta Erina as a new sub-leader alongside Iikubo Haruna.
===2015===
On January 1, Morning Musume '14 changed their name to Morning Musume '15.
On February 9, it was announced that Morning Musume '15 would be releasing a song for the upcoming Pretty Cure movie, in which Iikubo Haruna, Ishida Ayumi, and Oda Sakura would be providing their voices to 3 spirits whose artwork they designed themselves.
On April 15, Morning Musume '15's 58th single and the 12th generation's debut single "Seishun Kozou ga Naiteiru / Yuugure wa Ameagari / Ima Koko Kara" was released. Shibue Shuhei, who won the BIG CHANCE music video contest, directed another version of the "Seishun Kozou ga Naiteiru" music video that was only released on YouTube. "Ima Koko Kara" was also the theme song for PreCure All Stars: Haru no Carnival, which Morning Musume '15 are featured in the closing credits.
On June 24, Morning Musume '15 performed at the TV Tokyo Music Festival(2). In addition, it was also announced that original members of Morning Musume would gather together for a 4-song medley.http://tokyogirlsupdate.com/moning-musume-og-gather-20150648959.html
On August 19, Morning Musume '15 released their 59th single, "Oh my wish! / Sukatto My Heart / Imasugu Tobikomu Yuuki".
On October 29, 9th generation member Sayashi Riho announced that she would graduate from Morning Musume '15 on December 31 at the end of the first part of the Hello! Project COUNTDOWN PARTY 2015 ~GOOD BYE & HELLO!~ at Nakano Sun Plaza."モーニング娘。'15　鞘師里保に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2015-10-29.
On December 16, Morning Musume '15 appeared in Fuji TV's 2015 FNS Kayousai THE LIVE.http://www.fujitv.co.jp/FNS/2015/contents02.html They performed in a large idol collaboration medley with ℃-ute, ANGERME, and non-Hello! Project groups such as AKB48, Nogizaka46, and Momoiro Clover Z."AKB48・乃木坂46・ももクロ・モー娘。ら、夢のビッグコラボが実現" (in Japanese). modelpress. 2015-12-08.
On December 29, Morning Musume '15 released their 60th single and Sayashi's last, "Tsumetai Kaze to Kataomoi / ENDLESS SKY / One and Only". "One and Only", which is Morning Musume's first song completely in English, was used as the opening theme for J-MELO."モー娘。’15、全編英語詞曲に挑戦「ワクワク」" (in Japanese). ORICON STYLE. 2015-09-17. The single reached weekly #1 on the Oricon weekly charts.
===2016===
On January 1, Morning Musume '15 changed their name to Morning Musume '16.
On January 2, during the Hello! Project 2016 WINTER ~DANCING! SINGING! EXCITING!~ concert, the Morning Musume '16 Shinseiki Audition for 13th generation members was announced."New audition for Morning Musume。’16 announced!" UP-FRONT LINK. 2016-01-02
On February 7, 9th generation member Suzuki Kanon announced she would graduate from Morning Musume '16 and Hello! Project at the end of the Morning Musume '16 Concert Tour Haru ~EMOTION IN MOTION~."モーニング娘。’16 鈴木香音に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2016-02-07.Concerning Kanon Suzuki from Morning Musume。’16. UP-FRONT LINK. 2016-02-06.
On May 11, Morning Musume '16 released "Utakata Saturday Night! / The Vision / Tokyo to Iu Katasumi", their 61st single and Suzuki Kanon's last.
On May 31, Suzuki graduated at Nippon Budokan."モー娘。’16鈴木香音 アイドル最後の日「私は世界一幸せ者です！！」" (in Japanese). Dwango.jp News. 2016-05-31. On the same day, it was announced on the Morning Musume '16 Shinseiki Audition website that no suitable candidates could be found, but the audition would start again on June 15.
Throughout the summer, Morning Musume '16 appeared in several live TV music festivals. They were invited to perform in the TV Tokyo Music Festival(3) on June 29,"6・29『テレ東音楽祭(3)』第1弾出演者発表" (in Japanese). ORICON STYLE. 2016-06-13. NTV's THE MUSIC DAY Natsu no Hajimari on July 2,"日テレ「THE MUSIC DAY」に欅坂46、水カン、セカオワ、星野源ら" (in Japanese). natalie. 2016-06-04. TBS TV's Ongaki no Hi x CDTV Asamade Natsu Fes! 2016 on July 16,http://www.tbs.co.jp/cdtv/sp_summer2016/ and Fuji TV's 2016 FNS Uta no Natsu Matsuri on July 18 with ℃-ute and ANGERME."FNS「うたの夏まつり」に三代目JSB、セカオワ、Perfume、星野源ら" (in Japanese). natalie. 2016-06-18.
On November 23, Morning Musume '16 released their 62nd single, "Sexy Cat no Enzetsu / Mukidashi de Mukiatte / Sou ja nai".
On December 12 during the Morning Musume '16 Concert Tour Aki ~MY VISION~ finale at Nippon Budokan, the winners of the second Morning Musume '16 Shinseiki Audition and 13th generation members were announced as Hello Pro Kenshuusei members Kaga Kaede and Yokoyama Reina."モーニング娘。'16 第13期メンバー決定！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2016-12-12."2 new members for Morning Musume。13th generation!" UP-FRONT LINK. 2016-12-12."モーニング娘。13期メンバーに横山玲奈と加賀楓が加入。'17から13人体制に" (in Japanese). BARKS. 2016-12-12.
Morning Musume '16 appeared during the second night of Fuji TV's 2016 FNS Kayousai on December 14, performing in an idol shuffle medley with other idol groups including ℃-ute."「フジテレビ系列『2016FNS歌謡祭 第2夜』」にモーニング娘。'16、℃-uteの出演決定！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2016-11-19."『FNS歌謡祭』2週連続8時間半超え生放送 嵐、三代目JSBら総勢110組以上集結" (in Japanese). ORICON STYLE. 2016-11-19.
On December 31, the group performed on TV for the first time as the Morning Musume '17 line-up during the CDTV Special! Toshikoshi Premier Live 2016→2017."「CDTV」年越し特番に三代目、Perfumeら20組追加、番組MCはピコ太郎" (in Japanese). natalie. 2016-12-25. The performance was pre-recorded on December 30, which Sato Masaki was unable to participate due to a lower back injury."モーニング娘。’16出演「CDTVスペシャル！年越しプレミアライブ2016→2017」公開収録 観覧募集のお知らせ" (in Japanese). UP-FC. 2016-12-26.
===2017===
On January 1, Morning Musume '16 changed their name to Morning Musume '17.
In January, it was announced that Morning Musume '17 would collaborate with marukome by singing a remake of "Morning Coffee" titled "Morning Misoshiru" to promote the company's new miso soup product of the same name."モーニング娘。がマルコメとのコラボで新曲『モーニングみそ汁』を披露！" (in Japanese). WWS channel. 2017-01-12. Morning Musume '17 also formed the collaborative unit Sashining Musume with HKT48 member Sashihara Rino for the song "Get you!", which was released in Type A of AKB48's 8th album Thumbnail on January 25."指原＆モー娘“禁断”コラボユニット「サシニング娘。」誕生！" (in Japanese). Tokyo Sports. 2016-12-26."さしこ×モー娘。に山本彩×稲垣潤一！AKB48新アルバムでまさかのコラボ" (in Japanese). natalie. 2016-12-26."AKB48新アルバム収録曲&アートワーク公開 指原×モー娘。コラボも" (in Japanese). ORICON STYLE. 2016-12-26. Both songs were later included as B-sides in Morning Musume '17's 63rd single.
On February 21, it was announced Morning Musume '17 would air a one-off show on TV Tokyo called Tokugi☆Saikenshou Momusu DE Gozaru! on March 8."モー娘。が冠番組で特技披露「モー娘。DEござる！」" (in Japanese). Walkerplus. 2017-02-21. The program showed off and verified each member's special skill listed on their official profile.
On March 8, Morning Musume '17 released their 63rd single "BRAND NEW MORNING / Jealousy Jealousy". The A-sides did not include Sato Masaki, who was still recovering from her injury during the 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.
On March 12, Morning Musume '17 performed in the SKY PerfecTV! Ongakusai 2017."「スカパー！ 音楽祭2017」にモーニング娘。'17、カントリー・ガールズの出演決定！!" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2017-03-12.
On March 25, it was announced that Morning Musume '17 and ANGERME would be featured in a Idol Nama Gassen web service game by Asobista, titled Hello! Project Hina Fest Idol Nama Gassen Kunitori Tenka Touitsu Hen. The "live battle" event was held on April 16."Hello! Project ひなフェス アイドル生合戦 国盗り天下統一編 produced by アソビスタ PR動画" (in Japanese). 876TV (via YouTube). 2017-03-22. A second event only featuring Morning Musume '17, titled Idol Nama Gassen Kunitori Tenka Touitsu Hen ~2017 Natsu no Jin~, took place throughout July and August.https://twitter.com/asobista/status/889388145673871360
On April 10, Morning Musume '17 was appointed the official Ouen Taishi, or Cheer Ambassadors, of the "Ceka Paka PLAY DREAM CAMPAIGN" for the (the interleague) that would begin on May 30."モー娘。’１７がセ・パ交流戦の応援大使に就任！" (in Japanese). Hochi Sports. 2017-04-10.https://cepa-playdream.jp/ Fukumura Mizuki was the leader of the whole campaign while the other 12 members each supported one of the 12 teams and had their own dance movie that was shown at their team's home stadium.
On April 28, 10th generation member Kudo Haruka announced she would graduate from Morning Musume '17 and Hello! Project at the end of their fall 2017 tour."モーニング娘。'17 工藤遥に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2017-04-29."[EN Concerning Haruka Kudo]." UP-FRONT LINK. 2017-04-29.
On June 26, it was announced in a special episode of Hello! Project Station that Morito Chisaki had joined the group as a new 14th generation member and a concurrent member from Country Girls."ハロ！ステ号外 ～ハロー！プロジェクト2017新体制決定スペシャル～" (in Japanese). Hello! Project Station (via YouTube). 2017-06-26.Fukumura Mizuki. "ただいま☆譜久村聖" (in Japanese). Morning Musume Qki Official Blog. 2017-06-26. She will begin activities with the group in the Hello! Project 2017 SUMMER concert tour and in their upcoming fall tour."ハロー！プロジェクト 新体制について" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2017-06-26."[EN Concerning the new organization in Hello! Project]." UP-FRONT LINK. 2017-06-26.
Morning Musume '17 performed in the TV Tokyo Ongakusai 2017 on June 28"「テレ東音楽祭」に中丸雄一、SECOND、ジェネ、globe×島袋寛子、娘。ら" (in Japanese). natalie. 2017-06-19. and Nippon TV's THE MUSIC DAY Negai ga Kanau Natsu on July 1."『THE MUSIC DAY』出演者71組発表 嵐・ディーン・乃木坂46・星野源ら" (in Japanese). ORICON NEWS. 2017-06-10.
As part of their collaboration with marukome, Morning Musume '17 began airing a weekly 5-minute radio program titled marukome Morning Misoshiru Koeru yo! on July 1 across 38 stations."モーニング娘。'17新番組「marukome モーニングみそ汁 飲もうよ！」放送決定！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2017-06-23.
On July 15, Morning Musume '17 appeared with new member Morito Chisaki on TBS's Ongaku no Hi 2017 in two pre-recorded performances. Their first performance was solo, and the second was as a special Hello! Project unit with a selection of members from ANGERME, Kobushi Factory, and Tsubaki Factory."モーニング娘。’17、Hello! Projectメンバー（選抜）出演「TBS音楽番組 歌収録」 観覧募集のお知らせ" (in Japanese). UP-FC. 2017-07-07."TBS『音楽の日』にモー娘。'17、キック、氣志團ら9組。ハロプロ選抜ユニットも" (in Japanese). BARKS. 2017-07-12.
On October 4, they released Morito Chisaki's debut single and Kudo Haruka's last, titled "Jama Shinai de Here We Go! / Dokyuu no Go Sign / Wakain da shi!".
On November 3, a remake of Morning Musume's demo single, titled "Ai no Tane (20th Anniversary Ver.)", was digitally released exactly 20 years after the original. The remake is sung by the original five members and Morning Musume '17 as a special anniversary unit named Morning Musume 20th."モーニング娘。オリジナル＆現役メンバーのコラボシングル「愛の種(20th Anniversary Ver.)」配信限定でリリース！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2017-11-01.
As part of their 20th anniversary celebrations, Morning Musume '17 opened a limited time café named "20 Nenme no Morning Coffee ~Morning Musume 20th ANNIVERSARY CAFE~" at AREA-Q in Harajuku, Tokyo from November 3 to December 10."「20年目のモーニングコーヒー～20th ANNIVERSARY CAFE～」開催決定！！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2017-09-14."20年目のモーニングコーヒー ～モーニング娘。20th ANNIVERSARY CAFE～" (in Japanese). AREA-Q. 2017-09-14. In addition, the group will collaborate with HMV&BOOKS SHIBUYA to open the "Morning Musume museum -Morning Musume Tanjou 20 Shuunen Kinen-" on the store's 6th floor from November 24 to December 24.「モーニング娘。museum -モーニング娘。誕生20周年記念-」開催！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2017-11-17. The museum will later open at HMV Sakae in Aichi, Nagoya on December 30 through to January 28, 2018."モーニング娘。結成20周年を記念したミュージアム 名古屋・栄での開催が決定" (in Japanese). LAWSON-TICKET & HMV NEWS. 2017-12-22.
Morning Musume '17 performed "Jealousy Jealousy" solo and "LOVE Machine" with Johnny's boy band Sexy Zone at NTV's BEST ARTIST 2017 on November 28."「ベストアーティスト2017」全出演者発表　亀と山P・中丸雄一＆Snow Man、SixTONES…" (in Japanese). modelpress. 2017-11-19.https://twitter.com/musicday_ntv/status/932798676245790720
On November 30, Morning Musume '17 released the digital single "Gosenfu no Tasuki" in honor of their anniversary.https://twitter.com/kodamameko/status/932939429106221056
On December 6, they released their 15th original album, titled ⑮ Thank you, too.
On December 10, they were the surprise guests at the Dai 7kai AKB48 Kouhaku Taikou Utagassen and performed "One・Two・Three". HKT48's Sashihara Rino then joined them on stage for "Utakata Saturday Night!" and their Sashining Musume song "Get you!".https://twitter.com/hkt48_official_/status/939798337322082305https://twitter.com/345__chan/status/939799621844418560
On December 11, Kudo Haruka graduated at Nippon Budokan."モー娘。工藤遥、涙の卒業 女優の夢へと決意新た「またね!」." ORICON NEWS. 2017-12-11.
For the second night of Fuji TV's 2017 FNS Kayousai on December 13, Morning Musume '17 performed "Jealousy Jealousy" and a collaboration with Kato Hifumi, a retired pro shogi player nicknamed "Hifumin" who has been a popular guest on variety shows."9時間生放送『FNS歌謡祭』にB’z、TOKIO、KinKi、aiko、乃木坂46、モー娘。'17ら" (in Japanese). BARKS. 2017-11-16."『FNS歌謡祭』ジャニーズ・48&46Gがアニメメドレー ひふみんはモー娘。とコラボ" (in Japanese). ORICON NEWS. 2017-11-29. The five original members also performed "Ai no Tane (20th Anniversary Ver.)" live together for the first time in 18 years.https://twitter.com/fns_kayousai/status/938860874751602689
===2018===
On January 1, Morning Musume '17 became Morning Musume '18.
On January 28, Morning Musume '18 released the digital single "Hana ga Saku Taiyou Abite".
From February 3 to March 4, the "Morning Musume museum -Morning Musume Tanjou 20 Shuunen Kinen-" was open at HMV&BOOKS HAKATA‏ in Fukuoka."モーニング娘。museum ―モーニング娘。誕生20周年記念―" (in Japanese). HMV&BOOKS online NEWS. 2018-01-26. Afterwards, it was open from March 11 to April 15 at HMV Sendai in Miyagi."モーニング娘。museum ―モーニング娘。誕生20周年記念―" (in Japanese). HMV&BOOKS online NEWS. 2018-03-05.
On February 12, TV Tokyo aired the Morning Musume 20 Shuunen Kinen Special starring 25 current and former members of Morning Musume: all thirteen Morning Musume '18 members and OG members Nakazawa Yuko, Iida Kaori, Ishiguro Aya, Abe Natsumi, Fukuda Asuka, Yaguchi Mari, Ishikawa Rika, Yoshizawa Hitomi, Tsuji Nozomi, Takahashi Ai, Niigaki Risa, and Michishige Sayumi. The show included a talk corner about group history, a look back at Hello! Morning, and several studio performances."【モーニング娘。】OGを含む総勢25人が集結！　収録の裏側を徹底リポート！" (in Japanese). TV Tokyo. 2018-02-01.
On March 14, the group attended a press conference to announce a collaboration between au and Hello! Project titled "Oto no VR", which will deliver 360° video and audio content for smartphones, starting with a video of Morning Musume '18 singing "I WISH"."au×ハロー! プロジェクト 推しメンの声が際立つ!「音のVR」による新音楽視聴体験コンテンツを制作" (in Japanese). KDDI. 2018-03-14."モーニング娘。'18、新たな音楽体験「音のVR」に興奮「誰もがセンターになれる」" (in Japanese). natalie. 2018-03-14. That following evening, Morning Musume '18 performed in the second part of the SKY PerfecTV! Ongakusai 2018 alongside Tsubaki Factory."＜スカパー! 音楽祭＞第2弾につばきファクトリー、T-BOLAN、NOBUら6組" (in Japanese). BARKS. 2018-01-15.
On March 27, it was announced that 12th generation member Ogata Haruna would graduate from Morning Musume '18 and Hello! Project at the end of their spring tour."モーニング娘。'18 尾形春水の卒業に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2018-03-27.
On June 13, Morning Musume '18 released their 65th single and Ogata Haruna's last, "Are you Happy? / A gonna".
On June 20, Ogata graduated at Nippon Budokan."【ライブレポート】モーニング娘。'18 尾形春水が卒業「私はもう、いま、この瞬間、とっても幸せです」" (in Japanese). BARKS. 2018-06-20.
On June 27, Morning Musume '18 performed "Are you Happy?" and a group of eight Morning Musume OG members performed a special medley in the TV Tokyo Music Festival 2018."5時間放送「テレ東音楽祭」第1弾発表でキンキ、関ジャニ、乃木坂、WANIMA、鈴木愛理ら" (in Japanese). natalie. 2018-06-27."モーニング娘。20周年特別企画！モーニング娘。OG大集結！「テレ東音楽祭2018」第2弾出演アーティスト発表！" (in Japanese). TV Tokyo. 2018-06-20. Morning Musume '18 also performed in TBS's Ongaku no Hi 2018 on July 14"TBS『音楽の日』アイドル23組出演決定 キンプリ、AKB48、乃木坂46、Aqoursら " (in Japanese). ORICON NEWS. 2018-07-10. and the 2018 FNS Uta no Natsu Matsuri on July 25.https://twitter.com/fns_kayousai/status/1016411672381149185
On August 12, they performed at rockin'on presents ROCK IN JAPAN FES.2018 on the Lake Stage."モーニング娘。'18・アンジュルム「rockin'on presents ROCK IN JAPAN FES.2018」出演決定！！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2018-06-06.
On August 17, 10th generation member and sub-leader Iikubo Haruna announced her graduation from Morning Musume '18 and Hello! Project at the end of the Morning Musume '18 Concert Tour Aki ~GET SET, GO!~."モーニング娘。'18 飯窪春菜の卒業に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2018-08-17.Iikubo Haruna. "#飯窪春菜に関する大切なお知らせ 飯窪春菜" (in Japanese). Morning Musume Tenkigumi Official Blog. 2018-08-17.
On September 14, they announced a collaboration with Caribadix, an anime short series produced by Sanrio and rockin'on about a group of animals who form a rock band. Morning Musume '18 would become cheer characters named "Gaokkii" who appear in each of the 12 members' colors with their symbolic motif. The characters are featured in goods sold at the Morning Musume '18 Concert Tour Aki ~GET SET, GO!~ and also in stores."Caribadix「がおっきー」がモーニング娘。'18応援キャラクターに！グッズも登場！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2018-09-14."Caribadix「がおっきー」がモーニング娘。'18の応援キャラクターに♡ グッズも登場！" (in Japanese). Sanrio. 2018-09-14."「モーニング娘。'18 feat.カリバディクス」グッズを、コンサートツアー福岡会場から順次先行販売！" (in Japanese). Sanrio. 2018-10-11.
On October 24, Morning Musume '18 released their 66th single and Iikubo's last, "Furari Ginza / Jiyuu na Kuni Dakara".Fukumura Mizuki. "モーニング娘。21歳☆譜久村聖" (in Japanese). Morning Musume Qki Official Blog. 2018-09-14.
On December 12, they performed on the second night of Fuji TV's 2018 FNS Kayousai.https://twitter.com/fns_kayousai/status/1063159703117553664
On December 16, Iikubo Haruna graduated from the group and Hello! Project."モー娘。飯窪春菜、卒業コンサートで号泣 メンバーの“贈る言葉”に感極まり… " (in Japanese). ORICON NEWS. 2018-12-16."モー娘。飯窪春菜：涙の卒業で「我がモーニング娘。人生に、一片の悔いなし！」" (in Japanese). MANTENWEB. 2018-12-16.
They were invited to perform in the year-end music show MelodiX! Special 2018 on December 27 which was co-hosted by former 3rd generation member Goto Maki,"『MelodiX!』初の2時間SP決定…乃木坂46・モー娘ら17組 MCは南キャン&後藤真希" (in Japanese). ORICON NEWS. 2018-12-10. as well as the CDTV Special! Toshikoshi Premier Live 2018→2019 on December 31."CDTV年越しSP、第3弾アーティストに金爆、セカオワ、モー娘’19 " (in Japanese). ORICON NEWS. 2018-12-29.
During the Hello! Project 20th Anniversary!! Hello! Project COUNTDOWN PARTY 2018 ~GOOD BYE & HELLO!~ on December 31, 10th generation member Ishida Ayumi was appointed as a new sub-leader of the group.Ishida Ayumi. "2018年最後の発表！石田亜佑美" (in Japanese). Morning Musume Tenkigumi Official Blog. 2018-12-31.
===2019===
On January 1, Morning Musume '18 became Morning Musume '19.
During the opening concert of the Hello! Project 20th Anniversary!! Hello! Project 2019 WINTER tour on January 2, the Morning Musume '19 LOVE Audition in search of 15th generation member(s) to join the group was announced."「​モーニング娘。'19 LOVEオーディション」開催！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2019-01-02."モー娘。の新メンバーオーディションの開催決定！　譜久村聖「モーニング娘。が大好きな人、待ってます」" (in Japanese). The Television. 2019-01-02."モーニング娘。'19新メンバーを募集する「LOVEオーディション」開催" (in Japanese). natalie. 2019-01-02.
On March 20, they released the compilation album Best! Morning Musume 20th Anniversary.
On June 12, the group released their 67th single "Jinsei Blues / Seishun Night".
On June 22, the 15th generation were announced in a YouTube live stream on Morning Musume's official channel at 5:00 PM JST."モーニング娘。22日に15期メンバー発表へ　新曲発表ライブに2000人" (in Japanese). Sponichi Annex. 2019-06-11. The winners of the Morning Musume '19 LOVE Audition were Okamura Homare and Kitagawa Rio, while a third member, Yamazaki Mei, was selected from Hello Pro Kenshuusei Hokkaido."ようこそ！モーニング娘。'19 新メンバーお披露目特番！" (in Japanese). Morning Musume (via YouTube). 2019-06-22."モーニング娘。'19 第15期メンバー決定！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2019-06-22. They were introduced on stage during the Hello! Project 2019 SUMMER concert tour from July 13 and would begin performing with the group in the Morning Musume '19 Concert Tour Aki."モーニング娘。’19：15期新メンバーは3人　岡村ほまれ、北川莉央、研修生から山崎愛生が加入" (in Japanese). MANTANWEB. 2019-06-22.
Morning Musume '19 appeared on the TV Tokyo Ongakusai 2019 on June 26,https://twitter.com/teretoongakusai/status/1138370285273473027"広末涼子『テレ東音楽祭』で生放送音楽番組の初司会 出演者第1弾も発表 " (in Japanese). ORICON NEWS. 2019-06-11. and they also appeared in TBS's Ongaku no Hi 2019 on July 13.https://twitter.com/TBS_awards/status/1149221937572302848"RAMPAGE、鈴木愛理、日向坂46、水樹奈々、宮本浩次ら58組" (in Japanese). natalie. 2019-07-11.
On August 10, Morning Musume '19 performed at rockin'on presents ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2019 on the GRASS STAGE."「rockin'on presents ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2019」出演時間・ステージ決定！！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2019-06-19. (Archived)"モーニング娘。'19（2019/08/10）ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2019 クイックレポート" (in Japanese). rockin'on.com. 2019-08-10. With a capacity of over 60,000 people, this was their largest audience to date."モー娘「ロッキン」で進化した「体力おばけ」ぶり披露" (in Japanese). Tokyo Sports. 2019-08-10."モー娘。ロッキン最大ステージで大観衆を一体化 直談判でギリギリ50分・14曲熱演" (in Japanese). ORICON NEWS. 2019-08-10.
On September 12, they performed in the NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents SONGS OF TOKYO Festival 2019."村上信五がホスト『SONGS OF TOKYO Festival』にキンプリ、ヒゲダン、モー娘。ら" (in Japanese). ORICON NEWS. 2019-08-13.
On October 13, they performed in the tv asahi DREAM FESTIVAL 2019."YOSHIKI、GENERATIONS、オーラル、GLAY、金爆ら集結！『テレビ朝日ドリームフェスティバル2019』第一弾出演アーティストを発表" (in Japanese). SPICE. 2019-08-12."＜ドリフェス2019＞第1弾でYOSHIKI、LUNA SEA、GLAY、モー娘。’19、GENERATIONSら8組" (in Japanese). BARKS. 2019-08-12.
===2020===
On January 1, Morning Musume '19 became Morning Musume '20.
On January 22, they released their 68th single, "KOKORO&KARADA / LOVEpedia / Ningen Kankei No way way".
On February 19, they appeared as guests at choreographer YOSHIKO's event YOSHIKO-sensei Hello Pro Furitsuke 20shuunen Kinen team445 Dummy Fes. ~"Kiiroi Osora de BOOM BOOM BOOM" kara 20nen☆Furitsuke Zen 494 Kyoku kara Episode Digest~ at Zepp DiverCity in Tokyo."YOSHIKO先生ハロプロ振付20周年記念 team445 ダミーFes.~「黄色いお空でBOOM BOOM BOOM」から20年☆振り付け全494曲からエピソードダイジェスト～" (in Japanese). ODYSSEY INC.Hirai Miyo. "YOSHIKO先生ハロプロ振付20周年記念！平井美葉" (in Japanese). BEYOOOOONDS Official Blog. 2020-02-19.
On May 27, they participated in WebTVAsia's ONE LOVE ASIA CONCERT, which was a remote concert featuring some of the biggest stars across key Asian countries. It was live-streamed through YouTube in the midst of the #stayhome and #withme movements to raise funds for UNICEF Asia in support of families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Morning Musume '20 was one of the few acts representing Japan alongside EXILE AKIRA and AKB48 and their sister groups.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hGR3f1ct9Q
On December 16, they released their 69th single, "Junjou Evidence / Gyuusaretai Dake na no ni".
===2021===
On January 1, Morning Musume '20 became Morning Musume '21.
On March 31, they released their 16th studio album 16th ~That's J-POP~.
On June 21, a CM for AVIOT wireless earbuds featuring Morning Musume '21 singing the song "Ren'ai Revolution 21 (updated)" was released.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tk0m8ceD1-4
On September 24, it was announced that 10th generation member Sato Masaki would be graduating from the group and Hello! Project on December 13 at Nippon Budokan due to health reasons. She is set to continue her activities in show business as a soloist after graduation."モーニング娘。'21 佐藤優樹の卒業に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2021-09-24.
On December 1, their TikTok Channel opened.Morning Musume on TikTok
On December 8, they released their 70th single, Teenage Solution / Yoshi Yoshi Shite Hoshii no / Beat no Wakusei, which was also Sato's last single.https://www.instagram.com/p/CUZ21lVFQvi/
===2022===
On January 1, Morning Musume '21 became Morning Musume '22.
On January 2, it was announced at the Hello! Project 2022 Winter ~LOVE & PEACE~ and the official Hello! Project website that Morning Musume '22 and Juice=Juice would be holding a joint new member audition titled Hello! Project "Morning Musume '22" "Juice=Juice" Goudou Shin Member Audition. The audition opened to applicants on January 2, and the application period would end on February 9. An audition website was also opened on the same day with more details."ハロー！プロジェクト「モーニング娘。'22」「Juice=Juice」合同新メンバーオーディション開催！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2022-01-02.
On February 28, it was announced that Morito Chisaki is set to graduate from Morning Musume and Hello! Project on June 20 at the final concert of the Morning Musume '22 CONCERT TOUR ~Never Been Better!~ at Nippon Budokan."モーニング娘。'22 森戸知沙希の卒業に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2022-02-28.
On May 1, Morning Musume '22 performed at JAPAN JAM 2022.モーニング娘。'22・アンジュルム rockin'on presents「JAPAN JAM 2022」出演！. Hello! Project Official Site. Concert&Event. 2022-03-09. (Archived)
On June 8, Morning Musume '22 released their 71st single, "Chu Chu Chu Bokura no Mirai / Dai・Jinsei Never Been Better!"."モーニング娘。'22 ～2022年第1弾シングル！6月8日発売決定！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2022-04-09.
On June 29, it was announced through Hello! Project Station that Hello! Project "Morning Musume '22" "Juice=Juice" Goudou Shin Member Audition winner Sakurai Rio has joined the group as a sole 16th generation member."「モーニング娘。'22」「Juice=Juice」新メンバー決定のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2022-06-29.
On September 3, it was announced that Kaga Kaede is set to graduate from Morning Musume and Hello! Project at the final concert of the Morning Musume '22 25th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT TOUR ~SINGIN' TO THE BEAT~..モーニング娘。'22 加賀楓の卒業に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2022-09-03.
On September 14, Morning Musume '22 announced their 25 Shuunen Kinen -Asu wo Tsukuru no wa Kimi- Audition during the Morning Musume '22 Kessei 25 Shunen Kinen FC Event ~ Musume × FAN×Fun! × Dai Kansha-sai!~ concert. This was to look for a 17th generation.
On October 13, it was revealed that Kaga's graduation concert, Morning Musume '22 25th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT TOUR ~SINGIN' TO THE BEAT~ Kaga Kaede Sotsugyou Special, will be held on December 10 at Nippon Budokan.https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjpf8cxrBzG/
On December 21, Morning Musume '22 released their 72nd single, Swing Swing Paradise / Happy birthday to Me!.
On December 27, it was announced that Fukumura Mizuki is set to graduate from Morning Musume and Hello! Project after their concert tour to be held in fall of 2023.http://www.helloproject.com/news/15488/ (in Japanese). Hello!Project. 2022-12-27.
===2023===
On January 1, Morning Musume '22 became Morning Musume '23.
On March 23, it was announced that Morning Musume '23 (and other Hello! Project groups) would perform at the "Sayonara Nakano Sun Plaza Music Festival" on June 11. It was held at the Nakano Sunplaza, which was closed in July this year as a culmination of its 50-year history.https://sayonaranakanosunplaza.com/index.html?fbclid=IwAR0KOP4PZ5-QYTkRNlTH5Ibbb10y3B7QYJXkUkXq8rh585O3lUeyjAbz91o https://twitter.com/sayonarasunpla/status/1638711082415185921?fbclid=IwAR0KOP4PZ5-QYTkRNlTH5Ibbb10y3B7QYJXkUkXq8rh585O3lUeyjAbz91o
On March 31, Morning Musume '23 appeared on Space Shower TV in collaboration with Station ID and Tsuribu Tokyo (filmmakers), who helped them celebrate their anniversary. With the title "Running through the Future", Tsuribu Tokyo, who produced and directed the video, wanted to express the figure that runs strongly through the currents of the time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPY7Pe4Q2Sw https://twitter.com/tsuribu_tokyo/status/1641773021475250184
On April 30, Morning Musume '23 performed at Japan Jam 2023 in Chiba Soga Sports Park.https://japanjam.jp/2023/artist/?fbclid=IwAR0o3Q2c2P8FVKgbFPhA66t2Qw14I1R93GL4rykPZL4mdqVEd-TsV7KcYbg
On May 17, it was announced that Morning Musume '23 would perform at rockin'on presents Rock in Japan FES 2023. http://www.helloproject.com/event/detail/fb076c71eb00960b7e038544c200320abb458223
On May 23, it was announced that Morning Musume 25 Shuunen Kinen Shin Member Audition -Asu wo Tsukuru no wa Kimi- winners Inoue Haruka and Yumigeta Ako had joined the group as the 17th generation."ハロー！プロジェクト25周年を迎えて各グループへの新メンバー加入のお知らせを致します。" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2023-05-23.
On August 30, the group released their 9th best album Morning Musume Best Selection ~The 25 Shuunen~.
On October 25, Morning Musume'23 released their 73rd single, Suggoi FEVER! / Wake-up Call ~Mezameru Toki~ / Neverending Shine."モーニング娘。'23 NEWシングル！10月25日 発売決定！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2023-09-16.
On November 29, Fukumura Mizuki graduated at the final concert of the Morning Musume '23 Concert Tour Aki "Neverending Shine Show" at Yokohama Arena, officially appointing Ikuta Erina as the new leader and Oda Sakura as a new sub-leader alongside Ishida Ayumi.
===2024===
On January 1, Morning Musume '23 became Morning Musume '24.
On May 3, Morning Musume '24 performed at JAPAN JAM 2024 in Chiba Soga Sports Park.https://twitter.com/MorningMusumeMg/status/1750008805599981769
On May 26, it was announced that Ishida Ayumi is set to graduate from Morning Musume and Hello! Project after their concert tour to be held in fall of 2024."[http://www.helloproject.com/morningmusume/news/17477/ 
モーニング娘。'24 石田亜佑美の卒業に関するお知らせ]" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2024-05-26.
On June 2, they held a mini-live at Es Con Field HOKKAIDO, after a baseball game opposing Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and Yokohama DeNA BayStars. Makino Maria, known to be a fan of the Fighters, also threw the first pitch, facing off against former baseball player Yoshio Itoi.https://www.fighters.co.jp/news/detail/202400480579.html
On June 9 and 16, they appeared at Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2024 6gatsu "Lily" as guests.
On June 26, they appeared on TV Tokyo's "TV Tokyo Musical Festival 2024 Natsu ~Yabai Showa no Cho Meikyoku vs Reiwa Hit Kyoku 100 Renpatsu~"."" (in Japanese). 2024-06-21.
On July 21, they performed at The MusiQuest 2024 at Pia Arena MM."" (in Japanese). 2024-04-11.
On July 28, they performed at Hawks Festival SUMMER BOOST 2024 at Mizuho PayPay Dome, following a baseball game opposing Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and Orix Buffaloes."" (in Japanese). 2024-06-17.
On August 14, they released their 74th single, "Nandaka Sentimental na Toki no Uta / SaiKIYOU"."モーニング娘。'24 NEWシングル！ 8月14日 発売決定！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2024-05-27.
On November 27, Morning Musume '24 will release their 17th studio album."モーニング娘。’24、秋にアルバムリリース決定 石田亜佑美ラスト作品に「シングルという形は今回が最後」【なんだかセンチメンタルな時の歌／最KIYOU】" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2024-08-15.
==Group Name Origin==
The name "Morning Musume" comes from various notions such as abundance, multitude, like the breakfast set you can receive with many elements on it.
When creating the name for the group, other names Tsunku considered included:
*87 - the sum of the original members' ages.
*Todoufu (都道府) - from the last kanji of the original members' home prefectures (Tokyo [東京都], Hokkaido [北海道], and Kyoto [京都府]).
*Takoyaki Sisters (たこ焼きシスターズ)
*Tabehoudai (食べ放題) - meaning "all-you-can-eat buffet"
*Viking (バイキング) - another word for "buffet"
*Morning (モーニング)
*Morning Service (モーニングサービス)
The "。" (called a 句点, kuten) originated from ASAYAN's custom of adding periods to the end of on-screen text. 's Okamura Takashi, who hosted the show, asked staff if the period after the name was necessary. However, his comedy partner, Yabe Hiroyuki, gave his own opinion that the name did need it. Thus the "。" stayed as an official part of Morning Musume's name. When asked if the J-pop scene would have been a little different without "。" in the name, Tsunku answered, "It would have changed a whole lot.""つんく♂、モー娘。命名に感慨 ナイナイ矢部一言で「超大きくかわった」" (in Japanese). ORICON STYLE. 2014-09-15. This is evident by its usage becoming a hot topic and a fad in the 1990s after Morning Musume was formed."「、」「。」なぜ多い　政党のキャッチコピー" (in Japanese). Asahi Shimbun. 2012-12-11.
Since their expansion into the Chinese market in 2007, the group officially adopted the name Zǎo Ān Shàonǚ Zǔ in pinyin (早安少女組。; Good Morning Girl Group).Morning Musume Profile (Chinese): http://www.helloproject.com.tw/web/artist-list/morning.htm In regards to media and tabloids they are sometimes known as Momusu (モー娘。).
==Life in the Group==
The audition process has been described by Takahashi Ai as involving a training camp of three days and two nights, in which participants were expected to learn a new song, a dance routine, and a script. Out of 25,000 applicants, nine were selected for the camp in which Takahashi passed.
The girls are afforded three holidays a year of five days each, in winter, summer, and for New Year's.
The group always contains a leader and sub-leader, though neither comes with any real responsibility. Takahashi Ai has said that the role merely includes encouraging others to do their best, while Niigaki Risa has said that as sub-leader, "there is nothing I have to do, but I want to support [the leader]."
The girls tend to spend their social time together, as well as their work time and have said that they are encouraged to discuss problems if any in-fighting occurs.
The group was a rare case in which the producer, Tsunku, controlled all aspects of the group rather than the manager. According to the management, Tsunku was responsible for producing the songs, concepts, costumes, makeup, live shows, CD-sleeve designs, and more. As of late 2014, he is only in charge of their sound after stepping down as the general producer of Hello! Project including the overall production of Morning Musume.
The first chief manager of the group, and the only manager publicly known to fans, was Wada Kaoru who was 's manager prior to becoming in charge of Morning Musume from their formation up to the 4th generation members joining."楽曲タイトル大発表" (in Japaese). ASAYAN. 1997-10-05. (Archived)"歓喜の重大発表" (in Japanese). ASAYAN. 1998-01-25. (Archived)"パーティー♡ʾʾ" (in Japanese). Goto Maki Official Blog. 2017-12-10.
Line distribution for live performances, such as when a current member inherits lines from a graduated member, and new recordings are decided by management by listening to all the group members' voices and choosing one that suits it best.Sato Masaki. "Morning Musume。'16's Landing In Houston." A-To-J Connections. 2016-04-07.
==Activities Outside Japan==
In addition to already having official fanclubs in Hong Kong, South Korea, and Hawaii, Hello! Project and Morning Musume began actively extending its fan base outside of Japan and primarily into the rest of Asia starting from the middle of 2007 and into 2008.
In March 2007, Morning Musume inducted its first two non-Japanese members from China, Li Chun (Junjun) of Hunan and Qian Lin (Linlin) of Hangzhou. The duo left in 2010 after the group failed to break into China due to piracy levels, leading to the group focusing on European and American fans and performing at anime conventions.
In addition to the unveiling of Hello! Project's Taiwanese website in 2007, Hello! Project also launched the Taiwan H.P. New Star Audition as well. The audition aimed at recruiting new members to join Hello! Project as Hello Pro Egg members. At this audition, Morning Musume also performed as well.
The TV show Morning Musume New Star aired on Taiwan's TTV network every Saturday and Sunday at 6:30 pm with re-runs Monday to Thursday at 10:15 pm. It ended in mid-August 2008 for re-runs.
On May 24, 2008, Morning Musume held their first concert overseas in Taipei, Taiwan."ハロプロがアジア進出! 史上初の海外オーディション開催" (in Japanese). ORICON STYLE. 2008-05-19. This was followed by two concerts in Seoul, Korea on June 1,"モーニング娘。、台湾に続き初の韓国公演も決定" (in Japanese). BARKS. 2008-04-07. and a concert in Shanghai, China on June 28 as an pre-event."モー娘が世界博プレイベントで上海公演" (in Japanese). Nikkan Sports. 2008-06-29.
In France, Morning Musume music videos are aired on a television channel called Nolife, a channel that features video games and Japanese music.
On February 12, 2009, it was announced that Morning Musume would be attending and performing in the United States at , the nation's largest anime convention, during its 2009 convention, as one of the first official guests of honor. It was also announced that "3, 2, 1 BREAKIN'OUT!", the coupling track of their upcoming single "Shouganai Yume Oibito", would be the official theme song for Anime Expo 2009. The convention was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on July 2 to July 5. Their concert was held on Friday, July 3, with a packed audience of American fans, as well as many foreign fans who traveled to AX for a chance to see them.
In March 2009, all Morning Musume singles and albums, past and present, became available through JapanFiles.com via digital MP3 format in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Their music has since become available on iTunes in most regions.
Morning Musume attended in Paris, France as guests of honor from July 1 to July 4, 2010."モーニング娘。フランス「JAPAN EXPO」で4000人動員" (in Japanese). natalie. 2010-07-05. "Tomo", the coupling track to the group's 43rd single, "Seishun Collection", was the event's theme song. They performed a concert on July 2.
In October 2012, Morning Musume members Michishige Sayumi, Tanaka Reina, Fukumura Mizuki, Iikubo Haruna, and Ishida Ayumi held handshake events for Hello! Project's 15th anniversary in Taipei, Taiwan; Bangkok, Thailand; and Paris, France."Hello! Project 15e Anniversaire ~THANK YOU~ Worldwide Handshake Events." UP-FRONT LINK. 2012-09-14.
On October 5, 2014, Morning Musume '14 performed a concert in New York City in front of 2,000 fans at the Best Buy Theater.
From February 26 to February 28, 2016, Morning Musume '16 were main guests at in Houston, Texas to celebrate the convention's 10th anniversary, which took place at the George R. Brown Convention Center."モーニング娘。’16 ヒューストン(アメリカ合衆国テキサス州)のコンベンション「Anime Matsuri」のMAIN GUESTに決定!!" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2015-12-04. (Archived) On Friday, February 26, the group appeared in the opening ceremony and held a Q&A session afterward. Their concert was held on Saturday, February 27, in which they performed a total of 16 songs in front of 6,000 people."モーニング娘。'16が初のヒューストン公演。＜Anime Matsuri＞10年のイベント動員記録を塗り替える" (in Japanese). BARKS. 2016-02-29. Former member Mitsui Aika, who had studied English abroad after her graduation, accompanied the group on the trip and was the concert MC.
On October 5, 2016, Morning Musume '16 attended a fan meeting in Seoul, South Korea."ファンミーティング☆譜久村聖" (in Japanese). Morning Musume Qki Official Blog. 2016-10-05. Then on October 6, they performed in the MU:CON LIVE AMN Big Concert at DMC Festival 2016, which took place in the Sangam Culture Plaza."韓国MBC「Asia Music Network Big Concert」モーニング娘。'16出演決定!" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2016-09-06."MU:CON - 인터뷰 '모닝구스메16'" (in Japanese and Korean). KoreanContent (via YouTube). 2016-09-07.http://www.mucon.kr/16/l2.php
On October 15, 2016, Morning Musume '16 performed "Utakata Saturday Night!" on TVBS's Quan Qiu Zhong Wen Yin Yue Bang Shang Bang (全球中文音樂榜上榜; Global Chinese Music Live), a live Taiwanese music program."モーニング娘。'16 台湾TVBS番組「全球中文音樂榜中榜」に生出演決定!!" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2016-10-14."全球中文音樂榜上榜-♫ 10月15日(六) 榜上榜 早安少女組 錄影呦 ♫" (in Taiwanese). TVBS. 2016-10-11. The next day on October 16, the group held a live concert in Taipei."睽違8年終於等到 「早安少女組。’16」10月16日台北開唱" (in Taiwanese). FORWARD MUSIC J-Pop Facebook Page. 2016-07-31. Two months before on August 16, members Fukumura Mizuki, Kudo Haruka, and Ogata Haruna visited Taipei for a press event outside of the Red House Theater to promote the concert."モーニング娘。'16 公開イベント in 台北 開催！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2016-08-15.
On March 10, 2017, Ishida Ayumi, Oda Sakura, Nonaka Miki, Kaga Kaede, and Yokoyama Reina visited Taipei, Taiwan for a handshake event."モーニング娘。’17 世界握手会 in Taipei開催決定!!" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2017-03-01."[EN Morning Musume。'17 Worldwide Handshake Event in Taipei decided!]" UP-FRONT LINK. 2017-03-01.
On March 12 and 19, 2017, Morning Musume '17 appeared in the Taiwanese show Riben Tian Nan Di Bei You (日本天南地北遊; Traveling All Over Japan).Ikuta Erina. "ドラマに出ます。生田衣梨奈" (in Japanese). Morning Musume Qki Official Blog. 2017-02-22. The group members split into pairs and gave tours to Taiwanese celebrities around Kyushu in the first episode, and Hokkaido and Okinawa in the second episode.https://www.facebook.com/Amily.GIA/posts/1470750312937468https://www.instagram.com/p/BQiNJIfj6ep/https://www.instagram.com/p/BQjDuNDDORD/
On June 25, 2017, Morning Musume '17 held their first concert in Hong Kong."Morning Musume。'17 Live Concert in Hong Kong" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2017-03-07. (Archived)
On November 10, 2018, Morning Musume '18 held their first concert in Mexico."(Officer) morning musume '18 ( MŌNINGU NIÁNG' 18)..." Ninshi Conciertos (via Facebook). 2018-05-26. A week later, on November 17, they performed in the Anisong World Matsuri at Anime NYC 2018 in New York City,"アメリカ・ニューヨーク開催「Anisong World Matsuri at Anime NYC 2018」モーニング娘。'18出演決定！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2018-07-23. (Archived) which included a panel and autograph signing session the day before."ANISONG WORLD MATSURI." Anime NYC. 2018-07-23."Morning Musume。’18." Anime NYC. 2018-07-23. To promote these two overseas appearances, a YouTube live stream was held on October 5 JST with the members answering fans' questions.https://twitter.com/MorningMusumeMg/status/1048027163763470336"モーニング娘。’18 Live Q&A - Ask your questions with #AskMORNINGMUSUME [1/2]" (in Japanese). Morning Musume (via YouTube). 2018-10-05."モーニング娘。’18 Live Q&A - Ask your questions with #AskMORNINGMUSUME [2/2]" (in Japanese). Morning Musume (via YouTube). 2018-10-05.
In June 2019, Morning Musume '19 held fan meetings in Hong Kong on June 8 and in Taipei on June 9, which included mini live performances."モーニング娘。'19香港ファンミーティング開催決定！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2019-03-19. (Archived)"「Morning Musume。'19 Overseas Fanmeeting in Taipei」開催決定！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2019-04-01. (Archived)
In mid-June 2020, Morning Musume '20 was set to hold an overseas travel tour in as part of the Japan-Russia Regional Cultural Exchange 2020-2021."日露地域交流年2020-2021 モーニング娘。'20、Juice=Juiceと過ごす、一番近いヨーロッパ、ロシア “ウラジオストク” ツアー決定！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2020-01-23. On April 21, it was announced that all June concerts and events were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic."コンサートツアー、ライブハウス公演の開催中止のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2020-04-21.
==Discography==
==Publications==
==Works==
==Milestones==
*Kohaku Uta Gassen youngest participant – 12 year old Kago Ai from December 31, 2000 (51st) until December 31, 2007, when Hagiwara Mai of ℃-ute at age 11, broke that 7-year record.
*Ninth generation members, Sayashi Riho and Suzuki Kanon, are the first members who joined and were born after the group's formation in 1997.
*All of their singles except for Morning Coffee, Mikan, Onna to Otoko no Lullaby Game have ranked in the Oricon Weekly Singles Top 5.
*Kudo Haruka is the youngest person to ever join Morning Musume at the age of 11 (one month from being 12) and auditioning at age 11. She beat Kago Ai's record which was set at the age of 12.
*Fukumura Mizuki is the youngest member to become sub-leader at 16.
*Fukumura Mizuki is the youngest member to become leader of Morning Musume at the age of 18, thus breaking Iida Kaori's record.
*Oricon – Most consecutive number one singles by a female group in Japan (AKB48 Broke their Record)
*Oricon – Most Top 10 singles by a female group in Japan
*Oricon – Most number one singles by a female group in Japan, beating the previous record set by Pink Lady.
*Oricon – Best single selling female group in Japan—18,067,949 copies sold, becoming their fifth Oricon record.
*Oricon – Most consecutive Top 10 singles by a female group in Japan.
*Oricon – First girl group to have their songs put a No. 1 ranking in three consecutive decades. (1990's 2000's and 2010's)http://www.kawaii-girl.jp/feature/34090?lang=en
*Longest active girl group in Japan.
==Trivia==
==Awards==
*[1998.12.31] 40th Japan Record Awards - Best New Artist
*[1999.03] The Japan Gold Disc Award 1999 - New Artist of the Year Award
*[2013.09] Billboard Japan Music Awards 2013 - Active Artist of the Year 2013http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/5869496/akb48-morning-musume-win-big-at-billboard-japan-music-awards
==Subgroups==
:Not to be mistaken with shuffles units or other separate groups of Hello! Project.
*Tanpopo (1998-2003)
*Petitmoni (1999-2003)
*Minimoni (2000-2004)
*Morning Musume Tanjou 10nen Kinentai (2007)
*Morning Musume 20th (2017-2018)
===Splinter Groups===
*Morning Musume Sakura Gumi (2003-2004, 2007-2009)
*Morning Musume Otome Gumi (2003-2004, 2007-2009)
===Other===
*Venus Mousse (2002-2003)
*POCKY GIRLS (2002-2003)
*Muten Musume (2010)
*Morimusu (2014)
*Zenryoku Yasai Musume (2014)
*Sashining Musume (2017)
==Total Sales Count==
Year	Yearly Group Sales	Yearly Collab Sales	Total Sales
1997	50,000 	0 	50,000
1998	1,466,860 	0 	1,516,860
1999	3,367,161 	0 	4,884,021
2000	5,689,222 	0 	10,573,243
2001	3,951,718 	0 	14,524,961
2002	1,961,143 	0 	16,486,104
2003	1,153,935 	31,628 	17,671,667
2004	907,593 	61,440 	18,640,700
2005	488,144 	0 	19,128,844
2006	357,373 	0 	19,486,217
2007	391,759 	0 	19,877,976
2008	189,828 	0 	20,067,804
2009	308,767 	0 	20,376,571
2010	226,653 	0 	20,603,224
2011	200,989 	58,924 	20,863,137
2012	320,955 	0 	21,184,092
2013	410,310 	0 	21,594,402
2014	502,154 	6,923 	22,103,479
2015	258,122 	0 	22,361,601
2016	380,131 	0 	22,741,732
2017	209,269 	0 	22,951,001
2018	303,947 	0 	23,254,948
2019	168,468 	0 	23,423,416
2020	255,604 	0 	23,679,020
2021	171,689 	0 	23,850,709
2022	206,734 	0+ 	24,057,443
2023	140,967 	0 	24,198,410
2024	TBA 	0 	TBA
==Notes==
#The actual date of Morning Musume's formation is September 7, but the group celebrates their anniversary on September 14, which is the day their name was first announced on ASAYAN."モー娘。誕生15年を初期メンバー5人が祝福 福田明日香「誇らしく思う」" (in Japanese). ORICON. 2012-09-15.
==References==
==External Links==
*Morning Musume Official Profile
*Morning Musume Official YouTube Channel
*Social Media Pages: Facebook, Weibo, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok
*Discography: Hello! Project, UP-FRONT WORKS
*Wikipedia: , , Thai
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Category:20th Generation Hello Pro Kenshuusei
Category:26th Generation Hello Pro Kenshuusei
Category:Hello Pro Kenshuusei Hokkaido
Category:1st Generation Hello Pro Kenshuusei Hokkaido
Category:Country Girls
Category:Groups featured in Bijo Gaku
Category:Groups featured in Girls Live
Category:Groups featured in Hello! Morning
Category:Groups featured in Hello! Pro Hour
Category:Groups featured in Hello! Pro Time
Category:Groups featured in Hello! Project Station
Category:Groups featured in Hello! SATOYAMA Life
Category:Groups featured on Utaban
Category:Groups featured in AIDOL PROJECT
Category:Precure
Category:Groups who performed outside Japan