Momoiro Clover Z

Promoting "Ichigo Ichie" (April 2023)

**Momoiro Clover Z** (ももいろクローバーZ) is a Japanese pop group under Stardust Planet originally formed with five members in May 2008. They were the first idol group under the label, then known as **3B Junior**. As of January 2018, the group consists of four members.

## Members

* Current Members
* Former Members

Leader**Momota Kanako**
百田(ももた)夏菜子(かなこ)
Kanako
July 12, 1994 (29)
Shizuoka
Blood Type AB
2008 before debut
 Red

Member**Tamai Shiori**
玉井(たまい)詩織(しおり)
Shiorin
June 4, 1995 (28)
Kanagawa
Blood Type A
2008 before debut
 Yellow

Member**Sasaki Ayaka**
佐々木(ささき)彩夏(あやか)
Aarin
June 11, 1996 (27)
Kanagawa
Blood Type AB
Nov. 23, 2008
 Pink

Member**Takagi Reni**
高城(たかぎ)れに
Reni
June 21, 1993 (30)
Kanagawa
Blood Type O
Founding Member
 Purple

Former Member**Kashiwa Yukina**
柏(かしわ)幸奈(ゆきな)
Yukkiina
Aug. 12, 1994 (29)
Kanagawa
Blood Type B
Joined Nov. 23, 2008
Left Mar. 09, 2009
 *Possibly* Green

Former Sub-Leader**Hayami Akari**
早見(はやみ)あかり
Akarin
Mar. 17, 1995 (28)
Tokyo
Blood Type A
Joined Nov. 23, 2008
Graduated Apr. 10, 2011
 Blue

Former Member**Ariyasu Momoka**
有安(ありやす)杏果(ももか)
Momoka
Mar. 15, 1995 (28)
Tokyo
Blood Type A
Joined July 26, 2009
 Graduated Jan. 20, 2018
 Green
* Yumikawa Runa (弓川留奈) (Founding member, Withdrew in 2008 before debut)
* Takai Tsukina (高井つき奈) (Founding member, Withdrew August 10, 2008 before debut)
* Ikura Manami (伊倉愛美) (Founding member, Withdrew December 29, 2008 before debut)
* Wagawa Miyu (和川未優) (Founding member, Withdrew December 29, 2008 before debut)
* Fujishiro Sumire (藤白すみれ) (Joined August 9 2008, Withdrew December 29, 2008 before debut)

## History

### 2007

Momoiro Clover started in late 2007 as a singing and dancing unit. The group at the time consisted of Takagi Reni, Takai Tsukina, Ikura Manami, Wagawa Miyu, and Yumikawa Runa. In the prelude to their introduction, Runa left for unknown reasons and Tamai Shiori and Momota Kanako joined in her place.

### 2008

They were officially introduced as Momoiro Clover on May 17, 2008. The management chose the concept of "wa" (harmony and traditional Japanese style) for the group. Beginning in June, they held Yoyogi Park live street events until October when Yoyogi Park banned microphones and amplifiers.

In August 2008, Sumire joined the group, replacing Tsukina who had graduated in order to join SKE48. In November 2008, Reni stepped down as the leader and Kanako became the new leader. Kashiwa Yukina, Hayami Akari, and Sasaki Ayaka joined the group in November 2008. They performed in various live events and released their first single, "Momoiro Punch." In December 2008, they participated in the yearly 3B Junior live event, during which Sumire, Manami, and Miyu graduated.

### 2009

In Feburary 14th, 2009 the group made the goal of the group one day attending Kouhaku Uta Gassen. Later in May, the group begun their first, albeit unofficial, national tour, "Yamada Denki Presents ~Momoiro Clover JAPAN Tour 2009 Momoiro Typhooooon~", and released their debut indie single, "Momoiro Punch. During the tour Ariyasu Momoka would join the group on July 26th, 2009. Later that year in November they released their second single, "Mirai e Susume!" and introduced a color-coded system for their outfits.

### 2010

In 2010, Momoiro Clover signed a temporary contract with Universal Music Japan and achieved their major debut with the single "Ikuze! Kaitou Shoujo," which ranked 3rd on the Oricon Weekly Chart. The group participated in various events, including the Idol Unit Summer Festival and promoting their first horror film, "Shirome". They signed with King Records's sublabel Starchild Records and released their second major single, "Pinky Jones," which debuted at #8 on the Oricon Weekly Chart. Momoiro Clover also held their first solo concert, "Momokuri 2010," and appeared on several TV shows, gaining recognition among idol fans. Despite not being invited to Kouhaku Uta Gassen that year, they would continue to gain populairty.

## Discography

* Albums
* Singles

### Studio Albums

1. [2011.07.27] Battle and Romance (バトル アンド ロマンス)
2. [2013.14.10] 5TH DIMENSION
3. [2016.02.17] AMARANTHUS
4. [2016.02.17] Hakkin no Yoake (白金の夜明け)
5. [2019.05.17] MOMOIRO CLOVER Z
6. [2022.07.15] Shukuten (祝典)

### Compilation Albums

1. [2013.06.05] Iriguchi no Nai Deguchi (入口のない出口)
2. [2016.12.23] MCZ WINTER SONG COLLECTION
3. [2021.02.24] Tanaka Masahiro (田中将大)

### Best Albums

1. [2018.05.23] MOMOIRO CLOVER Z BEST ALBUM "Momo mo Jyu, Bancha mo Debana" ( MOMOIRO CLOVER Z BEST ALBUM 「桃も十、番茶も出花」)

### Other Albums

1. [2014.03.26] Buraban Momoiro Clover Z ~BRASS AND ROMANCE~ (ブラバンももいろクローバーZ! 〜BRASS AND ROMANCE〜)
2. [2015.09.16] Re: MOMOIRO CLOVER Z
3. [2020.01.31] ZZ's
4. [2021.05.17] ZZ's II
5. [2020.07.03] TDF LIVE BEST
6. [2023.04.07] ZZ's III

### Indie Singles

1. [2009.08.05] Momoiro Punch (ももいろパンチ)
2. [2009.11.11] Mirai e Musume! (未来へススメ!)

### Major Singles

1. [2010.05.05] Ikuze! Kaitou Shoujo (行くぜっ!怪盗少女)
2. [2010.11.10] Pinky Jones (ピンキージョーンズ)
3. [2011.03.09] Mirai Bowl / Chai Maxx (ミライボウル/Chai Maxx)
4. [2011.07.06] Z Densetsu ~Owarinaki Kakumei~ (Z伝説 〜終わりなき革命〜)
5. [2011.07.06] D' no Junjou (D'の純情)
6. [2011.11.23] Roudou Sanka (労働讃歌)
7. [2012.03.07] Mouretsu Uchuu Koukyoukyoku Dainana Gakushou "Mugen no Ai" (猛烈宇宙交響曲・第七楽章「無限の愛」)
8. [2012.06.27] Otome Sensou (Z女戦争)
9. [2012.11.21] Saraba, Itoshiki Kanashimi-tachi yo (サラバ、愛しき悲しみたちよ)
10. [2013.11.06] GOUNN
11. [2014.05.08] Naitemo Iin da yo (泣いてもいいんだよ)
12. [2014.07.30] MOON PRIDE
13. [2015.01.28] Yume no Ukiyo ni Saitemina (夢の浮世に咲いてみな)
14. [2015.03.11] Seishunfu (青春賦)
15. [2015.04.29] "Z" no Chikai (『Z』の誓い)
16. [2016.09.07] The Golden History (ザ・ゴールデン・ヒストリー)
17. [2017.08.02] BLAST!
18. [2018.04.11] Xiao Yi Xiao (笑一笑 〜シャオイーシャオ!〜)
19. [2019.08.28] Odoru Ponpokorin (おどるポンポコリン)
20. [2019.11.27] Stay gold
21. [2021.01.13] Tsukiiro Chainon (月色Chainon)

### Digital Singles

1. [2018.08.05] Re:Story
2. [2018.09.14] Anta Tobashi Sugi!! (あんた飛ばしすぎ!!)
3. [2018.10.12] Tengoku no Detarame (天国のでたらめ)
4. [2018.11.16] GODSPEED
5. [2018.12.21] Sweet Wanderer
6. [2019.08.03] Night Before Catharsis
7. [2020.11.29] PLAY!
8. [2021.12.24] BUTTOBI!
9. [2022.02.11] HAND!
10. [2022.08.19] Ichimi Doshin (一味同心)
11. [2022.11.30] Majoram Therapie
12. [2022.12.23] L.O.V.E
13. [2023.04.21] Ichigo Ichie (いちごいちえ)