Momoiro Clover Z

Momoiro Clover Z promoting Shukuten, March 2022

**Momoiro Clover Z** (ももいろクローバーZ) abbreviated **Momoclo/Momokuro** (ももクロ) is a four member idol girl group represented by Stardust Promotion under Section 3's 3Bjunior. The group was formed in 2008, originally under the name **Momoiro Clover**. The group is Stardust Promotion's first female idol group.

## Members

* Sasaki Ayaka - Founding member
* Momota Kanako - Founding member
* Tamai Shiori - Founding member
* Takagi Reni - Founding member

## Former Members

* Takai Tsukina (Left 2008, later joined SKE48)
* Wagawa Miyuu (Left 2008)
* Ikura Manami (Left 2008)
* Fujishiro Sumire (Left 2008)
* Kashiwa Yukina (Left 2009, later joined Nogizaka46)
* Hayami Akari (Graduated April 11, 2011)
* Ariyasu Momoka (Graduated January 21, 2018)

## History

### 2007-2008

In late 2007, Stardust Promotion began work on creating two new groups under their newcomer training program for aspiring young actresses. At this time, the group consisted of the "Generation 0" members Takagi Reni, Takai Tsukina, Ikura Manami, Wagawa Miyu and Yumikawa Runa. This idea was later changed into creating one dance-focused group, Stardust Promotion's first idol group.

On May 17th, 2008, the group was officially introduced at a Stardust Promotion Section 3 audition event under the name Momoiro Clover. The group's lineup consisted of: Takagi Reni, Takai Tsukina, Ikura Manami, Wagawa Miyu, Momota Kanako and Tamai Shiori. Takagi was also named as the group's leader at this event.

From July to September, the group held multiple free street lives in Tokyo Yoyogi Park. These events were announced via the group's blog. During this time they also set their first group goal: to perform on the annual years-end TV show Kohaku Uta Gassen. The show's venue, NHK Hall, was located direct acriss from Yoyogi Park.

During the group's 4th live on August 8th, new member Fujishiro Sumire was announced as a new member of the group. Takai Tsukina announced her graduation from the group at this event due to having passed an audition to join another group, SKE48.

## Discography

### Indies Singles

1. [2009.08.05] Momoiro Punch (ももいろパンチ; *Pink Punch*) (as Momoiro Clover)
2. [2009.11.11] Mirai e Susume! (未来へススメ!; *Forward to the Future!*) (as Momoiro Clover)

### Major Singles

1. [2010.05.05] Ikuze! Kaitou Shoujo (行くぜっ! 怪盗少女; *Let's Go! Phantom Thief Girl*) (as Momoiro Clover)
2. [2010.11.10] Pinky Jones (ピンキージョーンズ) (as Momoiro Clover)
3. [2011.03.09] Mirai Bowl / Chai Maxx (ミライボウル; *Future Bowl*) (as Momoiro Clover)
4. [2011.07.06] Z Densetsu ~Owarinaki Kakumei~ (Ｚ伝説～終わりなき革命～; *Z the Legend ~The Endless Revolution~*)
5. [2011.07.06] D' no Junjou (D'の純情; *Pure D'*)
6. [2011.11.23] Roudou Sanka (労働讃歌; *Labor Hymn*)
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」; *Seventh Symphony Space-Violent Movement "Infinite love"*)
8. [2012.06.27] Otome Sensou (Ｚ女戦争; *Women of War*)
9. [2012.09.26] Ikuze! Kaitou Shoujo ~Special Edition~ (行くぜっ! 怪盗少女) ***(Re-release)***
10. [2012.11.21] Saraba, Itoshiki Kanashimi-tachi yo (サラバ、愛しき悲しみたちよ)
11. [2013.11.06] GOUNN
12. [2014.05.08] Naitemo Iin da yo (泣いてもいいんだよ)
13. [2014.07.30] MOON PRIDE
14. [2015.03.11] Seishunfu (青春賦; *Youth Poem*)
15. [2015.04.29] "Z" no Chikai (『Z』の誓い; *The Oath of "Z"*)
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; *Moonlight Chainon*)