History Music / MomoiroCloverZ

The members can be easily distinguished by their Power Ranger-like colours (Red, Yellow, Pink, and ... [[TheLastOfTheseIsNotLikeTheOthers Purple?]]) and their unique 3-minute introduction lines. They are as follows:

* LongTitle: The full title of Mouretsu is "''Mouretsu Uchuu Koukyouku Dai Nana Gakushou: Mugen no Ai''"[-[[note]]''Furious Space Symphony the 7th Movement 'Infinite Love'"''[[/note]]-].

* ListSong: "Momoclo no Nippon Manzai!" lists all 47 prefectures in Japan along with each region specialty. Of course, the KansaiRegionalAccent is also played with in this song.

** ''LightNovel/DragonCrisis'': "Mirai Bowl"

** ''LightNovel/BodaciousSpacePirates'': "Mouretsu" and "LOST CHILD"

** They also covered ''Anime/SailorMoon's'' original theme song "Moonlight Densetsu", ''Anime/MobileSuitGundamSEED'''s "[[Music/NamiTamaki Believe]]", LightNovel/HaruhiSuzumiya's "Saikyou Pare Parade", and Anime/GlassFleet's "Tsuyoku Tsuyoku".

* BareYourMidriff: Averted most of the time; Momoiro Clover Z is one of the few idol groups that rarely show any sexiness in their costumes. The most revealing costume is Ahrin's (the self-proclaimed sexy one) in her solo song "Datte Aarin Nanda Mon".
** Some straighter examples would be the Koko Natsu and Kono Uta costumes.

* GenreLaunch: They were the first of the "anti-idol" groups that deviated from the fluffy pop style that idols dominated.

Momoiro Clover Z is an {{idol|Singer}} {{g|irlGroup}}roup [[FiveManBand consisting of four members]] formed on May 17, 2008 under the agency Stardust Promotion, originally named Momoiro Clover and started with various member formations until they finally came up with 6 girls in their major debut. The group is noted for their [[ColourCodedForYourConvenience colour assigned]] system for each member, [[GenkiGirl super energetic performances]], and their attempt to [[GenreDeconstruction break the cute image of idols]].

* FiveManBand: Somewhat invoked by the management, as the group itself is a parody of Sentai, and each member is indeed meant to have qualities akin to the traditional sentai colors they represent.
** TheHero: Kanako, the airheaded leader in red with a carefree attitude and [[IdiotHero very little brain]]. What she lacks in smarts, however, she makes up for in gymnastics.
** TheLancer: Shiorin, who is something of a fan favorite. Her gymnastics skills are second only to Kanako, and she often plays the OnlySaneMan of the group, especially when it comes to ridiculing Kanako. While it's only part of her on-stage persona, she is the only member that addresses the fans as "''Omaera''" (a rude form of "you").
** TheSmartGuy: Reni, the one that often suggests ridiculous concepts and has the weirdest ideas in the group, such as "Kaitou Shojo"'s dance parts and the big face sculpture in Summer Dive 2013.
** TheBigGuy: Akarin, a ''literal'' version of the big guy who has a powerful deep voice for her rap parts, but also has a calming presence about her, since [[TrueBlueFemininity her color is blue]].
** TheChick: Ahrin, the one in pink who adores over-the-top cutesy and sweet things. She's also the only one who can't perform acrobatic stunts.
** SixthRanger: Momoka, the last addition to the group who nevertheless managed to change their musical and dancing styles.

* KingOfTheDinosaurs: 2013's Haru no Ichidaiji concert had a T-Rex run rampant through the live stage. It was then revealed as promotion material for Japan's Series/WalkingWithDinosaurs tour, where they acted as [=MCs=].

* WidgetSeries: Well... yeah.

* SignatureSong: "Ikuze! Kaitou Shojo". Performed at virtually every live performance, the song and performance is recognized by both casual and hardcore fans as essential Momoclo, having reach #1 on the Oricon charts in its debut.

* RealSongThemeTune: Their annual winter concert ''Momoiro Christmas'' always opens with the opening theme from PRIDE Fighting Championship (a mixed martial arts matches in Japan).
** Their record label purchased the rights for "O Fortuna" from Music/CarminaBurana for the intro to "NEO STARGATE" (and the ''5th Dimension'' album overall).
** The opening video show (VTR) before the concert uses various (so-far) non-Japanese songs, such as "Basket Case" by Music/GreenDay in ''Summer Dive 2011''.

* EverythingsBetterWithDinosaurs: 2013's Haru no Ichidaiji concert had a T-Rex run rampant through the live stage. It was then revealed as promotion material for Japan's Series/WalkingWithDinosaurs tour, where they acted as [=MCs=].

** The Music/{{Noisia}} remix of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWmOJ4-LbPs Lost Child]] takes this [[MohsRockMetal/Levels10And11 wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy]] UpToEleven.

* UpToEleven: A drastic departure from their concept prior to their major debut.

* SillyLoveSongs: As is the standard formula for idol songs. Even though they’re famous for many hilarious songs, they can’t escape this. "Hashire!" is one of the earliest examples, and "Mouretsu" is a love song, [[RecycledINSPACE IN SPACE!]].

** ''Anime/{{Pokemon}}'' Best Wishes Season 2: "Mitte Mitte Kochichi"

* '''Kanako Momota''', ''The Cinderella from Tea Plantation'', the Red, and, [[RedIsHeroic you guessed it]], TheLeader. Nicknamed for her hailing from Shizuoka, famous for its tea products, and noted for her excessive dimples (her ''pitfall of love'') and wide forehead. One of the original members.
* '''Shiori Tamai''', a.k.a '''Shiorin''', ''[[LittleSisterHeroine Everyone's Little Sister]]'', the Yellow. She is known for being easily driven to tears anywhere, and as such, gained the nickname Spoiled Crybaby. One of the original members.
* '''Ayaka Sasaki''', a.k.a '''Ahrin''', ''The Momoclo's Idol'', the Pink, [[DepartmentOfRedundancyDepartment She is an idol between the idols themselves]], nicknamed such for having [[PinkMeansFeminine the most idol-like personality]], trying to be cute, sexy and modest all the time. The youngest member.
* '''Reni Takagi''', ''the Electric Girl'', the Purple, known for her [[PurpleIsPowerful intense dances]], as if she was being electrocuted. She is the eldest and one of the original members and [[ADayInTheLimelight initially the leader]].

* '''Akari Hayami''', the Blue. She was originally the sub-leader nicknamed, ''Momoclo's Cool Beauty'', and was mainly in charge of [[AWildRapperAppears rap parts]]. However, she left the group in April 2011.
* '''Momoka Ariyasu''', ''The [[GentleGiant Little Giant]]'', the Green, noted for her high voice and being the shortest member. The last member to join the group, coming from a top class dance school. She left the group in January 2018 and returned to showbiz as a solo singer-songwriter a year later.

** The "Chai Maxx" pose is an homage to professional wrestler Keiji Mutoh's signature pose. Some dance parts were also inspired by Alistair Overeem's moves. Also, Reni is shown dressed as Danpei, the coach from ''Manga/AshitaNoJoe'' in this mixed martial arts themed Music Video.

** They also covered ''Anime/SailorMoon'''s original theme song "Moonlight Densetsu", ''Anime/MobileSuitGundamSEED'''s "[[Music/NamiTamaki Believe]]", LightNovel/HaruhiSuzumiya's "Saikyou Pare Parade", and Anime/GlassFleet's "Tsuyoku Tsuyoku".

Their ex-members at the time during pre-debut formation include Miyu Wagawa, Manami Ikura, Tsukina Takai (went on to Music/SKE48, and has since graduated), Sumire Fujishiro, Yumikawa Runa and Kashiwa Yukina (who later joined Nogizaka46, but has since graduated).

** ''Anime/DragonBallZResurrectionF'': "Pledge of 'Z'"

* ShoutOut: Their catchphrase, "We are the idols that you can meet RIGHT NOW!" is a parody of Music/{{AKB48}}'s promotional concept, "Idols that you can meet".

* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: Besides Akari, who is now a high profile fashion model and actress, and Momoka, who is semi-retired, many of their [[ThePeteBest ex-members]] have never returned to the entertainment industry.

A [[Characters/MomoiroCloverZ character sheet]] is under construction. You can look up their complete discography on [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Momoiro_Clover_Z_discography the other wiki]].