History Music / MomoiroCloverZ

* '''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, leaving the entertainment industry she's been in since she was an infant.

** ''Anime/DragonBallZResurrectionF'': “Power of ‘Z’”

* WomanInWhite: They also go barefoot in the "Naitemo Iin Da yo" music video.

** "Momoiro Taiko Dodon Ga Bushi" to VideoGame/TaikoDrumMaster.

Momoiro Clover Z is an {{idol|Singer}} {{g|irlGroup}}roup [[FiveManBand consisting of four members]] formed in 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]].

Momoiro Clover Z is an {{idol|Singer}} {{g|irlGroup}}roup [[FiveManBand consisting of five members]] formed in 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]].

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* AuthorAppeal: Their manager, Akira "kwkm" Kawakami, is a big ProWrestling fan, which influenced their aesthetics.

* VFormationTeamShot: Since they're a 5-person superhero parody group, much of their choreography is like this. The pose featured prominently in "Z Densetsu".

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

* '''Reni Takagi''', ''the Electric Girl'', the Purple, known for her [[PurpleIsPowerful intense dances]], as if she was being electrocuted, one of the original members and [[ADayInTheLimelight initially the leader]].

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* SpiritualSuccessor: Invoked by Stardust with Team Syachihoko and Takoyaki Rainbow. Both were both created with the goal of replicating the same success that Momoclo achieved, albeit in different cities (Nagoya and Osaka respectively). In fact, both groups debuted with the same initial color scheme and had a member[[note]]Pink for Syachi, Red for Takoniji[[/note]] leave shortly after just like their big sister group.

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

* AsHerself: A number of real Japanese Olympians cameoed in the "BLAST!" MV.

* '''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.

Their ex-member is '''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. 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).

* SpiritualSuccessor: The idol groups Shiritsuu Ebitsu Chuugaku and Team Syachihoko are officially regarded as their younger sister groups. It's more obvious with the latter, since they have the whole color code system, although Shirtus Ebisu Chuugaku also uses it to a smaller level.
** Takoyaki Rainbow is often considered to be a more direct successor to Momoclo despite being referred to as "Stardust's secret weapon", due to their similar music styles and group history: both groups had several members leave before officially debuting as a six-member color-coded group; Just as Momoclo had a significant rebranding and rising success when their blue member graduated, Takoyaki Rainbow is slowly seeing their rise in fame when their red leader left.

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* {{Dubstep}}: Believe it or not, yeah; both "BIRTH BIRTH" and "NEO STARGATE" have elements of this, with the latter even throwing some [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drum_and_bass#Subgenres Jump Up Drum 'n' Bass]] in the mix. [[note]]"BIRTH BIRTH" has a random Dubstep break in the middle of the song. The second "drop", as it were, in "NEO STARGATE" is actually Drumstep, which is Drum 'n' Bass with the snare placed on the third beat rather than the second and fourth beats. The name comes from the similarity the drum pattern shares with Dubstep.[[/note]]

* [[AccidentalAthlete Accidental Idol]]: Their talent management, Stardust, were famous for their actors and actresses. However, before meeting the girls, they never did any business with idol groups before. The girls were never meant to be idols until they performed in the street as a part of their dance lesson. Upon seeing this, the management thought, "Hey, how about we do this for real?". This also factored into Akari's graduation, as she signed with Stardust to pursue acting, and never intended on having an idol career.

* [[AccidentalAthlete Accidental Idol]]: Their talent management, Stardust, were famous for their actors and actresses. However, before meeting the girls, they never did any business with idol groups before. The girls were never meant to be idols until they performed in the street as a part of their dance lesson. Upon seeing this, the management thought, "Hey, how about we do this for real?"

As a result, they've gained attention and gradual popularity because of their uniqueness. Beginning as {{Street Performer}}s in [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUbSWT3Thw4 Yoyogi Park]], they finally got a major debut in 2010 after releasing two indie singles. After their sub-leader's departure in April 2011, the group changed its name to Momoiro Clover Z. Now, their singles have topped the Japanese music charts, they've released three albums, and they have performed in various prestigious music venues in Japan such as Nippon Budokan, Yokohama Arena, Saitama Super Arena, Nissan Stadium, National Olympic Stadium and have also done overseas performances in Germany, France and Malaysia. In 2013, a survey showed that the group [[EnsembleDarkhorse currently attracted the highest interest level]] of all the female idol groups in Japan. The group currently holding the banner for Stardust Idols under the name 3Bjunior (named after their agency section for junior talents), consist of their little sister groups: Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku, Team Syachihoko, Minicheer Bears and Takoyaki Rainbow.

* SpiritualSuccessor: The idol groups Shiritsuu Ebitsu Chuugaku and Team Syachihoko are officially regarded as their younger sister groups. It's more obvious with the latter, since they have the whole color code system.
** Takoyaki Rainbow is referred to as "Stardust's Ultimate Weapon" and not an official sister group. Interestingly, just like Momoclo, they also debuted as a six-member color-coded group only to lose a member a couple years in (red in their case).

* TheMerch: Aside for standard idol merchandises (photos, bromides, photobooks, t-shirts and so on), they're the only Idol Group that saw an [[NoExportForYou exclusive and limited releases]] action figures release by Bandai (yes, that Creator/{{Bandai}}) in Chibi-Arts line back then when they're not so famous.
** [[http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2013/08/momoiro-clover-z-partners-up-with-family-mart-to-create-sub-600-yen-bentos Momoclo's Bento]], enough said.

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* {{Fanservice}}: The "Kaitou Shojo" Music video for those with outfit fetishes.