History Music / MomoiroCloverZ

** Every single of their big live concert is announced and narrated in a fashion similar to ProfessionalWrestling matches. Their manager is a big fan of pro wrestling; the most blatant homage is in their first album title, "Battle and Romance", named from a Japanese wrestling promotion, "Wrestling And Romance" (WAR).

** The bear themed device suit that shots gas worn by Kanako in ''Z Densetsu'' is named Bearda, a homage to the suit often worn by WCW wrestler Wrestling/Vader (''Bearda'' and ''Vader'' sound same in japanese)

* {{Mentor|s}}: Kawakami, as their manager, is portrayed as one. He often pushed their backs before shows.
* MusicForCourage: ''Rodo Sanka'', as mentioned above, is dedicated to labor workers. ''PUSH!'' is one as well.

* HeyItsThatGuy: If you're Japanese, you will utter this line every time you watch their live concert.
** Their manager, Kawakami was the manager of a famous actress named Erika Sawajiri, and made a cameo in ''Otome Sensou'' MV as a statue.

** The song ''Kuroi Shuumatsu'' is a homage to its English translation, Music/BlackSabbath, with their notable heavy metal songs. Reni even copied Tony Iommi’s coughing from the beginning of ''Sweet Leaf'' song, not to mention sabbra cadabra (a ShoutOut to their song) and Ahrin's [[OzzyOsbourne "All aboard! Ha ha ha ha ha ha haaaa!"]].

* RunningGag: Reni's weird face.

** The song ''Kuroi Shuumatsu'' is a homage to its English translation, Music/BlackSabbath, with their notable heavy metal songs. Reni even copied Tony Iommi’s coughing from the beginning of ''Sweet Leaf'' song.

* SillyLoveSong: 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!]].

Their ex-member is '''Akari Hayami''' the Blue, originally the sub-leader nicknamed ''Momoclo's Cool Beauty'', left in April 2011. Their ex-members at the time during pre-debut formation include Miyu Wagawa, Manami Ikura, Tsukina Takai (went on to SKE48, and already graduated), Sumire Fujishiro, Yumikawa Runa and Kashiwa Yukina (of Nogizaka46)

Their ex-member is '''Akari Hayami''' the Blue, originally the sub-leader nicknamed ''Momoclo's Cool Beauty'', left in April 2011. their ex-member at the time during pre-debut formation including Miyu Wagawa, Manami Ikura, Tsukina Takai (of [=SKE48=]), Sumire Fujishiro, Yumikawa Runa and Kashiwa Yukina (of Nogizaka46)

* YoungerThanTheyLook: Ayaka is the tallest and bustiest of all member, yet she is the youngest of the group.

* RedOniBlueOni: Kanako and Akarin are real best friends, to the extent that they have their own combination nickname, Dekomayu. Also serves as {{Tomboy and Girly Girl}}.

Momoiro Clover Z is an [[IdolSinger idol]] [[GirlGroup group]] [[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 noted for their [[ColourCodedForYourConvenience colour assigned]] system for each member and their attempt to break the cute image of idols. Basically this idol group concept is an entire {{Take That}} to the idol culture in Japan; they dance like crazy and have some unusual choreography, such as doing handsprings, cartwheels and [[InASingleBound awesome jumps]] instead of lighthearted cute dances, wear strange costumes ranging from [[Franchise/SuperSentai Sentai]] outfits to [[MaskedLuchador wrestling masks]], shamelessly do some strange routines on TV (the ''komanechi dance'' and weird faces among others), and continually do homages to other forms of subculture such as {{Professional Wrestling}}, 80's {{Sketch Comedy}}, and {{Toku}}. As a result, they've gained attention and gradual popularity because of their uniqueness. Beginning as [[StreetPerformer Street Performers]] 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, and they have performed in various prestigious music venues in Japan such as Nippon Budokan, Yokohama Arena, Saitama Super Arena, and have also done overseas performances in Germany, France and Malaysia.

* '''Kanako Momota''', ''The Cinderella from Tea Plantation'', the Red, and, [[RedIsHeroic you guessed it]], {{The Leader}}. 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.

** ''{{Yosuga No Sora}}'': "''Pinky Jones''"

** ''{{Bodacious Space Pirates}}'': "''Mouretsu Uchuu Koukyouku Dai Nana Gakushou: Mugen no Ai''" and "''LOST CHILD''"

** And future project for {{Sailor Moon}} theme song
** They also [[CoverVersion covered]] {{Gundam SEED}}'s ''Believe'', {{Haruhi Suzumiya}}'s ''Saikyou Pare Parade'', and Anime/{{Glass Fleet}}'s ''Tsuyoku Tsuyoku''.

* DarkerAndEdgier: [[TheMovie Their first theatrical movie]], ''Shirome'', is a horror movie. Also, in the 2010 movie Shuumin Police, they briefly appear as [[{{Delinquents}} Delinquents]] [[KillerRabbit carrying a rake, whip, baseball bat, pipe and pickaxe]]!

* {{Fangirl}}: They're fangirls of another idol group, S/mileage of {{Hello Project}}.

** That badass guitar part in ''Mugen no Ai''? It's by no other than now-a-weeaboo-ex-{{Megadeth}} guitarist, Marty Friedman, and apparently he is a big fan of this group, having he made [[InTheStyleOf a whole album as heavy metal cover of their songs]], and [[OneOfUs set their photos as his twitter account background.]]

** Some to {{Super Sentai}}. The single ''Z Densetsu'' aims for this; they're wearing henshin belts, striking a {{Super Sentai Stance}}, having the yellow one as a [[BigEater Big]] [[HimitsuSentaiGoranger Curry Eater]] (she actually is), and a scene parodying [[BrainwashedAndCrazy cyborg brainwashing]] trends in old tokusatsu shows.
** Every single of their big live concert is announced and narrated in a fashion similar to {{Professional Wrestling}} matches. Their manager is a big fan of pro wrestling; the most blatant homage is in their first album title, "Battle and Romance", named from a Japanese wrestling promotion, "Wrestling And Romance" (WAR).

** The music video of ''Ikuze! Kaitou Shoujou'' shows the girls fighting an obvious {{Expy}} of a {{Kamen Rider}} {{Mook}}, Shocker Combatant.

** The ''Otome Sensou'' outfits? YES!! THAT'S {{Mobile Suit Gundam}} ZAKU II!! Although it's been stated that the costume was based on wrestling duo Wrestling/TheRoadWarriors, it more resembles Zaku, especially that pipe thingy.
** The song ''Kuroi Shuumatsu'' is a homage to its English translation, Music/{{Black Sabbath}}, with their notable heavy metal songs. Reni even copied Tony Iommi’s coughing from the beginning of ''Sweet Leaf'' song.

* ListSong: ''Momoclo no Nippon Manzai!'' lists all 47 prefectures in Japan along with each region speciality. Of course, the {{Kansai Regional Accent}} is also played with in this song.

* {{Mentor}}: Kawakami, as their manager, is portrayed as one. He often pushed their backs before shows.

* PlayingToTheFetishes: The ''Kaitou Shojo'' Music video.

* SingerNameDrop: Becomes a {{Stealth Pun}} in Pinky Jones; as a Japanese name can have multiple meanings, they make their names a part of the lyrics.

** Played straight in ''Kaitou Shojo'', ''Z Densetsu'', ''Momoclo no Nippon Manzai'', ''Morifu'', and their {{No Fourth Wall}} solo and duet songs.

* [[WhyDidItHavetoBeSnakes Why Did it Have to Be a Mystery Box?]]: Momoka is afraid of the mystery box game.

* '''Shiori Tamai''', a.k.a '''Shiorin''', ''[[LittleSisterHeroine Everyone's Little Sister]]'', the Yellow, known for being easily driven to tears anywhere, and 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 has [[PinkMeansFeminine the most idol-like personality]], trying to be cute, sexy and modest all the time. The youngest member.

* '''Kanako Momota''', ''The Cinderella from Tea Plantation'', the Red, and [[RedIsHeroic you guessed it]], {{The Leader}}. 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.

** That badass guitar part in ''Mugen no Ai''? It's by no other now-a-weeaboo-ex-{{Megadeth}} guitarist, Marty Friedman, and apparently he is a big fan of this group, having he made [[InTheStyleOf a whole album as heavy metal cover of their songs]], and [[OneOfUs set their photos as his twitter account background.]]

Momoiro Clover Z is an [[IdolSinger idol]] [[GirlGroup group]] [[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 with 6 girls in their major debut. The group noted for their [[ColourCodedForYourConvenience colour assigned]] system for each member and their attempt to break the cute image of idols. Basically this idol group concept is an entire {{Take That}} to the idol culture in Japan; they dance like crazy and have some unusual choreography, such as doing handsprings, cartwheels and [[InASingleBound awesome jumps]] instead of lighthearted cute dances, wear strange costumes ranging from [[Franchise/SuperSentai Sentai]] outfits to [[MaskedLuchador wrestling masks]], shamelessly do some strange routines on TV (the ''komanechi dance'' and weird faces among others), and continually do homages to other forms of subculture such as {{Professional Wrestling}}, 80's {{Sketch Comedy}}, and {{Toku}}. As a result, they've gained attention and gradual popularity because of their uniqueness. Beginning as [[StreetPerformer Street Performers]] 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 departure in April 2011, the group changed its name to Momoiro Clover Z. Now their singles have topped the Japanese music charts and they have been performed in various prestigious music venues in Japan such as Nippon Budokan, Yokohama Arena, Saitama Super Arena, and have also done overseas performances in Germany, French and Malaysia.

* '''Kanako Momota''', ''The Cinderella from Tea Plantation'', the Red, and [[RedIsHeroic you guess it]], {{The Leader}}. 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.

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

* AlterEgoActing: This group has ''three'': UFI ([[FunWithAcronyms Unfinished Fantastic Idol]]) with a slightly altered personality and name for each member, Momokuro-Tei Ichimon, introduced as mysterious singer for Joshiraku ending and Morifu!.
* AngelFaceDemonFace: The concept of the ''Saraba'' singles

* CallBack / ContinuityNod: Played on the B-Side of their ''Rodou Sanka'' single, ''Santa-San''. Near the end of song, they change the lyrics in the refrain into the lyrics to ''Koko Natsu'', another B-Side single, due to the similarity in the chorus melodies ,notably in the refrains. In the Music Videos, they've even burst in with Koko Natsu outfit, recording style and settings.

** ''Morifu! '' is an homage to an 80’s comedy group called Drift (''Dorifu'' in Japan). Some dance parts in this song and ''Chai Maxx'' also borrowed from them.

** Other examples can be found in the ''Battle and Romance'' album. They re-recorded ''Kaitou Shojo'', ''Mirai Bowl'', and ''Pinky Jones'', this time without Akarin's voice.
* RunningGag: Reni's weird face
* SchoolUniformsAreTheNewBlack / KimonoIsTraditional: their original concept and pre major debut outfit is mixed from kimono and school skirt, without any [[ColourCodedForYourConvenience colour differences for each members]].
* ShoutOut: their catchphrase, We are Idol that you can meet RIGHT NOW! is a mock to Music/{{AKB48}}'s promoted concept, "Idol that you can meet".
* SillyLoveSong: as the standard formula for idol song, even they’re famous for many hilarious songs, they can’t escape this. ''Hashire! '' is one of the earliest example, and ''Mouretsu'' is a love song, [[RecycledINSPACE in the space!]].
* SingerNameDrop: become a {{Stealth Pun}} in Pinky Jones, as a Japanese name can have multiple meaning, they're taking their names as a part of the lyrics.
** A bit variation in ''Mirai Bowl'' and ''Mouretsu'', as the member color drop.
** Straight example in ''Kaitou Shojo'', ''Z Densetsu'', ''Momoclo no Nippon Manzai'', ''Morifu'', and their {{No Fourth Wall}} solo and duet songs.
* SingingVoiceDissonance: Momoka, just Momoka, even noted by the others as the husky voice.
* SpiritualSuccessor: Both idol group Shiritsuu Ebitsu Chuugaku and Team Syachihoko is officially regarded as their younger sister group. Team Syachihoko were the much obvious, since they have the color assigned system.
** The group is actually one to their agency's early attempt to idol group field, Harajuku Launchers a.k.a Angel Eyes, now Angel Eyes become the name of their official fan club.

* TitleThemeTune: Z Densetsu, As nod to 80's anime and tokusatsu series theme song, WE ARE MOMOIRO CLOVEEEER! ZEEEEEEEEEEET!
* UpToEleven: Drastic change of concept prior to their major debut.
* WeirdJapaneseThing: well...
* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: Besides Akari that now become a high profile fashion model and actress, many of their ex-member is not heard in entertainment industries.
* [[WhyDidItHavetoBeSnakes Why Did it Have to Be Mystery Box?]]: Momoka is afraid of mystery box game.
* YoungerThanTheyLook: Ayaka is tallest and bustiest of all member yet she is the youngest of the group.

* EvenTheGirlsWantHer: The girls are popular among Japanese girls. They've even held an annual women-only concert called ''Onna Matsuri''[[hottip:*:''Girl's Festival'']]. In the 2012 concert in Budokan, they've gained freaking audiences of 10000 women.

* {{Fangirl}}: they're one to another idol group, S/mileage of {{Hello Project}}.

* GirlishPigtails: Shiori often dons this before her haircut in Battle and Romance era.
* GirlGroup: naturally, and not your average idol group.
* GratuitousEnglish: Akari's introduction: "''My smile will change the world. You decide my future. Can't stop''". what?
* HeyItsThatGuy: If you're a japanese, you will utter this line every time you watch their live concert.
** Their manager, Kawakami was the manager of famous actress Erika Sawajiri, and made a cameo in ''Otome Sensou'' MV as a statue.
** That badass guitar part in ''Mugen no Ai''? It's no other from now-a-weeabo-ex-{{Megadeth}} guitarist, Marty Friedman and apparantely he is a big fan of this group, having he made [[InTheStyleOf a whole album as heavy metal cover of their songs]] and [[OneOfUs set their photos as his twitter account background]]
** The hot-blooded manly voice ([[SpokenWordInMusic narrated]]) Z Densetsu? IT'S ICHIROU MIZUKI'S!

* {{Homage}}: a lot.
** to {{Super Sentai}}, also as the single ''Z Densetsu'' is played for this, they're wearing henshin belt, striking for a {{Super Sentai Stance}}, having the yellow one as a [[BigEater Big]] [[HimitsuSentaiGoranger Curry Eater]] (actually she is) and a scene parodied [[BrainwashedAndCrazy cyborg brainwashing]] trends in old tokusatsu shows.
** Every single of their big live concert is announced and narrated a la {{Professional Wrestling}}, match. Their manager is a big fan of pro wrestling, the most blatant homage is in their first album title, "Battle and Romance", named from Japanese wrestling promotion, "Wrestling And Romance" (WAR).

** The music videos of ''Ikuze! Kaitou Shoujou'' shows the girl fight an obvious {{Expy}} of {{Kamen Rider}} {{Mooks}}, Shocker Combatant.
** ''Morifu! '' is a homage to 80’s comedy group Drift (''Dorifu'' in Japan), some dance parts in this song and ''Chai Maxx'' also borrowed from them.
** The ''Otome Sensou'' outfits? YES!! THAT {{Mobile Suit Gundam}} ZAKU II!! Altough it stated that the costume was based on wrestler duo Wrestling/TheRoadWarriors, it more closely resembles Zaku especially on that pipe thingy
** The song ''Kuroi Shuumatsu'' is a homage to its English translation, Music/{{Black Sabbath}}, with their notable heavy metal songs, Reni even copied Tony Iommi’s coughing from the beginning of ''Sweet Leaf'' song.
** Being the fans of the group, male singer group Kishidan made a single song entirely as homage to them.
* HurricaneOfPuns: In ''Wani to Shampoo'', also as a trademark in many Hyadain's song such as ''Mirai Bowl''.

* LetsDuet: their duet song, Kanako and Akari, Kanako and Shiori, Reni and Momoka and all of them are {{Call And Response Song}}
** They have several collaboration performances with other artists such as {{Music/Tokyo Girls Style}} and miwa
* LuckyCharmsTitle: ''Koko Natsu'' and ''Mitte Mitte Kocchihi'', both star stylized.
* ListSong: ''Momoclo no Nippon Manzai!'' lists all 47 prefectures in Japan along with each region speciality, of course {{Kansai Regional Accent}} also played within this song.
* MakeAWish: their only dream back in their days as street performer is to appear in Japanese New Year Eve music show, Kohaku, and finally answered in 2012.
* MeaningfulReleaseDate: ''Rodo Sanka'', or ''Labor Hymn'' a single about working labor, is released in November 23, which is the Labor Thanksgiving Day in Japan.
* MeaningfulRename: They renamed the group's name into with adding Z right after [[TearJerker Akari's graduation concert]]. This is explained as ''Z'' is a form of revolution for the group and they will never be same without her.
* {{Mentor}}: Kawakami as their manager is portrayed as one, He often pushed their back before the shows.
* MusicForCourage: ''Rodo Sanka'' above is dedicated for labor worker, and ''PUSH!''
* NinjaPirateZombieRobot: and Indian, sailor, boxer, angel, demon, pokemon, and DRUNK OLDMAN!
* OminousLatinChanting: more like Ominous japanese chanting in ''Mouretsu'' and ''NEO STARGATE''
** OPEN THE GATE, OPEN YOUR SOUL
* OneOfTheKids: Tamai is self-proclaimed.
* OverlyLongName: Full title of Mouretsu is "''Mouretsu Uchuu Koukyouku Dai Nana Gakushou: Mugen no Ai''"[[hottip:*:''Furious Space Symphony the 7th Movement 'Infinite Love'"'']]
* PlaygroundSong: ''Mite Mite Kocchichi'', the lyrics even written entirely in Kana.
* PlayingToTheFetishes: ''Kaitou Shojo'' Music video.

* RedOniBlueOni: Kanako and Akarin are real best friend, to the extent they have their own combination nickname, Dekomayu, also serves as {{Tomboy and Girly Girl}} routine.
* RereleaseTheSong: their first major debut, ''Kaitou Shojo'' get 2012 special rerelease.
** Another example in ''Battle and Romance'' album, they re-recorded ''Kaitou Shojo'', ''Mirai Bowl'', and ''Pinky Jones'', this time without Akarin's voice.

Momoiro Clover Z is an [[IdolSinger idol]] [[GirlGroup group]] [[FiveManBand consist 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 with 6 girls in their major debut. The group noted for their [[ColourCodedForYourConvenience colour assigned]] system for each member and their attempt to break the cute image of idol. Basically this idol group concept is an entire {{Take That}} to idol culture in Japan, they dance like a crazy and in some unusual choreography such as do handsprings, cartwheels and [[InASingleBound awesome jumps]] instead of lighthearted cute dance, wear strange costumes ranging from [[Franchise/SuperSentai Sentai]] outfit to [[MaskedLuchador wrestling mask]], shamelessly do some strange routines in TV (the ''komanechi dance'' and weird faces among others), and continually do homages to other form of subculture such as {{Professional Wrestling}}, 80's {{Sketch Comedy}}, and {{Toku}}. In result they're gained attention and gradual popularity from those uniqueness. Began as {{Street Performer}} in [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUbSWT3Thw4 Yoyogi Park]], they finally got a major debut in 2010 after releasing two indie single. After their sub-leader departure in April 2011, the group changed its name to Momoiro Clover Z. Now their singles have topped in Japanese music charts and they have been performed in various prestigious music venues in Japan such as Nippon Budokan, Yokohama Arena, Saitama Super Arena, and made overseas performance in Germany, French and Malaysia.

The members, can be easily distinguishable from their Power Ranger-like colour (Red, Yellow, Pink, Green and ... [[TheLastOfTheseIsNotLikeTheOthers Purple?]]) and their unique 3 minutes introduction lines, are:
* '''Kanako Momota''', ''The Cinderella from Tea Plantation'', the Red, and [[RedIsHeroic you guess it]], {{The Leader}}. Nicknamed for her hailing from Shizuoka of its tea product fame 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, known for her personality being easily cried anywhere, and gained nickname Spoiled Crybaby. One of the original members.

* '''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 and come from a top class dance school.
* '''Reni Takagi''', ''the Electric Girl'', the Purple, known for her [[PurpleIsPowerful intense dance]] as if being electroshocked, one of the original members and [[ADayInTheLimelight initially the leader]].

* AlterEgoActing: this group has ''three'': UFI ([[FunWithAcronyms Unfinished Fantastic Idol]]) with slightly altered personality and name for each members, Momokuro-Tei Ichimon, introduced as mysterious singer for Joshiraku ending and Morifu!.
* AngelFaceDemonFace: The concept of ''Saraba'' single
* AnimeThemeSong: naturally as a part of Star Child record label specialized in anime music, and once participated in Anime Music Festival, Animelo Summer Live.

* BareYourMidriff: Averted and subverted, Momoiro Clover Z is one of the idol groups that hardly shown any sexiness in their costume. The most revealing costume is Ahrin's (the self-proclaimed a little bit sexy) in her solo song ''Datte Aarin Nanda Mon''.
** Direct examples were Koko Natsu and Kono Uta costume.
* BigOlEyebrows: The signature look and charm point of Akari
* BookEnds: ''Ano Sora'' is their first recorded song, and performed in nearly all of their big concert and final live concert tour as part of the encore.
** Their first performance is on the streets of Yoyogi Park, and guess the final spot of their very first national wide live tour?
* CallBack / ContinuityNod: Played in the B-Side of ''Rodou Sanka'' single, ''Santa-San'', near the end of song they changed the refrain lyrics into ''Koko Natsu'', another B-Side single lyrics, due to the similarity in chorus melodies notably in the refrains, in the Music Videos they're even burst in with Koko Natsu outfit, recording style and settings.
** The lyrics for ''Z Densetsu'' is a nod to their introductory line. The dance in Momoka's part also references to a move that she often randomly throws. They even referenced Akari's departure with the narrator announced BLUE! and they answered with an "ah?".

* CallingYourAttack: In a fighting scene at Gokurakamon live.
* {{Catchphrase}}: We are the Idol that you can meet right now, The weekend heroines, Momoiro Clover Z! [[hottip:*:''Watashi tachi ima, aeru aidoru, shuumatsu heroine, Momoiro Clover Z'']]

* CoolMask: just look at every single promotional material for ''5th Dimension''.
* CoverVersion: see Anime Theme Song above, they also did m.o.v.e's ''Words of the Mind''.
* CuteClumsyGirl: Momoka is the clumsiest of all the girl, even in one variety show she get the highest score in cuteness just for her being hardly stand up after a long sit.

* CuteLittleFangs: Kanako, Momoka, Akari
* DarkerAndEdgier: [[TheMovie Their first theatrical movie]], ''Shirome'', is a horror movie, also in the 2010 movie Shuumin Police, they briefly appear as [[{{Delinquents}} Delinquent]] [[KillerRabbit carrying rake, whip, baseball bat, pipe and pickaxe]]!
** ''Kimi to Sekai'' Music Video
* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: literally averted in this case, they were ''normal'' girls during the pre-major single times, with normal outfits, dances, lyrics and musics just like another idol group.
* EpicInstrumentalOpener: the Overture
* EvenTheGirlsWantHer: Those girls are popular with girls in Japan, they're even held annual women-only concert called ''Onna Matsuri''[[hottip:*:''Girl's Festival'']], in the 2012 concert in Budokan, they gained freaking audiences of 10000 women.

** ''{{Dragon Crisis}}'': "''Mirai Bowl''"

** The ''Otome Sensou'' outfits? YES!! THAT {{Mobile Suit Gundam}} ZAKU II!! Altough it stated that the costume was based on wrestler duo Wrestling/TheRoadWarriors, it more closely resemble Zaku especially on that pipe thingy

* MeaningfulRename: They renamed the group's name into with adding Z right after [[TearJerker Akari's graduation concert]]. This is explained as ''Z ''is a form of revolution for the group and they will never be same without her.

** The song ''Kuroi Shuumatsu'' is a homage to its English translation, {{Black Sabbath}}, with their notable heavy metal songs, Reni even copied Tony Iommi’s coughing from the beginning of ''Sweet Leaf'' song.

Momoiro Clover Z is an [[IdolSinger idol]] [[GirlGroup group]] [[FiveManBand consist 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 with 6 girls in their major debut. The group noted for their [[ColourCodedForYourConvenience colour assigned]] system for each member and their attempt to break the cute image of idol. Basically this idol group concept is an entire {{Take That}} to idol culture in Japan, they dance like a crazy and in some unusual choreography such as do handsprings, cartwheels and [[InASingleBound awesome jumps]] instead of lighthearted cute dance, wear strange costumes ranging from [[Franchise/SuperSentai Sentai]] outfit to [[MaskedLuchador wrestling mask]], shamelessly do some strange gimmicks in TV (the ''komanechi dance'' and weird faces among others), and continually do homages to other form of subculture such as {{Professional Wrestling}}, 80's {{Sketch Comedy}}, and {{Toku}}. In result they're gained attention and gradual popularity from those uniqueness. Began as {{Street Performer}} in [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUbSWT3Thw4 Yoyogi Park]], they finally got a major debut in 2010 after releasing two indie single. After their sub-leader departure in April 2011, the group changed its name to Momoiro Clover Z. Now their singles have topped in Japanese music charts and they have been performed in various prestigious music venues in Japan such as Nippon Budokan, Yokohama Arena, Saitama Super Arena, and made overseas performance in Germany, French and Malaysia.

* '''Kanako Momota''', ''The Cinderella from Tea Plantation'', the Red, and {{The Leader}} [[RedIsHeroic as you guessed it]]. Nicknamed for her hailing from Shizuoka of its tea product fame and noted for her exessive dimples (her ''pitfall of love'') and wide forehead. One of the original members.

* AlterEgoActing: this group has ''three'': UFI ([[FunWithAcronyms Unidentified Fantastic Idol]]) with slightly altered personality and name for each members, Momokuro-Tei Ichimon, introduced as mysterious singer for Joshiraku ending and Morifu!.

* BookEnds: ''Ano Sora'' is their first recorded song, and always performed at the end of their big concert and final live concert tour.

* DarkerAndEdgier: [[TheMovie Their first theatrical movie]], ''Shirome'', is a horror movie, in the 2010 movie Shuumin Police, they briefly appear as [[{{Delinquents}} Delinquent]] [[KillerRabbit carrying rake, whip, baseball bat, pipe and pickaxe]]!

* HeyItsThatGuy: Their manager, Kawakami was the manager of famous actress Erika Sawajiri, and made a cameo in ''Otome Sensou'' MV as a statue.

** to {{Super Sentai}}, also as the single ''Z Densetsu'' is played for this, they're wearing henshin belt, striking for a {{Super Sentai Stance}}, having the yellow one as a [[BigEater Big]] [[HimitsuSentaiGoranger Curry Eater]] (actually she did) and a scene parodied [[BrainwashedAndCrazy cyborg brainwashing]] trends in old tokusatsu shows.

* SillyLoveSong: as the standard formula for idol song, even they’re famous for many hilarious songs, they can’t escape this, ''Hashire! '' is one of the example, and ''Mouretsu'' is a love song, in the space!.

* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: Besides Akari that now become a high profile fashion model and film star, many of their ex-member is not heard in entertainment industries.

* EveryoneIsRightHanded: Kanako is left handed

* '''Reni Takagi''', ''the Electric Girl'', the Purple, known for her [[PurpleIsPowerful intense dance]] as if being electroshocked, also dubbed as one of the original members and [[ADayInTheLimelight initially the leader]].

* BareYourMidriff: Averted and subverted, Momoiro Clover Z is one of the idol groups that hardly shown any sexiness in their costume. The most revealing costume is Ahrin's (the self-proclaimed a little bit sexy) in her solo at 2011's ''Haru no Ichidaiji'' concert.

* CoverVersion: see Anime Theme Song above, also they did m.o.v.e's ''Words of the Mind''.

** ''Morifu! '' is a homage to 80’s comedy group Drift (''Dorifu'' in Japan), some dance parts in this song and Chai Maxx also borrowed from them.

* RedOniBlueOni: Kanako and Akarin are real best friend, to the extent they their combination nickname, Dekomayu, also serves as {{Tomboy and Girly Girl}} routine.

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

* BareYourMidriff: Averted and subverted, Momoiro Clover Z is one of the idol groups that hardly shown any sexiness in their costume. The most revealing costume is Ahrin's (the self-proclaimed a little bit sexy) in her solo at 2011's Momoclo All Star concert.

* CuteClumsyGirl: Momoka is the clumsiest of all the girl, even in one variety show she get the highest score in cuteness just for her being hardly stand up after a long sit.
* CuteLittleFangs: Kanako, Momoka, Akari

** The ''Otome Sensou'' outfits? YES!! THAT {{Mobile Suit Gundam}} ZAKU II!!

* HurricaneOfPuns: In ''Wani to Shampoo'', also as a trademark in many Hyadain's song such as Mirai Bowl.

* MakeaWish: their only dream back in their days as street performer is to appear in Japanese New Year Eve music show, Kohaku, and finally answered in 2012.

** A bit variation in Mirai Bowl and Mouretsu, as the member color drop
** Straight example in Kaitou Shojo, Z Densetsu, Momoclo no Nippon Manzai. Morifu, and their {{No Fourth Wall}} solo and duet songs.

Momoiro Clover Z is a [[IdolSinger idol]] [[GirlGroup group]] [[FiveManBand consist 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 with 6 girls in their major debut. The group noted for their [[ColourCodedForYourConvenience colour assigned]] system for each member and their attempt to break the cute image of idol. Basically this idol group concept is an entire {{Take That}} to idol culture in Japan, they dance like a crazy and in some unusual choreography such as do handsprings, cartwheels and [[InASingleBound awesome jumps]] instead of lighthearted cute dance, wear strange costumes ranging from [[Franchise/SuperSentai Sentai]] outfit to [[MaskedLuchador wrestling mask]], shamelessly do some strange gimmicks in TV (the ''komanechi dance'' and weird faces among others), and continually do homages to other form of subculture such as {{Professional Wrestling}}, 80's {{Sketch Comedy}}, and {{Toku}}. In result they're gained attention and gradual popularity from those uniqueness. Began as {{Street Performer}} in [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUbSWT3Thw4 Yoyogi Park]], they finally got a major debut in 2010 after releasing two indie single. After their sub-leader departure in April 2011, the group changed its name to Momoiro Clover Z. Now their singles have topped in Japanese music charts and they have been performed in various prestigious music venues in Japan such as Nippon Budokan, Yokohama Arena, Saitama Super Arena, and made overseas performance in Germany, French and Malaysia.

** The song ''Kuroi Shuumatsu'' is a homage to its english translation, {{Black Sabbath}}, with their notable heavy metal songs, Reni even copied Tony Iommi’s coughing from the beginning of ''Sweet Leaf'' song.

* Mentor: Kawakami as their manager is portrayed as one, He often pushed their back before the shows.

* SingerNameDrop: become a {{StealthPun}} in Pinky Jones, as a japanese name can have multiple meaning, they're taking the names as part of the lyrics.

* UptoEleven: Drastic change of concept prior to their major debut.

** ''Manga/{{Pokemon}}'' "''Nippon Egao Hyakkei''"

* IHaveManyNames: Momoiro Clover, Momoiro Clover Z, Momokuro, Momoclo, MomokuroZ, MCZ, Momokuro-chan

* LuckyCharmsTitle: Koko Natsu and Mitte Mitte Kocchihi, with star stylized.

Their ex-member is '''Akari Hayami''' the Blue, originally the sub-leader nicknamed ''Momoclo's Cool Beauty'', left in April 2011. their ex-member at the time during pre-debut formation including Miyu Wagawa, Manami Ikura, Tsukina Takai (of =SKE48=), Sumire Fujishiro, Yumikawa Runa and Kashiwa Yukina (of Nogizaka46)

Their ex-member is '''Akari Hayami''' the Blue, originally the sub-leader nicknamed ''Momoclo's Cool Beauty'', left in April 2011. their ex-member at the time during pre-debut formation including Miyu Wagawa, Manami Ikura, Tsukina Takai (of SKE48), Sumire Fujishiro, Yumikawa Runa and Kashiwa Yukina (of Nogizaka46)

* AlterEgoActing: this group has ''three'':UFI ([[FunWithAcronyms Unidentified Fantastic Idol]]) with slightly altered personality and name for each members, Momokuro-Tei Ichimon, introduced as mysterious singer for Joshiraku ending and Morifu!.

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

** They have several collaboration performances with other artists such as {{Tokyo Girls Style}} and miwa

** The group is actually one to their agency's early attempt to idol group field, Harajuku Launchers a.k.a Angel Eyes, now Angel Eyes become the name of their official fan club.

* Cute Clumsy Girl: Momoka is the clumsiest of all the girl, even in one variety show she get the highest score in cuteness just for her being hardly stand up after a long sit.

* MeaningfulReleaseDate: ''Rodo Sanka'', or ''Labor Hymn'' a single about working labor, is released in November 23, which is the Labor Thanksgiving Day in Japan.

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The members, can be easily distinguishable from their Power Ranger-like colour (Red, Yellow, Pink, Green and ... [[TheLastOfTheseIsNotLikeTheOthers Purple?]]) and their unique 3 minutes introduction line, are:

** The group is actually one to their agency's early attempt to idol group field, HarajukuLaunchers a.k.a Angel Eyes, now Angel Eyes become the name of their official fan club.

* Cute Clumsy Girl: Momoka is the clumsiest of all the girl, even in one variety show she get the highest score in cuteness just for her being hardly stand up after a long sit.

* Catchphrase: We are the Idol that you can meet right now, The weekend heroines, Momoiro Clover Z! [[hottip:*:''Watashi tachi ima, aeru aidoru, shuumatsu heroine, Momoiro Clover Z'']]

* DarkerAndEdgier: [[TheMovie Their first theatrical movie]], ''Shirome'', is a horror movie, in the 2010 movie Shuumin Police, they briefly appear as [[Delinquents Delinquent]] [[KillerRabbit carrying rake, whip, baseball bat, pipe and pickaxe]]!

* Fangirl: they're one to another idol group, S/mileage of {{Hello Project}}.
* ForeheadofDoom: Kanako's pride.
* Genki Girl: ALL OF THEM!
* Girlish Pigtails: Shiori often dons this before her haircut in Battle and Romance era.

* Gratuitous English: Akari's introduction: "''My smile will change the world. You decide my future. Can't stop''". what?

* Homage: a lot.
** to {{Super Sentai}}, also as the single ''Z Densetsu'' is played for this, they're wearing henshin belt, striking for a {{SuperSentaiStance}}, having the yellow one as a [[BigEater Big]] [[HimitsuSentaiGoranger Curry Eater]] (actually she did) and a scene parodied [[BrainwashedAndCrazy cyborg brainwashing]] trends in old tokusatsu shows.

* LetsDuet: their duet song, Kanako and Akari, Kanako and Shiori, Reni and Momoka and all of them are {{CallAndResponseSong}}

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