Momoiro Clover Z
Comrades at King Records invited us to see Japanese idol group Momoiro Clover perform last Sunday which was to be the last time where all 6 members performed together - Akari Hayami (blue) is no longer a member of the group which has now been renamed "Momoiro CLover Z."
Venue was at Nakano Sunplaza. Saw a few shifty blokes trying to flog tickets.
A load of fans waiting outside by the cherry blossoms on a sunny afternoon.
Many folks signing something on the floor.
A message to Akari from the fans. More messages from her fans left on her blog too.
Guy with a "Never Forget 4.10" T-Shirt. Akari-sans departure came as a shock to many fans.
Not sure how many people can fit into Nakano Sunplaza but there were zillions of folks waiting outside.
Fans of all ages with a fair share of boys n girls n gaijins too.
The usual bunch of flowers sent by folks who King Records do business with.
We are up on the 2nd floor with all the other King Records staff n related folks.
Hall about to fill up.
The list of songs that the girls are going to perform.
Members are:-
- Shiori Tamai (yellow)
- Ayaka Sasaki (pink)
- Kanako Momota (red)
- Akari Hayami (blue)
- Reni Tagaki (purple)
- Momoka Ariyasu (green)
Heard of but didn't really know too much about the girls until I started to work with King Records of late. Was the first time I saw them in action and like what I saw and heard! Plucked a few of my fave tunes that they performed and YouTubed them below. Have to warn you that these tunes may start to play repeatedly in your head - especially the chorus for "Hashire"
Hashire
Zenryoku Shojo
Chai Maxx
Ikuze! Kaito Shojo
Chucking out time after the performance.
Now renamed to Momoiro Clover Z. New album in the Summer.
Some goodies which fell from the ceiling.
A Quo card charged with some moneys - an electronic gift card.
Mirai Bowl which was the ending song for the anime title Dragon Crisis.
Many moons ago, I used to listen to a load of idol music which helped me learn a load of Japanese. Artists and groups like Nishida Hikaru, Ribbon and SMAP (who are still around).
What idol groups are you listening to?
What idol groups are you listening to?