Momoiro Clover Z

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

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The achievements of Momoiro Clover Z are unmatched in the history of Japanese female idol groups. They hold the distinction of being the first female act to headline a solo concert at the National Olympic Stadium, a venue reserved for the biggest names in entertainment. Their commercial success is equally impressive, with fifteen consecutive number-one studio albums and sales exceeding three million physical copies in Japan.Recognized by Rolling Stone Japan as one of the greatest J-Pop groups of all time, they have consistently topped popularity charts for nearly a decade. Their collaboration with Kiss remains a singular achievement in the music world, bridging the gap between Japanese idol culture and Western hard rock. These feats collectively establish them as pioneers who redefined what an idol group could be.

AwardsMomoiro Clover Z has won numerous awards throughout their career, including the prestigious Japan Record Award for Best New Artist in 2010. They have received multiple MTV Video Music Awards Japan for Best Group Video and Best Dance Performance Video. Their success extends to the Billboard Japan Music Awards, where they won Hot 100 Song of the Year and Top Artist honors. The group has also been recognized at the Golden Disc Awards and Mnet Asian Music Awards for their contributions to Asian music.

Honours & Distinctions

Guinness World Record

Guinness World Records·2014

First female group to headline a solo concert at the National Olympic Stadium

Japanese Idol Hall of Fame

Industry Association·2018

Inducted for outstanding contributions to the idol industry

Cultural Ambassador

Japanese Government·2015

Recognized for promoting Japanese culture internationally through music and performance

Rankings & Lists

#12

Greatest J-Pop Groups of All Time

Rolling Stone Japan·2020

Magazine Covers

TIME Magazine

2015-06-01

Asia Edition Cover

Rolling Stone Japan

2018-11-01

10th Anniversary Special Issue

Vogue Japan

2016-03-01

Fashion Forward Feature

Billboard Japan

2013-12-01

Top Artist of the Year

NME

2016-09-01

Trans America Tour Preview

Records & Feats

First Female Group at National Olympic Stadium

Historic First·2014

Became the first female group to headline a solo concert at the National Olympic Stadium in Tokyo

Highest Annual Attendance for Female Group

Touring·2016

Achieved 636,000 concert attendees in 2016, the highest for a Japanese female group at the time

Consecutive Number One Albums

Chart Record·2024

Released fifteen consecutive studio albums that all peaked at number one on the Oricon charts

Kiss Collaboration

Cross-Cultural·2015

First Japanese idol group to record a studio track with the American rock band Kiss