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Morning Musume｡

Morning Musume｡ モーニング娘。

Formed September 14, 1997 Members 38 all-time

Current Members 2

  • Oda Sakura
    Oda Sakura 小田さくら gen 11
    September 15, 2012–Present (5,149 days)
  • Nonaka Miki
    Nonaka Miki 野中美希 gen 12
    September 30, 2014–Present (4,404 days)

Former Members 36

  • Nakazawa Yuuko
    Nakazawa Yuuko 中澤裕子 gen 1
    September 14, 1997–April 15, 2001 (1,309 days) Leader from September 14, 1997–April 15, 2001 (1,309 days)
  • Ishiguro Aya
    Ishiguro Aya 石黒彩 gen 1
    September 14, 1997–January 7, 2000 (845 days)
  • Iida Kaori
    Iida Kaori 飯田圭織 gen 1
    September 14, 1997–January 30, 2005 (2,695 days) Leader from April 16, 2001–January 30, 2005 (1,385 days)
  • Abe Natsumi
    Abe Natsumi 安倍なつみ gen 1
    September 14, 1997–January 25, 2004 (2,324 days)
  • Fukuda Asuka
    Fukuda Asuka 福田明日香 gen 1
    September 14, 1997–April 18, 1999 (581 days)
  • Yasuda Kei
    Yasuda Kei 保田圭 gen 2
    March 12, 1998–May 5, 2003 (1,880 days)
  • Yaguchi Mari
    Yaguchi Mari 矢口真里 gen 2
    March 12, 1998–April 14, 2005 (2,590 days) Leader from January 31, 2005–April 14, 2005 (73 days)
  • Ichii Sayaka
    Ichii Sayaka 市井紗耶香 gen 2
    March 12, 1998–May 21, 2000 (801 days)
  • Gotou Maki
    Gotou Maki 後藤真希 gen 3
    August 22, 1999–September 23, 2002 (1,128 days)
  • Ishikawa Rika
    Ishikawa Rika 石川梨華 gen 4
    April 16, 2000–May 7, 2005 (1,847 days)
  • Yoshizawa Hitomi
    Yoshizawa Hitomi 吉澤ひとみ gen 4
    April 16, 2000–May 6, 2007 (2,576 days) Leader from April 15, 2005–May 6, 2007 (751 days)
  • Tsuji Nozomi
    Tsuji Nozomi 辻希美 gen 4
    April 16, 2000–August 1, 2004 (1,568 days)
  • Kago Ai
    Kago Ai 加護亜依 gen 4
    April 16, 2000–August 1, 2004 (1,568 days)
  • Takahashi Ai
    Takahashi Ai 高橋愛 gen 5
    August 26, 2001–September 30, 2011 (3,687 days) Leader from June 2, 2007–September 30, 2011 (1,581 days)
  • Konno Asami
    Konno Asami 紺野あさ美 gen 5
    August 26, 2001–July 23, 2006 (1,792 days)
  • Ogawa Makoto
    Ogawa Makoto 小川麻琴 gen 5
    August 26, 2001–August 27, 2006 (1,827 days)
  • Niigaki Risa
    Niigaki Risa 新垣里沙 gen 5
    August 26, 2001–May 18, 2012 (3,918 days) Leader from October 1, 2011–May 18, 2012 (230 days)
  • Fujimoto Miki
    Fujimoto Miki 藤本美貴 gen 6
    January 19, 2003–June 1, 2007 (1,594 days) Leader from May 7, 2007–June 1, 2007 (25 days)
  • Kamei Eri
    Kamei Eri 亀井絵里 gen 6
    January 19, 2003–December 15, 2010 (2,887 days)
  • Michishige Sayumi
    Michishige Sayumi 道重さゆみ gen 6
    January 19, 2003–November 26, 2014 (4,329 days) Leader from May 19, 2012–November 26, 2014 (921 days)
  • Tanaka Reina
    Tanaka Reina 田中れいな gen 6
    January 19, 2003–May 21, 2013 (3,775 days)
  • Kusumi Koharu
    Kusumi Koharu 久住小春 gen 7
    May 7, 2005–December 6, 2009 (1,674 days)
  • Mitsui Aika
    Mitsui Aika 光井愛佳 gen 8
    December 10, 2006–May 18, 2012 (1,986 days)
  • JunJun
    JunJun ジュンジュン gen 8
    March 15, 2007–December 15, 2010 (1,371 days)
  • LinLin
    LinLin リンリン gen 8
    March 15, 2007–December 15, 2010 (1,371 days)
  • Fukumura Mizuki
    Fukumura Mizuki 譜久村聖 gen 9
    January 2, 2011–November 29, 2023 (4,714 days) Leader from November 27, 2014–November 29, 2023 (3,289 days)
  • Ikuta Erina
    Ikuta Erina 生田衣梨奈 gen 9
    January 2, 2011–July 8, 2025 (5,301 days)
  • Sayashi Riho
    Sayashi Riho 鞘師里保 gen 9
    January 2, 2011–December 31, 2015 (1,824 days)
  • Suzuki Kanon
    Suzuki Kanon 鈴木香音 gen 9
    January 2, 2011–May 31, 2016 (1,976 days)
  • Iikubo Haruna
    Iikubo Haruna 飯窪春菜 gen 10
    September 29, 2011–December 16, 2018 (2,635 days)
  • Ishida Ayumi
    Ishida Ayumi 石田亜佑美 gen 10
    September 29, 2011–December 6, 2024 (4,817 days)
  • Satou Masaki
    Satou Masaki 佐藤優樹 gen 10
    September 29, 2011–December 13, 2021 (3,728 days)
  • Kudou Haruka
    Kudou Haruka 工藤遥 gen 10
    September 29, 2011–December 11, 2017 (2,265 days)
  • Ogata Haruna
    Ogata Haruna 尾形春水 gen 12
    September 30, 2014–June 20, 2018 (1,359 days)
  • Makino Maria
    Makino Maria 牧野真莉愛 gen 12
    September 30, 2014–June 24, 2026 (4,285 days)
  • Haga Akane
    Haga Akane 羽賀朱音 gen 12
    September 30, 2014–December 5, 2025 (4,084 days)

Subgroups 7

Singles 65

Albums 46

Facts

  • Morning Musume｡ actually has many dates that can be recognized as their anniversary. One such example is August 20, 1997, the date the letter of intent to form the group was issued.

  • Morning Musume｡ actually has many dates that can be recognized as their anniversary. One such example is September 7, 1997, the date the group was announced via broadcast (on ASAYAN). This date is often credited on official websites and documents as the date of their formation.

  • Morning Musume｡ actually has many dates that can be recognized as their anniversary. One such example is September 8, 1997, the date the name Morning Musume was first proposed by Tsunku♂ (he had yet to add “｡” to the name, as he would later do).

  • Morning Musume｡ actually has many dates that can be recognized as their anniversary. One such example is November 30, 1997, the date they successfully completed their challenge to sell 50,000 copies of their indies single, thus earning a major debut.

  • Morning Musume｡ actually has many dates that can be recognized as their anniversary. One such example is September 14, 1997, the date the name Morning Musume｡ was announced via broadcast (on ASAYAN). This is the date celebrated by members and staff, and so it is the date we use here.

  • On December 6, 2013 Tsunku♂ announced that the group name would change to Morning Musume｡ ’14 (pronounced one-four) for 2014, and that this naming pattern would continue for 2015 and so on. The reason stated for this change was they believed it would be beneficial to the group’s longevity to leave no doubt about what year a single was released, or during what years a member participated, etc.

  • Morning Musume｡ actually has many dates that can be recognized as their anniversary. One such example is November 3, 1997, the date they started selling their indies (and first ever) single, Ai no Tane.

  • Morning Musume｡ actually has many dates that can be recognized as their anniversary. One such example is January 28, 1998, the release date of their first major single, Morning Coffee.