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This page consists of all current and former members of the J-pop group Morning Musume.
The group is known for their ever-fluctuating line-up, with "graduations" and auditions held nearly every year. As of November 2023, there have been a total of 47 members altogether (1997-present), 32 graduated members, 2 members which have resigned, and 17 generations. There are currently 13 members in Morning Musume '24 which consists of the 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 15th, 16th, and 17th generations.
Members[]
Name | Born | Origin | Blood Type |
Join Date |
Gen | Member Color |
Notes |
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July 7, 1997 (age 26) |
Fukuoka | A | January 2, 2011 | 9th | Yellow-Green |
Leader (2023-Present) Previously sub-leader (2014-2023) | |
January 7, 1997 (age 27) |
Miyagi | O | September 29, 2011 | 10th | Royal Blue |
Former B♭ member Sub-leader (2018-Present) | |
March 12, 1999 (age 25) |
Kanagawa | A | September 14, 2012 | 11th | Lavender |
Sub-leader (2023-Present) Former Hello Pro Kenshuusei (2011-2012) | |
October 7, 1999 (age 24) |
Shizuoka | September 30, 2014 | 12th | Purple |
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February 2, 2001 (age 23) |
Aichi | Pink |
Former Hello Pro Kenshuusei (2012-2014) | ||||
March 7, 2002 (age 22) |
Nagano | O | Orange |
Former Hello Pro Kenshuusei (2013-2014) | |||
February 22, 2001 (age 23) |
Saitama | December 12, 2016 | 13th | Golden Yellow |
Former Hello Pro Kenshuusei (2016) | ||
March 16, 2004 (age 20) |
Tokyo | June 22, 2019 | 15th | Sea Blue |
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May 9, 2005 (age 18) |
A | Daisy |
Child actress and model (2014-) | ||||
June 28, 2005 (age 18) |
Hokkaido | B | Bright Green |
Former Hello Pro Kenshuusei Hokkaido (2016-2019) | |||
November 11, 2005 (age 18) |
Tokyo | O | June 29, 2022 | 16th | Milk Tea |
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May 6, 2006 (age 17) |
Kyoto | A | May 23, 2023 | 17th | Mint Green |
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July 8, 2008 (age 15) |
Shizuoka | Pure Red |
Name | Born | Origin | Blood Type |
Join Date |
Gen | Departure Date |
Member Color |
Notes |
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June 19, 1973 (age 50) |
Kyoto | O | September 7, 1997 | 1st | April 15, 2001 | N/A | Leader (1997–2001) Dream Morning Musume | |
May 12, 1978 (age 45) |
Hokkaido | A | January 7, 2000 | N/A | Tanpopo member | |||
August 8, 1981 (age 42) |
January 30, 2005 | N/A | Leader (2001–2005) Member of: Tanpopo, Morning Musume Otome Gumi, Morning Musume Tanjou 10nen Kinentai, Dream Morning Musume | |||||
August 10, 1981 (age 42) |
January 25, 2004 | N/A | Member of: Morning Musume Sakura Gumi, Tanjou 10nen Kinentai, Dream Morning Musume | |||||
December 17, 1984 (age 39) |
Tokyo | B | April 18, 1999 | N/A | Later joined PEACE$TONE | |||
December 6, 1980 (age 43) |
Chiba | A | May 3, 1998 | 2nd | May 5, 2003 | N/A | Sub-leader (2001–2003) Member of: Petitmoni, Dream Morning Musume | |
January 20, 1983 (age 41) |
Kanagawa | April 14, 2005 | Light Purple |
Leader (2005) Previously sub-leader (2003–2005) No graduation ceremony Member of: Tanpopo, Minimoni (leader), Sakura Gumi, Dream Morning Musume | ||||
December 31, 1983 (age 40) |
Chiba | May 21, 2000 | N/A | Petitmoni member | ||||
September 23, 1985 (age 38) |
Tokyo | O | August 22, 1999 | 3rd | September 23, 2002 | N/A | Member of: Petitmoni, Tanjou 10nen Kinentai | |
January 19, 1985 (age 39) |
Kanagawa | A | April 16, 2000 | 4th | May 7, 2005 | Hot Pink |
Member of: Tanpopo, Otome Gumi, v-u-den, Dream Morning Musume | |
April 12, 1985 (age 38) |
Saitama | O | May 6, 2007 | Purple |
Leader (2005–2007) Previously sub-leader (2005) Member of: Petitmoni, Sakura Gumi, Dream Morning Musume | |||
June 17, 1987 (age 36) |
Tokyo | August 1, 2004 | N/A | Member of: Otome Gumi, Minimoni, Later joined W | ||||
February 7, 1988 (age 36) |
Nara | AB | N/A | Member of: Tanpopo, Minimoni, Sakura Gumi Later joined W Later formed Girls Beat!! | ||||
September 14, 1986 (age 37) |
Fukui | A | August 26, 2001 | 5th | September 30, 2011 | Yellow |
Leader (2007–2011) Previously sub-leader (2007) Member of: Minimoni, Sakura Gumi | |
May 7, 1987 (age 36) |
Hokkaido | B | July 23, 2006 | Pink |
Member of: Tanpopo, Sakura Gumi | |||
October 29, 1987 (age 36) |
Niigata | O | August 27, 2006 | Blue |
Member of: Petitmoni, Otome Gumi, Dream Morning Musume | |||
October 20, 1988 (age 35) |
Kanagawa | B | May 18, 2012 | Yellow-Green |
Leader (2011–2012) Previously sub-leader (2007–2011) Member of: Tanpopo, Sakura Gumi, Tanjou 10nen Kinentai | |||
February 26, 1985 (age 39) |
Hokkaido | A | January 7, 2003 | 6th | June 1, 2007 | Red |
Leader (2007) Previously sub-leader (2005–2007) Resigned without a graduation ceremony Member of: Otome Gumi, Dream Morning Musume | |
December 23, 1988 (age 35) |
Tokyo | AB | January 19, 2003 | December 15, 2010 | Orange |
Sakura Gumi member | ||
July 13, 1989 (age 34) |
Yamaguchi | A | November 26, 2014 | Pink |
Leader (2012–2014) Otome Gumi member | |||
November 11, 1989 (age 34) |
Fukuoka | O | May 21, 2013 | Light Blue |
Otome Gumi member Later joined LoVendoЯ | |||
July 15, 1992 (age 31) |
Niigata | A | May 1, 2005 | 7th | December 6, 2009 | Red |
Former member of Tanjou 10nen Kinentai, Dream Morning Musume | |
January 12, 1993 (age 31) |
Shiga | O | December 10, 2006 | 8th | May 18, 2012 | Light Purple |
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January 11, 1988 (age 36) |
Hunan, China | March 15, 2007 | December 15, 2010 | Blue |
Foreign student | |||
March 11, 1991 (age 33) |
Zhejiang, China | B | Emerald Green |
Foreign student Former Hello Pro Egg | ||||
October 30, 1996 (age 27) |
Tokyo | O | January 2, 2011 | 9th | November 29, 2023 | Hot Pink |
Leader (2014-2023) Previously sub-leader (2013-2014) Hello! Project Leader (2019-2023) Former Hello! Project Sub-leader (2017-2019) Former Hello Pro Egg (2008-2011) | |
May 28, 1998 (age 25) |
Hiroshima | AB | December 31, 2015 | Red |
Former Peaberry member | |||
August 5, 1998 (age 25) |
Aichi | B | May 31, 2016 | Green |
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November 7, 1994 (age 29) |
Tokyo | O | September 29, 2011 | 10th | December 16, 2018 | Honey |
Sub-leader (2013-2018) | |
May 7, 1999 (age 24) |
Hokkaido | A | December 13, 2021 | Emerald Green |
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October 27, 1999 (age 24) |
Saitama | December 11, 2017 | Orange |
Former Hello Pro Egg (2010-2011) | ||||
February 15, 1999 (age 25) |
Osaka | September 30, 2014 | 12th | June 20, 2018 | Sea Blue | |||
November 30, 1999 (age 24) |
Tokyo | December 12, 2016 | 13th | December 10, 2022 | Italian Red |
Former Hello Pro Kenshuusei (2012-2016) | ||
February 19, 2000 (age 24) |
Tochigi | June 26, 2017 | 14th | June 20, 2022 | White |
Former Country Girls Member (2014-2019) Former CoCoRo Gakuen member (2011-2014) |
Leadership[]
# | Leader | Period of Time | Tenure | Sub-Leader | Period of Time | Tenure |
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1st | Nakazawa Yuko | September 7, 1997 - April 15, 2001 | 3 Years, 7 Months, 8 Days | None | September 7, 1997 - April 15, 2001 | |
2nd | Iida Kaori | April 16, 2001 - January 30, 2005 | 3 Years, 9 Months, 14 Days | Yasuda Kei | April 16, 2001 - May 5, 2003 | 2 Years, 0 Months, 19 Days |
Yaguchi Mari | May 5, 2003 - January 30, 2005 | 1 Year, 8 Months, 25 Days | ||||
3rd | Yaguchi Mari | January 31, 2005 - April 14, 2005 | 0 Years, 2 Months, 14 Days | Yoshizawa Hitomi | January 31, 2005 - April 14, 2005 | 0 Years, 2 Months, 14 Days |
4th | Yoshizawa Hitomi | April 15, 2005 - May 6, 2007 | 2 Years, 0 Months, 21 Days | Fujimoto Miki | April 15, 2005 - May 6, 2007 | 2 Years, 0 Months, 21 Days |
5th | Fujimoto Miki | May 7, 2007 - June 1, 2007 | 0 Years, 0 Months, 25 Days | Takahashi Ai | May 7, 2007 - June 1, 2007 | 0 Years, 0 Months, 25 Days |
6th | Takahashi Ai | June 2, 2007 - September 30, 2011 | 4 Years, 3 Months, 28 Days | Niigaki Risa | June 2, 2007 - September 30, 2011 | 4 Years, 3 Months, 28 Days |
7th | Niigaki Risa | October 1, 2011 - May 18, 2012 | 0 Years, 7 Months, 17 Days | None | October 1, 2011 - May 20, 2013 | |
8th | Michishige Sayumi | May 19, 2012 - November 26, 2014 | 2 Years, 6 Months, 7 Days | |||
Fukumura Mizuki | May 21, 2013 - November 26, 2014 | 1 Year, 6 Months, 5 Days | ||||
Iikubo Haruna | May 21, 2013 - December 16, 2018 | 5 Years, 6 Months, 25 Days | ||||
9th | Fukumura Mizuki | November 27, 2014 - November 29, 2023 | 9 Years, 0 Months, 2 Days | |||
Ikuta Erina | November 27, 2014 - November 29, 2023 | 9 Years, 0 Months, 2 Days | ||||
Ishida Ayumi | December 31, 2018 - Present | 5 Years, 2 Months, 17 Days | ||||
10th | Ikuta Erina | November 30, 2023 - Present | 0 Years, 3 Months, 18 Days | |||
Oda Sakura | November 30, 2023 - Present | 0 Years, 3 Months, 18 Days |
- The sub-leader position was established on April 16, 2001, when Iida Kaori became the second leader.
- The sub-leader position was vacant from October 1, 2011 to May 21, 2013, until Tanaka Reina graduated and assigned Fukumura Mizuki and Iikubo Haruna as the new sub-leaders.
Member Colors[]
Each Morning Musume member has her own color for outfits and merchandise to distinguish between each member. The members were assigned an official image color starting from their spring 2005 tour onwards. Over time, as each member leaves the group, current or new members have the opportunity to change their current color to a different one which is available. No member has the exact same color, but some might have colors that look fairly similar to another member's.
Color | Member | Former Owner |
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Red Italian Red Pure Red |
Yumigeta Ako (2023-Present) |
Fujimoto Miki (2005-2007), Kusumi Koharu (2007-2009), Sayashi Riho (2011-2015), Kaga Kaede (2016-2022) |
Orange | Haga Akane (2019-Present) |
Kamei Eri (2005-2010), Kudo Haruka (2011-2017) |
Light Orange | Not in use | Haga Akane (2015-2019) |
Golden Yellow | Yokoyama Reina (2016-Present) |
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Honey / Daisy Yellow |
Okamura Homare (2019-Present) |
Takahashi Ai (2005-2011), Iikubo Haruna (2012-2018) |
Lemon | Not in use | Michishige Sayumi (2005-2006) |
Yellow-Green | Ikuta Erina (2012-Present) |
Niigaki Risa (2005-2012) |
Green Bright Green |
Yamazaki Mei (2019-Present) |
Suzuki Kanon (2011-2016) |
Emerald Green Mint Green |
Inoue Haruka (2023-Present) |
Linlin (2007-2010), Sato Masaki (2011-2021) |
Sea Blue Light Blue |
Kitagawa Rio (2019-Present) |
Tanaka Reina (2005-2013), Ogata Haruna (2015-2018) |
Royal Blue Blue |
Ishida Ayumi (2011-Present) |
Ogawa Makoto (2005-2006), Junjun (2007-2010) |
Purple | Nonaka Miki (2015-Present) |
Yoshizawa Hitomi (2005-2007), Ikuta Erina (2011-2012) |
Light Purple Lavender |
Oda Sakura (2012-Present) |
Yaguchi Mari (2005), Mitsui Aika (2006-2012) |
Hot Pink | Not in use | Ishikawa Rika (2005), Fukumura Mizuki (2011-2023) |
Pink | Makino Maria (2019-Present) |
Konno Asami (2005-2006), Michishige Sayumi (2006-2014) |
Light Pink | Not in use | Makino Maria (2015-2019) |
Grey | Not in use | Kusumi Koharu (2005-2007) |
White | Not in use | Morito Chisaki (2017-2022) |
Chocolate | Not in use | Iikubo Haruna (2011-2012) |
Milk Tea | Sakurai Rio (2022-Present) |
Tenures[]
All names in BOLD are current members.
Name | Join Date | Departure Date | Tenure |
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Ikuta Erina | January 2, 2011 | Present | 13 Years, 2 Months, 17 Days |
Fukumura Mizuki | January 2, 2011 | November 29, 2023 | 12 Years, 10 Months, 27 Days |
Ishida Ayumi | September 29, 2011 | Present | 12 Years, 5 Months, 19 Days |
Michishige Sayumi | January 19, 2003 | November 26, 2014 | 11 Years, 10 Months, 7 Days |
Oda Sakura | September 14, 2012 | Present | 11 Years, 6 Months, 5 Days |
Niigaki Risa | August 26, 2001 | May 18, 2012 | 10 Years, 8 Months, 22 Days |
Tanaka Reina | January 19, 2003 | May 21, 2013 | 10 Years, 4 Months, 2 Days |
Sato Masaki | September 29, 2011 | December 13, 2021 | 10 Years, 2 Months, 14 Days |
Takahashi Ai | August 26, 2001 | September 30, 2011 | 10 Years, 1 Month, 4 Days |
Nonaka Miki, Makino Maria, and Haga Akane | September 30, 2014 | Present | 9 Years, 5 Months, 18 Days |
Kamei Eri | January 19, 2003 | December 15, 2010 | 7 Years, 10 Months, 26 Days |
Iida Kaori | September 7, 1997 | January 30, 2005 | 7 Years, 4 Months, 23 Days |
Yokoyama Reina | December 12, 2016 | Present | 7 Years, 3 Months, 7 Days |
Iikubo Haruna | September 29, 2011 | December 16, 2018 | 7 Years, 2 Months, 17 Days |
Yoshizawa Hitomi | April 16, 2000 | May 6, 2007 | 7 Years, 0 Months, 20 Days |
Yaguchi Mari | May 3, 1998 | April 14, 2005 | 6 Years, 11 Months, 11 Days |
Abe Natsumi | September 7, 1997 | January 25, 2004 | 6 Years, 4 Months, 18 Days |
Kudo Haruka | September 29, 2011 | December 11, 2017 | 6 Years, 2 Months, 12 Days |
Kaga Kaede | December 12, 2016 | December 10, 2022 | 5 Years, 11 Months, 28 Days |
Mitsui Aika | December 10, 2006 | May 18, 2012 | 5 Years, 5 Months, 8 Days |
Suzuki Kanon | January 2, 2011 | May 31, 2016 | 5 Years, 4 Months, 29 Days |
Ishikawa Rika | April 16, 2000 | May 7, 2005 | 5 Years, 0 Months, 21 Days |
Yasuda Kei | May 3, 1998 | May 5, 2003 | 5 Years, 0 Months, 2 Days |
Ogawa Makoto | August 26, 2001 | August 27, 2006 | 5 Years, 0 Months, 1 Day |
Sayashi Riho | January 2, 2011 | December 31, 2015 | 4 Years, 11 Months, 29 Days |
Morito Chisaki | June 26, 2017 | June 20, 2022 | 4 Years, 11 Months, 25 Days |
Konno Asami | August 26, 2001 | July 23, 2006 | 4 Years, 10 Months, 27 Days |
Kitagawa Rio, Okamura Homare, and Yamazaki Mei | June 22, 2019 | Present | 4 Years, 8 Months, 26 Days |
Kusumi Koharu | May 1, 2005 | December 6, 2009 | 4 Years, 7 Months, 5 Days |
Fujimoto Miki | January 7, 2003 | June 1, 2007 | 4 Years, 4 Months, 25 Days |
Tsuji Nozomi and Kago Ai | April 16, 2000 | August 1, 2004 | 4 Years, 3 Months, 16 Days |
Junjun and Linlin | March 15, 2007 | December 15, 2010 | 3 Years, 9 Months, 0 Days |
Ogata Haruna | September 30, 2014 | June 20, 2018 | 3 Years, 8 Months, 21 Days |
Nakazawa Yuko | September 7, 1997 | April 15, 2001 | 3 Years, 7 Months, 8 Days |
Goto Maki | August 22, 1999 | September 23, 2002 | 3 Years, 1 Month, 1 Day |
Ishiguro Aya | September 7, 1997 | January 7, 2000 | 2 Years, 4 Months, 0 Days |
Ichii Sayaka | May 3, 1998 | May 21, 2000 | 2 Years, 0 Months, 18 Days |
Sakurai Rio | June 29, 2022 | Present | 1 Year, 8 Months, 19 Days |
Fukuda Asuka | September 7, 1997 | April 18, 1999 | 1 Year, 7 Months, 11 Days |
Inoue Haruka and Yumigeta Ako | May 23, 2023 | Present | 0 Years, 9 Months, 25 Days |
Mentors[]
Beginning with 3rd generation, when a new member joins Morning Musume, a senior member is sometimes assigned to be their mentor.[1] The mentor system was dropped after the 7th generation,[2] but was officially brought back for the 12th generation.
- 3rd Generation
- 4th Generation
- Yasuda Kei → Ishikawa Rika (vocals)
- Yaguchi Mari → Yoshizawa Hitomi (expressive power)[3]
- Iida Kaori → Tsuji Nozomi (rhythm)
- Goto Maki → Kago Ai (greetings and manners)[4]
- 7th Generation
- 12th Generation
- Iikubo Haruna → mentor to all 12th generation members[5]
- 13th Generation
- Kudo Haruka → mentor to all 13th generation members[6]
- 15th Generation
- Kaga Kaede, Yokoyama Reina → mentor to all 15th generation members[7]
- 16th Generation
- 17th Generation
- Haga Akane → mentor to all 17th generation members[8]
- Yasuda Kei → mentor to all 6th generation members[9]
- Mitsui Aika → mentor to all 9th generation members[10]
- Mitsui Aika → mentor to all 10th generation members
- Ikuta Erina → watchdog to all 12th generation members[5]
- Sato Masaki → rhythm coach to all 12th generation members
- Ishida Ayumi, Kudo Haruka → performance coaches to all 12th generation members
- Oda Sakura → posing coach to all 12th generation members
Members Single Count[]
Members Album Count[]
Members Line-Ups[]
Timeline[]
Trivia[]
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Notes[]
- ^ While the 6th generation joined the group on January 19, 2003, Fujimoto Miki was officially announced as the first 6th generation member on January 7, 2003.
- ^ ^ Both singles do not include the 6th generation, but they were already members at time of release.
- ^ Although Yaguchi Mari suddenly resigned 16 days before the release, she was still featured in the single.
- ^ The single does not include Junjun and Linlin, but both were already members at the time of the release.
- ^ The single originally did not include Oda Sakura, but she was already a member during the time of the release. "Wakuteka Take a chance (Oda Sakura Ver.)" was released DVD track 2 for the limited C edition for "Help me!!".
- ^ ^ ^ Three releases including a single and 2 albums do not include the 12th generation, but they were already members at the time of the three releases.
- ^ Sato Masaki was not able to be featured in the 63rd single, "BRAND NEW MORNING / Jealousy Jealousy," due to her recovering from an injury during its production period.[11]
- ^ While Kaga Kaede was set to graduate 11 days before the release, she was still featured in the single.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ongaku Senshi MUSIC FIGHT. Nippon TV. 2008-04-18.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "道重が久住小春教育でストレス、溜め込みすぎてまゆ毛抜いていた。" (in Japanese). Narinari. 2014-11-17.
- ↑ "元モー娘。メンバー、吉澤ひとみの婚約祝福 “元教育係”矢口真里「嬉しい」" (in Japanese). ORICON NEWS. 2015-09-05.
- ↑ "「加護ちゃん」を元の位置に戻したい 加護亜依がアイドルに再挑戦する理由" (in Japanese). excite News. 2016-01-25.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "譜久村聖リーダーの新生モーニング娘。が4月15日シングルリリースを発表" (in Japanese). BARKS. 2015-02-15.
- ↑ "モー娘。工藤遥、新メンバーのキャラかぶりにダメ出し" (in Japanese). ORICON NEWS. 2017-03-07.
- ↑ Ishida Ayumi. "幸せだ~!石田亜佑美" (in Japanese). Morning Musume Tenki Gumi Official Blog. 2019-09-22.
- ↑ "モーニング娘。'23【イベントレポート】17期がパフォーマンスに初参加し、25周年を記念したベストセレクションALをアピール!「この14人の“最初で最後のアルバム”になっているので、たくさんの方に届けられたら」" *in Japanese). Pop 'n' Roll. 2023-08-23.
- ↑ "新旧の枠を超えたモーニング娘。の絆 <Yahoo!ライブトーク>出演" (in Japanese). BARKS. 2007-11-15.
- ↑ "モーニング娘。'16鈴木香音卒業インタビュー" (in Japanese). Billboard JAPAN. 2016-05-11.
- ↑ "モーニング娘。'17 NEWシングルリリースのお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2017-01-26.