In a year, their popularity had surpassed the winner of the original competition (Michiyo Heike); in three they had surpassed the popularity of Sharan Q, who had broken up to become full time producers. The reach of MM and H!P extends to music, TV, radio, film, modeling, commercials, their own PS2 and GBA games, as well as their own indoor futsal and kickball teams, though their popularity has been waning in recent years. They also quickly became, and still remain, one of Japan's top all girl groups with a number of hit records and albums. They have sold over 17,746,446 copies in Japan alone. (dated figure)
The members of Morning Musume change often. Every year or two, auditions are held to add new members. Morning Musume's current line-up has 14 members, none of which are the original five or the three generations that followed. Fukumura Mizuki (譜久村聖) is the current leader of Morning Musume.
Morning Musume Generations (bolded names are part of the current line-up):
First Generation (1997):
Yuko Nakazawa (中澤裕子)
Aya Ishiguro (石黒彩)
Kaori Iida (飯田圭織)
Natsumi Abe (安倍なつみ)
Asuka Fukuda (福田明日香)
Second Generation (1998):
Kei Yasuda (保田圭)
Mari Yaguchi (矢口真里)
Sayaka Ichii (市井紗耶香)
Third Generation (1999):
Maki Goto (後藤真希)
Fourth Generation (2000):
Rika Ishikawa (石川梨華)
Hitomi Yoshizawa (吉澤ひとみ)
Nozomi Tsuji (辻希美)
Ai Kago (加護亜依)
Fifth Generation (2001):
Ai Takahashi (高橋愛)
Asami Konno (紺野あさ美)
Makoto Ogawa (小川麻琴)
Risa Niigaki (新垣里沙)
Sixth Generation (2003):
Miki Fujimoto (藤本美貴)
Eri Kamei (亀井絵里)
Sayumi Michishige (道重さゆみ)
Reina Tanaka (田中れいな)
Seventh Generation (2005):
Koharu Kusumi (久住小春)
Eighth Generation (2006-2007):
Aika Mitsui (光井愛佳)
JunJun (ジュンジュン)
LinLin (リンリン)
Ninth Generation (2011):
Mizuki Fukumura (譜久村聖)
Erina Ikuta (生田衣梨奈) (current leader)
Riho Sayashi (鞘師里保)
Kanon Suzuki (鈴木香音)
Tenth Generation (2011):
Haruna Iikubo (飯窪春菜)
Ayumi Ishida (石田亜佑美)
Masaki Sato (佐藤優樹)
Haruka Kudo (工藤遥)
Eleventh Generation (2012):
Sakura Oda (小田さくら)
Twelfth Generation (2014):
Haruna Ogata (尾形春水)
Miki Nonaka (野中美希)
Maria Makino (牧野真莉愛)
Akane Haga (羽賀朱音)
Thirteenth Generation (2016):
Kaede Kaga (加賀楓)
Reina Yokoyama (横山玲奈)
Fourteenth Generation (2017):
Chisaki Morito (森戸知沙希) (former Concurrent Country Girls member)
Fifteenth Generation (2019):
Rio Kitagawa (北川莉央)
Homare Okamura (岡村ほまれ)
Mei Yamazaki (山﨑愛生)
Sixteenth Generation (2022):
Rio Sakurai (櫻井梨央)
Seventeenth Generation (2023):
Haruka Inoue (井上春華)
Ako Yumigeta (弓桁朱琴)
As the members grow and become better singers or feel that Morning Musume no longer suits their careers, they "graduate" to become solo artists. Some H!P members graduate to leave the idol world and are not part of H!P anymore. As of March 31st, 2009, members of Hello! Project's Elder Club concert unit (also called the older sister group, including former Morning Musume members ("OG"), Aya Matsuura, Melon Kinenbi, Mai Satoda (Country Musume), Atsuko Inaba and Yuki Maeda) are not a part of Hello! Project anymore but remain under UFA management. Morning Musume, and other H!P acts (Berryz工房, ℃-ute, 真野恵里菜, スマイレージ, 吉川友, Hello! Project Egg, and all sub-units associated with them) continue releasing under the Hello! Project.
愛の種
モーニング娘。 Lyrics
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きっと 届くから
髪を切って 夢をみがく
好きな空を めざすために
ねえ 風にのり
もっと 輝いて
愛の種を まきちらしたい
いつのまに 涙はかわいた
なにかを 残して
何度でも 笑顔になれるよ
地球が 回るから
予感を越え 始まるから
新しい季節は 少しいぢわる
指先に 想い出をつめて
マニキュアぬるから
ほら 気づいてよ
うんと 光る街
靴を選び かけだしたら
不安もう 解けてるから
もし 迷っても
そう 進もうよ
自分の道 さぐりだすから
こわれそうな 瞳の中
ふるわせてた想い
強さに変えよう
さあ 出かけよう
きっと届くから
髪を切って 夢をみがく
好きな空を めざすために
ねえ 風にのり
もっと 輝いて
愛の種を まきちらしたい
ほら 気づいてよ
うんと 光る街
扉あけて とびこむとき
不安はもう 解けてるから
もし 迷っても
そう 進もうよ
自分の道 さぐりだすよ
さあ 出かけよう
きっと 届くから
髪を切って 夢をみがく
好きな空を めざしてるから
The lyrics of モーニング娘。's song 愛の種 ("Ai no Tane") can be interpreted as a message of encouragement and empowerment. The song encourages the listener to go out and pursue their dreams, aiming for the sky they love. The lyrics evoke a sense of determination and hope, urging the listener to sow the seeds of love and spread them everywhere they go. It highlights the importance of embracing new seasons and overcoming any doubts or insecurities. The song emphasizes the ability to turn tears into smiles and reminds us that even when things feel broken, we have the power to transform our feelings and find strength within ourselves. Ultimately, it encourages the listener to embark on their journey, confident that their dreams will be realized if they stay true to their path and keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
さあ 出かけよう
Come on, let's go
きっと 届くから
Because it will surely reach
髪を切って 夢をみがく
Cutting my hair, polishing my dreams
好きな空を めざすために
In order to aim for my favorite sky
ねえ 風にのり
Hey, ride on the wind
もっと 輝いて
Shine brighter
愛の種を まきちらしたい
I want to spread the seeds of love
いつのまに 涙はかわいた
Before I knew it, my tears dried up
なにかを 残して
Leaving something behind
何度でも 笑顔になれるよ
I can become a smile no matter how many times
地球が 回るから
Because the Earth keeps spinning
予感を越え 始まるから
Because it exceeds my expectations and starts
新しい季節は 少しいぢわる
The new season is a bit mischievous
指先に 想い出をつめて
Fill my fingertips with memories
マニキュアぬるから
Because I'm applying nail polish
ほら 気づいてよ
Look, realize it
うんと 光る街
A city that shines brightly
靴を選び かけだしたら
When I start choosing my shoes
不安もう 解けてるから
Because my anxiety has already been solved
もし 迷っても
Even if I'm lost
そう 進もうよ
Yes, let's move forward
自分の道 さぐりだすから
Because I'll start searching for my own path
こわれそうな 瞳の中
In my eyes that look like they're about to break
ふるわせてた想い
The feelings that were trembling
強さに変えよう
Let's turn them into strength
扉あけて とびこむとき
When I open the door and jump in
不安はもう 解けてるから
Because my anxiety has already been solved
さあ 出かけよう
Come on, let's go
きっと 届くから
Because it will surely reach
髪を切って 夢をみがく
Cutting my hair, polishing my dreams
好きな空を めざしてるから
Because I'm aiming for my favorite sky
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Tetsutaro Sakurai, Kenzo Saeki
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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なんか泣けてくる…
ここから全ては始まったんよねぇ。
初期から見てました。手売りで頑張って、この五人がいたからこそ今のモーニングに繋いでいるということを今のモーニングメンバーにも忘れて欲しくない。
この五人は本当に尊い。
あなた達がいたからモーニング娘。が生まれた、モーニング娘。に出会えた。
心からありがとう。
当時から現在もモーニング娘。が大好きで私もすっかりおばちゃんになったけどおばあちゃんになってもずっとずっとコンサートも行くし大好きな気持ちが変わらない、本当に大切なグループです。
いつまでも続いてほしいなこのグループは。
Anthony Williams
this message might be deleted being it im american but...there's something truly magical about this old school sound that i love! after all these years of listening to Morning Musume...the first album is still my favorite.
Saturnino José Suárez Quintana
The 5 Originals were amazing, and with the Second Generation there was the best group of voices together.
Jared Taylor
It just feels nostalgic
ColorMeHoppy
Reminds me of my childhood 🤩
CHICHO JL
siempre han sido y seran geniales¡¡¡
xephini
Yuko has such a wonderful voice <33
タク。'16
全く歌われることのない曲だけど、名曲だから歌い継いで欲しい！
FTMK 0138
名曲！
miffany 801
ネットなんて普及してない時代に歌番組をビデオに撮って友達とたくさん練習して踊ってた時代が懐かしい……。
子供の頃はモー娘。が全て！っていうくらいテレビにかじりついたりカード集めたり飲料水についてるキーホルダー集めたりとにかく好きだったなー。
あっという間にこの時のメンバーの年齢を追い越しちゃったのが悲しいけど…。泣
yokoichi
当時インターネット自体はありましたが、まだマニアがやっていた程度でしたもんね。