The 4 members of Momoiro Clover Z recorded the Theme Song for the "Crayon Shin-Chan" Movie, as well as another song featured in the Drama, and also provide Voice Acting. This is their first project under the new System, so they wanted to move forward and show a bright and positive song in the Drama "Kuro Guro Clover Z" that will appeal to everyone. Momoclo members Momota Kanako, Tamai Shiori, Sasaki Ayaka, and Takagi Reni talk about their collaboration with the "Crayon Shin-chan" Movie and their future under the new system.
"The collaboration with Crayon Shin-chan was fate!"
--Momoiro Clover Z's first job under the new 4 member system is the Theme Song and Drama Song for the "Crayon Shin-chan" movie, in addition to providing Voice Acting.
Ayaka: Work began on Crayon Shin-chan the day after the Live with 4 members was announced, and we were depressed after losing 1 member, so Shin-chan cheered us up. It felt like he rescued us.
Kanako: I also felt encouraged that our first job as 4 members was working on Crayon Shin-chan. Also, I think it was great that the first Single as 4 members "XyX" became the theme song for Crayon Shin-chan. In the movie, Shin-chan and his friends have to work together to progress the story. We also felt that we need to support each other so we can move forward.
Shiori: Yes, we did, but we thought our fans would worry about the new 4 member system. There was anxiety like "what will it be like now?", so it was great to be able to collaborate with Crayon Shin-chan. In the theme song, we want to share the message "Even if I feel a bit uneasy or depressed, if everyone is laughing, it will be okay", so we think that's the perfect song for us now. I feel like it was fate that we met Shin-chan, and he gave us courage.
Reni: When I suddenly heard that we were going to become 4 members, it felt like I had a gaping hole in my heart. When we received this job, it felt like the hole was filled in. Many people love Crayon Shin-chan, and I think we also want to be loved by many people, so we want to convey this through the theme of the new song which is "The bond of smiling".
--The Love for "Shin-chan" really is amazing.
Kanako: Since he's loved by everyone, I think if we were to tagged together with Shin-chan we would be invincible, and he would be a strong ally for us. In other words, "Shin-chan" is our Senior Idol, so it's amazing to work together with someone like this. On top of that, "Shin-chan" is 5 yrs. old (laughs).
Reni: When I watched it on TV, the image after working together hasn't changed at all. No matter how long you are standing, Shin-chan's existence will be unrivaled.
(*I'm not sure what Reni means by this. Maybe that Shin-chan's popularity will endure no matter the competition)
Shiori: I was encouraged by the Movies and TV Anime of "Crayon Shin-chan" from an early age, but being able to appear in a production like this feels like a dream. On top of that, being able to perform the Theme Song and provide Voice Acting is an experience that will stay with me for a long time. It really is amazing.
Ayaka: When Shin-chan calls out to Momoclo-chan, and I watch him dance together with us, I have a deep feeling that we've been recognized. It feels normal to become friends with a big star (laughs).
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