METAMUSE

 (formerly ZOC) is currently a six-member Japanese idol group originally formed with seven members in September 2018. They are produced by Oomori Seiko.

The group changed their name to METAMUSE from ZOC on July 7, 2022.

2020
On July 15, 2020, it was announced that they would be suspending activities in preparation for a period of reflection.

On August 25, 2020, it was announced that ZOC would be restarting activities on August 30, 2020, with an online performance of @JAM. The new system with management had not been fully decided yet.

On October 1, 2020, it was announced that they would be have their major debut under avex trax.

2021
In January, it was announced that ZOC will be having auditions to recruit new members. On May 13, 2021, the audition winner was officially revealed.

On September 25, it was announced Oomori would produce a second group MAPA, which she called ZOC's sister group.

On October 25, it was announced Aizome, Nishii, Kannagi, and Shizume would start live activities as zoc, while Yachia and Oomori would stay in ZOC. Oomori explains their reasons for staying in ZOC "Our intention of 'I want to be an idol,' is a completely different intention. In order to expand the charm of the world that we create, we have created ZOC, and participate as its members". In the same announcement, they revealed Oomori is thinking about adding more members for zoc, and her decision/members would be announced on December 17.

On December 17, it was announced that Kirano Jonah would join both ZOC and zoc, debuting in their tour ZOC RPG Tour 2022.

2022
On April 20, it was announced that ZOC would be changing their group name to "METAMUSE" on July 7 following the final performance of "ZOC RPG TOUR 2022".

On May 28, it was announced that Kirano Jonah would withdraw from the group due to power harassment from Oomori Seiko.

Members

 * All members have a "ZOC number", with Oomori being the # 000 and "henchman".

Current Members

 * # 001 Aizome Karen (藍染カレン; ) (Founding member)
 * # 004 Nishii Marina (西井万理那; ) (Founding member)
 * # 007 Kannagi Maro (巫まろ; ) (Joined March 27, 2020)
 * # 008 Yachia Riko (雅雀り子; ) (Joined October 1, 2020)
 * # 009 Shizume Nodoka (鎮目のどか; ) (Joined May 13, 2021)
 * # 000 Oomori Seiko (大森靖子; ) (Founding member)

Former Members

 * # 005 Kitoki Fin (葵時フィン; ) (Founding member; left October 2018)
 * # 002 Unagi Sayaka (兎凪さやか; ) (Founding member; withdrew December 23, 2019)
 * # 006 Senritsu Kanano (戦慄かなの; ) (Founding member; graduated July 8, 2020)
 * # 003 Kashii Katy (香椎かてぃ; ) (Founding member; graduated February 8, 2021)
 * # 010 Kirano Jonah (吉良乃ジョナ; ) (Joined December 17, 2021; left May 28, 2022)

Albums

 * 1) [2021.06.09] PvP

Indies

 * 1) [2019.04.30] family name
 * 2) [2019.10.09] Dansyari Kareshi / A INNOCENCE (断捨離彼氏 / A INNOCENCE; Discard Boyfriend / A INNOCENCE)
 * 3) [2020.04.21] SHINEMAGIC / Hyalulonely Girl (SHINEMAGIC / ヒアルロンリーガール)

Major

 * 1) [2021.01.20] AGE OF ZOC / DON'T TRUST TEENAGER
 * 2) [2022.07.06] tiffany tiffany / Wagamama Pajama (tiffany tiffany/わがままぱじゃま)
 * 3) [2023.05.10] Happy Ending Enchousen (ハッピーエンド延長戦; Happy Ending Extra Innings)

Split Singles

 * 1) [2021.11.03] Katsurei GIRL / BEGGiNG (割礼GIRL/BEGGiNG) (With BiS)
 * 2) [2023.09.26] Ichigo Kanzen Hanzai / Neko no Kuni (いちご完全犯罪/猫の国) (With MAPA)

Pre-Debut Songs

 * 1) [2018.07.11] ZOC Jikkenshitsu (ZOC実験室) from Kusokawa PARTY

Books

 * [2021.04.01] ZOC BIBLE

Trivia

 * The group's former name stands for Zone Out of Control.