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ZOC (briefly known as METAMUSE) is currently a two-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.
The group reverted their name change on November 11, 2023.[1]
The group ended their current system on March 31, 2024, following the departure of 4 members, and will return with a new lineup sometime in the future.
History[]
2020[]
On July 15, it was announced that they would be suspending activities in preparation for a period of reflection.[2]
On August 25, 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.[3]
On October 1, it was announced that they would be have their major debut under avex trax.[4]
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.[5]
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.[6]
On December 17, it was announced that Kirano Jonah would join both ZOC and zoc, debuting in their tour ZOC RPG Tour 2022.[7][8]
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".[9]
On May 28, it was announced that Kirano Jonah would withdraw from the group due to power harassment from Oomori Seiko.[10]
2023[]
On September 11, it was announced that METAMUSE would revert their name change and add a new member on November 11.[1]
2024[]
On March 7, it was announced that members Nishii Marina, Kannagi Maro, and Shizume Nodoka would graduate and the group will end activities under their current system on March 31, 2024. The group will return in the future with a new lineup.[11]
On March 31, it was announced that Yachia Riko would leave the group.[12]
On August 5, it was announced Aizome Karen would graduate on November 4.[13]
Members[]
- All members have a "ZOC number", with Oomori being #000 and "henchman".
Current Members[]
- #011 Chao Aimi (荼緒あいみ; Loveberry Mouve) (Joined November 11, 2023)
- #000 Oomori Seiko (大森靖子; Tokyo Pink) (Founding member)
Former Members[]
- #005 Kitoki Fin (葵時フィン; Yellow) (Founding member; left October 2018)
- #002 Unagi Sayaka (兎凪さやか; White) (Founding member; withdrew December 23, 2019)
- #006 Senritsu Kanano (戦慄かなの; Light Blue) (Founding member; graduated July 8, 2020)
- #003 Kashii Katy (香椎かてぃ; Smoke Violet) (Founding member; graduated February 8, 2021)
- #010 Kirano Jonah (吉良乃ジョナ; Baby Blue Drive) (Joined December 17, 2021; left May 28, 2022)
- #004 Nishii Marina (西井万理那; Party Orange) (Founding member, graduated March 31, 2024)
- #007 Kannagi Maro (巫まろ; Marron Cream) (Joined March 27, 2020, graduated March 31, 2024)
- #009 Shizume Nodoka (鎮目のどか; Neverland Green) (Joined May 13, 2021, graduated March 31, 2024)
- #008 Yachia Riko (雅雀り子; Midnight) (Joined October 1, 2020, left March 31, 2024)
- #001 Aizome Karen (藍染カレン; Fighter Red) (Founding member; graduated November 4, 2024)
Timeline[]
Discography[]
Albums[]
- [2021.06.09] PvP
Singles[]
Indies[]
- [2019.04.30] family name
- [2019.10.09] Dansyari Kareshi / A INNOCENCE (断捨離彼氏 / A INNOCENCE; Discard Boyfriend / A INNOCENCE)
- [2020.04.21] SHINEMAGIC / Hyalulonely Girl (SHINEMAGIC / ヒアルロンリーガール)
Major[]
- [2021.01.20] AGE OF ZOC / DON'T TRUST TEENAGER
- [2022.07.06] tiffany tiffany / Wagamama Pajama (tiffany tiffany/わがままぱじゃま)
- [2023.01.25] Metamemento (メタメメント)
- [2023.05.10] Happy Ending Enchousen (ハッピーエンド延長戦; Happy Ending Extra Innings)
Split Singles[]
- [2021.11.03] Katsurei GIRL / BEGGiNG (割礼GIRL/BEGGiNG) (With BiS)
- [2023.09.26] Ichigo Kanzen Hanzai / Neko no Kuni (いちご完全犯罪/猫の国) (With MAPA)
Pre-Debut Songs[]
- [2018.07.11] ZOC Jikkenshitsu (ZOC実験室) from Kusokawa PARTY
Works[]
Books[]
- [2021.04.01] ZOC BIBLE
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- The group's name stands for Zone Out of Control.
Reference List[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Oomori Seiko on Twitter: 本日ZOC5周年！TOKYOPINKよりお知らせです。 (in Japanese). Twitter. 2023-09-18.
- ↑ Suspension of Activities - July 15, 2020
- ↑ ZOC activities announcement (in Japanese)
- ↑ Major Debut Information
- ↑ ZOC new member announcement
- ↑ ZOC zoc Announcement (in Japanese) - October 25, 2021
- ↑ ZOC new member announcement
- ↑ @ZOC_ZOC_ZOC Live Schedules showing Kirano in all units (while Oomori and Yachia is only in half)
- ↑ "ZOCが改名、新コンセプトは“実像崇拝”" (in Japanese). natalie.mu 2022-04-20.
- ↑ "Kirano Jonah Tweet" (in Japanese). Twitter. 2022-05-28.
- ↑ ZOC suspending activities and members graduation announcement
- ↑ ZOC announcement concerning Yachia Riko
- ↑ Aizome Karen graduation announcement
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