is a

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by the Japanese

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group

Momoiro Clover Z is a Japanese idol girl group, commonly abbreviated as MCZ or . The four members of MCZ are known for energetic performances, incorporating elements of ballet, gymnastics, and action movies. MCZ is notable for being the first female group to ho ...

and American rock band

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, credited to "Momoiro Clover Z vs. Kiss". It was released physically in Japan on January 28, 2015.

Background

Before the collaboration, the members of Kiss watched the concert videos of Momoiro Clover Z. Later,

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gave his impressions in an interview: The guitar solo on the single's B-side, a cover of "

Rock and Roll All Nite "Rock and Roll All Nite" is a song by American rock band Kiss, originally released on their 1975 album '' Dressed to Kill''. It was released as the A-side of their fifth single, with the album track "Getaway". The studio version of the song pe ...

", was performed by Shinji Wajima of

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. A commercial success, it peaked at number one on Japan's

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daily singles chart, and at number two on its weekly singles chart.

Music video

The music video features live action and animated footage of both bands. Momoiro Clover Z are dressed as female ninjas who travel in a floating world. There, they encounter Kiss, who empower them with black samurai armor. The video ends with

Kanako Momota is a Japanese singer and actress, represented by Stardust Promotion. She is best known as the leader of the girl group Momoiro Clover Z. She has also provided the Japanese dub for Shuri in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting from ''Black Pa ...

and Paul Stanley shaking hands.

Track listing

Momoclo Edition (CD+Blu-ray)

KISS Edition (CD only)

Charts

References

External links

"Yume no Ukiyo ni Saitemina"
in Momoiro Clover Z discography * {{Authority control 2015 singles 2015 songs Japanese-language songs Momoiro Clover Z songs Kiss (band) songs King Records (Japan) singles