The Overture

The Overture is Momoiro Clover Z's introduction song, and is played at the start of all their concerts (on special occassions it will be played before the encore set). The song is mostly instrumental, and composed by Hyadain, made by piecing together parts of Ikuze! Kaitou Shoujo, Koko Natsu, and Wani to Shampoo. Its intention is to give concertgoers a chance to prepare for what is about to come, and give them a final chance to leave. However, due to the insane nature of the song, once it starts, it's already too late. Seasoned fans are also able to draw strength from the song.

Encore Overture
An alternative Overture will be played prior to the encore sets of most major concerts. Also composed by Hyadain, this one pieces together the melodies of Z Densetsu, and Mouretsu Uchu Kokykyoku Dai Nana Gakushou [Mugen no Ai]. Once again, its purpose is to give the attendants a chance to prepare themselves, but in reality serves more as a "You though this was over, did you? Wrong!"-slap in the face, as the show will go on whether the concertgoers are ready or not (which they usually are not).

If the original Overture was not played at the start of the concert, such as those occassions when there is a special kind of intro, it will be played prior to the encore instead of the Encore Overture. An example of this is during the Dome Trek, where Amaranthus and Hakkin no Yoake were played in their entirety on their respective nights, before going into a set of classic Momoclo songs, beginning with the Overture.