Mononofu

Mononofu is the name given to the fans of Momoiro Clover Z. It is customary for a Mononofu to choose an oshimen; a favourite girl in the group. This forms a sacred bond between the Mononofu and their oshimen, and one can often see similar qualities displayed in both the Mononofu and their chosen member.

While most members pick an oshimen and stick to that decision for life, some Mononofu have been known to switch, either in response to some event involving their oshimen, or because they themselves have changed. The largest of these switches occurred in 2011 when Akari Hayami left the group, forcing all her oshis, with the exception for a select few zealously awaiting The Return, to choose a new member to follow.

Some of the more hardcore of fans do not stick to simply one oshimen. Some choose two, such as the popular Osaretai combination of supporting both Momoka and Reni. The most hardcore of all Mononofu are the ones aiming to become Black Members. These people spend a long time becoming a super hardcore fan for each of the girls in turn, collecting all of their gear, and eventually crafting a glowsickle for that member, before moving on to the next one. After being an oshi for each of the girls, that member will be granted the title of Black Member. These members have special preference, and enjoy a long list of privileges over fellow fans, as reward for their years of hard work.

The Mononofu are ruled by the enigmatic Council of Black Members, who act to promote the fan's interests.