Petitmoni
| Petit Moni プッチモニ PetitmoniV プッチモニV |
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Petit Moni 3rd generation, 2003
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Petit Moni, Pucchi Moni, Petitmoni V, Pucchi Moni V |
| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | Pop |
| Years active | 1999–2003 2009–2011; 2013 (as Petitmoni V) |
| Labels | Zetima |
| Associated acts | |
| Website | Hello! Project.com |
| Past members | |
Petit Moni (プッチモニ?), also known as Pucchi Moni, was the second official subgroup of the Japanese pop idol group Morning Musume.
Since 2009, Petitmoni has been revived as Petitmoni V, their latest performance being in 2013, however, it is unknown if Petitmoni V will have further activity following Erina Mano's graduation in 2013.
Founded November 1999, the group initially consisted of Morning Musume members Kei Yasuda, Sayaka Ichii, and Maki Goto. Shortly after their formation, the group released their first single, "Chokotto Love," which sold more than 1 million copies.
After the release of the first single, on May 21, 2000, Sayaka Ichii graduated from both Morning Musume and Petitmoni. In order to fill the third member's position, their producer Tsunku placed 4th generation member Hitomi Yoshizawa into the group, forming the second generation. Petitmoni went on to release three more singles, with their only album, Zenbu! Petitmoni, released in August 2002. The album was a collection of all of their singles and B-side tracks, along with three extra tracks.
Goto graduated from both Morning Musume and Petitmoni in 2002. Shortly thereafter, Yasuda's graduation was announced for 2003. This sparked yet another formation change, in which Ayaka Kimura (of Coconuts Musume) and 5th generation member Makoto Ogawa were added. Yoshizawa became the new leader, but the new lineup never released a single; only a song entitled "Wow Wow Wow" and a remake of "Chokotto Love," which were included on later Petit Best compilation CDs.
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