Sad for the graduationߘ⍊But now i wondering what is the future of the group??

Yesterday (15th), they visited all major sport-papers and some (gossip) magazines.
Today (16th), from early morning, they are visiting live TV and radio shows.

In Mezamashi, replying Miyake's question, Momoka said it was about 1 year ago when she decided.

So my impression somewhat changed.
I thought she was overwhelmed last year's activities including solo concert, but she didn't.
She did decide to quit and did all things thinking it's the last time and ever.

Regarding Momoka's graduation, it might be possible that something happened to cause this haste. But, if you think about it, they have almost half a year planned in advance. Which means they need to figure out a ton stuff, like their songs and performances, before they start performing again. In which case doing the graduation as soon as possible would make sense. I for one would like to believe the story they're telling us now. Perhaps in the future more light will be shone on this. I feel sad about this but at the same time I would like to see how the remaining 4 handle this situation from now on.

I wonder though if they’ll change their group name like they did when Akari left.

The one thing I noticed those about both announcements, was that the girls were really emotional about Akari announcement throughout the remaining last days of her run, while they acted normal during Momokas announcement.

Either they don’t feel as bad about Momoka’s departure compared to Akari, or they let out the emotional tears when they were told a month prior, or they have matured through the years to not be as emotional.

They were unprepared for Akarin's announcement when it was recorded. Plus the fact that they really were kids back then

Momoka told them a month ago so there was ample time to digest this, and they're showbiz veterans by now (and I'm sure a lot less close than they were back then)
And I could imagine that there were hints in the months before

But after that graduation, I wonder if they’ll be a name change for the group.

No, but I figure it’s something they will pull off (since things are certainly going to look different without her).

I agree, they don't need to change the group's name. They have developed the brand and their identity with Z all these years since Akari left.

Well I think this was to be expected from that famous episode of folk mura, momoka showed on some occasions to be tired and showed herself apart from the other 4 members; It is very sad because we all wanted to see all 5 members in the Olympic Games of 2020 consolidating as the great group that they are but it is very understandable the decision that she made after so much time of being in the showbiz and more taking into account that in the last years the activities of the group have not stopped, Guuchokiparty, Folkmura, Momoiro Tsurube, Radio programs, apart from their concerts. All this makes me believe that with the realization of her solo concerts and the release of her CD alone they were looking to motivate her to stay a little longer in the group or on the contrary it was a kind of farewell to the showbiz; Regardless of everything, we only need to thank her for having made the group more perfect, with her undoubted skills for both dance and singing, I think this will be a challenge for the group to demonstrate as well as when Akari left the group, that they can be stronger and better, I don't think that the change of name influences much but maybe a small change could be good to indicate the new evolution of the group although as someone says above the "z" has been their identity all these years. No matter what happens, I will always support my Momoclo, and thanks for all Momoka-chan. =(( :((

I was practically made speechless since I first read the AE newsletter announcing the Makuhari Messe event.
Without any polemical intent, I must also say that I am almost appalled by by the cold, pragmatical reaction seen on these pages.
Secretly hoping for her graduation? That is bold, to say the least and, while perfectly acceptable in principle, reveals a distant, "observational" type of interest I surely cannot share.
Moreover, we used to be quite critical towards trivial euphemisms such as 「卒業」. Is this not a cheap, too literal way to underscore the fragile relation of the idol (or "post idol" or "anti idol") status with the present time?
MCZ have always confronted this theme in much more complex ways, they did not need "graduations". Those were AKB things...
And to argue that such an event could breath new life into the group? As if they were driven by some internal struggle of forces and resistances or, worse, popularity contests (again AKB things).
I always assumed the dialectics of their personalities to be deeper and more creative. Even disregarding the obvious technical difficulties related to voice parts, I can only see this event as an enormous impoverishment, one impoverishment which greatly undermines their uniqueness (does it not exist anymore? Or it is us that have grown too disenchanted and shallow to see it?) in one of the most important years of their activity.
10th anniversary, AE International, 「新しい青空へ」 etc. It is extremely difficult to attach a clear meaning to all that, today.
MCZ are people. MCZ is not a brand.
When thinking of this, I am reminded of my condition of wretched, aged and old-fashioned otaku, because I remember that old (again!) April's Fool announcement of Reni's graduation and establishment of Momoiro Clover ZZ.
Despite the obvious Gundam joke, still, for a few minutes, I took it as a life-changing blow.
Apparently, The Times They Are a-Changin' ...
I apologize anyway for all the possibly offensive remarks, inelegant words, improper comments.
I also express my wishes of best luck to Ariyasu Momoka-sama.