STARDOM Factions, In A Nutshell: Your Guide To Joshi Groups

STARDOM’s roster is grouped into factions that each have their own affinities and style, so here is a quick guide to be acquainted with them!

Cosmic Angels

Inspired by Japanese pop music culture, Cosmic Angels presents themselves through dance and song. One of its members, Saori Anou, is the reigning Wonder of Stardom Champion. The group has also seen multiple championship success in recent memory with its leader, Tam Nakano, being a former World and Wonder of Stardom double champion. The faction consists of Tam Nakano, Natsupoi, Saori Anou, Yuna Mizumori, Aya Sakura, and Kurara Sayaka.

Empress Nexus Venus (EXV)

Led by the World of Stardom Champion Maika alongside Mina Shirakawa, EXV is the newest faction in STARDOM. Upon the disbandment of Donna Del Mondo, Maika scouted for potential allies and found one in the former Club Venus leader Mina. While the group is relatively new, they have begun to find success by winning the Artists of Stardom tag belts on top of Maika as the world champion. Its current members are Maika, Mina Shirakawa, Xena, Waka Tsukiyama, and HANAKO.

God’s Eye

Led by Syuri, God’s Eye prides itself in their hard-hitting style that partly resembles those in mixed martial arts. Syuri formed the faction upon her departure from Donna Del Mondo, Giulia’s former faction. God’s Eye consistently trains to further improve their in-ring craft under Syuri’s tutelage. The addition of less experienced members such as Ranna Yagami paints God’s Eye as a group willing to teach new wrestlers the basics of the sport. God’s Eye currently consists of Syuri, Ami Sohrei, Konami, Saki Kashima, and Ranna Yagami.

Oedo Tai

As the oldest faction in STARDOM, Oedo Tai has quite a rich history. It is recognized as the promotion’s top heel faction, easily distinguished by their dark, eerie personas and attire. As anti-heros, its members are not afraid to resort to underhanded tactics to secure victories for their members. Such methods include illegal weapon and blue mist use. The current Oedo Tai lineup consists of their leader, Natsuko Tora, followed by Momo Watanabe, Rina, Ruaka, Fukigen Death, and Thekla.

Queen’s Quest

Queen’s Quest prides itself in their wrestling experience and tenure. Io Shirai, now known as IYO SKY in WWE, founded the group back during her STARDOM days. Its most experienced member, AZM, has been competing since the age of 11 making her a decade-long veteran. However, its former leader, Utami Hayashishita, left STARDOM to join Rossy Ogawa‘s new promotion Marigold. This leaves Queen’s Quest scouting for a new leader as the role remains vacant as of the time of writing. The faction currently consists of Saya Kamitani, AZM, Miyu Amasaki, Hina, and Lady C.

STARS

If Oedo Tai is your typical heel faction, STARS represents your happy-go-lucky babyface group. They sport extremely colorful ring gear as they enter the ring with bright smiles. However, their joyful faces should not be mistaken for weakness. The group is led by STARDOM’s ace, Mayu Iwatani, who is one of the most accomplished wrestlers in the company. Being one of STARDOM’s original roster members, Mayu now leads a group of strong-willed competitors. STARS is composed of Mayu Iwatani, Hazuki, Koguma, Hanan, Saya Iida, and Momo Kohgo.

Unaffiliated roster members

Starlight Kid, Rian, and the reigning Goddesses of Stardom Champions Suzu Suzuki and Mei Seira are considered unit-independent. It is also worth noting, however, that faction members and affiliation tend to change occasionally.

For interested readers, full roster details are available on STARDOM’s official website.

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