Recommended songs by =LOVE. A gem of a classic, heart-throbbing idol song.

Super Express on the RunNEW!＝LOVE

=LOVE / 18th Single c/w “Super Express on the Run” [MV full]

This is a pop number that captures the fluttering, heart-throbbing feeling of wanting your favorite idol to notice you, even just a little.

It vividly portrays the fan’s excitement as they prepare earnestly for a live show, and their heartfelt wish to be seen by someone who’s always rushing ahead.

The track is included as a B-side on the single “Tokubechu, Shite / Koibito Ijo, Suki Miman,” released in February 2025.

Its up-tempo, catchy melody naturally lifts your spirits just by listening.

It’s a song we especially recommend to those who go all-in on their oshi activities—one that makes you want to wave your fan goods and cheer.

It’s also perfect for those pre-show moments as you get ready to go see the one you love.

Youth “Subliminal”NEW!＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 8th Single “Seishun ‘Subliminal’” [MV full]

This is a jewel of a classic idol song that candidly captures the exhilaration and hesitation of realizing you’re in love, along with that forward-driving urge to take off running.

From the crystal-clear intro to the chorus where the sound seems to burst wide open, it sets listeners’ hearts aflutter.

Released in November 2020 as =LOVE’s eighth single, it sold 100,000 copies in its first week on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, debuting at No.

1 and marking a major hit that celebrated a pivotal fresh start for the group.

Brimming with dazzling energy, it’s perfect for anyone who wants to approach each day with more positivity.

If you’re about to take a new step or find yourself needing a little courage in a fleeting moment, lend an ear to this hopeful melody.

＝LOVENEW!＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 1st Single '＝LOVE' [MV full]

A classic idol song packed with the exhilaration and sparkle of sprinting toward the future! This work is the memorable debut by =LOVE, the group produced by Rino Sashihara, and it even bears the group’s name.

The lyrics by Rino Sashihara, which portray the ideal relationship between idols and fans, brim with the momentum to move straight ahead.

Its bright, pop melody squeezes your heart.

Released in September 2017 as their major-label debut single, it debuted at No.

8 on the Oricon weekly chart.

This track is an important number that can be called the origin point of the success story that follows.

It’s the perfect song for when you want to take on a challenge or need a strong push forward.

Be sure to add it to your playlist.

The 5thNEW!＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 10th Single “The 5th” [MV full]

=LOVE, the group produced by Rino Sashihara.

Their song “The 5th,” brimming with classic idol charm, was released as a single in December 2021.

Marking the fifth winter since 2017’s “Bokura no Seifuku Christmas,” this work portrays a romantic moment between two people who have grown a little more mature.

The lyrics—evoking vivid images like a ring on the ring finger and white snow—set listeners’ hearts aflutter.

With a sparkling, dreamlike melody reminiscent of city streets glowing with illuminations, it makes the winter air feel all the more romantic.

It’s perfect not only for a special night spent with a loved one, but also for those moments when you want to immerse yourself in music alone in the clear winter air.

Its heartwarming story and gentle vocals are sure to make your winter feel wonderfully special.

This sky is the triggerNEW!＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 13th Single “This Sky Is the Trigger” [MV full]

Its bright, glittering, classic idol-pop melody intersects with the ache of unrequited love to strike straight at the heart.

Though it sounds glamorous, what it portrays are the sweet-yet-bitter emotions of a love that won’t be returned.

That gap between cuteness and bittersweetness makes it irresistible, doesn’t it? Released in February 2023 as the group’s 13th single, this work wasn’t backed by a major tie-in; instead, it’s been cherished through events that connect directly with fans, such as special release-commemoration lives.

Surpassing 200,000 copies in its first week, it stands as a symbol of the group’s momentum.

It’s perfect for those wrestling with an unattainable love or anyone who wants to feel the sparkle of youth.

While it stays close to your aching feelings, it also brings a refreshing breeze to your heart.

I only know the last note.NEW!＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 15th Single 'Only Know the Last Note' [MV full]

=LOVE, produced by Rino Sashihara.

Their songs come in a variety of colors and continue to captivate fans.

The 15th single, “I Only Know the Last Note,” released in November 2023, drew major attention as the youngest member, Kiara Saito, served as the center for a title track for the first time.

The lyrics, which liken the evolving scent of perfume to a romance and portray the aching feeling of being drawn to someone even while sensing traces of another person around them, tighten the listener’s chest.

Paired with a slightly mature, mid-tempo sound, it’s a gem that lets you immerse yourself in a dramatic world.

It’s a song we highly recommend for nights when you want comfort for a bittersweet love, or for moments when you want to savor something deeply.

Curse me, curse me.NEW!＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 16th Single “Curse and Curse” [MV full]

While radiating a classic, regal shine, this song passionately conveys slightly perilous emotions born of love—obsession and possessiveness—set to a jazzy sound.

Produced by Rino Sashihara, it fully brings out =LOVE’s sultry, mysterious allure.

Released in March 2024 as their 16th single, it was also selected as the tie-in song for Fuji TV’s “Odaiba Dinosaur Expo 2024,” held at the network’s headquarters.

The work set audiences ablaze, including the first-ever live bass performance.

It’s perfect for when you want to revel in a different, little-devilish mood or immerse yourself in a dark, immersive worldview.

Deliver it with sultry finesse at karaoke, and you’re sure to captivate every gaze around you.