An emotional song sung by an idol—tear-jerking tracks filled with a range of feelings.

Please never quit being an idol.＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 17th Single 'Please Never Quit Being an Idol' [MV full]

This is a heartfelt song about the bond between idols and their fans.

The lyrics, which speak on behalf of the fans’ passionate feelings, overflow with love for the group.

It’s also noteworthy that Maika Sasaki serves as the center.

Released in July 2024, this work became a major topic as =LOVE’s 17th single.

In the music video, a fantastical world unfolds with motifs of flowers and the moon.

The song conveys the desire to overcome the harshness and loneliness of idol activities and continue shining on stage.

It will surely stay close to your heart.

Peach tea and peach pie≒JOY

≒JOY (Nearly Equal Joy) / 2nd Single c/w 'Peach Tea and Peach Pie' [MV full]

This is a love song where a sweet, pink-tinted worldview intersects with a slightly bold crush.

It’s included as the B-side to the single “First Love Cinderella,” released in October 2024, and marks the first time member Anka Yamada served as center.

The cute sound that makes your heart flutter just by listening and the lyrics that adorably portray a possessive “Only look at me” are striking.

As an important number that brightens a single which reached No.

1 on the Oricon weekly rankings, it’s widely supported by fans.

In the music video, you can also enjoy the members dancing in café staff outfits.

Perfect for when you want a cute karaoke boost or to bask in a sweet mood.

Be sure to listen while thinking of your oshi!

Blue Hawaii Lemon≒JOY

≒JOY (Nearly Equal Joy) / 3rd Single Title Track “Blue Hawaii Lemon” [MV full]

A refreshingly exhilarating summer tune themed around a fleeting summer escape.

The lyrics liken the feeling of being in love to shaved ice—cold yet sweet—evoking bittersweet, vibrant scenes of youth.

With Reon Esumi at center, the transparent vocals fuse with a driving sound to whisk listeners away to a distant seaside.

Released as the 3rd single in June 2025, this song—penned by Rino Sashihara—became a hit that symbolizes the group’s momentum, peaking at No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

Amid classic pop stylings, it also conveys a fragility that melts away like summer in an instant.

Perfect for amping up summer outings like drives or beach trips, and a great listen when you want to forget the everyday and feel refreshed.

Tell me your phone number!≒JOY

≒JOY (Nearly Equal Joy) / 4th single title track “Tell Me Your Phone Number!” [MV full]

≒JOY, an idol group that captures the fluttering thrill of first love as you think about your crush.

This track, the title song of their 4th single releasing in February 2026, is a number that sings of the impulse of unrequited love.

With classic J-POP sounds that sparkle with romantic feelings and a chorus that suddenly turns up the heat of love, it’s a song even those who don’t usually listen to idol music can get hooked on thanks to its catchy melody.

Kanoa Amano serves as center—listen to the lyrics that wish to bravely close the distance with the one she likes.

In the music video released in January 2026, the dance performed under a shower of numbers leaves a strong impression.

If there’s someone you’re interested in, listening to this will give you the courage to take a step forward.

≠ME≠ME

≠ME (Not Equal Me) / ≠ME - from 5th ANNIVERSARY PREMIUM CONCERT – [LIVE Ver. full]

A dazzling, fast-paced number that sounds like the very essence of youthful brilliance.

It’s a song by ≠ME, the idol group produced by Rino Sashihara, included on their debut mini-album “Super Express Bound for ≠ME,” released in April 2021.

The album captured many hearts, reaching No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Rankings.

As the group’s first original song, its appeal lies in the way it races from the ache of unrequited love to the resolve to shout “I love you.” The refreshing melody and straightforward lyrics strike a chord, filling you with positive energy just by listening.

Give it a spin when you want to take a new step forward or break out of your shell.

Confidential Incident≠ME

≠ME (Not Equal Me) / Secret Incident [MV full]

An impressive pop tune brimming with sparkle and a sense of speed that makes everyday scenery shine in an instant! It vividly depicts the exhilaration and impatience of the moment love begins, alongside youthful motifs like a clearing sky after rain and rainbows.

Produced by Rino Sashihara and performed by ≠ME, this track was included as the lead song on their debut mini-album “Super Express Bound for ≠ME,” released in April 2021.

At the time, the album debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Album Ranking, and this song remains one of the most popular numbers on the landmark release that symbolizes the group’s momentum.

If you listen to it when you’re thinking, “I want to change myself more,” or “I want to try something new,” it might give you a push.

Give it a listen when you want to feel a refreshing breeze.

I want to be your face.kyururin tte shite mite

“I Want to Be Your Face” MV / Kyururin tte Shitemite

“I Want to Be Your Face” is an 8th single released in February 2025 by the idol group Kyururintteshitemite, who champion “Kawaii Realism.” Centered on social media, its modern theme of wanting a “face you aspire to” has struck a chord with many.

Written and composed by hitmaker Sho Yamamoto, the track features a lively, band-like sound.

It’s also included on the EP “Kyururin Wonderland,” released in April 2025, showcasing the group’s momentum.

The lyrics, which portray a girl’s heart swaying between ideals and reality, are heart-fluttering, and the irresistible depiction of chasing one’s admiration makes this a catchy pop song.

It’s bound to resonate with anyone working on self-improvement or hoping to be like their oshi.

Give this down-to-earth, charm-packed number a listen!