A breakup song sung by an idol. A collection of bittersweet love songs.

That girl complexNEW!＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 11th Single “That Girl Complex” [MV full]

A work that vividly portrays the ache of not being able to become someone special to the person you love and the inferiority you feel when you compare yourself to someone else.

It’s the title track of their 11th single, released in May 2022, with Maika Sasaki serving as the solo center for the first time.

The song drew significant attention, reaching No.

3 on the Oricon weekly chart and surpassing 10 million views on its music video.

Setting itself apart from straightforward, upbeat pop, its fragile yet serious worldview tightens around your heart.

If you listen when you’re anxious over an unrequited love and on the verge of losing yourself, its delicate vocals will gently stay by your wounded heart.

A gem of a heartbreak song that we highly recommend to anyone carrying the pain of earnest emotions.

jealousNEW!Nakajima Kento

Kento Nakajima “jealous” Music Video

This song was released early on December 2, 2024, and is included on Kento Nakajima’s album “N / bias.” It’s crafted as a pop tune featuring a modern, breezy sound infused with New Jack Swing elements.

The lyrics portray a yearning love and jealousy so intense it even envies the moon in the night sky.

Kento Nakajima himself took part in writing the lyrics, which are said to layer not only the image of lovers longing for each other across a distance, but also the emotional bond with fans and the poignancy of the time spent apart.

With a melodious, sweet vocal riding a light, groovy beat, it’s a perfect track for anyone who wants to brighten and enrich the feeling of thinking about someone in everyday life.

Be sure to enjoy it alongside the liberating dance scenes in the music video.

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.

Poisoning by a deleterious drugNEW!＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 20th Single “Gekiyaku Chuudoku” [MV full]

An enticing pop tune that lets you feel as if you’re sinking into a sweet yet dangerous swamp of romance.

With lyrics penned by Rino Sashihara, it portrays an earnest longing that draws you to someone beyond reason.

The sound, blending a dark mood with exhilaration, stirs the heart with every listen.

Premiered on a TV music show as the title track of their 20th single, slated for release in April 2026, it has garnered major buzz.

With bonus video content featuring live performance footage, this work showcases the group’s momentum.

Perfect for those who want to revel in the thrills of a provocative love story or boost their mood with a powerful dance beat.

Be sure to add it to your favorite playlist.

moratoriumNEW!＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 20th Single c/w 'Moratorium' [MV full]

A refreshing yet heartrending love song that portrays the resolve to look forward while carrying the ache of a love that has ended.

Performed by the idol group =LOVE, this track is a coupling song included on their 20th single “Gekiyaku Chudoku,” released in April 2026.

With Sasa Morohashi as center, it delicately expresses lingering feelings for a love known to be unrequited and the suspended, in-between emotions that come with it.

It’s a song distinguished by its finely drawn emotional lines, offering solace when you’re trying to move on from a past relationship and take small steps forward.

I’m in love right now.≒JOY

≒JOY (Nearly Equal Joy) / “I’m in Love Now” [MV full] Vertical video

A bittersweet summer love song told from a male perspective about unrequited feelings.

It captures a rush that makes you want to take off on a bicycle, along with the frustrating distance of watching someone from afar, striking a chord with its purehearted romance.

With lyrics by Rino Sashihara, it was released in August 2025 as part of a “Summer Special Song” project.

The vertically shot school-set music video also drew attention, with its story-driven visuals vividly enhancing the song’s world.

While wishing happiness for the dazzling person they love, the singer laments the ache of not being able to be part of that story.

It’s a must-listen for anyone holding feelings they can’t convey right now, or for those who want to savor the sweet-and-sour taste of love.

Many listeners are sure to relate.