Recommended ≒JOY Songs: A Guide to Popular Tracks That’ll Get You Hooked

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.

Now, the moon is waxing≒JOY

≒JOY (Nearly Equal Joy) / “Now, the Moon Is Full” [Full MV] Nationwide Tour 2025 Theme Song

The bittersweetness of youth and the romantic setting of a school at night.

The words spun by Rino Sashihara are packed with that ticklish feeling everyone has experienced.

This work is a love song where sparkle and tension coexist.

It’s a track that began streaming in August 2025 as the theme song for a national tour, and there’s a story that it actually resurrects, across time, an unreleased song Sashihara once wrote for HKT48.

Yuichi Nonaka “Masa”’s splendid arrangement fuses with the members’ straightforward vocals to stir listeners’ hearts.

With a sound that suits nightscapes and illuminations, if you dim the lights and sing it at karaoke, you can create an extraordinary atmosphere.

It’s the perfect number for a night when everyone wants to bask in a dramatic mood!

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!

Amagami Girl feat. DJ ALICE≒JOY

≒JOY (Nearly Equal Joy) / 4th Single c/w 'Amagami Girl feat. DJ ALICE' [MV full]

There are times on weekend nights when you just want to surrender to a heart-thumping beat, right? This unique track imagines ≒JOY member Aizuki Yamano firing up the floor as “DJ ALICE,” pairing lyrics that capture a thrilling night with euphoric, uplifting sounds to create a party anthem.

The lyrics by Rino Sashihara express the push and pull of romance with the word “playful bite,” sure to set your heart racing just by listening.

It was included as a coupling track on the group’s 4th single, “Tell Me Your Phone Number!,” released in February 2026.

The music video features flashy performances in a club setting, too.

It’s the perfect song for when you want to have a blast with friends or boost your mood on a drive.

Nearjoy Ondo≒JOY

≒JOY (Nearly Equal Joy) / “Near-joy Ondo” (from National Tour 2025 “Our moon is getting full”) [LIVE ver. full]

The moment the lively intro—reminiscent of Japanese festival music—kicks in, you’re instantly swept up in a thrill that makes your body move on its own.

With lyrics by Rino Sashihara, this track brilliantly fuses idol pop with Bon Odori, creating a festival anthem that lifts your spirits just by listening.

It was freshly etched into memory when it was unveiled as a surprise during the Tokyo stop of the nationwide tour “Our moon is getting full” in September 2025, igniting the venue into a frenzy.

The setup, where members in happi coats and fans become one, is truly a live-show catalyst.

The sounds of taiko drums and flutes bring a fresh twist, setting it apart from typical idol songs.

It’s the perfect tune for when you want to make a joyful ruckus with everyone or crank up the energy at karaoke!

Love hurt.≒JOY

≒JOY (Nearly Equal Joy) / 4th Single c/w 'Love Hurt' [MV full]

It’s a love song filled with a heart-wrenching sense of longing.

“Love Hurt,” with lyrics by Rino Sashihara, delicately portrays the shock of discovering love and the confusion of feeling something inside yourself begin to change.

Included on the single “Tell Me Your Phone Number!” released in February 2026, the track features Aoi Onishi as center, and her clear, translucent vocals deeply express the song’s worldview.

The music video, featuring an angel descending into a city of skyscrapers, also became a hot topic.

Bright love songs are great, but this is the kind of piece you want to hear on nights when you want to immerse yourself in feelings so strong they make your heart ache.

It’s a beautiful yet fragile masterpiece that offers comfort to those who fear they’re the only ones changing, and to anyone who keeps loving someone with unwavering sincerity.

Laugh, fragile≒JOY

≒JOY (Nearly Equal Joy) / 2nd Song “Laugh, Fragile” [MV full]

This work is memorable for its lyrics that gently stay close to your anxieties and vulnerabilities.

Produced by Rino Sashihara, it’s not just bright and cheerful—the message that “it’s okay to be delicate” really resonates.

In the music video, Reon Esumi shows off her karate skills, and many viewers were likely surprised by the contrast.

Her serious look in a gi is incredibly cool.

Released digitally in September 2022 and later included on the debut mini-album “Kitto, Zettai, Zettai,” which came out in January 2024, it’s a popular number.

It was also included as a coupling track on a release by =LOVE, making it a nostalgic song for fans.

The choreography for the chorus is easy to follow and creates a strong sense of unity, so it’s a must at karaoke with friends.

If you sing it when you need a boost or want to get everyone hyped, you’re sure to have a great time!