Ranking of Popular Songs by =LOVE, the Idol Group Produced by Rino Sashihara
=LOVE is a 10-member female idol group also known for being produced by Rino Sashihara, formerly of AKB48.
Formed by members who received voice acting training at Yoyogi Animation Academy, they made their major debut in 2017.
True to their identity as a voice-acting unit, their songs layer each member’s uniquely expressive vocals, offering a charm distinct from other idol groups.
This time, we’re introducing a ranking of popular songs that lets you fully enjoy those vocals.
We hope even those who aren’t yet familiar with =LOVE will find it enjoyable.
Top 10 most popular songs by =LOVE, the idol group produced by Rino Sashihara
Specially, do it.＝LOVE1rank/position
Here’s a cute love song that’s become a huge sensation on social media like TikTok and is wildly popular among elementary school kids.
This track by =LOVE features lyrics written by Rino Sashihara.
Set to a sweet, poppy melody, it portrays an intense possessiveness that isn’t satisfied with ordinary expressions of love and demands to be treated as someone truly special.
Released as a single in February 2025, it’s paired as a double A-side with another track, “More Than Lovers, Not Quite in Love,” which was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “I’m Getting Married to the Girl I Hate in My Class.” It was so popular that it won the Lyrics Award at the Japan Record Awards that same year.
The catchy choreography in the chorus is adorable, too—sing and dance to it with friends at karaoke, and you’re guaranteed a great time!
Please never quit being an idol.＝LOVE2rank/position
While wishing for the happiness of our beloved oshi, we still want them to keep shining on stage forever.
This work squarely portrays that contradictory, heartfelt fan psychology.
An up-tempo beat layered with bright synths creates a sound that blends fun with a touch of melancholy.
Maika Sasaki serves as center, and the meta theme resonated with many.
Released in July 2024 as their 17th single, it has no officially announced tie-in, but it drew attention after being performed on many music shows.
Anyone engaged in oshi-katsu will find themselves nodding along.
It’s also perfect for reliving the afterglow of a live show.
Be sure to add it to your playlist.
Assaulted by a love song＝LOVE3rank/position
=LOVE is the idol group produced by Rino Sashihara.
Set for release in October 2025 as their 19th single, this track is a cute love song that has been generating buzz ever since its advance digital drop.
With Maika Sasaki at center, it expresses an outpouring wish—“I want you to notice my feelings”—in down-to-earth words.
A rhythmic four-on-the-floor beat layers with dazzling chorus work, creating a classic pop tune that balances brightness with a touch of poignancy.
It also features iconic choreography like the “Gao pose” and “ear pose,” designed to spread easily on social platforms such as TikTok.
It’s a perfect song for those who want to get hyped together with fans at live shows or try their hand at catchy dance videos.
More than lovers, less than love (TV Size)＝LOVE4rank/position
A song by =LOVE produced by Rino Sashihara.
Chosen as the opening theme for a TV anime, the track is included on their 18th single slated for release in February 2025.
This song, which depicts complex feelings of love, features a pop, catchy melody.
Its lyrics align with the anime’s world, expressing the protagonists’ delicate relationships.
Members Kiara Saito, Hitomi Takamatsu, and Iori Noguchi are also set to appear as voice actors in the anime.
It’s a recommended track for anyone who’s experiencing the frustrations of love!
Poisoning by a deleterious drug＝LOVE5rank/position
This is “Gekiyaku Chūdoku” (Lethal Dose Addiction), the title track of =LOVE’s 20th single, produced by Rino Sashihara, slated for release in April 2026.
It’s a dark, daring idol pop song that likens romantic dependence to medicine and poison.
The work vividly portrays emotions where sweetness and danger coexist, and it’s also drawing attention for having Iori Noguchi and Maika Sasaki as double centers.
Ride the urgent beat and addictive melody to express a love that hurts with its intensity.
It’s a perfect number for women who want to project a mysterious allure at karaoke.
shukipi＝LOVE6rank/position
This work expresses overflowing affection and possessiveness toward a beloved person through modern, cute word choices and a pop sound.
The lyrics were written by Rino Sashihara, and it’s also known for featuring Maika Sasaki in her first center position.
It was included as a coupling track on the single “Seishun ‘Subliminal,’” released in November 2020.
Although there were no notable tie-ins, it became popular enough that official LINE stickers inspired by the song were released in December of the same year.
Its sweet melody, carried by a brisk tempo, irresistibly captivates listeners.
It’s a song that gently gives you a push when you feel a bit shy about expressing your true feelings or when you want to fully revel in a buoyant, lovestruck mood.
Reconciliation Cream Puff＝LOVE7rank/position
A song by =LOVE that portrays the aftermath of a lovers’ quarrel—wracked by regret, reflection, and self-reproach, and weighed down by anxiety.
Set to a melodious pop tune, it captures the wavering between “Is it their fault? Is it mine?” and a heartfelt wish to make up.
Released on July 31, 2024 as a coupling track to the single “Zettai Idol Yamenai de,” the lyrics were written by producer Rino Sashihara, with Hitomi Takamatsu and Iori Noguchi serving as double centers.
This sweet yet bittersweet story resonates with anyone struggling in a precious relationship where they can’t quite speak their true feelings to the one they love.