Ranking of Popular Songs by =LOVE, the Idol Group Produced by Rino Sashihara

That girl complex＝LOVE8rank/position

=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.

Super Express on the Run＝LOVE9rank/position

=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.

This sky is the trigger＝LOVE10rank/position

=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.＝LOVE11rank/position

=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.＝LOVE12rank/position

=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.

Natsumatope＝LOVE13rank/position

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 14th Single 'Natsu Matopé' DANCE ver. [Full MV]

This pop track by =LOVE is packed with the shimmer and energy of summer, evoking the tropical vibes of Hawaii.

Its refreshing melody and bright rhythm, which use onomatopoeia to paint summer scenes, vividly depict blue seas and white sandy beaches.

Just by listening, your senses are awakened and you’ll feel a rush as if you’ve departed for a year-round paradise.

Released in July 2023, the song became a hit, taking the top spot on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

The single also includes the collaboration track with sister group ≒JOY, “Oozora, Byun to,” and their joint event “Ikonoi Joy 2023” held the same month drew a total of 20,000 attendees.

This work is perfect for anyone longing for the tropics or a travel mood, and makes an ideal companion for midsummer drives or seaside outings.

It’s also the perfect song for those who want to create sweet, bittersweet summer memories.

Our Uniform Christmas＝LOVE14rank/position

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 2nd Single “Our Uniform Christmas” [MV full]

A Christmas song released in December 2017 by the idol group =LOVE, produced by Rino Sashihara.

It’s a quintessential Christmas number that depicts a special date starting at dusk! The lyrics overflow with the fluttering feelings of lovers spending time together in their school uniforms and the excitement of their very first Christmas for just the two of them.

As their 2nd single, it reached No.

3 on the Oricon charts and remains a long-standing fan favorite.

With its catchy melody and emotional sound, it’s easy to sing at karaoke.

How about delivering your honest feelings to someone you like by singing it at a Christmas party or end-of-year gathering?