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

Super Express on the Run＝LOVE8rank/position

=LOVE “Fugitive on the Super Express” — Choreographer Personally Teaches the Chorus Dance [Sabi-Lecture]

This is a coupling track by =LOVE that poppily portrays the feelings of fans chasing their idols at live shows.

It’s included on their 18th single, “Tokubechu, Shite / Koibito Ijou, Suki Miman,” released in February 2025.

The fan-perspective lyrics—hoping their oshi will notice them as they wave penlights and uchiwa—are highly relatable.

In the music video, the members themselves dress up as fans and comically chase their oshis, making it a real visual treat.

The upbeat, catchy melody creates a perfect atmosphere for everyone to get hyped together.

The choreography is designed with live-show unity in mind, so performing it at parties or events is sure to engage the whole venue.

Dance it with fellow idol fans, and you’re bound to make great memories!

I only know the last note.＝LOVE9rank/position

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 15th Single 'Only Know the Last Note' [MV full]

=LOVE is a 10-member idol group formed through the “Yoyogi Animation Academy Presents Rino Sashihara–Produced Voice Actor Idol Auditions.” Their 15th single, Last Note Shika Shiranai, also drew attention for featuring the youngest member, Kiara Saito, as center.

The lyrics, themed around the “last note,” which shapes the lingering impression of a person wearing perfume, capture the ache of a bittersweet love with exquisite nuance—they make your heart tighten, don’t they? It’s a lyrical number whose sentimental melody and ensemble linger in the ears.

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Our Uniform Christmas＝LOVE10rank/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?

The Sea and Lemon Tea＝LOVE11rank/position

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 17th Single c/w “Umi to Lemon Tea” [MV full]

From =LOVE, produced by Rino Sashihara, here’s a song where summer scenery intersects with the ache of unrequited love.

Included as a coupling track on the single “Zettai Idol Yamenai de,” released in July 2024, this piece drew attention among fans for featuring Hana Oba as center for a full-group song for the first time.

The memories of a summer gone by and a faint love you can’t forget press upon the heart atop a somewhat wistful melody.

In the music video, the protagonist returns to their hometown and reunites with the senior they once had feelings for, portraying a fleeting summer that rekindles their heart; subtle touches also shine through, such as a poster for the “24th Fireworks Festival,” a nod to Oba’s birthday, decorating the set.

It’s the perfect number for a seaside drive or those moments when you suddenly find yourself feeling nostalgic.

This sky is the trigger＝LOVE12rank/position

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 13th Single “This Sky Is the Trigger” [MV full]

A youthful love song by =LOVE, overflowing with feelings of romance.

With lyrics penned by Rino Sashihara, the song delicately portrays the bittersweetness of unrequited love—the surge of affection when you look up at the sky, the everyday moments shared with that special someone, and the emotions swelling in your heart.

It captures a sweet-and-sour page of youth that everyone experiences at least once.

Released in February 2023 as their 13th single, it features Maika Sasaki as the center.

It’s perfect for karaoke—great for hyping things up with friends, or for singing with secret feelings for someone special.

Curse me, curse me.＝LOVE13rank/position

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 16th Single “Curse and Curse” [MV full]

A song by =LOVE themed around a feast held in the twilight.

It sings about love corroding in the shadows and the burden of keeping secrets, creating an unsettling atmosphere.

It portrays the longing for something beyond simply “liking,” and the contradictory emotions of feeling a strong bond by cursing the one you love.

Released in March 2024, the track was also chosen as the tie-in song for the Odaiba Dinosaur Expo 2024.

By expressing the complex relationship between love and curses, it’s recommended for those who have experienced deep romance or feel the intricacies of love.

It’s sure to be a song that resonates with your heart.

Natsumatope＝LOVE14rank/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.