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.
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Rino Sashihara–produced idol group! =LOVE Popular Songs Ranking (21–30)
=LOVE＝LOVE21rank/position
The person I fell in love with at first sight in a dream suddenly appears right in front of me! This song by the idol group =LOVE, produced by Rino Sashihara, celebrates such a miraculous encounter.
“Our eyes met in passing and I felt it was destiny”—while we tell ourselves that such things surely don’t happen in real life, we can’t help but long for them.
That said, even if a meeting isn’t dramatic, it’s not uncommon to suddenly feel someone is your destined partner in an ordinary moment.
When you get that spark, it might be important in love to follow your feelings honestly and start putting yourself out there to the person.
I heard the sound of cherry blossoms blooming.＝LOVE22rank/position
The lead track from the album by the idol group =LOVE, produced by Rino Sashihara and garnering attention for their wide-ranging activities in voice acting, theater, and more.
It’s included on the album “Zenbu, Naisho.” released in May 2021, which debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart.
With lyrics that depict the budding of love through the beautiful metaphor of “the sound of cherry blossoms blooming,” it perfectly captures that heart-fluttering moment when spring arrives.
The music video’s quick costume changes also drew buzz, offering a visually brilliant expression of “blossoming.” This song is a recommended pick for cherry blossom season—an ideal BGM to accompany the start of a new chapter and the faint premonition of love.
More than lovers, less than in love＝LOVE23rank/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!
Too late caution＝LOVE24rank/position
The title track of =LOVE’s 3rd single, depicting a forbidden romance set at an all-girls school.
Released in May 2018, it reached No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Producer Rino Sashihara penned the lyrics, weaving tense, gripping words to portray a girl’s turmoil as she wavers between society’s “rightness” and an uncontrollable love.
Why not give it a listen when you’re harboring feelings you can’t tell anyone about?
Make me a princess!＝LOVE25rank/position
“I work hard every day, so treat me like a princess!” You can’t help but swoon at the feelings of a girl who wants to be pampered but can’t be honest about it.
Many of us have dreamed of fairy-tale situations—like galloping through Shibuya on a white horse or deliberately leaving a glass slipper on the stairs.
This princess-themed song, performed by the idol group =LOVE produced by Rino Sashihara, is included on their 10th single, “The 5th,” released in December 2021.
On days when you’re tired, why not listen to this track and give yourself some lavish self-care?
A world with my favorite (idol/character)＝LOVE26rank/position
=LOVE, a group produced by Rino Sashihara and formed in 2017, released the song “A World With My Oshi” on May 25, 2022.
The track delicately portrays fans’ emotions and the value of their oshi (favorite idol), resonating deeply with listeners.
You can clearly feel just how obsessed fans are and how much color their oshi adds to their lives.
It’s included on the album “Zurui yo Zurui ne,” so if you like it, please consider purchasing it.
Queens＝LOVE27rank/position
=LOVE is a voice-actor idol group produced by Rino Sashihara.
This unit track, included on their 19th single “Attacked by a Love Song,” is a duet by Kiara Saito and Iori Noguchi, imbued with the determination to break existing values and create a new world.
The lyrics, where a noble drive to reach the top intersects with true feelings hidden behind a mask, bring a sense of liberation to listeners.
Dive into this dark worldview.
Secret talk＝LOVE28rank/position
Set against the backdrop of a summer festival, this song poppily captures the heart-fluttering moment when a secret relationship with a longtime crush begins.
It was released digitally in August 2025.
The lyrics, penned by producer Rino Sashihara, are infused with a sweet-and-sour exhilaration—the feeling of wanting to boast about getting closer to someone you like, even though you can’t tell anyone.
Emi Ohtani, who takes center position, delivers a gentle vocal that beautifully conveys the protagonist’s wavering feelings of love.
Let this pop love song elevate your summer mood!
Natsumatopoeia＝LOVE29rank/position
Natsumatopé is packed with a girl’s desire to enjoy summer to the fullest.
It’s the 14th single from =LOVE, the idol group produced by Rino Sashihara, featuring a double center with Maika Sasaki and Iori Noguchi.
The catchy, well-rhymed title “Natsumatopé” is a coined word combining “natsu” (summer) and “onomatopoeia,” and the chorus lyrics spotlight sound—worth paying attention to.
It’s a summer tune recommended for girls who want to be greedy and enjoy not just romance, but every last bit of summer!
Even so＝LOVE30rank/position
=LOVE is a 10-member female idol group produced by former AKB48 member Rino Sashihara.
Their song “Dakara Tote” is a love song that expresses the pure feelings of a girl in love.
Iori Noguchi serves as the center, and the music video—featuring the members playfully enjoying themselves on a rooftop with her at the center—gives off a wonderful sense of youth.
While pop, the song’s progression avoids monotony and skillfully captures the heart-pounding excitement of being in love, drawing you in before you know it!
