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

The 5th＝LOVE15rank/position

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 10th Single “The 5th” [MV full]

=LOVE is a female idol group produced by Rino Sashihara.

The title track of their 10th single, released in December 2021, is an after-story told five years after the group’s second Christmas song, “Bokura no Seifuku Christmas,” which came out in 2017.

Through imagery like a ring on the ring finger and lovers nestled together in snowy landscapes, it portrays a special moment shared by two people who have grown up.

In the music video, where white costumes and illuminations look stunning, the members’ individual Christmas stories intertwine with dance scenes, and the choreography—polished down to the fingertips—leaves a strong impression.

With its dreamy sound that colors winter romance, it’s a romantic Christmas number.

I heard the sound of cherry blossoms blooming.＝LOVE16rank/position

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 1st ALBUM track 'I Heard the Sound of Cherry Blossoms Blooming' MV [YouTube ver.]

How about letting your heart dance to a sparkling number that heralds the arrival of spring? It’s a song by =LOVE, produced by Rino Sashihara, included as the lead track on the album “Zenbu, Naisho.” released in May 2021.

The lyrics are wonderful, layering the “sound of cherry blossoms blooming”—a sound you shouldn’t actually hear—over the fluttering thrill of falling in love.

The music video’s must-see staging uses quick costume changes to transform from fresh buds into full-bloom sakura.

This track’s breezy rhythm makes you want to step along, and it’s sure to give courage for the new beginnings of March, when anticipation and anxiety mix.

Feel the spring breeze and listen to this piece with a buoyant heart!

Yearning for the summer festival＝LOVE17rank/position

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 9th Single B-side 'Natsumatsuri Koimou' [MV full]

While summer festivals are often seen as fun times spent with friends, many people also use these big events as a turning point to express their feelings.

This song depicts a love story tied to a summer festival, capturing the emotional movement and resolve of someone trying to confess their feelings.

The way the group sings in unison about their romantic determination conveys an image of friends cheering on someone’s love.

With its overall bright sound, the song evokes a sense of charging straight toward love and a powerful resolve.

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=LOVE＝LOVE18rank/position

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 1st Single '＝LOVE' [MV full]

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.

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Komorebi Mezzo-forte＝LOVE19rank/position

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 19th Single c/w “Komorebi Mezzo-forte” [MV full]

This piece sings of a gentle love, like autumn sunlight filtering through the trees.

It’s a track by =LOVE, produced by Rino Sashihara, included on their 19th single “Attacked by a Love Song,” released in October 2025.

From a casual moment in a café, it carefully depicts how sincere feelings for the other person gradually grow.

The calm melody line and the members’ soft vocals are soothing, warming the heart.

It’s perfect for listening in the clear air of autumn.

More than lovers, less than in love＝LOVE20rank/position

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 18th Single “More Than Lovers, Less Than Love” [MV full]

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!

A world with my favorite (idol/character)＝LOVE21rank/position

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 6th Single c/w 'A World With My Oshi' [MV full]

=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.