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

Even so＝LOVE29rank/position

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 14th single B-side 'Dakara Tote' [MV full]

=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!

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Yuuki

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Love Create＝LOVE30rank/position

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 13th Single c/w 'Love Create' [MV full]

=LOVE is an idol group produced by Rino Sashihara, formed through a voice-actor idol audition.

“Love Create,” included as a coupling track on their 13th single “Kono Sora ga Trigger,” features lyrics that stir the heart with gratitude to fans and the members’ bonds.

Its cute melody and brisk ensemble are sure to draw attention from male singers at karaoke, too.

It’s a heartwarming pop tune that’s fun to sing with friends.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Natsumatopoeia＝LOVE31rank/position

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 14th Single “Natsu Matopé” [MV full]

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!

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utatane

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moratorium＝LOVE32rank/position

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 20th Single c/w 'Moratorium' [MV full]

=LOVE, the idol group that continues to captivate many fans with dazzling performances and rich expressiveness.

This track, included as a coupling song on their 20th single “Gekiyaku Chudoku,” released in April 2026, is a mid-tempo number centered by Sana Morohashi, whose vocal ability is unparalleled.

Its poignant worldview delicately portrays lingering feelings for a love you know won’t come true and emotions left hanging in midair, stirring a sentimental mood.

It’s recommended for those moments when you want to face forward while still carrying the pains of the past.

Youth “Subliminal”＝LOVE33rank/position

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 8th Single “Seishun ‘Subliminal’” [MV full]

This is a jewel of a classic idol song that candidly captures the exhilaration and hesitation of realizing you’re in love, along with that forward-driving urge to take off running.

From the crystal-clear intro to the chorus where the sound seems to burst wide open, it sets listeners’ hearts aflutter.

Released in November 2020 as =LOVE’s eighth single, it sold 100,000 copies in its first week on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, debuting at No.

1 and marking a major hit that celebrated a pivotal fresh start for the group.

Brimming with dazzling energy, it’s perfect for anyone who wants to approach each day with more positivity.

If you’re about to take a new step or find yourself needing a little courage in a fleeting moment, lend an ear to this hopeful melody.

＝LOVE＝LOVE34rank/position

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

A classic idol song packed with the exhilaration and sparkle of sprinting toward the future! This work is the memorable debut by =LOVE, the group produced by Rino Sashihara, and it even bears the group’s name.

The lyrics by Rino Sashihara, which portray the ideal relationship between idols and fans, brim with the momentum to move straight ahead.

Its bright, pop melody squeezes your heart.

Released in September 2017 as their major-label debut single, it debuted at No.

8 on the Oricon weekly chart.

This track is an important number that can be called the origin point of the success story that follows.

It’s the perfect song for when you want to take on a challenge or need a strong push forward.

Be sure to add it to your playlist.

LOVExLOVE＝LOVE35rank/position

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=LOVE, a 10-member idol and voice acting group produced by Rino Sashihara in 2017 and also known by the nickname “Ikorabu,” celebrated their 7th debut anniversary in 2024 and embarked on their first arena tour.

That same year, their first-ever NTV-branded show, LOVExLOVE, aired, bringing even more energetic activities to fans.

Across six episodes, various artists appeared as guests, delighting fans with talks and duets with the members.

In particular, the anime song classic “Lost my music,” performed by Aya Hirano—who appeared in the first episode—and the members, became a major talking point among both idol and anime fans.

If you missed it when it aired, check it out on Hulu!

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KOH-1

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