≒JOY Popular Songs Ranking Special. Collection of Heart-Throbbing Songs

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≒JOY (Nearly Equal Joy) / 1st Single Title Track “Gymnasium Disco” [MV full]

This is the song “Gymnasium Disco” by the idol group ≒JOY! It’s an uptempo youth anthem with Reona Esumi as the center, depicting the pursuit of dreams and hopes.

The lyrics are unique, featuring students holding a disco event in their school gym.

While highlighting each member’s individuality, the song delivers a positive message about “living youth to the fullest.” It’s the perfect track for those slightly special moments after club activities or after school!

Now, the moon is waxing≒JOY2rank/position

≒JOY (Nearly Equal Joy) / “Now, the Moon Is Full” [Full MV] Nationwide Tour 2025 Theme Song

The bittersweetness of youth and the romantic setting of a school at night.

The words spun by Rino Sashihara are packed with that ticklish feeling everyone has experienced.

This work is a love song where sparkle and tension coexist.

It’s a track that began streaming in August 2025 as the theme song for a national tour, and there’s a story that it actually resurrects, across time, an unreleased song Sashihara once wrote for HKT48.

Yuichi Nonaka “Masa”’s splendid arrangement fuses with the members’ straightforward vocals to stir listeners’ hearts.

With a sound that suits nightscapes and illuminations, if you dim the lights and sing it at karaoke, you can create an extraordinary atmosphere.

It’s the perfect number for a night when everyone wants to bask in a dramatic mood!

B-b-but.≒JOY3rank/position

≒JOY (Nearly Equal Joy) / 2nd Single c/w 'Dadada, Datte.' [MV full]

From the peppy rhythm of the intro, this song instantly sweeps you into a bittersweet world of youth.

Included as the B-side of the single “First Love Cinderella,” released in October 2024, it became a hot topic as the group’s first unit track.

Sung by Ayumi Ichihara, Mizuki Oshida, and Yuka Murayama, this love song uses onomatopoeia-like phrases to express the fluster of a love that leaves you lost for words, making your heart skip a beat every time you listen.

The down-to-earth lyrics penned by Rino Sashihara are deeply relatable, and the music video’s must-see storyline cheers on its clumsy protagonist.

This work is an anthem that gives you courage when you feel timid about love.

Why not listen to it when you want to confess your feelings to someone you like, or when you need a little push forward?

Blue Hawaii Lemon≒JOY4rank/position

≒JOY (Nearly Equal Joy) / 3rd Single Title Track “Blue Hawaii Lemon” [MV full]

A refreshingly exhilarating summer tune themed around a fleeting summer escape.

The lyrics liken the feeling of being in love to shaved ice—cold yet sweet—evoking bittersweet, vibrant scenes of youth.

With Reon Esumi at center, the transparent vocals fuse with a driving sound to whisk listeners away to a distant seaside.

Released as the 3rd single in June 2025, this song—penned by Rino Sashihara—became a hit that symbolizes the group’s momentum, peaking at No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

Amid classic pop stylings, it also conveys a fragility that melts away like summer in an instant.

Perfect for amping up summer outings like drives or beach trips, and a great listen when you want to forget the everyday and feel refreshed.

I’m in love right now.≒JOY5rank/position

≒JOY (Nearly Equal Joy) / “I’m in Love Now” [MV full] Vertical video

A bittersweet summer love song told from a male perspective about unrequited feelings.

It captures a rush that makes you want to take off on a bicycle, along with the frustrating distance of watching someone from afar, striking a chord with its purehearted romance.

With lyrics by Rino Sashihara, it was released in August 2025 as part of a “Summer Special Song” project.

The vertically shot school-set music video also drew attention, with its story-driven visuals vividly enhancing the song’s world.

While wishing happiness for the dazzling person they love, the singer laments the ache of not being able to be part of that story.

It’s a must-listen for anyone holding feelings they can’t convey right now, or for those who want to savor the sweet-and-sour taste of love.

Many listeners are sure to relate.

First Love Cinderella≒JOY6rank/position

≒JOY (Nearly Equal Joy) / 2nd Single Title Track 'First Love Cinderella' [MV full]

If you’re looking for a classic idol song brimming with the flutter of a faint first love, this might be just the one.

With lyrics penned by Rino Sashihara, this sparkling number portrays the down-to-earth feelings of a protagonist in love.

Released as the second single in October 2024, it also made waves by topping major charts like Oricon.

With Reon Esumi at center, the words sung over an exhilarating sound are sure to turn every listener into the heroine of the story.

It’s perfect not only for hyping up karaoke sessions with friends, but also as a powerful ally when you need the courage to take a step forward in love.

≒JOY≒JOY7rank/position

≒JOY (Nearly Equal Joy) / 1st Song “≒JOY” [MV full]

An exhilarating, upbeat tune that feels like a clear blue sky opens up before you the moment you listen.

With lyrics penned by Rino Sashihara, the song conveys a straightforward message of determination to chase one’s dreams and the bonds between friends.

Released digitally in July 2022 as the group’s first original song, it was also included on their debut mini-album “Kitto, Zettai, Zettai,” released in January 2024.

Hailed as a standout record, it debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Album Chart, reflecting its passionate support.

The music video, set in a school where the members search for yellow fragments, is filled with the sparkle of youth and is a must-see.

It’s a highly recommended track that will naturally bring smiles—perfect for when you’re feeling down or want to brighten the mood at karaoke!