≠ME’s Most Popular Songs Ranked: A Collection Where Cuteness and Talent Shine

Mahoroba Asterisk≠ME15rank/position

≠ME (Not Equal Me) / 2nd Single “Mahoroba Asterisk” [MV full]

A bittersweet yet beautiful number that makes you want to listen while gazing up at the starry sky.

Though it centers on heartbreak, its exhilarating sound and star-themed lyrics gently give listeners a push forward.

The worldview, overlaying unreachable feelings of love onto the far reaches of the night sky, is so dramatic it tightens your chest.

Produced by Rino Sashihara, this work was released in November 2021 as ≠ME’s second single.

It drew attention with a B-side that includes an insert song from the film “Spaghetti Code Love.” On release day, it topped the Oricon Daily Singles Ranking, and it has grown into a signature song that graces the final moments of their live shows.

It’s a track you’ll want to hear not only if you’re in unrequited love, but also on nights when you want to sink into a sentimental mood.

Anti-confiture≠ME16rank/position

≠ME (Not Equal Me) / 8th Single “Anti-Confiture” [MV full]

The 8th single from ≠ME, the sister group of =LOVE produced by Rino Sashihara.

This track features Nanaka Tomita as the center.

It’s a dance number themed around confiture, singing about one’s potential that isn’t just sweet.

It’s stylish that the group’s name is worked into the lyrics.

The words express rock-like coolness and a fighting spirit.

The driving, thumping sound of the chorus is energizing, so give it a listen when you want to break through a wall or psych yourself up.

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Summer Chocolate≠ME17rank/position

≠ME (Not Equal Me) / 4th Single c/w 'Summer Chocolate' [MV full]

If you’re looking for an irresistibly sweet number packed with the thrills of summer, this is the one.

Sung by the duo of Hitomi Suzuki and Saya Tanizaki, this unit song has won fervent support from fans.

The lyrics portray a love that melts like chocolate, and the onomatopoeia-filled phrases are sure to set your heart racing just by listening.

It’s a coupling track included on Type B of the single “Su, Suki Janai!” released in August 2022.

The title track also drew attention as the theme song for the TV anime “The Maid I Recently Hired Is Mysterious.” This song is also featured on the 2024 album “Springtime In You,” making it an indispensable track for the group.

It’s perfect for when you want to feel cute or make that special someone turn their head.

Immerse yourself in the duo’s adorable voices!

Chocolate Melancholy≠ME18rank/position

≠ME (Not Equal Me) / 3rd Single “Chocolate Melancholy” [MV full]

The 3rd single by ≠ME, produced by Rino Sashihara.

Released in February 2022, this ambitious work presents a bitter, chic worldview.

The lyrics blend sweet chocolate with heavy possessiveness, growing more addictive the more you listen.

The intense choreography performed in nun outfits is another highlight—you’ll be overwhelmed by a performance where cuteness and unease coexist.

It became a turning point for the group, hitting No.

1 on Oricon and selling 58,000 copies in its first week.

It’s perfect when a merely sweet romance won’t satisfy you or when you want to immerse yourself in a provocative story.

Enjoy the contrast between the weighty sound and the delicate vocals—give it a listen on a night when you’re in the mood for drama.

Coincidental Symphony≠ME19rank/position

≠ME (Not Equal Me) / 1st album track “Gūzen Symphony” [MV full]

An upbeat song that wraps you in a feeling like your chest tightening the moment the vocals rise.

“Coincidental Symphony” by ≠ME is a youthful number that likens the start of romance to music.

Its lyrics, which secretly harbor feelings for “you,” the classmate who ended up in the seat next to mine after a class reshuffle, vividly depict both fluttering excitement and nervous tension.

It beautifully captures the lovestruck heart of youth in a way that resonates with listeners’ own memories.

It’s the first track on the album “Springtime In You,” released in March 2024.

You will fall in love this summer.≠ME20rank/position

≠ME (Not Equal Me) / 1st Single 'You Will Fall in Love This Summer' [MV full]

The idol group ≠ME produced by Rino Sashihara released their major debut single in July 2021.

This work refreshingly portrays the feelings of summer love, and a notable feature of the music video is its delicate depiction of romance between girls.

The lyrics express a protagonist who, prompted by a fortune-telling, resolves to take a step toward love.

It’s a piece where the exhilaration and bittersweetness of youth coexist.

When you realize you have feelings for someone of the same sex, this is a song that gently gives you a push forward.

You are Sparkle≠ME21rank/position

≠ME (Not Equal Me) / 3rd Single c/w 'You Are Sparkle' [MV full]

A longing for a presence that shines too brightly, and a slight ache that tightens the chest! Written by Rino Sashihara, this piece is included on the single “Chocolate Melancholy,” released in February 2022.

It also drew attention for being the first time Natsumi Kawanago stood at center.

Riding on a shimmering sound, the song conveys a complex, delicate state of mind toward someone out of reach.

The lyrics are striking for the way they peer into the depths of a fan’s heart—feelings that can’t be summed up by the simple word “love.” Just watching your radiant self makes me happy, and yet somehow it hurts.

If you’re carrying such contradictory emotions, this song will gently stay by your side.

It’s an emotional masterpiece you’ll want to listen to alone just before dawn.