[Ria-ko / Ria-koi / Gachi-koi] A love song about being truly in love with your idol

Words like “ria-koi,” “riako,” and “gachi-koi” are probably familiar if you live the stan life.

In other words, it refers to people who are truly in love with their unattainable faves—idols, voice actors, band members, and the like.

We’ve put together a playlist of real “riako songs” that we hope those hardcore lovers will listen to—tracks that capture that aching, helpless feeling you can relate to.

From bittersweet, heart-wrenching ballads to upbeat anthems that shout “Long live gachi-koi!”, we’ve got plenty to share.

Some lyrics might hit a bit too close to home… but here we go!