On Wednesday, July 31st, she released her 17th single “Don’t quit Idol” and achieved the feat of “17 consecutive Oricon weekly single rankings in the top 10” since her debut single, and Music Video has 11.8 million views The idol group produced by Sashihara Rino is currently a long-running hit, with the number of songs viewed on TikTok reaching 340 million.
The other day, starting with the Saitama Super Arena performance, the group’s second arena tour “=LOVE ARENA TOUR 2025 “~Timeless Tales~”” was launched, and it was released on YouTube today, Sunday, February 2nd. It has been revealed that the Music Video for the new song “Tokubechu, Te” has surpassed 5 million views in the nine days since its release. Music Video has surpassed 5 million views, including “Our Uniform Christmas”, “No way, it’s unfair”, “Shukipi”, “Want you! Want you!”, “That Girl Complex”, “Be Selfish”, and This is his 12th film, following “This Sky is Trigger,” “Natsumatope,” “Only Knows the Last Note,” “Curse and Curse,” and “Don’t Stop Stopping an Idol.” After its release, it was also a tailwind that it was ranked in “surged videos” on YouTube and in “surged music” in Japan, which could be said to have spurred the momentum.
“Tokubechu, Te” is the title song for the double A-side single scheduled to be released on Wednesday, February 26th, and “Observing you, you’re so loving you isn’t enough to have a special character.” It is a super sweet and restrictive love song that is filled with the desire to become a being. In the dance scene on Music Video, the members, dressed in bright red costumes with a large heart around their chest, danced cutely in a bright red space with a red motif. You can’t take your eyes off the fantastic image scenes, which are shot from all 360 degrees.
In addition, prior to the release of the CD, music streaming also began at 0:00am on Monday, February 10th. It has also been announced that a campaign will be held at LINE MUSIC, where you can win luxurious benefits depending on the number of views, so don’t miss out.
The group’s second arena tour “=LOVE ARENA TOUR 2025 “~Timeless Tales~”” will be held in Saitama, Chiba, Aichi and Fukuoka prefectures, and will be held in Tokyo on May 6th (Tuesday and closed). The final performance will be held at the National Yoyogi Stadium, Tokyo. The double-sided A-side single “Tokubechu, Te/Love More than Love, Less Than I Love” will be released on Wednesday, February 26th, and in the spring, the LOVE 7th anniversary concert “=LOVE 7th ANNIVERSARY PREMIUM CONCERT” It has also been decided that it will be made into a live film. The LOVE will continue to gain momentum in 2025.
[“Tokubechu, Me” Music Video]
“Tokubechu, do it.”
Lyrics: Sashihara Rino
Composer: Urashima Kenta, Kikuchi Hiroto
Arrangement: Kikuchi Hiroto
Sound Director: Yayama Takayuki (Sony Music)
Recorded by Sony Music Studios Tokyo
(MUSIC VIDEO)
Director: Shingu Ryohei (BABEL LABEL)
Choreographer: SACO MAKITA
■Advance streaming of “Tokubechu, I’m gonna be released
https://equallove.lnk.to/TokubechuShite
■ “Tokubechu, I’m going to run” LINE MUSIC campaign
Those who listen to “Tokubechu, Te” on LINE MUSIC will receive an application bonus based on the number of times they can do so!
https://equal-love.jp/news/detail/9616
[Music Video: “More than a lover, less than a lover”]
Opening theme for TV anime “I’m going to marry a girl I hate in my class.”
“More than a lover, less than a lover”
Lyrics: Sashihara Rino
Composer: Nakamura Eiko
Arrangement: Furukawa Takahiro
Sound Director: Yayama Takayuki (Sony Music)
Recorded by Sony Music Studios Tokyo
(MUSIC VIDEO)
Director: Ohno Toshitsugu
Choreographer: Shoji (s**t kingz)
■Advanced streaming of “More than Lover, Less than Love”
https://equallove.lnk.to/koisuke_full
■Photo 2 of the TV anime “I’m going to marry a girl my class hates.”
[Release Information]
Released on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025
18th single “Tokubechu, Te/More than Love, Less than Love”
https://equal-love.jp/news/detail/9593
■Product overview
○Type A
Product specifications: CD+DVD
Price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
《CD contents》
1. Do it
2. More than a lover, less than a lover
3. Coupling “Title Undecided”
4. Instrumental-
5. More than a lover, less than a lover -Instrumental-
6. Coupling “Title Undecided” -Instrumental-
《DVD contents》
Iconoi Joy Big Thanksgiving Festival 2024
“Ikolove Halloween Party”
《Including bonus for first edition only》
Type A: 1 out of 10 types of raw photos Random / Special gift lottery application serial number
○Type B
Product specifications: CD+DVD
Price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
《CD contents》
1. Do it
2. More than a lover, less than a lover
3. Coupling “Title Undecided”
4. Instrumental-
5. More than a lover, less than a lover -Instrumental-
6. Coupling “Title Undecided” -Instrumental-
《DVD contents》
Ikolove Company Trip in Houston Part 1
《Including bonus for first edition only》
Type B: 1 out of 10 types of raw photos Random / Special gift lottery application serial number
○Type C
Product specifications: CD+DVD
Price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
《CD contents》
1. Do it
2. More than a lover, less than a lover
3. Coupling “Title Undecided”
4. Instrumental-
5. More than a lover, less than a lover -Instrumental-
6. Coupling “Title Undecided” -Instrumental-
《DVD contents》
Ikolove Company Trip in Houston Part 2
《Including bonus for first edition only》
Type C: 1 out of 10 raw photos Random / Special gift lottery application serial number
○Type D
Product specifications: CD + Blu-ray
Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
《CD contents》
1. Do it
2. More than a lover, less than a lover
3. Coupling “Title Undecided”
4. Instrumental-
5. More than a lover, less than a lover -Instrumental-
6. Coupling “Title Undecided” -Instrumental-
《Blu-ray contents》
“Can you love LOVE?!”
1. “Your Third Button” Performance Video
2. Digest video broadcast from May 2024, “Can you love LOVE?!”
3. Performance footage without anyone knowing
4. Digest video broadcast from June 2024 on “Can you love LOVE?!”
5. Digest video broadcast from July 2024, “Can you love LOVE?!”
6. Digest video for “Can you love LOVE?!” broadcast in August 2024
《Including bonus for first edition only》
Type D 1 out of 10 fresh photos Random / Special gift lottery application serial number
○Type E (Limited Edition)
Anime picture paper jacket specification
Product specifications: CD + Blu-ray
Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
《CD contents》
1. More than a lover, less than a lover
2. Do it
3. Coupling “Title Undecided”
4. More than a lover, less than a lover – TV ver-
5. More than a lover, less than a lover -Instrumental-
6. Instrumental-
7. Coupling “Title Undecided” -Instrumental-
《Blu-ray contents》
TV Anime “I’m going to marry a girl I hate in my class” Non-credit opening footage
《Including bonus for first edition only》
A3 poster with original illustrations of the TV anime “I’m going to marry a girl my class hates.”
Type E: 1 out of 10 raw photos Random / Special gift lottery application serial number
○Type F (regular edition)
Product specifications: CD
Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)
《CD contents》
1. Do it
2. More than a lover, less than a lover
3. Coupling “Title Undecided”
4. Instrumental-
5. More than a lover, less than a lover -Instrumental-
6. Coupling “Title Undecided” -Instrumental-
■Event for the release of 18th single
・Individual talk session
https://equal-love.jp/news/detail/9592
・Two-shot photo session
https://equal-love.jp/news/detail/9472
・Online individual talk session
https://equal-love.jp/news/detail/9579
[Concert Information]
=LOVE ARENA TOUR 2025 “~Timeless Tales~”
Sunday, February 2nd Saitama Super Arena, Saitama Prefecture
Doors open at 11:30/Show starts at 12:30
February 22nd (Sat) and 23rd (Sun/Holiday) Chiba Prefecture LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY
Saturday, March 8th Aichi Prefecture Dolphins Arena
Doors open at 12:00/Show starts at 13:00
Saturday, April 12th, Fukuoka Prefecture, Marine Messe Fukuoka B Building
May 5th (Monday, public holidays), 6th (Tuesday, closed) National Yoyogi Stadium, Tokyo, Integrated Museum
https://equal-love.jp/news/detail/8919
[Live movie information]
=LOVE 7th Anniversary concert “LOVE 7th ANNIVERSARY PREMIUM CONCERT” has been decided to be made into a live film! Released in Spring 2025!
Experience the excitement of the set list unique to the 7th anniversary concert and the large-scale, luxurious performances once again on a big screen!
https://equal-love.jp/news/detail/8981
[Work information]
■Title
TV anime “I’m going to marry a girl I hate in my class.”
■Broadcast information
TOKYO MX Starting on Friday, January 3rd, every Friday from 11:30pm
Tochigi TV Starting Friday, January 3rd, every Friday from 11:30pm
Gunma TV Starting on Friday, January 3rd, every Friday from 11:30pm
BS11 From Friday, January 3rd, every Friday from 23:30
MBS From Saturday, January 4th, every Saturday from 26:08
TV Aichi From Tuesday, January 7th, every Tuesday from 26:05
AT-X Starting Sunday, January 5th, every Sunday from 22:00
*The broadcast date and time may change due to formation circumstances. Please be aware of this in advance.
■WEB
Official anime website: https://kura-kon.com/
Official anime X:https://x.com/kurakon_X
【profile】
An idol group produced by Sashihara Rino. On September 6th, 2017, he made his major debut on Sony Music with his first single, “=LOVE.” So far, they have released 17 singles, all of which have made it into the top 10 Oricon weekly singles ranking. (Their 6th single “Zulu Iyo Zulu Ine”, their 8th single “Seishun “Subliminal””, their 12th single “Be Selfish”, their 14th single “Natsumatope” and their 15th single “Only Last Note” made their first appearances at No. 1. The first album “All, Secret.” released in May 2021, also made its first appearance in Oricon weekly album rankings.) On Wednesday, February 26th, the long-awaited 18th single “Tokubechu, Te/Koibito” The above is scheduled to be released.
From February to April 2024, he held his first arena tour, “=LOVE Arena Tour 2024 “Tell me what’s more than “LOVE”” (8 performances in total of 4 venues), attracting approximately 50,000 people. It was a huge success. On July 31st, he released his 17th single, “Don’t quit Idol,” and his highest first week sales for both the Oricon weekly single rankings and Billboard JAPAN Top Singles Sales. On September 7th and September 8th, the LOVE 7th anniversary concert, “LOVE 7th ANNIVERSARY PREMIUM CONCERT,” will be held at K Arena Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture, at LOVE’s largest concert, and will be approximately 3.6% over two days. It attracted everyone. In addition, the arena tour “=LOVE ARENA TOUR 2025 “~Timeless Tales~”” is currently being held from February to May 2025, which will take you to five locations across the country. =The name LOVE is filled with Sashihara Rino’s feelings, “An idol has to be loved by her fans, and you also have to love her job as an idol.”
■YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@equallove_
■X:https://x.com/Equal_LOVE_12
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