The idol group produced by Rino Sashihara is LOVE (Equal Love), its sister group ≠ME (Not Equal Me), and the third group ≒JOY (Nearly Equal Joy) that debuted last year. Today, January 15th (Wednesday), “=LOVE/≠ME/≒JOY” will be aired on DaiAni LIVE Station. “Twenty Years Old Gathering” was held, featuring “Juara Saito” (=LOVE), “Momo Sakurai”, “Shiori Nagata” (≠ME), “Mizuki Daishinda”, “Mai Takahashi” (≒JOY). Five people appeared at the event wearing long-sleeved kimonos.
“=LOVE/≠ME/≒JOY 20-year-old gathering” is a premium event where lucky people selected by lottery from fan clubs are invited.In 2020, =LOVE, ≠ME and ” This is the 5th time since we jointly held the Coming of Age Ceremony Special Event.
While =LOVE’s leader Anna Yamamoto served as MC, five people wearing long-sleeved kimonos wrote their aspirations on colored paper using the initials of their names as “Aiueo Composition.”
Saito Itsukiara (=LOVE)
“Ki” Sparkling, beautiful and cute ♡ “A” Becoming an adult who is loved = “La” Love x 2♡”
Momo Sakurai (≠ME)
“Momo is going to do it kyun♡ “Mo” will bring you the world of Momoiro♡”
Shiori Nagata (≠ME)
“Shi” Don’t be afraid to fail “O” Challenge yourself “Ri” Relax♪”
Mizuki Daishinada (≒JOY)
“Mi” will be loved by everyone “tsu” is strong and cute “ki” will be a sparkling idol♡”
Mai Takahashi (≒JOY)
“I’ll always send love to everyone so much that I’ll forget to blink!” ”
Each member spoke freely about their future aspirations.
Also, in response to the question “What do you want to try when you turn 20?” from MC Yamamoto, Saito replied, “I want to publish a photo book full of cute things,” and “I want to bungee jump off a bridge.” ” (Sakurai), “I want to visit all 47 prefectures in my twenties” (Nagata), “I want to overcome my dislike of carbonated drinks and be able to gulp them down” (Oshinada), “I want to take on a thrilling project” (Takahashi)
There is also a scene in which he passionately talks about what he would like to try in the future.
Afterwards, they took on the “Common Knowledge Quiz!” that challenges common knowledge that adults would understand right away. In honor of this year’s zodiac sign, the Snake, we have asked questions such as “How do you write “Snake” in English?” and “ Kiara Saito, who is famous for the incredible number of strokes when written in kanji. How many strokes would it take if only “Juara” was written in kanji? The event was a great success with their unique answers.
Finally, at the “Member colored paper giveaway! Fun raffle!”, there will also be a lottery for colored paper with the “Aiueo composition” that was shown earlier written on it. It was an unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime event for both the members and the attendees.
Regarding today’s event, =LOVE’s Saito said, “I will continue to do my best to be myself and bring out a new side of myself!”, and ≠ME’s Nagata said, “I want to do my best to become an even more reassuring presence for the group! ”, ≒JOY’s Daishinada concluded the event with a message to the attendees, saying, “I want to grow into a more mature person! Thank you for your continued support!” The three groups =LOVE, ≠ME, and ≒JOY will continue to be active in 2025, so keep an eye on them.
Furisode costume provided by: Ondine
★Event title: “=LOVE/≠ME/≒JOY 20-Year-Old Gathering”
=LOVE Itsukiara Saito (November 26, 2004)
≠ME Momo Sakurai (April 13, 2004), Shiori Nagata (April 2, 2004)
≒JOY Mizuki Oshinada (September 27, 2004), Mai Takahashi (February 22, 2005)
MC Anna Yamamoto (=LOVE)
★20-year-old’s resolution “Aiueo composition”
Saito Itsukiara (=LOVE)
“Ki” Sparkling, beautiful and cute ♡ “A” Becoming an adult who is loved = “La” Love x 2♡”
Momo Sakurai (≠ME)
““Mo” is going to do it kyun♡, “Mo” will bring you the world of Momoiro♡”
Shiori Nagata (≠ME)
“Shi” Don’t be afraid to fail “O” Challenge yourself “Ri” Relax♪”
Mizuki Daishinada (≒JOY)
“Mi” will be loved by everyone “tsu” is strong and cute “ki” will be a sparkling idol♡”
Mai Takahashi (≒JOY)
“I’ll always send love to everyone so much that I’ll forget to blink!” ”
[=LOVE release/concert information]
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 Release!
Title: 17th single “Never Quit Being an Idol”
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Title: 18th single “Title to be determined” to be released!
=LOVE Arena Tour 2025
【schedule】
Sunday, February 2, 2025 Saitama Super Arena, Saitama Prefecture
February 22nd (Sat) and 23rd (Sun/Holiday), 2025 Chiba Prefecture/LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY
Saturday, March 8, 2025 Dolphins Arena, Aichi Prefecture
Saturday, April 12, 2025 Fukuoka Prefecture/Marine Messe Fukuoka Building B
May 5th (Monday/Holiday), May 6th (Tuesday/Closed), 2025 Tokyo National Yoyogi Stadium First Gymnasium
https://equal-love.jp/news/detail/8919
[≠ME release/concert information]
Released on Wednesday, August 28, 2024!
Title: 9th single “Natsu ga kitakara”
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Release!
Title: “≠ME 5th ANNIVERSARY PREMIUM CONCERT” Blu-ray&DVD
≠ME 6th Anniversary Concert “≠ME 6th ANNIVERSARY PREMIUM CONCERT”
【schedule】
February 1, 2025 (Sat) Saitama Super Arena, Saitama Prefecture
https://not-equal-me.jp/news/detail/5493
[≒JOY release/concert information]
Released on Wednesday, October 16, 2024!
Title: 2nd single “Hatsukoi Cinderella”
≒JOY 3rd Anniversary Concert “≒JOY 3rd ANNIVERSARY PREMIUM CONCERT”
【schedule】
Saturday, March 1, 2025 Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium
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