=LOVE (イコールラブ, イコラブ, ikorabu, eqlove)

^Nice MV!

A couple of videos of a launch event for the new single today in Tokyo, hosted by a comedian called Nagano Mei:


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This single really renewed my love for this group. As weird as it is to be getting such an upbeat summery single. . . at Christmas. It does have the affect of making a grim rainy day less miserable, though.

It's just great watching them continue to grow and gain popularity. Honestly, I like both of Sasshi's groups more than any of the 48 groups at this point, and I continue to just be impressed by what a great job she's done.

 

^ +1


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and articles about this event

https://mdpr.jp/news/detail/2329643 (lots of great photos)
https://entamenext.com/articles/detail/8323

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it was announced on Hayadoki and Mezamashi TV that Seishun Subliminal got 1st place on Oricon's weekly chart!

https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1333542199301009408/pu/vid/1280x720/C9jJQApb7V3ow-NZ.mp4
https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1333546879645220865/pu/vid/1258x720/I9QkAYGrhAccJV5f.mp4

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continuation of date clothes battle


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preview of Kimi wa =LOVE Aiseru ka


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Oda Erina (AKB) is into =LOVE lately

12:05-
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Yet another video from the launch event:


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interesting trivia - shop assistant/judge and Iori's fan from this video is a former AKB member Aigasa Moe!

https://twitter.com/moeaigasa0406/status/1333732360341241857
https://wegoec.jp/shop/coordinate/staff.aspx?uid=28280

her Shukipi TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@aigasa_moe/video/6900872024441277697

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=LOVE members posted more Shukipi TikTok videos

https://www.tiktok.com/@equal_love_12

and another trivia - according to Sasshi, Aoi and Meru from HKT were the ones who came up with TikTok choreography for Shukipi

 

1st place weekly with 99,573 copies sold
https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2020-12-07/
well almost 100k
Nic job!!!

(combined sales are 102,904 (CD; DL; Streaming)
https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/cos/w/2020-12-07/

 

Super detailed dance lesson


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Even though they didn't reach 100k, I am super impressed, considering the first day sales. By Monday or Tuesday of week 2, they probably already passed the 100k

 

The main reason is because of COVID-19, the sales didn't go well expected, but for me, it's already good sales.

By the way, according to Billboard Japan, =LOVE is ranked #5 in Japan Hot 100 for Weekly Song Chart.
https://twitter.com/Billboard_JAPAN/status/1334014507711037442

 

English translation of Shukipi (I Love You) lyrics (Japanese lyrics)

Lyrics: Sashihara Rino
Composition: JUNKOO, minami rumi
Arrangement: Kawata Takahiro
MV director: Minegishi Minami
Choregraphy: Nishida Issei
Center: Sasaki Maika


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We are "Sweetie pie"♡
Hey! Don't go!
"Because if you go
You might not come back, right? (T-T)
Let's stay together for a bit longer (T-T)"

Don't say that my looks are "mass production",
I keep trying to look cute
To the best of my abilities.
So keep out.
(Don't enter!)
(But I am)
Disturbed by you.
(But you are)
Dry Fruit.
(So I am)
Attracted to you.
Melt CHU.
(DoroDoroRin)
I am Ice Milk girl
Who is changing color
By mixing in a bit of Espresso (you).
Fiber Wiper!
Hey!

I love you, I love you, you, you, you (love you♡)
I want to be dyed only by you (dye me!)
Hey! I love you, I love you! Put 2 together (love you♡)
And you'll get an Ice Latte (Here you go!)
I'm not selfish, I'm a good princess.
(So give me a hug!)
Look over here! (>_<)
Come see me! (>_<)
I can't say it! But I want!
Ah...
"I love you"
We are "Sweetie pie"♡
We are Equal Love girls.

Why are you liking posts of that girl?
I won't say it, but I keep my eyes open.
That ID is already familiar to me.
Name + Birthday.
(Too cute!)
(Wait a moment!)
That girl model.
(I saw her for the first time)
When did you follow her?
(I'm a bit shocked)
Is that girl
Your type?
(Sob, sob, sob)
I wanted as well
To shoot you down
With my favorite clothes and colors. Bang!
Fiber Wiper!
Damn it!

I love you, I love you, you, you, you (I agree!)
I really want to wrap you around my finger (Love you!)
Ah... I can't take, I can't take, I can't take it anymore (I agree!)
Purity and humidity are 100% (100%)
Please treat me like a princess, darling.
(It's OK to undress me)
What are you doing? (>_<)
Call me! (>_<)
I can't say it! But I want!
But I hate being called pushy!
"Hello... What are you doing?"
"Ah... You're on a date? I see..."
Even though you'd hang up on me if I say I love you!

Please listen to me.
If I forever (forever)
Without waking up
Would fall asleep like that
(You should)
Before kissing me
Say
Gentle words to me.
And never let
The spell break.
Without letting me die
"Please look at me forever♡"
Ah!

I love you, I love you, you, you, you (love you♡)
Why are you so uninterested in me?
Hey! I love you, I love you, you, you, you (love you♡)
Lightweight vs heavyweight.
Damn it! I love you, I love you, you, you, you (love you♡)
I can't sleep today because of anxiety.
Look! I love you, I love you, you, you, you (love you♡)
An alarm clock is about to start!
A self reliant Cinderella can't end like this!
(Hurry and find me)
What are you doing?
Where are you?
Pick up the phone! It's all over! If I push harder than this...
Ah!

We are "Sweetie pie"♡
We are Equal Love girls.
We are "Sweetie pie"♡

 

Winter Tour - You all are "My ideal" in SONIC CITY, Saitama 201204
2 performances in one day with 14 nonstop songs each - that's brutal
nice new knit outfits

matome about concerts
day: http://equallove-2017.blog.jp/archives/24937755.html
evening: http://equallove-2017.blog.jp/archives/24941087.html
members: http://equallove-2017.blog.jp/archives/24941334.html

photo gallery (3300+ photos)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/kUwHbwkVZ9NEa3w5A

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new Youtube video 201205


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IkoRaji 201205


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Maika and Hitomi on Academy Night G 201125

https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Lz4y1C7dy

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HKT girls doing Shukipi TikTok

https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1U54y167cb
https://www.tiktok.com/@meru_chan_official/video/6901930520272309505
https://www.tiktok.com/@anna07294848/video/6903015076010249473
https://www.tiktok.com/@achan_1018/video/6903071286830845186


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and male idol 9Taro dancing to Seishun Subliminal and Shukipi

https://twitter.com/9taro_cubers/status/1334482010006560772
https://twitter.com/9taro_cubers/status/1335574558871441408

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Seishun "Subliminal" on the 2nd place of CDTV original ranking

vidoe cut
https://twitter.com/HKT345/status/1335358009032146944

 

Loving the pullover / skirt outfits cute and lovely!!!

 

The MV is finally out


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So freaking cute. If I took a drink every time I said "Awww" watching that, I'd be hammered.

 

The more I listen to Ryuuseigun, the more I love this song. Their voices together makes the song really wholesome
And now they added this MV .... Good Job
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Ryuuseigun vocal extract ( for those who like to crop part for ringtone )


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English translation of Ryuuseigun (Meteor Shower) lyrics (Japanese lyrics)

Lyrics: Sashihara Rino
Composition: HaTo
Arrangement: Wakatabe Makoto
MV director: Totsuka Fujimaru
Center: Takamatsu Hitomi, Saito Nagisa


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I've finally noticed a miraculous light
Flowing from the night sky.

When a ponytail reflected in my eyes
It took me by surprise. A swaying ribbon.
We've met in April,
It was still a bit cold.
You who run at the beach with pigtails.
Even the air around you was glittering.
You were far away even if I chased you.

How can I explain this feeling to people?
It wasn't love for sure.
The scenery you saw, the speed of the wind you felt...
I was jealous of them.

A smile like the sun,
A sullen face when you're a bit angry
Ah, the more I get to know you
The more I hate myself.
The way you're more honest than anyone,
The way you're more mature than anyone...
"Hey, it's just unfair,
This radiance," I thought to myself.
Yes, I've finally realized that this light
Came from the efforts you've made.

The winter feels longer when you're alone,
But I saw how reliable you are
And felt your importance.
The winter feels colder when you're alone,
I think I've become a bit stronger.
I'll protect this place for you.
It's not as simple
As just embarrassment.
I can't express it properly.
We don't talk about it
But I'm sure we understood it nonetheless
From the day we've met.

You've been observant like a cat,
You've been friendly like a dog.
Ah, I've felt like this for the first time,
Unlike with my close friends...
The way you're skillful at everything,
The way you're hardworking and serious...
Hey, thanks to you
I was able to continue this long road.
Yes, the bud of light that shone faintly
Is slowly getting bigger.

If there is an attraction between two people
(believe you)
When they collide
They become a meteor shower.

A smile like the sun,
A sullen face when you're a bit angry.
I can't find the right words,
But thank you for always being
By my side.
The way you're more honest than anyone,
The way you're more mature than anyone...
Right now, that blink of light in a night sky,
That shooting star is surely...
Yes, a miraculous light made by two people.
I've finally noticed
That I want you to be by my side.

 

The song and the MV are so cute. I think over the past few months, Nagisa has really been bringing out her best sides and she looks like the perfect idol. I love Hitomi as the center of the group, but I think if they put her and Nagisa together, people will be drawn to the group quickly.

Nagisa is gorgeous and really radiant and her eyes shine and she's just Originally Emiri was my oshimen and I still support Emiri, but I want to witness Nagisa becoming The Next Big Idol in Japan. I think she's got what it takes to get there.

 

I'm pretty certain that Naatan is the most popular member of the group, I failed to win a photocard signing from her last month as it would seem she sold out very quickly. Indeed I'm sure the group is very popular in Japan as by the time I went online to order a copy of the latest edition of BUBKA the version with Maika x Iori on the cover had likewise sold out! However I ordered the other (Sakurazaka46) version which I've just received and I still got the Maika x Iori poster:



My favourite member is definitely Mirinya, however I do oshi all 12 girls and apart from IZ*ONE there's no other group where I can say that I truly like all of the members.

 

interviews with gamers Iori

https://www.famitsu.com/matome/cyberpunk2077/interview03.html



and Iori/Kiara

https://natalie.mu/music/pp/tensura2_02

 

Purikura photo booth session with Risa, Iori, Nonno and Sana:


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