＝LOVE

＝LOVE is a Japanese idol group produced by Rino Sashihara, formerly of HKT48, in partnership with Yoyogi Animation Academy. Formed on April 29, 2017, the group performs J-pop and is signed to Sacra Music. Since 2018, ＝LOVE has also been active in 2.5-jigen stage performances, which has given the group a clear place in Japan's idol and stage-performance scene. The current lineup includes Emiri Ootani, Hana Ooba, Risa Otoshima, Kiara Saitou, Maika Sasaki, Hitomi Takamatsu, Shouko Takiwaki, Iori Noguchi, Sana Morohashi, and Anna Yamamoto. Former members are Nonno Satake, who left in March 2021, and Nagisa Saitou, who left in January 2023.