=LOVE Members Profile
=LOVE (イコールラブ Ikōrurabu), also known as Ikorabu (イコラブ), is a Japanese girl group under Yoyogi Animation Academy and Sacra Music. It’s produced by ex-HKT48 member and four-time AKB48 queen Sashihara Rino. 13 members were announced on April 29, 2017, but Chonan Mai withdrawn before group’s official debut. Also, Satake Nonno graduated from the group in March 2021. They made their official debut on September 6, 2017. Their sister group is ≠ME.
=LOVE Fandom Name: — =LOVE Official Colors: Pink, White=LOVE Official Accounts: Website: equal-love.jp Twitter: Equal_LOVE_12 YouTube: ＝LOVE（イコールラブ）公式チャンネル Showroom: =LOVEMembers Profile: Yamamoto Anna
Stage Name: Anna Birth Name: Yamamoto Anna (山本杏奈) Position: Leader, Main Dancer, Vocalist Birthday: November 30th, 1997 Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius Height: 148.6 cm (4’8”) Blood Type: A Nationality: Japanese Instagram: @yamamoto_anna_ Twitter: @yamamoto_anna_Anna Facts: – She was born in Hiroshima, Japan — Best dancer in the group. — Learned dance since she was 5. — Helps other members with dance learning. — She’s the shortest member. — Other members said that she is the most responsible =LOVE member. — She is afraid of birds. — She’s a former member of SPL∞ASH, an idol unit made up of members that attended Actors’ School Hiroshima. – She struggles to wink. – Her fanname is “Anzoo”. – Her Penlight colour is yellow and blue.Morohashi Sana
Stage Name: Sana Birth Name: Morohashi Sana (諸橋沙夏) Position: Lead Vocalist, Rapper Birthday: August 8, 1996 Zodiac Sign: Leo Height: 158 cm (5’2”) Blood Type: B Instagram: @morohashi_sana Twitter: @morohashi_sanaSana Facts: – She was born in Fukushima, Japan. — She’s the oldest member. — Before =LOVE, she was a member of idol group Baby Tiara. She was a sub-leader. — She can speak English, some Chinese and Korean. – She is the first member to have her own solo song – “My Voice Is For You“. – She graduated from law school. – She is friends with akb48’s Murayama Yuiri. – Her favourite idol is Keyazakizaka46’s Sugai Yuuka. – Her fan name is “Tsun Zoku”. – Her Penlight colour is GreenOtani Emiri
Stage Name: Emiri Birth Name: Otani Emiri (大谷映美里) Position: Vocalist, Face of the Group Birthday: March 15, 1998 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Height: 155 cm (5’1”) Blood Type: O Instagram: @otani_emiri Twitter: @otani_emiriEmiri Facts: – She was born in Tokyo, Japan. — She has two pet ferrets called Cinnamon and Batako. — She is a former member of Akishibu Project. – Her Akishibu graduation was held at Sanrio Puroland. — Cons: She’s afraid of heights, cries easily and can’t wake up in the morning. — Her role model is former AKB48 member Kojima Haruna. — She auditioned for Nogizaka46’s 3rd generation. — Her favorite seiyuu is Ogura Yui. – She loves ramen. – Models frequently for “bis Magazine”. – Her favourite Sanrio character is Cinnamoroll. – She is an expert in makeup and fashion. – Her Penlight colour is white and purple.Otoshima Risa
Stage Name: Risa Birth Name: Otoshima Risa (音嶋莉沙) Position: Vocalist, Dancer Birthday: August 11, 1998 Zodiac Sign: Leo Height: 159 cm (5’2”) Blood Type: B Instagram:@otoshima_risa Twitter:@otoshima_risaRisa Facts: – She was born in Kanagawa, Japan. — Former member of HKT48. She was dismissed after week one in the group, because she auditioned for the group while still being under another agency. — She’s good in robot dance. — Former member of trainee group w-Street Fukuoka. — Favorite food and drink: Salat, Strawberries, Tapioca, Matcha, Motsunabe and Melon Bread — Hobbies: Watching other videos with other idols, shopping – Her Penlight colour is light blue and pink.Sasaki Maika
Stage Name: Maika Birth Name: Sasaki Maika (佐々木舞香) Position: Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Rapper Birthday: January 21, 2000 Zodiac Sign: Carpicorn Height: 157 cm (5’1”) Blood Type: A Instagram: — Twitter: @sasaki_maikaMaika Facts: – She was born in Aichi, Japan. — She wants to become a famous seiyuu in the future. — She is very stable when singing live. — Favorite Food: Hot pot, meat, potatoes, katsudon, udon, strawberries, rice, oranges and bread. — She couldn’t participate in the Want you! Want you! single due to health problems. She came back after few months. — She is an active MC in variety shows/programs. – She is very lively and happy. – She is known for being an otaku. – Her Penlight colour is white.Oba Hana
Stage Name: Hana Birth Name: Oba Hana (大場花菜) Position: Vocalist Birthday: February 4, 2000 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Height: 160 cm (5’3”) Blood Type: A Twitter: @hana_oba Ameba: @equal-obaHana Facts: – She was born in Saitama, Japan. — She is a former member of YOANI class C. — Favorite Food: Chocolate Mint, eggplant, chicken, chikuwa, fried vegetables. — Her role model is former AKB48 member Takahashi Minami. — Her catchphrase is “Spreading, deepening, overflowing, fluttering, flirting and smiling to everyone” — She is good in calligraphy. – She has an older sister. – She likes her legs but says she is unconfident in her face. – Her fan name is Hanamaru. – Her Penlight colours are orange and blue.Noguchi Iori
Stage Name: Iori Birth Name: Noguchi Iori (野口衣織) Position: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Rapper Birthday: April 26, 2000 Zodiac Sign: Taurus Height: 160 cm (5’2”) Blood Type: O Instagram: — Twitter: @noguchi_ioriIori Facts: – She was born in Ibaraki, Japan. — She is good at photography. — Favorite Food and Drink: Reiko Tanmen and Calpis — She is known for her very powerful vocal, great skills in everything and for her stage presence. — Iori has a lot female fans (due to her short hair). — She wants to become seiyuu in the future. — Her laugh is very loud. – Teokure Caution is her signature song despite not being the centre. — Her hair is always short. – She loves anime, video games and manga. – Good at taking photos. – Her fanname is ioringu. – Her Penlight colour is purple.Takamatsu Hitomi
Stage Name: Hitomi Birth Name: Takamatsu Hitomi (髙松瞳) Position: Center, Lead Vocalist, Dancer Birthday: January 9, 2001 Zodiac Sign: Carpicorn Height: 160.5 cm (5’3”) Blood Type: AB Instagram: — Twitter: @takamatsuhitomiHitomi Facts: – She was born in Tokyo, Japan. — She was on hiatus due to health problems since September, 2019 so she couldn’t participate in singles Zurui yo Zurui ne and CAMEO. – Hitomi returned to =LOVE on their 3rd Anniversary concert. — She is a big fan of Nogizaka46, especially Hori Miona. — Can’t watch or listen to scary stories and has a fear of crows. — She is the tallest member. — Abilities: Baton twirling, gymnastics, English – She loves ice cream, but dislikes the Gargari-Kun Ice cream. — Hitomi is the youngest of 3 siblings. She has an older brother and an older sister. Her mother is a nurse. – She is a big fan of Nogizaka46’s Hori Miona and auditioned for the 3rd generation but failed. – Her fans are called “eyes”. – Her Penlight colour is red.Takiwaki Shoko
Stage Name: Shoko Birth Name: Takiwaki Shoko (瀧脇笙古) Position: Vocalist Birthday: July 9, 2001 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Height: 157 cm (5’1”) Blood Type: O Instagram: @takiwaki_shoko_ Twitter: @shoko_takiwakiShoko Facts: — She was born in Kanagawa, Japan. — Shoko calls her fans “Chocolat” (しよこら) — She likes to cook. — She loves Yabuki Nako from IZ*ONE and HKT48. — She didn’t believe that she would pass the audition, so her goal was to meet Rino Sashihara. – Participated on the TV Show Sasuke Ninja Warrior. – She carried the Olympic torch for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. – Participated in the 2019 Tokyo race and placed 20th, which was highest in her prefecture. – She has been a fan of AKB48 since she was in Elementary school. – Loves cooking and often posts her meals on SNS. – Her penlight colours are yellow and orange.Saito Kiara
Stage Name: Kiara Birth Name: Saito Kiara (齋藤樹愛羅) Position: Vocalist Birthday: November 26, 2o04 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Height: 153 cm (5’0”) Blood Type: B Instagram: — Twitter: @saitou_kiaraKiara Facts: – She was born in Tochigi, Japan. — Favorite food and drink: Strawberry, chocolate, strawberry milk and ginger ale — Members and fans often call her Ponkotsu (can’t do anything right) and Chicchai (tiny/little). — Her nose is bleeding easily. — She is strong at Love Live’s rhythm game. — Hobbies: Jet coaster, watching anime on Netflix – She is a fan of My Melody and Love Live. – Her favourite Love Live characters are Ruby and Hanamaru. — A former member of idol group Amorecarmina. — She has braces. — She is afraid of bugs and hates doing her homework. — Her favorite color is pink. – Her fans are called “Kiarabu’s” or “Kiara Club”. – Her Penlight colour is pink.Former Members/Graduated Members: Saito Nagisa
Stage Name: Nagisa Birth Name: Saito Nagisa (齊藤なぎさ) Position: Lead Vocalist, Dancer, Rapper Birthday: July 6, 2003 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Height: 151 cm (5’0”) Blood Type: AB Instagram: @saitou_nagisa Twitter: @saito_nagisa Weibo: 齊藤NagisaNagisa Facts: – Nagisa announced her graduation 25 September, 2022 – She was born in Kanagawa, Japan. — She has asthma and hay fever. — Hates tomatoes and warm water. — She went to an AKB48 handshake event and her favorite idol asked her “Why won’t you become idol?”. Her parents don’t allow her to pass AKB48 audition, but they let her audition for =LOVE. — She can speak French a little bit. — Favorite food: Strawberry, Chocolate. – She can play the recorder, whistle and skiing. – She enjoys imitating other members, watching eating videos and going to amusment parks. — Nagisa can compose songs. — She has a husky voice. — Her favorite color is pink. — She is from rich family and has 3 sisters. Her father is a restaurant owner. — She is always with twintails. – She has a solo song called “Geneki Idol Chu“. – Her fans are called “Naatans” – Her Penlight colour is pink. Satake Nonno
Stage Name: Nonno Birth Name: Satake Nonno (佐竹のん乃) Position: Vocalist Birthday: November 6, 1998 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Height: 158,6 cm (5’2”) Blood Type: A Instagram: @satake_nonno_ Twitter: @satake_nonnoNonno Facts: – She was born in Gunma, Japan. — Favorite food: Fresh cream, strawberries, tomato, sweets — She’s learning the piano. — She auditioned for BiSH and NGT48, but failed. — She was the only left-handed member in =LOVE. — She loves BiSH, especially Aina The End. Also she loves WA-SUTA and many underground idols. — Her eyesight is bad. She uses contact lenses. – She has 4 brothers. – Her charming point is her mole. – In =LOVE, she was closest to Sana and Iori. – When she has days off, she likes to rest or go to café’s. – Nonno graduated from the group in March 2021.Chonan Mai
Stage Name: Mai Birth Name: Chonan Mai (長南舞) Position: Vocalist Birthday: November 21, 1997 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Height: 160 cm (5’3″) Blood Type: A Instagram: @chonanmai Twitter: @chonanmai Website: talent.platinumproduction.jp/chonanmai Tiktok: @chonanmai Youtube: ちょなんまい Formerly in: Nankini!Mai Facts: — She was born in Hokkaido, Japan. — Her hobbies are walking around, eating noodles (especially udon), and reading manga. — She withdrew from group before their debut for unknown reasons. She decided to not sign contract with agency. She appeared in some episodes of =LOVE documentary. — Her talents are belly dancing and being a talented woman with 9 business certifications. — She is currently a solo idol and model under Platinum Production.Note: Please don’t copy-paste the content of this page to other sites/places on the web. If you use info from our profile, please kindly put a link to this post. Thanks a lot! 🙂 – Kprofiles.comProfile made by stankeyakizaka and nchaurora.(Special thanks to hanaki, dreamfluff, Lucas, yumenokawa) Who is your =LOVE oshimen?
Anna
Sana
Emiri
Risa
Maika
Hana
Iori
Hitomi
Shoko
Nagisa
Kiara
Nonno (Graduated memebr)
Chonan Mai (Former member) ResultsPoll Options are limited because JavaScript is disabled in your browser.Nagisa 19%, 516 votes 516 votes 19%516 votes - 19% of all votesIori 14%, 382 votes 382 votes 14%382 votes - 14% of all votesEmiri 11%, 306 votes 306 votes 11%306 votes - 11% of all votesKiara 9%, 243 votes 243 votes 9%243 votes - 9% of all votesMaika 9%, 232 votes 232 votes 9%232 votes - 9% of all votesAnna 6%, 158 votes 158 votes 6%158 votes - 6% of all votesHitomi 6%, 151 vote 151 vote 6%151 vote - 6% of all votesChonan Mai (Former member) 5%, 145 votes 145 votes 5%145 votes - 5% of all votesSana 5%, 140 votes 140 votes 5%140 votes - 5% of all votesShoko 5%, 139 votes 139 votes 5%139 votes - 5% of all votesRisa 5%, 128 votes 128 votes 5%128 votes - 5% of all votesHana 3%, 92 votes 92 votes 3%92 votes - 3% of all votesNonno (Graduated memebr) 2%, 58 votes 58 votes 2%58 votes - 2% of all votesTotal Votes: 2690Voters: 1627 April 15, 2020× You or your IP had already vote. Anna Sana Emiri Risa Maika Hana Iori Hitomi Shoko Nagisa Kiara Nonno (Graduated memebr) Chonan Mai (Former member) × You or your IP had already vote. ResultsLatest comeback:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suf7S4AKdmYVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: =LOVE（イコールラブ）/ 12th Single『Be Selfish』【MV full】 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suf7S4AKdmY)Who is your =LOVE oshimen? Do you know more facts about them? Feel free to comment below. 🙂 TagsChonan Mai Equal Love J-pop Love Morohashi Sana Nankini! Noguchi Iori Oba Hana Otani Emiri Otoshima Risa Sacra Music Saito Kiara Saito Nagisa Saitou Kiara Sasaki Maika Sashihara Rino Satake Nonno Takamatsu Hitomi Takiwaki Shoko Yamamoto Anna Yoyogi Animation Academy
Who is your =LOVE oshimen?
Anna
Sana
Emiri
Risa
Maika
Hana
Iori
Hitomi
Shoko
Nagisa
Kiara
Nonno (Graduated memebr)
Chonan Mai (Former member) ResultsPoll Options are limited because JavaScript is disabled in your browser.
Nagisa 19%, 516 votes 516 votes 19%516 votes - 19% of all votesIori 14%, 382 votes 382 votes 14%382 votes - 14% of all votesEmiri 11%, 306 votes 306 votes 11%306 votes - 11% of all votesKiara 9%, 243 votes 243 votes 9%243 votes - 9% of all votesMaika 9%, 232 votes 232 votes 9%232 votes - 9% of all votesAnna 6%, 158 votes 158 votes 6%158 votes - 6% of all votesHitomi 6%, 151 vote 151 vote 6%151 vote - 6% of all votesChonan Mai (Former member) 5%, 145 votes 145 votes 5%145 votes - 5% of all votesSana 5%, 140 votes 140 votes 5%140 votes - 5% of all votesShoko 5%, 139 votes 139 votes 5%139 votes - 5% of all votesRisa 5%, 128 votes 128 votes 5%128 votes - 5% of all votesHana 3%, 92 votes 92 votes 3%92 votes - 3% of all votesNonno (Graduated memebr) 2%, 58 votes 58 votes 2%58 votes - 2% of all votesTotal Votes: 2690Voters: 1627 April 15, 2020× You or your IP had already vote. Anna Sana Emiri Risa Maika Hana Iori Hitomi Shoko Nagisa Kiara Nonno (Graduated memebr) Chonan Mai (Former member) × You or your IP had already vote. Results
