≒JOY

≒JOY (pronounced "Nearly Equal Joy" and often called Niajoy) is a super fun Japanese idol girl group that burst onto the scene in 2022, produced by the legendary Rino Sashihara—yep, the former AKB48 and HKT48 star. Starting with 12 members announced in March, they added Aimi Ozawa (ex-Last Idol) as the 13th in June, kicking off with their debut song on YouTube that July; they've since navigated some changes like Moeka Fukuyama's graduation in 2023 for studies and Aoi Onishi's health hiatus, but they're still rocking it as a tight-knit squad under Sony Music Labels.

These gals dropped their major debut EP *Kitto, Zettai, Zettai* in January 2024, which topped the charts, followed by bangers like "Taiikukan Disco" (hitting #1 on Oricon), "Hatsukoi Cinderella," and more recent hits matching their fresh releases—think upbeat idol vibes perfect for dances and feels. With current stars like leader Aimi Ozawa, Renon Esumi, and Konoa Amano leading the pack, they've done anniversary concerts, hall tours, and even announced a nationwide tour into 2025, proving they're here to stay in the =LOVE sister group family.

Genres

J-pop Girl Group

Pop

Indie Pop

Avant-garde

Electropop

Art Pop

Dance Pop

Experimental Electronic

Contemporary Pop

J-pop

Underground Electronic

Teen Pop

Japanese Electronic

Japanese Alternative

Girl Group

Related Artists

YOASOBI

=LOVE

AKB48

Nogizaka46

≠ME

ADO

Mrs. GREEN APPLE

OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM

FKJ

Tom Misch

Jamiroquai

King Gnu

Latest Release

今、恋をしている

≒JOY

Single - Released August 27, 2025