≒Joy (ニアリーイコールジョイ; pronounced "Nearly Equal Joy", stylized as ≒JOY),≒ is used as an approximation sign in Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea. is a Japanese idol girl group that formed in 2022 which features voice actors from the . The twelve-person group is produced by former AKB48 and HKT48 member Rino Sashihara and is the second sister group of =Love, after ≠Me.
History 2021–present: Formation and debut
In October 2021, it was announced that Rino Sashihara would produce a third girl group.
On March 29, 2022, the group's name, ≒Joy, and the initial twelve member line-up were unveiled. On June 25, Aimi Ozawa joined the group as the thirteenth and final member. On July 2, their eponymous debut song was released on YouTube. On December 4, Moeka Fukuyama suspended her activities with the group to focus on her studies.
On March 29, 2023, Moeka Fukuyama left the group to continue her studies. On December 16, Aoi Onishi went on hiatus due to poor physical health.
On January 17, 2024, they released their debut EP, Kitto, Zettai, Zettai.
Members Current
Former
Discography Extended plays Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications JPN JPNHot Released: January 17, 2024 Label: Sony Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 1 1 RIAJ: Gold
Singles Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Certifications Albums JPN JPN HotPeaks on the Japan Hot 100:
2024 1 2 JPN: 119,187Cumulative sales of "Taiikukan Disco":
RIAJ: Gold rowspan="5" 1 4 JPN: 135,066Cumulative sales of "Hatsukoi Cinderella":
RIAJ: Gold 2025 2 4 JPN: 163,333 RIAJ: Platinum 2026 4 6 JPN: 230,882 RIAJ: Platinum 1 3 JPN: 308,148 RIAJ: Platinum
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