Love Live!

This article is about the franchise. For other uses, see Love Live! (disambiguation).

Love Live! (ラブライブ！, Rabu Raibu!) is a Japanese multimedia project co-developed by ASCII Media Works' Dengeki G's Magazine, the music label Lantis, and the anime studio Sunrise. Love Live! has released music CD's, anime music videos, live concert videos, a manga adaption, video games, card games, and an anime series. The project officially began on June 30, 2010 with the release of a prologue story and character introductions. This anime can be seen on Crunchyroll.

For more details on the history of the project: Love Live! History

Anime

More details: Episodes List

Nine high school girls, Honoka Kosaka, Eli Ayase, Kotori Minami, Umi Sonoda, Rin Hoshizora, Maki Nishikino, Nozomi Tojo, Hanayo Koizumi, and Nico Yazawa, form an idol group called μ's (pronounced as 'Muse') in order to save their school, Otonokizaka High School, from closing.

• The first season of the anime aired from January 6 to March 31, 2013 with a total of 13 episodes.
• An original video animation episode (OVA) was released on November 27, 2013, coupled with the sixth unit single Music S.T.A.R.T!!.
• The second season aired from April 6 to June 29, 2014 with a total of 13 episodes.
• A movie premiered in Japan on June 13, 2015.

Manga

More details: Love Live! Manga

There are three different series of manga adaptations of Love Live!. All of their scenarios are written by Sakurako Kimino, with character designs by Yuuhei Murota.

• The first is entitled "Love Live! School idol project". It is illustrated by Arumi Tokita. It began serialization in the January 2012 issue of Dengeki G's Magazine. The manga ended serialization in the magazine's May 2014 issue and was transferred to Dengeki G's Comic starting with the June 2014 issue.
• The second is entitled "Love Live! Anthology". It is drawn by a variety of illustrators, different for each chapter.
• The third is entitled "Love Live! School idol diary", and is a manga adaptation of the light novel series by the same title. It is illustrated by Masaru Oda.

The first few chapters of "Love Live! School idol project" may be read in English legally at Comic Walker .

Books

More details: Love Live! School idol diary, Love Live! Booklet Stories, Love Live! Publications

Love Live! School idol diary is a set of novels in the Love Live! franchise, written by Sakurako Kimino and illustrated by Natsu Otono and Akame Kiyose with character designs from Yuuhei Murota. It is split into two series:

• Each of the first nine volumes retells parts of the Love Live! anime series story from a different idol's point of view along with their backstories.
• Each subsequent volume of the second series talks about an event within the school year, and is each told from two different idols' point of view.

There are also shorter stories released with alternate volumes of the anime's Blu-Ray Discs, similarly written by Sakurako Kimino and illustrated by Natsu Otono and Akame Kiyose with character designs from Yuuhei Murota.

There are a variety of other publications available including game guides, illustration books and sheet music.

Games

A free rhythm game was developed by KLab and released by Bushiroad for iOS devices on April 15, 2013, called Love Live! School idol festival. A version for Android devices was released on June 6, 2013. An arcade version titled Love Live! School idol festival ~after school ACTIVITY~ was made available for play on December 6, 2016. A new game titled Love Live! School Idol Festival ALL STARS was announced to be in production on September 21, 2017, and was released in September 26, 2019.

A game for PlayStation Vita entitled "Love Live! School idol paradise" was released on August 28, 2014 as a series of three rhythm-action video games, developed by Dingo. The three games were released as "Vol. 1 Printemps Unit," "Vol. 2 BiBi Unit," and "Vol. 3 lily white Unit."

There are four trading card games manufactured by Bushiroad that feature Love Live!, titled: 

• Victory Spark Booster Pack "Baby Princess & Love Live!"
• Weiss Schwarz Love Live! School idol project
• Fiveqross
• Love Live! School idol collection

There is also a board game titled Love Live! Board Game: Fan Acquisition ・ School Idol Great Operation! (『ラブライブ！』ボードゲーム ファン獲得・スクールアイドル大作戦！, “Rabu Raibu!” Boodogeemu Fan kakutoku Sukuuru Aidoru dai sakusen!).

Information Programs

More details: Information Programs

Several information programs have aired and are still airing to promote the whole franchise, with the voice actresses hosting each program.

The programs that aired on internet TV are:

• "Love Live Nico Production Extracurricular Activities ~KotoHonoMaki~" (ラブライ部 ニコ生課外活動 ~ことほのまき~, Rabu Raibu Niko Nama Kagai Katsudou ~KotoHonoMaki~)
• "Nico Production Love Live! Hour Emitsun Fight Club" (ニコ生ラブライブ!アワー えみつんファイトクラブ, Niko Nama Rabu Raibu! Awaa Emitsun Faito Kurabu).
• "Nico Production Love Live! Hour NozoHono☆Variety Box" (ニコ生ラブライブ！アワー　のぞほの☆バラエティボックス, Niko Nama Rabu Raibu! Awaa NozoHono☆Baraeti Bokkusu)

While the programs that aired on internet radio are:

• "Love Live! µ's Public Relations Department ~NicoRinPana~" (ラブライブ！μ's広報部~にこりんぱな~, Rabu Raibu! µ's Kouhou-bu ~NikoRinPana~)
• "RADIO Animelo Mix Love Live! ~NozoEri Radio Garden~" (RADIOアニメロミックス ラブライブ！~のぞえりRadio Garden~, Rajio Animero Mikkusu Rabu Raibu! ~NozoEri Radio Garden~).

Full Unit Singles

To see the list of composers and arrangers, click here.

Bokura no LIVE Kimi to no LIFE

• Limited Edition Jacket
• Regular Edition Jacket

1/2

Tracklist:

1. Bokura no LIVE Kimi to no LIFE
2. Yuujou No Change

Release Date: August 25, 2010

Snow halation

• Cover Illustration
• Booklet Illustration

1/2

Tracklist:

1. Snow halation
2. baby maybe Koi no Button

Release Date: December 22, 2010

Natsuiro Egao de 1,2,Jump!

• Cover Illustration
• Booklet Illustration

1/2

Tracklist:

1. Natsuiro Egao de 1,2,Jump!
2. Mermaid festa vol.1

Release Date: August 24, 2011

Mogyutto "love" de Sekkin Chuu!

• Cover Illustration
• Booklet Illustration

1/2

Tracklist:

1. Mogyutto "love" de Sekkin Chuu!
2. Aishiteru Banzai!

Release Date: February 15, 2012

Wonderful Rush

• Cover Illustration
• Booklet Illustration

1/2

Tracklist:

1. Wonderful Rush
2. Oh,Love&Peace!

Release Date: September 5, 2012

Bokura wa Ima no Naka de

Tracklist:

1. Bokura wa Ima no Naka de
2. WILD STARS

Release Date: January 23, 2013

Kitto Seishun ga Kikoeru

Tracklist:

1. Kitto Seishun ga Kikoeru
2. Kaguya no Shiro de Odoritai

Release Date: February 6, 2013

Susume→Tomorrow / START:DASH!!

Tracklist:

1. Susume→Tomorrow
2. START:DASH!!

Release Date: February 20, 2013

Korekara no Someday / Wonder zone

Tracklist:

1. Korekara no Someday
2. Wonder zone

Release Date: March 6, 2013

No brand girls / START:DASH!!

Tracklist:

1. No brand girls
2. START:DASH!!

Release Date: April 3, 2013

Music S.T.A.R.T!!

Tracklist:

1. Music S.T.A.R.T!!
2. LOVELESS WORLD

Release Date: November 27, 2013

Takaramonozu

Tracklist:

1. Takaramonozu
2. Paradise Live

Release Date: January 29, 2014

Sore wa Bokutachi no Kiseki

Tracklist:

1. Sore wa Bokutachi no Kiseki
2. Datte Datte Aa Mujou

Release Date: April 23, 2014

Donna Toki mo Zutto

Tracklist:

1. Donna Toki mo Zutto
2. COLORFUL VOICE

Release Date: May 8, 2014

Yume no Tobira

Tracklist:

1. Yume no Tobira
2. SENTIMENTAL StepS

Release Date: May 28, 2014

Love wing bell / Dancing stars on me!

Tracklist:

1. Love wing bell
2. Dancing stars on me!

Release Date: June 11, 2014

KiRa-KiRa Sensation! / Happy maker!

Tracklist:

1. KiRa-KiRa Sensation!
2. Happy maker!

Release Date: July 9, 2014

Shangri-La Shower

Tracklist:

1. Shangri-La Shower
2. Ruteshi Kisuki Shiteru

Release Date: October 1, 2014

Mi wa Mu'sic no Mi

Tracklist:

1. Mi wa Mu'sic no Mi
2. Super LOVE=Super LIVE!

Release Date: April 22, 2015

Angelic Angel / Hello, Hoshi o Kazoete

Tracklist:

1. Angelic Angel
2. Hello, Hoshi o Kazoete

Release Date: July 1, 2015

SUNNY DAY SONG / ？←HEARTBEAT

Tracklist:

1. SUNNY DAY SONG
2. ？←HEARTBEAT

Release Date: July 8, 2015

Bokutachi wa Hitotsu no Hikari / Future style

Tracklist:

1. Bokutachi wa Hitotsu no Hikari
2. Future style

Release Date: July 15, 2015

HEART to HEART!

Tracklist:

1. HEART to HEART!
2. Arashi no Naka no Koi dakara

Release Date: October 28, 2015

MOMENT RING

Tracklist:

1. MOMENT RING
2. Sayounara e Sayonara!

Release Date: March 2, 2016

A song for You! You? You!!

Tracklist:

1. A song for You! You? You!!
2. Natte Shimatta!

Release Date: March 25, 2020

Collab Singles

Bring the LOVE!

Tracklist:

1. Bring the LOVE!

Release Date: September 20, 2024

Sub-units

Printemps

Love marginal

Tracklist:

1. Love marginal
2. sweet&sweet holiday

Release Date: May 25, 2011

Pure girls project

Tracklist:

1. Pure girls project
2. UNBALANCED LOVE

Release Date: August 21, 2013

Puwa Puwa-O!

Tracklist:

1. Puwa Puwa-O!

Release Date: September 25, 2013

Eien Friends

Tracklist:

1. Eien Friends
2. Nightingale Love Song

Release Date: November 12, 2014

CheerDay CheerGirl!

Tracklist:

1. CheerDay CheerGirl!

Release Date: December 25, 2014

MUSEUM de Dou Shitai?

Tracklist:

1. MUSEUM de Dou Shitai?

Release Date: May 23, 2015

WAO-WAO Powerful day!

Tracklist:

1. WAO-WAO Powerful day!
2. NO EXIT ORION

Release Date: November 25, 2015

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BiBi

Diamond Princess no Yuuutsu

Tracklist:

1. Diamond Princess no Yuuutsu
2. Love Novels

Release Date: June 22, 2011

Cutie Panther

Tracklist:

1. Cutie Panther
2. Natsu, Owaranai de.

Release Date: July 24, 2013

Fuyu ga Kureta Yokan

Tracklist:

1. Fuyu ga Kureta Yokan
2. Trouble Busters

Release Date: December 24, 2014

Silent tonight

Tracklist:

1. Silent tonight

Release Date: December 25, 2014

Saitei de Saikou no Paradiso

Tracklist:

1. Saitei de Saikou no Paradiso

Release Date: May 23, 2015

Sakkaku CROSSROADS

Tracklist:

1. Sakkaku CROSSROADS
2. PSYCHIC FIRE

Release Date: January 20, 2016

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lily white

Shiranai Love*Oshiete Love

Tracklist:

1. Shiranai Love*Oshiete Love
2. A-NO-NE-GA-N-BA-RE!

Release Date: July 27, 2011

Binetsu Kara Mystery

Tracklist:

1. Binetsu Kara Mystery
2. Kimi no Kuse ni!

Release Date: June 26, 2013

Aki no Anata no Sora Tooku

Tracklist:

1. Aki no Anata no Sora Tooku
2. Futari Happiness

Release Date: November 26, 2014

Onaji Hoshi ga Mitai

Tracklist:

1. Onaji Hoshi ga Mitai

Release Date: December 25, 2014

Otohime Heart de Love Kyuuden

Tracklist:

1. Otohime Heart de Love Kyuuden

Release Date: May 23, 2015

Omoide Ijou ni Naritakute

Tracklist:

1. Omoide Ijou ni Naritakute
2. Shunjou Romantic

Release Date: December 23, 2015

Duo & Trio Singles

Mermaid festa vol.2 ~Passionate~

Tracklist:

1. Mermaid festa vol.2 ~Passionate~
2. Someday of my life
3. Koi no Signal Rin rin rin!

Release Date: April 25, 2012

Otome Shiki Ren'ai Juku

Tracklist:

1. Otome Shiki Ren'ai Juku
2. Mahoutsukai Hajimemashita!
3. Junai Lens

Release Date: May 23, 2012

Kokuhaku Biyori, desu!

Tracklist:

1. Kokuhaku Biyori, desu!
2. Blueberry♥Train
3. Kodoku na Heaven

Release Date: June 27, 2012

soldier game

Tracklist:

1. soldier game
2. Daring!!
3. Yuuki no Reason
4. Arifureta Kanashimi no Hate

Release Date: July 25, 2012

Solo Albums

Umiiro Shoujo ni Miserarete (海色少女に魅せられて)

Tracklist:

1. Watashitachi wa Mirai no Hana
2. Bokura no LIVE Kimi to no LIFE (UMI Mix)
3. Yuujou No Change (UMI Mix)
4. Snow halation (UMI Mix)
5. baby maybe Koi no Button (UMI Mix)
6. Shiranai Love*Oshiete Love (UMI Mix)
7. A-NO-NE-GA-N-BA-RE! (UMI Mix)
8. Natsuiro Egao de 1,2,Jump! (UMI Mix)
9. Mermaid festa vol.1 (UMI Mix)

Release Date: November 23, 2011

Kotori Lovin' you (ことりLovin' you)

Tracklist:

1. Spicaterrible
2. Bokura no LIVE Kimi to no LIFE (KOTORI Mix)
3. Yuujou No Change (KOTORI Mix)
4. Snow halation (KOTORI Mix)
5. baby maybe Koi no Button (KOTORI Mix)
6. Love marginal (KOTORI Mix)
7. sweet&sweet holiday (KOTORI Mix)
8. Natsuiro Egao de 1,2,Jump! (KOTORI Mix)
9. Mermaid festa vol.1 (KOTORI Mix)

Release Date: December 14, 2011

Honnori Honoka-iro! (ほんのり穂乃果色!)

Tracklist:

1. Ai wa Taiyou Ja Nai?
2. Mou Hitori Ja Nai yo
3. Bokura no LIVE Kimi to no LIFE (HONOKA Mix)
4. Yuujou No Change (HONOKA Mix)
5. Snow halation (HONOKA Mix)
6. baby maybe Koi no Button (HONOKA Mix)
7. Love marginal (HONOKA Mix)
8. sweet&sweet holiday (HONOKA Mix)
9. Natsuiro Egao de 1,2,Jump! (HONOKA Mix)
10. Mermaid festa vol.1 (HONOKA Mix)

Release Date: January 25, 2012

Solo Live! collection

Love Live! Memorial BOX I Solo Live! collection

1/6

Tracklist:


Full list can be found here.

Release Date: February 19, 2012

Love Live! Solo Live! collection Memorial BOX II

1/9

Tracklist:


Full list can be found here.

Release Date: April 2, 2014

Love Live! Solo Live! collection Memorial BOX III

1/10

Tracklist:


Full list can be found here.

Release Date: March 28, 2018

Love Live! Solo Live! collection Extra

1/10

Tracklist:


Full list can be found here.

Release Date: October 25, 2019

Other Singles

Love Live! Web Radio

Love Live Radio Kagai Katsudou ~Nikorinpana~

Tracklist:

1. Listen to my heart!!
2. after school NAVIGATORS

Release Date: October 17, 2012

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Love Live! TV Anime Blu-ray

μ's Original Song CD 1

Tracklist:

1. Yume Naki Yume wa Yume ja nai

Release Date: March 22, 2013

μ's Original Song CD 2

1/2

Tracklist:

1. Anemone heart

Release Date: April 24, 2013

μ's Original Song CD 3

Tracklist:

1. Nawatobi

Release Date: May 28, 2013

μ's Original Song CD 4

1/2

Tracklist:

1. Beat in Angel

Release Date: June 21, 2013

μ's Original Song CD 5

Tracklist:

1. Niko puri♥Joshi dou

Release Date: July 26, 2013

μ's Original Song CD 6

1/2

Tracklist:

1. Garasu no Hanazono

Release Date: August 28, 2013

μ's Original Song CD 7

1/2

Tracklist:

1. LONELIEST BABY

Release Date: September 25, 2013

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Love Live! TV Anime 2 Blu-ray

μ's Original Song CD 1

Tracklist:

1. Shiawase Iki no SMILING!

Release Date: June 20, 2014

μ's Original Song CD 2

1/2

Tracklist:

1. Zurui yo Magnetic today

Release Date: July 25, 2014

μ's Original Song CD 3

Tracklist:

1. Kururin MIRACLE

Release Date: August 27, 2014

μ's Original Song CD 4

1/2

Tracklist:

1. Storm in Lover

Release Date: September 24, 2014

μ's Original Song CD 5

Tracklist:

1. Moshimo Kara Kitto

Release Date: October 29, 2014

μ's Original Song CD 6

1/2

Tracklist:

1. Suki desu ga Suki desu ka?

Release Date: November 21, 2014

μ's Original Song CD 7

1/2

Tracklist:

1. Soshite Saigo no Page ni wa

Release Date: December 25, 2014

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Love Live! Movie Blu-ray

μ's Original Song CD

1/2

Tracklist:

1. Korekara

Release Date: December 15, 2015

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μ's →NEXT LoveLive! 2014 ~ENDLESS PARADE~ Special CD

ENDLESS PARADE

Tracklist:

1. ENDLESS PARADE

Release Date: February 3, 2014

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μ's Go→Go! LoveLive! 2015 ~Dream Sensation!~ Special CD

Dreamin' Go! Go!!

Tracklist:

1. Dreamin' Go! Go!!

Release Date: January 15, 2015

Albums

Best Album Best Live! Collection

Love Live! μ's Best Album Best Live! Collection

• Blu-ray cover
• CD cover

1/2

Tracklist:


Full list can be found here.

Release Date: January 9, 2013

Love Live! μ's Best Album Best Live! Collection II

Tracklist:


Full list can be found here.

Release Date: May 27, 2015

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Love Live! TV Anime Original Soundtracks

Notes of School idol days

Tracklist:


Full list can be found here.

Release Date: April 10, 2013

Notes of School idol days ~Glory~

Tracklist:


Full list can be found here.

Release Date: August 27, 2014

Notes of School Idol Days ~Curtain Call~

Tracklist:


Full list can be found here.

Release Date: August 5, 2015

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Love Live! Compilation Albums

Love Live! 1st Season Compilation Album

Tracklist:


Full list can be found here.

Release Date: April 29, 2015

Love Live! 2nd Season Compilation Album

Tracklist:


Full list can be found here.

Release Date: April 29, 2015

Love Live! μ's Live Collection Blu-ray

1/2

Tracklist:


Full list can be found here.

Release Date: August 26, 2016

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The Guided Fate Paradox Character Song Album

Character Song Album feat. μ's Love Live

Tracklist:

1. Kakumei desu ne? Kamisama!
2. Hane wa Shitte Shimatta no?
3. Senkou Resolution
4. Kaku mo Yuubi na Hi to Narite
5. I’ll smile for yours
6. Kodoku no Kairou
7. Himitsu to Hanazono
8. Koko de Matteru yo
9. Yume☆ONCE AGAIN
10. NEURON,NEURON!!

Release Date: April 24, 2013

Live Concerts

μ's First Love Live!

Tracklist:


Full list can be found here.

Release Date: November 21, 2012

μ's New Year LoveLive! 2013

Tracklist:


Full list can be found here.

Release Date:
April 24, 2013 (Part 1)
June 21, 2013 (Part 2)
August 28, 2013 (Part 3)

μ's 3rd Anniversary Love Live!

Tracklist:


Full list can be found here.

Release Date: December 25, 2013

μ's →NEXT LoveLive! 2014 ~ENDLESS PARADE~

Tracklist:


Full list can be found here.

Release Date:
July 23, 2014 (Day 2)
July 25, 2014 (Day 1, Part 1)
September 24, 2014 (Day 1, Part 2)
November 21, 2014 (Day 1, Part 3)

μ's Go→Go! LoveLive! 2015 ~Dream Sensation!~

Tracklist:


Full list can be found here.

Release Date: September 30, 2015

μ's Final LoveLive! ~µ'sic Forever♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪~

Tracklist:


Full list can be found here.

Release Date: September 28, 2016

Love Live! Fest

Tracklist:


Full list can be found here.

Release Date: September 9, 2020

Love Live! Anime 10th Anniversary

Tracklist:


Full list can be found here.

Release Date: TBA

Love Live! Anime 10th Anniversary Overseas Event

Tracklist:


Full list can be found here.

Release Date: TBA

Love Live! Series Asia Tour 2024 ~Minna de Kanaeru Monogatari~

Tracklist:

Full list can be found here.

Release Date: TBA

Others

Love Live! National Otonokizaka High School Tour

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Love Live! National Otonokizaka High School Tour

Love Live! National Otonokizaka High School Tour (BCXA-704) is a 2-disc set with a Blu-ray disc and an audio disc. The Blu-Ray disc's main feature is a Love Live Nico Production Extracurricular Activities ~KotoHonoMaki~ video of a cast trip to locations featured in Season 1: Kanda Shrine, GAMERS, and Cure Maid Cafe, all of which are situated near or in Akihabara. The CD contains individually recorded messages from all members of the cast welcoming members to Otonokizaka High School, as well as a recording of NicoRinPana (Business Trip Version). Blu-ray Disc Tracklist: Anime Season 1 Digest Love Live Nico Production Extracurricular Activities ~KotoHonoMaki~ (Business Trip Version) School Tour: School Gate School Tour: Courtyard School Tour: Classroom School Tour: Student Council Room School Tour: Auditorium School Tour: Idol Research Clubroom School Tour: Rooftop CD Tracklist: ようこそ、音ノ木坂へ！ (Youkoso, Otonokizaka e!, lit. Welcome to Otonokizaka!) Love Live! µ's Public Relations Department ~NicoRinPana~ (Business Trip Version) Release Dates: December 25, 2013

Trivia

• Uncovered old documents revealed the candidates for the title of the Love Live! project back during its initial planning phase:
  • 1st Place Candidate
    ラブライブ (, lit. Love Live!)
  • 2nd Place Candidates
    アイライブ (, lit. I Live!)
    アイ・ライブ・ユー！ (, lit. I Live You!)
  • 3rd Place Candidates
    ガールズ・ビー・アンビシャス (, lit. Girls Be Ambitious)
    ガールフレンズ (, lit. Girlfriends)
    チアー！Cheer Up! (, lit. Cheer! Cheer Up!)
    Give a Cheer
    Be of Good Cheer
    Cheer Over The Victory
    ガールズ・ビー・ドリーム (, lit. Girls Be Dream)
    スクールストリーム (, lit. School Stream)