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μ's ("Muse")

     Group Singles 
  • "Bokura no LIVE, Kimi to no LIFE" is the song that started it all when the PV for it dropped in 2010.
  • All the early µ's singles with PVs released prior to the anime count, but "Snow Halation", the second µ's album and single, is widely considered to be the best. It also plays in the last few episodes of season 2 of the anime. Fittingly, it was first released a few days before Christmas Day in 2010. Seeing it performed in concert drives the awesomeness home. Traditionally, wota bring out Ultra Orange glowsticks (designed to glow with greater intensity than normal glowsticks, but only lasting for around five minutes) for their personal highlights at concerts. During the final chorus of Snow Halation, everybody breaks out the Ultra Orange. You can see it in all its glory here.
  • "Natsuiro Egao de 1,2,Jump!" is a fun and catchy summer track with Nico at the center.
  • "Mermaid Festa, Vol. 1" sounds like something to ballroom dance to.
  • "Mogyutto "love" de Sekkin Chuu!" is a catchy Valentine's Day track.
  • "Aishiteru Banzai!" is a fan favorite for its use in the anime as well as its simple beat and heartwarming message.
  • "Wonderful Rush" is a standard bop until Maki sings the highest "Wonderful!!!" to start the bridge which is immediately followed by Nico's rap segment.
  • "Bokura wa Ima no Naka de", the first opening song, is absolutely iconic, so much that it even appeared in the anime's second season as their encore performance.
  • "WILD STARS" is a cool electric piece. What really stands out is Nico's very deep voice, which goes even deeper than Umi's voice at times. The SOLO MIX versions stand out even among other solo songs in the franchise as they are Solo Duets between the character and her voice actress!
  • "Kaguya no Shiro de Odoritai" is an amazing disco piece that's so fun to dance and sing along to, it's no wonder they chose Nico to be the center for it.
  • "Susume→Tomorrow", the first song played in the anime, is very energetic and upbeat. Also, when Honoka sings the iconic opening lines, expect it to be followed by a Moment of Awesome.
  • "START:DASH!!" is what kickstarted µ's rise to fame in-universe, and it shows.
  • "No brand girls" generates a lot of hype, especially in concerts, due to its highly intense instrumentals coupled with its highly energetic calls.
  • "LOVELESS WORLD" has a very Dragonforce vibe to it. The harmonies during the final chorus are also ridiculously nice to listen to.
  • "Takaramonozu" is top notch and energetic. One can't help but sing along to it.
  • "Sore wa Bokutachi no Kiseki", the second season's opening, is flowing with goodness. The B-side to the single, "Datte Datte Aa Mujou", is as hauntingly heartbreaking as it is overwhelmingly amazing. The live version is even better, as it features pyrotechnics.
  • μ's directly competes with A-RISE in the anime by performing "Yume no Tobira" with its beautiful soft intro, a rocking main melody and inspirational lyrics. It gets added importance to the franchise when Riko sings a piano version of the song in Sunshine before joining Aqours.
  • "Dancing stars on me!" is a catchy track on its own but the real beauty of it is during live concerts where Nozomi's dancing takes center stage.
  • There's something sad yet beautiful about "KiRa-KiRa Sensation", the song the group performs at the finals of the Love Live. They went for a grand finale, and they truly delivered.
  • "Happy Maker!", as the name implies, is pretty good at putting a smile on your face. It's also the last song of season 2, giving the anime series a cheery closure.
  • "HEART to HEART!" from the second School Idol Festival collaboration single is a fast paced bop.
  • The final single, MOMENT RING and its B-side Sayounara e Sayonara!, marks the end of an era with a big thanks and a promise to meet again.
  • The 9th anniversary single, "A song for You! You? You!!", will surely bring tears to any μ's fan as the girls perform once again and sound like they never went on hiatus in the first place!

     Other Songs 

     Blu-Ray Bonus Singles 

     The School Idol Movie 
  • "Hello, Hoshi wo Kazoete" by the first years sounds like you are actually in a carnival; the bridge even takes you to Broadway.
  • "Angelic Angel" is a calmer and more lighthearted piece performed by µ's while they were in New York, featuring the girls in kimonos and using glowing folding fans as part of their dance choreography.
  • "?←HEARTBEAT" by the third years is as ridiculous as it is fun.
  • "SUNNY DAY SONG" is rightfully proclaimed as the anthem for all school idols.
  • "Bokutachi wa Hitotsu no Hikari": The final song of µ's for the final live. Fittingly enough, the lyrics consist of namedrops for all 9 members and references to the µ's songs that started it all, "Bokura no LIVE kimi to no LIFE" (in real life) and "START:DASH!!" (in-universe).

Official Subunits

     Printemps (Honoka, Kotori, Hanayo) 
Printemps performs songs about longing very, very well:

     BiBi (Eli, Maki, Nico) 
BiBi boasts a wide variety of songs, ranging from J-pop to ballad:
  • "Diamond Princess no Yuuutsu" is overshadowed by their next singles, but is still a groovy song on its own.
  • "Cutie Panther", their second single, is a spiritual successor to the Cutey Honey theme song, bringing it up to the present.
  • "Natsu, Owaranai de", is smooth, somber, and showcases the power of Nanjolno's voice very well.
  • "Fuyu ga Kureta Yokan" is atypical of the usual energetic and upbeat songs BiBi is known for as it's a slow, somber winter love song. The last chorus stands out with its duality of feelings: Nanjolno and Pile's dramatic and uplifting delivery contrasts well with Soramaru's monotonic and somber delivery in the background, evoking bittersweet feelings to the listener.
  • "Sakkaku CROSSROADS" is everything awesome about J-Pop in the 90s, topped off with Pile's amazing solos.
  • "PSYCHIC FIRE" is another great song to drift race to (see "Beat in Angel") and also contains a lot of references to the members' quirks and catchphrases.

     lily white (Umi, Rin, Nozomi) 
lily white has songs that either sound reminiscent of older Japanese music or soft and relaxing (and most of the time, it's both):

Others

     A-RISE 
  • "Private Wars", with its lively melody and catchy beat, shows us why A-RISE is considered the best in the school idol world.
  • "Shocking Party" is a solid dance number that effectively demonstrates why µ's considers A-RISE such formidable rivals.

     Background Music (Yoshiaki Fujisawa) 
While not as beloved as the singles, Yoshiaki Fujisawa's upbeat and whimsical musical score is arguably the beating heart that drives the soul of the story.

     Official Remixes 

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