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| Name = AiScReam
'''AiScReam''' is a voice actor unit originating from Love Live ANN. They debuted with the song 「愛♡スクリ~ム!」 and is the first cross gen unit in the franchise's history.
| Japanese Name = {{Ruby Text|AiScReam|アイスクリーム}}
 
| Romanized Name = aisukuriimu
== Overview ==
| Members =
AiScReam is a radio personality unit originating from ''Love Live!'' series’ ''All Night Nippon GOLD''.
* [[Ayumu Uehara]]
 
* [[Ruby Kurosawa]]
It is the first officially recognized ''Love Live!'' unit that crosses different groups within the franchise.
* [[Shiki Wakana]]
| Image = [[File:Aiscream topping.png|300px]]
}}
'''AiScReam''' is a cross-generation unit that served as the hosts of [[Love Live! Series All Night Nippon GOLD]]. They debuted as a unit in January 2025 with the single ''[[Ai♡Scream! (single)|Ai♡Scream!]]''. AiScReam is the first cross-generation unit in Love Live! history.


==Members==
==Members==
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== History ==
==Etymology==
The role of ''Love Live! ANN'' personality was initially held by '''[[Emi Nitta]]''' (''Love Live!'' – [[Honoka Kosaka]]) and '''[[Sora Tokui]]''' (''Love Live!'' [[Nico Yazawa]]) during its limited-time broadcasts. Later, '''[[Ai Furihata]]''' took over as the sole main personality from 2020. However, starting in the 2023 season, '''[[Aguri Onishi]]''' and '''[[Wakana Okuma]]''' joined as regular personalities.
The unit's name is combines the frozen treat ice cream with "Ai" (''愛, love''). The capitalized letters are the initials of the members' given names: '''A'''yumu, '''S'''hiki, and '''R'''uby.
 
Each of the members has strong feelings of love ("Ai") toward specific other characters (Ruby → [[Dia Kurosawa|Dia]], Ayumu → [[Anata]]/[[Yu Takasaki|Yu]], and Shiki → [[Mei Yoneme|Mei]]), leading to the meaning ''"screaming love" (Ai Scream)''.


A public vote was conducted to determine the unit’s name, and ''AiScReam'' was selected.
The name AiScReam was chosen by fan votes.


Before becoming regular personalities, Onishi and Okuma participated in the ''Love Live! ANN'' exclusive event, '''"Love Live! Series All Night Nippon GOLD: New Year's Thank You Culture Festival."'''
== Discography ==
{| class="wikitable"
!Cover
!Album
!Description
!Release
!Tracklist
|-
|[[File:Ai♡Scream!.jpg|frameless|150x150px|alt=Ai♡Scream! cover]]
|[[Ai♡Scream! (single)|Ai♡Scream!]] (''愛♡スクリ~ム!'')
|1st single
|January 22, 2025
|
# "[[Ai♡Scream!]]"
# "[[ICE LIMIT]]"
|}


In '''March 2024''', they hosted the MC segment after performing their songs at the '''"Unit Koshien"''' live event.
== Chronology ==
In '''March 2024''', they hosted the MC segment after performing their songs at the "Unit Koshien" live event.


On '''June 28, 2024''', during a broadcast of ''Love Live! ANN'', it was announced that the group would temporarily be active as a unit and release music.
On '''June 28, 2024''', during a broadcast of ''Love Live! ANN'', it was announced that the group would temporarily be active as a unit and release music.


On '''January 22, 2025''', AiScReam debuted with their first single, '''"Ai♡Scream!"'''
On '''January 22, 2025''', AiScReam debuted with their first single, "Ai♡Scream!"


On '''February 1 & 2, 2025''', they held their first live performance at the '''Asia Tour Yokohama show (K Arena)''', where they performed '''"Ai♡Scream!"'''
On '''February 1 & 2, 2025''', they held their first live performance at the Asia Tour Yokohama show (K Arena), where they performed "Ai♡Scream!"


On '''March 28, 2025''', ''Love Live! ANN'' aired its final episode. However, a new podcast series was announced.
On '''March 28, 2025''', ''Love Live! ANN'' aired its final episode. Starting '''April 25, 2025''', the podcast "[[AiScReam no Torokeru Time♡♡♡|Loveca Presents AiScReam no Torokeru Time♡♡♡]]" began streaming twice a month via Nippon Broadcasting System Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.


Starting '''April 25, 2025''', the podcast '''"Loveca Presents AiScReam's Melting Time"''' began streaming '''twice a month''' via Nippon Broadcasting System Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.
They also have a monthly column in the magazine ''[[Lovelive! Days]]'', with all three members taking turns writing entries.


They also have a '''monthly column''' in the magazine ''Lovelive! Days'', with all three members taking turns writing entries.
=== Timeline of Massive Success & Worldwide Buzz ===
 
The song [[Ai♡Scream!]] went viral, particularly on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Spotify. It sparked a massive trend among idols and influencers, leading to widespread "Ai♡Scream! Challenge" videos.
== Discography ==
 
* '''Ai♡Scream!'''
* '''ICE LIMIT'''
 
The song '''"Ai♡Scream!"''' went viral, particularly on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Spotify. It sparked a massive trend among idols and influencers, leading to the widespread '''"Ai♡Scream! Challenge"''' videos.
 
Phrases such as '''"ruby-chan"''' and '''"nani ga suki?" (What do you like?)''' became widely popular memes overseas, causing the boom to spread beyond Japan and gain global traction.
 
== Chronology ==
'''Ai♡Scream!'s global boom''':


=== Timeline of Massive Success & Worldwide Buzz ===
The second verse became a widely popular meme overseas, causing the boom to spread beyond Japan and gain global traction.


* '''Mid-March 2025:''' The call-and-response segment from their live performance gradually gained attention on social media, leading to an increase in dance challenge and cover videos.
* '''Mid-March 2025:''' The call-and-response segment from their live performance gradually gained attention on social media, leading to an increase in dance challenge and cover videos.
* '''Ranked in the Top 10 on TikTok music charts.'''
* Ranked in the Top 10 on TikTok music charts.
* '''March 24:''' Reached '''#1 on Spotify Japan’s Weekly Viral Chart'''.
* '''March 24:''' Reached #1 on Spotify Japan’s Weekly Viral Chart.
* '''March 28:''' A TikTok video posted on March 6 became the fastest in ''Love Live!'' series history to hit '''10 million views'''.
* '''March 28:''' A TikTok video posted on March 6 became the fastest in ''Love Live!'' series history to hit 10 million views.
* '''March 29:''' Famous Korean idol group '''IVE''' posted an '''Ai♡Scream! Challenge''' video, causing a huge buzz in South Korea.
* '''March 29:''' Famous Korean idol group IVE posted an Ai♡Scream! Challenge video, causing a huge buzz in South Korea.
* '''March 31:''' Achieved '''#1 on Spotify Japan’s Weekly Viral Chart for two consecutive weeks'''.
* '''March 31:''' Achieved #1 on Spotify Japan’s Weekly Viral Chart for two consecutive weeks.
* '''April 2:''' Ranked '''#1 on Spotify Viral Japan Chart'''.
* '''April 2:''' Ranked #1 on Spotify Viral Japan Chart.
* '''April 3:''' Ranked '''#1 on Spotify Viral Korea Chart'''. Famous singer '''Ado''', known for supporting ''Umi Sonoda'', posted a parody video on TikTok.
* '''April 3:''' Ranked #1 on Spotify Viral Korea Chart. Famous singer Ado, known for supporting [[Umi Sonoda]], posted a parody video on TikTok.
* '''April 4:''' Hit '''#1 on Spotify Viral Malaysia Chart''' and entered the '''Top 3 in Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand'''. Gained traction in Asia.
* '''April 4:''' Hit #1 on Spotify Viral Malaysia Chart and entered the Top 3 in Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand.
* Selected for '''YouTube Music’s “The Short List Japan” playlist cover'''.
* Selected for YouTube Music’s "The Short List Japan" playlist cover.
* '''April 5:''' A video posted on '''Liella’s official Instagram''' surpassed '''10 million views'''.
* '''April 5:''' A video posted on [[Liella!]]’s official Instagram surpassed 10 million views.
* '''April 7:''' The official ''Love Live!'' YouTube channel '''hit 10 million views on a Shorts video for the first time'''.
* '''April 7:''' The official ''Love Live!'' YouTube channel hit 10 million views on a Shorts video for the first time.
* '''April 8:''' Major K-pop idol groups '''Kep1er, NMIXX, and NiziU''' posted challenge videos, sparking widespread popularity among Korean influencers and artists.
* '''April 8:''' Major K-pop idol groups Kep1er, NMIXX, and NiziU posted challenge videos, sparking widespread popularity among Korean influencers and artists.
* Ranked '''#1 on YouTube Shorts’ Daily Top Songs'''.
* Ranked #1 on YouTube Shorts’ Daily Top Songs.
* '''April 9:''' Entered '''#6 on Genius HOT TOP 100 Global Chart''', and an Instagram video surpassed '''20 million views'''.
* '''April 9:''' Entered #6 on Genius HOT TOP 100 Global Chart, and an Instagram video surpassed 20 million views.
* '''April 11:''' A ''Love Live!'' TikTok video hit '''100 million likes for the first time''', with three related videos surpassing '''10 million views each'''.
* '''April 11:''' A ''Love Live!'' TikTok video hit 100 million likes for the first time, with three related videos surpassing 10 million views each.
* Featured on a '''Taiwanese news segment as a “three-tone hypnotic song”'''.
* Featured on a Taiwanese news segment as a "three-tone hypnotic song".
* Ranked '''#1 on Spotify Viral Hong Kong Chart'''.
* Ranked #1 on Spotify Viral Hong Kong Chart.
* '''April 12:''' Ranked '''#1 on YouTube Music Daily Top Songs in Japan & Korea'''.
* '''April 12:''' Ranked #1 on YouTube Music Daily Top Songs in Japan & Korea.
* Instagram video surpassed '''30 million views''', and two TikTok videos exceeded '''1 million likes'''.
* Instagram video surpassed 30 million views, and two TikTok videos exceeded 1 million likes.
* '''April 13:''' Famous Korean idol group '''LE SSERAFIM''' posted a challenge video.
* '''April 13:''' Famous Korean idol group LE SSERAFIM posted a challenge video.
* At '''SBS INKIGAYO LIVE in TOKYO''', '''Giselle & Karina of aespa''' covered parts of ''Ai♡Scream!'' on stage, creating buzz.
* At SBS INKIGAYO LIVE in TOKYO, Giselle & Karina of aespa covered parts of ''Ai♡Scream!'' on stage, creating buzz.
* '''April 14:''' Ranked '''#1 on Spotify Viral Philippines Chart'''.
* '''April 14:''' Ranked #1 on Spotify Viral Philippines Chart.
* Maintained '''Top 3 on Spotify Japan Weekly Viral Chart for four consecutive weeks'''.
* Maintained Top 3 on Spotify Japan Weekly Viral Chart for four consecutive weeks.
* '''April 15:''' Climbed to '''#2–4 on Genius HOT TOP 100 Global Chart'''.
* '''April 15:''' Climbed to #2–4 on Genius HOT TOP 100 Global Chart.
* '''April 17:''' K-pop groups '''ITZY & ILLIT''' joined the challenge, sustaining popularity among Korean idols & Asian influencers.
* '''April 17:''' K-pop groups ITZY & ILLIT joined the challenge, sustaining popularity among Korean idols & Asian influencers.
* '''April 18:''' The '''YouTube Music Art Track of ''AiScReam'' surpassed 10 million views''' in '''less than a month''', marking an unprecedented pace in ''Love Live!'' history.
* '''April 18:''' The YouTube Music Art Track of ''AiScReam'' surpassed 10 million views in less than a month, marking an unprecedented pace in ''Love Live!'' history.
* '''April 20:''' Ranked '''#1 on Genius Japan’s International Weekly TOP 10 Chart''', and an Instagram video exceeded '''40 million views'''.
* '''April 20:''' Ranked #1 on Genius Japan’s International Weekly TOP 10 Chart, and an Instagram video exceeded 40 million views.
* '''April 21:'''
* '''April 21:'''
** Ranked '''#3 on Spotify’s Global Playlist TOP 50'''.
** Ranked #3 on Spotify’s Global Playlist TOP 50.
** A TikTok video surpassed '''20 million views'''.
** A TikTok video surpassed 20 million views.
** Maintained '''Top 3 on Spotify Japan Weekly Viral Chart for five weeks'''.
** Maintained Top 3 on Spotify Japan Weekly Viral Chart for five weeks.
* '''April 22:'''
* '''April 22:'''
** Surpassed '''1 million monthly listeners''' on Spotify despite having only two songs.
** Surpassed 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify despite having only two songs.
** K-pop group '''KISS OF LIFE''' joined the challenge.
** K-pop group KISS OF LIFE joined the challenge.
** Official accounts like '''Hatsune Miku, Identity V, and Code Geass''' also posted challenge videos, expanding its influence.
** Official accounts like Hatsune Miku, Identity V, and Code Geass also posted challenge videos, expanding its influence.
* '''April 24:''' K-pop group '''BABYMONSTER''' joined the challenge.
* '''April 24:''' K-pop group BABYMONSTER joined the challenge.
* '''April 25:'''
* '''April 25:'''
** K-pop megastar '''TWICE''' posted a challenge video, generating massive attention.
** K-pop megastar TWICE posted a challenge video, generating massive attention.
** '''Microsoft Windows Global''' posted parody videos on Instagram & TikTok, proving its worldwide impact.
** Microsoft Windows Global posted parody videos on Instagram & TikTok, proving its worldwide impact.
* '''April 26:'''
* '''April 26:'''
** ''AiScReam'' became the cover of '''Spotify’s “Weekly Buzz Tokyo”''' playlist.
** ''AiScReam'' became the cover of Spotify’s "Weekly Buzz Tokyo" playlist.
** Ranked '''#1 on Genius Japan’s International Weekly TOP 10 Chart for two consecutive weeks'''.
** Ranked #1 on Genius Japan’s International Weekly TOP 10 Chart for two consecutive weeks.
* '''April 28:'''
* '''April 28:'''
** Instagram video exceeded '''50 million views'''.
** Instagram video exceeded 50 million views.
** Three ''Love Live!'' official YouTube videos surpassed '''10 million views'''.
** Three ''Love Live!'' official YouTube videos surpassed 10 million views.
** Maintained '''Top 3 on Spotify Japan Weekly Viral Chart for six weeks'''.
** Maintained Top 3 on Spotify Japan Weekly Viral Chart for six weeks.
** The viral effect boosted ''Love Live!'' official YouTube '''by 100,000+ new subscribers''' and TikTok '''by 160,000+ followers in a month'''.
** The viral effect boosted ''Love Live!'' official YouTube by 100,000+ new subscribers and TikTok by 160,000+ followers in a month.
* '''May 1:'''
* '''May 1:'''
** Ranked '''#1 on Genius HOT TOP 100 Global Chart'''.
** Ranked #1 on Genius HOT TOP 100 Global Chart.
** Entered '''Top 10 on Billboard Japan Songs Chart''' in '''Singapore, Malaysia, and India'''.
** Entered Top 10 on Billboard Japan Songs Chart in Singapore, Malaysia, and India.
* '''May 2:'''
* '''May 2:'''
** The official ''AiScReam'' YouTube '''surpassed 20 million views''' in just two weeks, doubling its previous record.
** The official ''AiScReam'' YouTube surpassed 20 million views in just two weeks, doubling its previous record.
** A ''Love Live!'' Shorts video hit '''20 million views'''.
** A ''Love Live!'' Shorts video hit 20 million views.


== Live Events ==
== Live Events ==
 
In September 2025, the live event [[AiScReam presents TOPPING LIVE Tokechau Mae ni Ai ni Kite♡♡♡]] will be held, featuring AiScReam and other Love Live! units as guests.
* A '''live event''' has been announced for '''September 6–7, 2025''', at '''Pacifico Yokohama'''.
* Other ''Love Live!'' units will also perform under the '''"Topping Members"''' theme.
* On '''February 28, 2025''', an additional segment called '''"Love♡Booster Guest"''' was revealed, where '''AiScReam members will invite their favorite performers''' as special guests.
 
=== Topping Members ===
'''[[YYY]]'''
 
* '''[[Shuka Saitou|Shuka Saito]]''' (''Love Live! Sunshine!!'' – ''[[You Watanabe]]'')
* '''[[Aika Kobayashi]]''' (''Love Live! Sunshine!!'' – ''[[Yoshiko Tsushima]]'')
* '''[[Ai Furihata]]''' (''Love Live! Sunshine!!'' – ''[[Ruby Kurosawa]]'')
 
'''[[Saint Snow]]'''
 
* '''[[Asami Tano]]''' (''Love Live! Sunshine!!'' – ''[[Sarah Kazuno]]'')
* '''[[Hinata Sato]]''' (''Love Live! Sunshine!!'' – ''[[Leah Kazuno]]'')
 
'''[[A・ZU・NA]]'''
 
* '''[[Aguri Onishi]]''' (''Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club'' – ''[[Ayumu Uehara]]'')
* '''Coco Hayashi''' (''Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club'' – ''[[Setsuna Yuki]]'') ''(Day 1 only)''
** ※ '''[[Kaori Maeda]]''' (''Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club'' – ''[[Shizuku Osaka]]'') will '''not''' appear on either day due to scheduling conflicts.
 
'''[[5yncri5e!]]'''
 
* '''[[Misaki Nako]]'''  (''Love Live! Superstar!!'' – ''[[Chisato Arashi]]'')
* '''[[Nozomi Suzuhara]]''' (''Love Live! Superstar!!'' – ''[[Kinako Sakurakoji]]'')
* '''[[Okuma Wakana]]'''  (''Love Live! Superstar!!'' – ''[[Shiki Wakana]]'')
* '''[[Aya Emori]]''' (''Love Live! Superstar!!'' – ''[[Natsumi Onitsuka]]'')
* '''[[Sakura Sakakura]]''' (''Love Live! Superstar!!'' – ''[[Tomari Onitsuka]]'')
 
'''[[Sunny Passion]]'''
 
* '''Yuna Yuki''' (''Love Live! Superstar!!'' – ''[[Mao Hiiragi]]'')
* '''Chiha Yoshitake''' (''Love Live! Superstar!!'' – ''[[Yuna Hijiri]]'')
 
=== Love♡Booster Guests ===
 
* '''[[Arisa Komiya]]''' (''Love Live! Sunshine!!'' – ''[[Dia Kurosawa]]'') ''(Day 1 only)''
* '''[[Hinaki Yano]]''' (''Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club'' – ''[[Yu Takasaki]]'')
* '''[[Akane Yabushima]]''' (''Love Live! Superstar!!'' – ''[[Mei Yoneme]]'')
 
==Etymology==
The unit’s name has a triple meaning:
 
* Inspired by the frozen treat, ''ice cream''.
* It includes the first letters of the characters played by its members (''Ruby, Ayumu, Shiki'').
* Each of these characters has strong feelings of love (''Ai'') toward specific other characters (Ruby → Dia, Ayumu → Anata-chan & Yu Takasaki, Shiki → Mei Yoneme), leading to the meaning ''"screaming love" (Ai Scream)''.


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
 
* [[Love Live! Cross-group Collaborations]]
* '''Love Live! Series All Night Nippon GOLD'''
* '''Love Live! Series / Love Live! Cross-group Collaboration'''


=== Radio-Originated Units from the Love Live! Series ===
=== Radio-Originated Units from the Love Live! Series ===
* [[Nicorinpana]] (にこりんぱな)
* [[Guurinpa]] (ぐ〜りんぱ)
* [[YYY]] (わいわいわい)
* [[Kusaoru Riko]] (くさおるりこ)
* [[Tomicheese]] (とみちーず)
* [[Ririlies]] (りりりーず)
* [[Peanuts]] (ぴーなっちゅ)


* '''Nikorinpana (にこりんぱな)'''
=== Other Units Associated with Radio Broadcasts ===
* '''Gūrinpa (ぐ〜りんぱ)'''
* [[NozoEri]] (のぞえり)
* '''Wai Wai Wai (わいわいわい)'''
* [[ChisaRen]] (ちされん)
* '''Kusaoru Riko (くさおるりこ)'''
* [[TomaMaru]] (とまマル)
* '''Tomicheese (とみちーず)'''
* [[Mira-Cra Park!]] (みらくらぱーく!)
* '''Ririlies (りりりーず)'''
* '''Peanuts (ぴーなっちゅ)'''
 
=== Other Units Strongly Associated with Radio Broadcasts ===
 
* '''NozoEri (のぞえり)'''
* '''ChisaRen (ちされん)'''
* '''TomaMaru (とまマル)'''
* '''Mira-Cra Park! (みらくらぱーく!)'''


== References ==
[[Category:Idol unit]]
<references />
[[Category:Aqours units]]
[[Category:Nijigasaki units]]
[[Category:Liella! units]]
[[Category:Radio units]]

Latest revision as of 13:06, 14 May 2025

AiScReam
Japanese NameAiScReamアイスクリーム
Romanized Nameaisukuriimu
Members


AiScReam is a cross-generation unit that served as the hosts of Love Live! Series All Night Nippon GOLD. They debuted as a unit in January 2025 with the single Ai♡Scream!. AiScReam is the first cross-generation unit in Love Live! history.

Members

AiScReam

Etymology

The unit's name is combines the frozen treat ice cream with "Ai" (愛, love). The capitalized letters are the initials of the members' given names: Ayumu, Shiki, and Ruby.

Each of the members has strong feelings of love ("Ai") toward specific other characters (Ruby → Dia, Ayumu → Anata/Yu, and Shiki → Mei), leading to the meaning "screaming love" (Ai Scream).

The name AiScReam was chosen by fan votes.

Discography

Cover Album Description Release Tracklist
Ai♡Scream! cover Ai♡Scream! (愛♡スクリ~ム!) 1st single January 22, 2025
  1. "Ai♡Scream!"
  2. "ICE LIMIT"

Chronology

In March 2024, they hosted the MC segment after performing their songs at the "Unit Koshien" live event.

On June 28, 2024, during a broadcast of Love Live! ANN, it was announced that the group would temporarily be active as a unit and release music.

On January 22, 2025, AiScReam debuted with their first single, "Ai♡Scream!"

On February 1 & 2, 2025, they held their first live performance at the Asia Tour Yokohama show (K Arena), where they performed "Ai♡Scream!"

On March 28, 2025, Love Live! ANN aired its final episode. Starting April 25, 2025, the podcast "Loveca Presents AiScReam no Torokeru Time♡♡♡" began streaming twice a month via Nippon Broadcasting System Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

They also have a monthly column in the magazine Lovelive! Days, with all three members taking turns writing entries.

Timeline of Massive Success & Worldwide Buzz

The song Ai♡Scream! went viral, particularly on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Spotify. It sparked a massive trend among idols and influencers, leading to widespread "Ai♡Scream! Challenge" videos.

The second verse became a widely popular meme overseas, causing the boom to spread beyond Japan and gain global traction.

  • Mid-March 2025: The call-and-response segment from their live performance gradually gained attention on social media, leading to an increase in dance challenge and cover videos.
  • Ranked in the Top 10 on TikTok music charts.
  • March 24: Reached #1 on Spotify Japan’s Weekly Viral Chart.
  • March 28: A TikTok video posted on March 6 became the fastest in Love Live! series history to hit 10 million views.
  • March 29: Famous Korean idol group IVE posted an Ai♡Scream! Challenge video, causing a huge buzz in South Korea.
  • March 31: Achieved #1 on Spotify Japan’s Weekly Viral Chart for two consecutive weeks.
  • April 2: Ranked #1 on Spotify Viral Japan Chart.
  • April 3: Ranked #1 on Spotify Viral Korea Chart. Famous singer Ado, known for supporting Umi Sonoda, posted a parody video on TikTok.
  • April 4: Hit #1 on Spotify Viral Malaysia Chart and entered the Top 3 in Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand.
  • Selected for YouTube Music’s "The Short List Japan" playlist cover.
  • April 5: A video posted on Liella!’s official Instagram surpassed 10 million views.
  • April 7: The official Love Live! YouTube channel hit 10 million views on a Shorts video for the first time.
  • April 8: Major K-pop idol groups Kep1er, NMIXX, and NiziU posted challenge videos, sparking widespread popularity among Korean influencers and artists.
  • Ranked #1 on YouTube Shorts’ Daily Top Songs.
  • April 9: Entered #6 on Genius HOT TOP 100 Global Chart, and an Instagram video surpassed 20 million views.
  • April 11: A Love Live! TikTok video hit 100 million likes for the first time, with three related videos surpassing 10 million views each.
  • Featured on a Taiwanese news segment as a "three-tone hypnotic song".
  • Ranked #1 on Spotify Viral Hong Kong Chart.
  • April 12: Ranked #1 on YouTube Music Daily Top Songs in Japan & Korea.
  • Instagram video surpassed 30 million views, and two TikTok videos exceeded 1 million likes.
  • April 13: Famous Korean idol group LE SSERAFIM posted a challenge video.
  • At SBS INKIGAYO LIVE in TOKYO, Giselle & Karina of aespa covered parts of Ai♡Scream! on stage, creating buzz.
  • April 14: Ranked #1 on Spotify Viral Philippines Chart.
  • Maintained Top 3 on Spotify Japan Weekly Viral Chart for four consecutive weeks.
  • April 15: Climbed to #2–4 on Genius HOT TOP 100 Global Chart.
  • April 17: K-pop groups ITZY & ILLIT joined the challenge, sustaining popularity among Korean idols & Asian influencers.
  • April 18: The YouTube Music Art Track of AiScReam surpassed 10 million views in less than a month, marking an unprecedented pace in Love Live! history.
  • April 20: Ranked #1 on Genius Japan’s International Weekly TOP 10 Chart, and an Instagram video exceeded 40 million views.
  • April 21:
    • Ranked #3 on Spotify’s Global Playlist TOP 50.
    • A TikTok video surpassed 20 million views.
    • Maintained Top 3 on Spotify Japan Weekly Viral Chart for five weeks.
  • April 22:
    • Surpassed 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify despite having only two songs.
    • K-pop group KISS OF LIFE joined the challenge.
    • Official accounts like Hatsune Miku, Identity V, and Code Geass also posted challenge videos, expanding its influence.
  • April 24: K-pop group BABYMONSTER joined the challenge.
  • April 25:
    • K-pop megastar TWICE posted a challenge video, generating massive attention.
    • Microsoft Windows Global posted parody videos on Instagram & TikTok, proving its worldwide impact.
  • April 26:
    • AiScReam became the cover of Spotify’s "Weekly Buzz Tokyo" playlist.
    • Ranked #1 on Genius Japan’s International Weekly TOP 10 Chart for two consecutive weeks.
  • April 28:
    • Instagram video exceeded 50 million views.
    • Three Love Live! official YouTube videos surpassed 10 million views.
    • Maintained Top 3 on Spotify Japan Weekly Viral Chart for six weeks.
    • The viral effect boosted Love Live! official YouTube by 100,000+ new subscribers and TikTok by 160,000+ followers in a month.
  • May 1:
    • Ranked #1 on Genius HOT TOP 100 Global Chart.
    • Entered Top 10 on Billboard Japan Songs Chart in Singapore, Malaysia, and India.
  • May 2:
    • The official AiScReam YouTube surpassed 20 million views in just two weeks, doubling its previous record.
    • A Love Live! Shorts video hit 20 million views.

Live Events

In September 2025, the live event AiScReam presents TOPPING LIVE Tokechau Mae ni Ai ni Kite♡♡♡ will be held, featuring AiScReam and other Love Live! units as guests.

See Also

Radio-Originated Units from the Love Live! Series

Other Units Associated with Radio Broadcasts