Kizuna no Kiseki
"Kizuna no Kiseki" | ||||
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Single by Man with a Mission and Milet | ||||
Language | Japanese | |||
A-side | "Koi Kogare" | |||
Released | May 31, 2023 (2023-05-31) | |||
Genre | Rock | |||
Length | 3:43 | |||
Label | Sony | |||
Songwriter(s) | Jean-Ken Johnny | |||
Producer(s) | Man with a Mission | |||
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Milet singles chronology | ||||
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"Kizuna no Kiseki" on YouTube | ||||
"Kizuna no Kiseki" (絆ノ奇跡, lit. 'Miracle of Bonds') is a song recorded by Japanese rock band Man with a Mission and Japanese singer Milet. Originally released on April 10, 2023, by Sony Records, "Kizuna no Kiseki" served as the opening theme song for the third season of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.
Upon its release, "Kizuna no Kiseki" was a commercial success in Japan, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and peaking at number 4 on the Oricon Singles Chart alongside its A-side, "Koi Kogare".
Background and release
Man with a Mission and Milet have previously collaborated in 2019 with the song "Reiwa" from Man with a Mission's 2019 studio album Dark Crow.
In February 2023 during a special stream, the opening song for the third season of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba was revealed.[1] On Twitter, the official account of Demon Slayer announced Man with a Mission and Milet would provide the song.[2]
On April 10, "Kizuna no Kiseki" was released to digital stores.[3] Subsequently, a music video for the song was released and a maxi single CD was announced for release on May 31.[4] Sony Japan later announced a limited vinyl version of the release.[5] The full 6-track maxi single was released on May 31, 2023.
Music video
A music video for "Kizuna no Kieski" was released on April 17, 2023. Directed by Yasuhiro Arafune, the music video primarily takes place atop the Tokyo Tower.[6]
Live performances
Milet performed "Kizuna no Kiseki" at Nippon Budokan in May.[7] Man with a Mission was unable to perform live, however their studio vocals were used.[7] In June, Man with a Mission and Milet performed the song on the Japanese YouTube channel The First Take.[8]
Track listing
No. | Title | Director(s) | Length |
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1. | "Kizuna no Kiseki" (music video) | Yasuhiro Arafune | 3:44 |
2. | "Koi Kogare" (music video) | 3:44 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Swordsmith Village Arc Opening Video" (non-credit version) | |
2. | "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Swordsmith Village Arc Ending Video" (non-credit version) |
Accolades
Ceremony | Year | Award | Result | Ref. |
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13th Newtype Anime Awards | 2023 | Best Theme Song | Nominated | [9] |
38th Japan Gold Disc Awards | 2024 | Best 3 Songs by Download | Won | [10] |
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Japan (RIAJ)[24] Digital | Platinum | 250,000* |
Streaming | ||
Japan (RIAJ)[25] | Platinum | 100,000,000† |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Version | Label | Ref. |
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Various | April 10, 2023 | Digital pre-release | Sony | [1] | |
May 31, 2023 | Digital EP | [4] | |||
Japan | Regular | [26] | |||
| Limited | [27] | |||
| Limited anime | [28] | |||
Vinyl | Limited | [29] |
References
- ^ a b Harding, Daryl. "MAN WITH A MISSION Teams up With milet for Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc Anime Opening Theme". Crunchyroll. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- ^ "『鬼滅の刃』第3期のOP主題歌発表 MAN WITH A MISSION×miletのコラボ新曲で映像公開" [Demon Slayer 3rd season OP theme song announced MAN WITH A MISSION x milet collaboration new song released video]. ORICON NEWS. February 3, 2023. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- ^ "milet×MAN WITH A MISSIONの鬼滅「刀鍛冶の里編」ED曲本日配信、OP曲MV公開(動画あり)". 音楽ナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- ^ a b "『「鬼滅の刃」刀鍛冶の里編』miletとMAN WITH A MISSIONによるED主題歌配信+OP主題歌MV公開" [Demon Slayer Swordsmith Village Edition milet and MAN WITH A MISSION deliver ED theme song + OP theme song MV released]. BARKS (in Japanese). April 17, 2023. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- ^ "MAN WITH A MISSION×milet「鬼滅の刃」主題歌がアナログ化" [MAN WITH A MISSION x milet "Kimetsu no Yaiba" theme song analog version]. 音楽ナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- ^ Tomonori, Shiba (June 4, 2023). "MAN WITH A MISSION & milet Talk Making New Discoveries Through Their 'Demon Slayer' Theme Song". Billboard. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- ^ a b "【ライブレポート】「歌うことは私の使命」miletが初武道館ライブで宣言、iri&MWAMとのコラボでもファンを魅了(写真13枚)" ["Singing is my mission" milet declares at her first Budokan live, attracting fans with collaboration with iri & MWAM]. 音楽ナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- ^ "MAN WITH A MISSION×miletが「THE FIRST TAKE」に登場" [MAN WITH A MISSION x milet appears in "THE FIRST TAKE"]. BARKS (in Japanese). June 2, 2023. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- ^ ニュータイプアニメアワード2022-2023結果発表、作品賞は「ぼっち・ざ・ろっく!」&「劇場版ソードアート・オンライン」. Gigazine (in Japanese). October 28, 2023. Archived from the original on January 17, 2024. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
- ^ 第38回 日本ゴールドディスク大賞 (in Japanese). Japan Gold Disc Awards. Archived from the original on March 13, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ^ "Man with a Mission Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ "Man with a Mission Chart History (Japan Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Animation – Week of June 7, 2023, 2023". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ 絆ノ奇跡/コイコガレ – Oricon Oricon News. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ "Oricon Top 50 Combined Singles: 2023-06-19" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ "Oricon Top 20 Anime Singles: 2022-11-21" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on June 14, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ "Man with a Mission Chart History (World Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ "Oricon Top 50 Singles: 2023-06". Oricon. Archived from the original on July 12, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Oricon Top 10 Anime Singles: 2023-06". Oricon. Archived from the original on July 12, 2023. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – 2023 Year-End". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Animation – 2023 Year-End". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ "Oricon Top 100 Singles: 2023". Oricon. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "【オリコン年間ランキング2023】King & Prince、「シングル」「アルバム」ともにミリオン達成で「音楽」3ジャンルで首位 YOASOBI「アイドル」が3冠 | デジタルシングル(単曲)ランキング 1位~10位". Oricon (in Japanese). December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "Japanese digital single certifications – MAN WITH A MISSION×milet – 絆ノ奇跡" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved April 19, 2024. Select 2024年3月 on the drop-down menu
- ^ "Japanese single streaming certifications – MAN WITH A MISSION×milet – 絆ノ奇跡" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved April 19, 2024. Select 2023年9月 on the drop-down menu
- ^ "Kizuna no Kiseki / Koi Kogare [Regular Edition] MAN WITH A MISSION X milet CD Maxi". CDJapan. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- ^ "Kizuna no Kiseki / Koi Kogare [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] MAN WITH A MISSION X milet CD Maxi". CDJapan. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- ^ "Kizuna no Kiseki / Koi Kogare [CD+DVD / Limited Anime Edition] MAN WITH A MISSION X milet CD Maxi". CDJapan. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- ^ "Kizuna no Kiseki / Koi Kogare [Limited Release] MAN WITH A MISSION x milet Vinyl (LP)". CDJapan. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
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