"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 | |||
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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Music video | ||||
"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".
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.
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]
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]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Kizuna no Kiseki" (絆ノ奇跡) | Jean-Ken Johnny | 3:43 |
2. | "Koi Kogare" (コイコガレ) | Yuki Kajiura | 3:36 |
3. | "Kizuna no Kiseki" (Instrumental) | 3:43 | |
4. | "Koi Kogare" (Instrumental) | 3:36 | |
5. | "Kizuna no Kiseki" (TV version) | Johnny | 1:34 |
6. | "Koi Kogare" (TV version) | Kajiura | 1:30 |
Total length: | 17:42 |
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) |
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] |
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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. |
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] | |||
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Limited | [27] | |||
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Limited anime | [28] | |||
Vinyl | Limited | [29] |