Kizuna no Kiseki

"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.

"Kizuna no Kiseki"
Standard cover
Single by Man with a Mission and Milet
LanguageJapanese
A-side"Koi Kogare"
ReleasedMay 31, 2023 (2023-05-31)
GenreRock
Length3:43
LabelSony
Songwriter(s)Jean-Ken Johnny
Producer(s)Man with a Mission
Man with a Mission singles chronology
"Merry-Go-Round"
(2021)		 "Kizuna no Kiseki" / "Koi Kogare"
(2023)		 "The Road of Victory"
(2024)
Milet singles chronology
"Final Call"
(2022)		 "Kizuna no Kiseki" / "Koi Kogare"
(2023)		 "Anytime Anywhere"
(2023)
Music video
"Kizuna no Kiseki" on YouTube

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
Regular and limited edition – CD
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Kizuna no Kiseki" (絆ノ奇跡)Jean-Ken Johnny3:43
2."Koi Kogare" (コイコガレ)Yuki Kajiura3:36
3."Kizuna no Kiseki" (Instrumental) 3:43
4."Koi Kogare" (Instrumental) 3:36
5."Kizuna no Kiseki" (TV version)Johnny1:34
6."Koi Kogare" (TV version)Kajiura1:30
Total length:17:42
Limited edition – DVD
No.TitleDirector(s)Length
1."Kizuna no Kiseki" (music video)Yasuhiro Arafune3:44
2."Koi Kogare" (music video) 3:44
Limited Anime edition – DVD
No.TitleLength
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
Awards and nominations for "Kizuna no Kiseki"
Ceremony Year Award Result Ref.
13th Newtype Anime Awards 2023 Best Theme Song Nominated [9]
38th Japan Gold Disc Awards 2024 Best 3 Songs by Download Won [10]

Charts

Certifications
Certifications for "Kizuna no Kiseki"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Japan (RIAJ)[24]
Digital 		Platinum 250,000*
Streaming
Japan (RIAJ)[25] Platinum 100,000,000†

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

Release history
Release history and formats for "Kizuna no Kiseki"
Region Date Format(s) Version Label Ref.
Various April 10, 2023
Digital pre-release Sony [1]
May 31, 2023 Digital EP [4]
Japan
Regular [26]
 Limited [27]
  • CD
  • DVD
 Limited anime [28]
Vinyl Limited [29]

References
  1. Harding, Daryl. "MAN WITH A MISSION Teams up With milet for Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc Anime Opening Theme". Crunchyroll. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  2. "『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.
  3. "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.
  4. "『「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.
  5. "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.
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  7. "【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.
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