| "Kimi ga Kureta Mono" | ||||
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| Single by Shizuka Kudo | ||||
| Released | October 17, 2012 | |||
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| Length | 5:55 | |||
| Label | Pony Canyon | |||
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| Shizuka Kudo singles chronology | ||||
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"Kimi ga Kureta Mono" | ||||
"Kimi ga Kureta Mono" (キミがくれたもの, lit. "What You've Given Me") is a song recorded by Japanese singer Shizuka Kudo. It was released as a single by Pony Canyon on October 17, 2012. It was featured as the thirteenth ending theme on the TX anime series Fairy Tail,[1] from episode 151 through 166.[2] The song marks Kudo's first TV anime tie-in in fifteen years, since the Dragon Ball GT ending theme "Blue Velvet".
Background[edit]
"Kimi ga Kureta mono" is Kudo's first single in four years.[3] It was written and composed by Ayaka.[4] The song, for which Ayaka also recorded backing vocals, was arranged and produced by Akihisa Matsūra, a regular collaborator of both Kudo and Ayaka.[4] "Kimi ga Kureta Mono" marks Kudo's first time collaborating with Ayaka, as well as being the singer-songwriter's first time writing a song for another artist.[5] Ayaka revealed in a press release that she was nervous at first, but when she heard Kudo's final cut of the song, she was moved by the way it all came together.[5] Kudo was glad to have worked with Ayaka on this single, which was released in celebration of her 25th anniversary, and expressed really liking the song Ayaka wrote.[6]
Composition[edit]
The song is composed in the key of E-flat major, and Kudo's vocals span from B♭3 to C5. Lyrically, the song is about the importance of living authentically. Ayaka writes from the perspective of a protagonist being moved by the realization of all the things she gains from putting an honest foot forward in life.
Critical reception[edit]
The midtempo ballad is described as the perfect showcase for Kudo's voice.[7] Ayaka was praised for crafting a dynamic melody with a subtle, but emotional, message.[8] Kudo received acclaim for her "maternal and pointed" vocal performance, which was noted to be a perfect match with the theme of the song.[8]
Chart performance[edit]
"Kimi ga Kureta Mono" debuted at number 50 on both the Oricon Singles Chart and the Billboard Japan Hot Singles Sales chart.[9][10] It charted on the Oricon Singles Chart for three weeks and Oricon reports total sales of 2,000 copies.[11]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Arranger(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kimi ga Kureta Mono" (キミがくれたもの, "What You've Given Me") |
| 5:55 | |
| 2. | "Glass no Hana" (ガラスの花, Garasu no Hana, "Glass Flower") |
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| 5:03 |
| 3. | "Baroque Pearl" (バロックパール, Barokku Pāru) |
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| 3:42 |
| 4. | "Kimi ga Kureta Mono" (Karaoke) |
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| 5:55 |
| 5. | "Glass no Hana" (Karaoke) |
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| 5:03 |
| 6. | "Baroque Pearl" (Karaoke) |
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| 3:41 |
| Total length: | 29:23 | |||
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japan Weekly Singles (Oricon)[12] | 50 |
| Japan Hot Singles Sales (Billboard)[10] | 50 |
References[edit]
- ^ "工藤静香「キミがくれたもの」-『キミがくれたもの』収録". Recochoku. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
- ^ "名曲ぞろい！「フェアリーテイル」歴代OP＆EDの主題歌まとめ". TicketCamp. December 25, 2015. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
- ^ "工藤静香、絢香書き下ろしで4年ぶり新曲". Oricon. August 29, 2012. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
- ^ a b "工藤静香の作詞、作曲を絢香 コーラスでも参加". Excite. August 29, 2012. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
- ^ a b "工藤静香 meet 絢香、4年ぶりとなるシングルは絢香サウンド". TicketCamp. August 29, 2012. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
- ^ "工藤静香25周年記念シングルは絢香提供ミディアムバラード". Natalie. August 29, 2012. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
- ^ "工藤静香25周年記念シングル発売！約4年ぶりのシングルは、絢香書き下ろし楽曲！そして25周年記念ライブも！". Music Lounge. August 29, 2012. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
- ^ a b "工藤静香 / キミがくれたもの". CDJournal. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
- ^ "工藤静香 - アーティスト別シングル売上補完". @wiki. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
- ^ a b "Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales". Billboard. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
- ^ "1987.08.31 工藤静香 アイドル・ポップ・データベース". Retrieved December 25, 2017.
- ^ "キミがくれたもの 工藤静香". Oricon. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
