Kimi no Soba ni Iru yo

"Kimi no Soba ni Iru yo" (君（きみ）のそばにいるよ, lit. "I'll Be There") is a song recorded by Japanese singer Misia. It is the theme song of the 2017 Warner Bros. Pictures live action film Fullmetal Alchemist.[2] The song was written by Misia, with lyrics that portray the brotherly bond between the two main characters, Edward and Alphonse,[3] and composed by Los Angeles-based Japanese musician Ichi, and Mayu Wakisaka.[4][5]

"Kimi no Soba ni Iru yo"
Single by Misia
from the album Life Is Going On and On
ReleasedNovember 29, 2017 (2017-11-29)
RecordedAugust 31, 2017 (2017-08-31)
Genre
Length4:00
LabelAriola Japan
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Ichi
Misia singles chronology
"Super Rainbow"
(2016)		 "Kimi no Soba ni Iru yo"
(2017)		 "Ai no Katachi"
(2018)
Music video
"Kimi no Soba ni Iru yo" on YouTube

Background and composition

The track, which was initially submitted to Misia five years prior, was reworked by Misia and Ichi specifically with the film in mind.[1] On September 26, 2017, it was announced that Misia had recorded the song for the film and that it would be released on November 29, 2017, in the same week as the film.[4] "Kimi no Soba ni Iru yo" is written in the key of E-flat minor with a common time tempo of 128 beats per minute.[6] Misia's vocals span from F3 to C♯5 in modal voice, and up to E♭5 in head voice.

Music video

Following the release announcement, an accompanying music video, directed by Fullmetal Alchemist director Fumihiko Sori, was filmed at Toho Studios and premiered through Misia's YouTube channel on November 24, 2017.[7]

Chart performance

"Kimi no Soba ni Iru yo" debuted on the daily Oricon Singles Chart at number 27.[8] It ranked at number 37 on the weekly Oricon Singles Chart, selling 2,000 copies in its first week. The single charted for three weeks and sold a reported total of 3,000 copies.[9]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Misia, Ichi and Mayu Wakisaka

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Kimi no Soba ni Iru yo" (君のそばにいるよ, "I'll Be There")
  • Ichi
4:00
2."Kimi no Soba ni Iru yo" (DJ Emma Remix)
  • DJ Emma
6:29
3."Kimi no Soba ni Iru yo" (Original Instrumental)
  • Ichi
4:00
4."Kimi no Soba ni Iru yo" (DJ Emma Dub)
  • DJ Emma
6:29
5."Kimi no Soba ni Iru yo" (Nude Dub)
  • DJ Shimoyama
  • DJ Emma
6:12
Total length:27:11

Charts
Chart (2017) Peak
position		 Sales
Japan Weekly Singles (Oricon)[10] 37 3,000[9]
Japan Hot 100 (Billboard)[11] 21
Japan Download Songs (Billboard)[12] 16
Japan Streaming Songs (Billboard)[13] 39
Japan Top Singles Sales (Billboard)[14] 37
Japan Weekly Singles (RecoChoku)[15] 5
Japan Weekly Singles (Mora)[16] 12

References
  1. Mori, Tomoyuki. "MISIA「君のそばにいるよ」インタビュー 20周年を目前に映画「ハガレン」主題歌で伝えたいこと (1/2)". Natalie. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
  2. "山田涼介主演『鋼の錬金術師』 主題歌はMISIAに決定". Oricon. September 26, 2017. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  3. "MISIA、映画「鋼の錬金術師」主題歌を担". Natalie. September 26, 2017. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  4. "MISIA 映画『鋼の錬金術師』主題歌を書き下ろし！ 兄弟の絆の物語から曲を錬成". Billboard Japan. September 26, 2017. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
  5. Sahota, Shalimar (November 24, 2017). "Music video for MISIA's theme song for live-action Fullmetal Alchemist". MyMBuzz. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
  6. "「君のそばにいるよ / MISIA」のピアノ・ソロ譜（中級） フェアリー". Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  7. "錬金術師・MISIAが『ハガレン』の世界へ、映画主題歌コラボMV公開". Barks. November 24, 2017. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
  8. "オリコンデイリー CDシングルランキング 2017年11月28日付 21～30位". Oricon. November 29, 2017. Archived from the original on December 1, 2017. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  9. "オリコンランキング情報サービス「you大樹」" [Oricon Ranking Information Service 'You Taiju']. Oricon. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  10. "君のそばにいるよ MISIA". Oricon. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
  11. "Billboard Japan Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
  12. "Billboard Japan Download Songs". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
  13. "Billboard Japan Streaming Songs". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
  14. "Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales". Billboard. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  15. "シングルランキング 週間【レコチョク】音楽ダウンロード". Recochoku. Archived from the original on December 12, 2017. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
  16. "ランキング（総合）Weekly 音楽ダウンロード・音楽配信サイト". Mora. Archived from the original on December 7, 2017. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
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