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
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
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.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
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

Limited edition – DVD

No.	Title	Director(s)	Length
1.	"Kizuna no Kiseki" (music video)	Yasuhiro Arafune	3:44
2.	"Koi Kogare" (music video)		3:44

Limited Anime edition – DVD

No.	Title	Length
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

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for "Kizuna no Kiseki" Chart (2023) Peak position Global 200 (Billboard)[11] 140 Japan (Japan Hot 100) (Billboard)[12] 2 Japan Hot Animation (Billboard Japan)[13] 2 Japan (Oricon)[14] with "Koi Kogare" 4 Japan Combined Singles (Oricon)[15] with "Koi Kogare" 3 Japan Anime Singles (Oricon)[16] with "Koi Kogare" 1 US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[17] 11

Monthly charts Monthly chart performance for "Kizuna no Kiseki" Chart (2023) Position Japan (Oricon)[18] with "Koi Kogare" 6 Japan Anime Singles (Oricon)[19] with "Koi Kogare" 1 Year-end charts 2023 year-end chart performance for "Kizuna no Kiseki" Chart (2023) Position Japan (Japan Hot 100)[20] 18 Japan Hot Animation (Billboard Japan)[21] 8 Japan (Oricon)[22] with "Koi Kogare" 83 Japan Digital Singles (Oricon)[23] 3 2024 year-end chart performance for "Kizuna no Kiseki" Chart (2024) Position Japan (Japan Hot 100)[24] 87

Certifications

Certifications for "Kizuna no Kiseki"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Japan (RIAJ)[25] Digital	Platinum	250,000*
Streaming
Japan (RIAJ)[26]	2× Platinum	200,000,000†
* 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 download streaming	Digital pre-release	Sony	[1]
	May 31, 2023		Digital EP		[4]
Japan		CD	Regular		[27]
		CD DVD	Limited		[28]
		CD DVD	Limited anime		[29]
		Vinyl	Limited		[30]