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Kira Kira (Ai song)

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"'Kira Kira'" (Japanese: ; lit. "'Glitter'") is a song written and recorded by Japanese-American singer-songwriter Ai featuring Japanese comedian and actress Naomi Watanabe. It was released to radio on July 6, 2017, and later as a digital single on August 1, 2017. It served as a single from the deluxe version of Ai's eleventh studio album, 'Wa to Yo'.

Upon its release, "Kira Kira" debuted and peaked at number 19 on the 'Billboard' Japan Hot 100. The song was nominated for the Grand Prix award and won the Excellent works Award at the 59th Japan Records Awards.

Background and release



An excerpt of "Kira Kira" served as the theme song for the Japanese drama "Kanna-san!". In July 2017, the full version of the song was sent to Japanese J-Wave radio station. Watanabe revealed to J-Wave it was her first full-scale studio recording.

A music video for Kira Kira was released on August 31, 2017.

Accolades



Live performances



Ai and Watanabe performed "Kira Kira" at the "25th Tokyo Girls Collection". Ai performed the song with Watanabe at the '68th NHK Khaku Uta Gassen'.

Music video



Directed by Studio Moross' founder Aries Moross, Ai and Watanabe are seen singing behind a green screen with various animations.

Track listing



'Digital download and streaming'

# "Kira Kira" 3:40

Charts



Credits and personnel



Credits adapted from Tidal.

* Ai Uemura vocals, songwriter, producer, composer

* Naomi Watanabe vocals

* Uta producer, composer

Release history



Notes



References





Category:2017 songs

Category:2017 singles

Category:EMI Records singles

Category:Ai (singer) songs

Category:Songs written by Ai (singer)

Category:Song recordings produced by Ai (singer)

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