"Edge of This World"
Single by Misia
from the album Soul Quest
ReleasedApril 28, 2010 (2010-04-28)
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Length4:36
LabelAriola Japan
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Misia singles chronology
"Hoshi no Yō ni..."
(2009)		 "Edge of This World"
(2010)		 "Life in Harmony"
(2010)
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"Edge of This World" (stylized as "EDGE OF THIS WORLD") is a song recorded by Japanese singer Misia for her tenth studio album, Soul Quest.[1] It was released by Ariola Japan in truetone format on April 14, 2011 and as a digital single on April 28, 2011.[2] It is the theme song to the anime film adaption of King of Thorn.

Composition

"Edge of This World" was composed in the key of E minor and set to a common time tempo of 123 beats per minute.[3] Misia's vocals span from A3 to D5. The song was created right after the release of Just Ballade. Misia describes it as an "edgy ballad" with a "dark electro and house" sound. Misia has stated that the message expressed in her lyrics, that you can "shape the world to your desires", is a direct reflection of her feelings at the time and what led to creating the soulful R&B sound of Soul Quest.[4] King of Thorn director Kazuyoshi Katayama has stated that he never considered anyone other than Misia to sing to theme song to his film.[5]

Critical reception

CDJournal critics describe the song as a "love song with a serious mood" about "universal love".[6] Misia was praised for the conscientious message of her lyrics.[6]

Chart performance

"Edge of This World" debuted at number 43 on the Billboard Japan Hot Top Airplay chart and at number 48 on the Hot 100 chart.[7][8] The song fell eighth spots down to number 56 on the Hot 100 in its second week and down to number 77 on its third week.[9][10]

Credits and personnel

Personnel[11]

Charts

Chart (2011) Peak
position
Japan Hot 100 (Billboard)[8] 48
Japan Hot Top Airplay (Billboard)[7] 43

References

  1. ↑ "MISIA 10th フルアルバム！". HMV (in Japanese). June 6, 2011. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  2. ↑ "MISIA、劇場アニメ『いばらの王 -King of Thorn-』主題歌に決定". Barks (in Japanese). February 6, 2010. Retrieved March 30, 2010.
  3. ↑ "楽譜: EDGE OF THIS WORLD / MISIA : メロディ". Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  4. ↑ "TRACK LIST MISIA SOUL QUEST". Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  5. ↑ "MISIAが注目アニメ映画「いばらの王」に主題歌書き下ろし". Natalie (in Japanese). February 6, 2010. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  6. 1 2 "MISIA / Super Best Records-15th Celebration- [3CD] [Blu-spec CD2]". CDJournal. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  7. 1 2 "Billboard Japan Hot Top Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  8. 1 2 "Billboard Japan Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Billboard Japan Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Billboard Japan Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  11. ↑ Soul Quest (Booklet). Misia. Chiyoda, Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan: Ariola Japan. 2011. 4988017677391.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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