"Koi Kogare" (コイコガレ, lit.'Yearning') is a song recorded by Japanese singer Milet and Japanese rock band Man with a Mission. Originally released on April 17, 2023, by SME Records and Sony Records, "Koi Kogare" served as the closing theme song for the third season of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. The song was included on Milet's third studio album 5am.[1]
Background and release
Man with a Mission and Milet released "Kizuna no Kiseki", the opening theme song for the third season of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, on April 10, 2023.[2][3] On April 17, Sony Japan released "Koi Kogare", the closing theme song for the anime which also is sung by Milet and Man with a Mission.[3] Within that same day, 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 "Koi Kogare" premiered on YouTube on April 23, 2023, on Milet's official channel.[4]
Live performances
Milet performed "Koi Kogare" at Nippon Budokan in May.[6] Man with a Mission was unable to perform live, however their studio vocals were used.[6]
^ ab"『鬼滅の刃』第3期のOP主題歌発表 MAN WITH A MISSION×miletのコラボ新曲で映像公開" [Demon Slayer 3rd season OP theme song announced MAN WITH A MISSION x milet collaboration new song released video]. ORICON NEWS. February 3, 2023. Retrieved June 22, 2023.