"Anata ni Smile :)" (あなたにスマイル:), Anata ni Sumairu :), lit. "Smile at You :)") is a song recorded by Japanese singer Misia. It was released by Ariola Japan as the fourth single from her twelfth studio album, Love Bebop (2016) on 8 July 2015,[1] one day after Misia's 37th birthday. The song was co-written by Misia and Ki-Yo, composed by the latter and produced by Hiroshi Matsui. "Anata ni Smile :)" was used in television ads for Kirin's Sekai no Kitchen Kara tea,[2] for which a special version with alternate lyrics was recorded. The digital single artwork was painted by author, screenwriter, director and painter Ellie Omiya.[3]
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Single by Misia | ||||
from the album Love Bebop | ||||
Released | 8 July 2015 (2015-07-08) | |||
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Length | 4:16 | |||
Label | Ariola Japan | |||
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The instrumentation for the track was recorded at Luminous Sound Studio in Dallas, Texas. The song features the gospel choir United Voices. The choir arrangement was produced by Myron Butler, who also directed the ensemble. The vocals were recorded and mixed at Rhythmedia Studio, in Tokyo, Japan. "Anata ni Smile :)" was first performed in concert on 11 June 2015. The song was released as a digital double A-side single, alongside the song "Nagareboshi" on 8 July 2015. A CD single was issued on 29 August 2015 for limited rental in Tsutaya stores exclusively.[4] This release included two bonus live recordings from Misia's 2 April 2014 concert at the Bunkamura Orchard Hall of the songs "Boku wa Pegasus Kimi wa Polaris" and "One Day, One Life", from the album New Morning (2014).[4]
"Anata ni Smile :)" was co-written by Misia and Ki-Yo and produced by Hiroshi Matsui. Set to an uptempo R&B track and accompanied by a gospel choir in the background, Misia sings about expressing love through a smile. The song is written in the key of E flat major. Misia's vocals span from B♭3 to F5 in modal voice, and up to B♭5 in head voice.
"Anata ni Smile :)" entered at number 81 on the Billboard Japan Radio Songs chart and at number 4 on the weekly RecoChoku Albums Chart.[5][6]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Nagareboshi" |
| Takayuki Hattori | 5:37 |
2. | "Anata ni Smile :)" (あなたにスマイル:), Anata ni Sumairu :), "Smile at You :)") |
| 4:16 | |
3. | "Ashita wa Motto Suki ni Naru" (明日はもっと好きになる, "Love You More Tomorrow") |
| Her0ism | 3:42 |
4. | "Nagareboshi" (Hoshizora Version) |
| 5:01 | |
Total length: | 18:36 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Anata ni Smile :)" |
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| 4:16 |
2. | "Nagareboshi" |
| Hattori | 5:37 |
4. | "Boku wa Pegasus Kimi wa Polaris" (Hoshizora Live 7 @ Bunkamura Orchard Hall) |
| Yokoyama | |
5. | "One Day, One Life" (Hoshizora Live 7 @ Bunkamura Orchard Hall) |
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Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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Japan Radio Songs (Billboard)[5] | 81 |
Japan Weekly Albums (RecoChoku)[6] | 4 |
Misia songs | |
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Mother Father Brother Sister | |
Love Is the Message |
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Marvelous |
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Kiss in the Sky | |
Mars & Roses |
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Singer for Singer | |
Ascension | |
Eighth World | |
Just Ballade |
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Soul Quest | |
Super Best Records: 15th Celebration | |
New Morning |
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Love Bebop | |
Life Is Going On and On |
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Hello Love |
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Misia: The Great Hope Best |
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Featured songs |
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