is a song by Japanese duo Yoasobi from their debut EP, The Book (2021). It was released as a single on December 18, 2020, through Sony Music Entertainment Japan. The song was based on the short story, Tsuki Ōji ( "Moon Prince"), written by screenwriter Osamu Suzuki. The music video premiered alongside the single release. The English version of the song was included on the duo's second English-language EP E-Side 2, released on November 18, 2022.
Composition and lyrics
"Haruka" was described as a song about encounter and farewell, drawing from the perspective of a mug that has watched over a girl's growth more than anyone else. It is composed in the key of C♯ major at 100 beats per minute with a running time of 4 minutes and 4 seconds.
Other uses
"Haruka" was used as a graduation song in numerous schools. The song featured on Mynavi's web series Kimi no Shinjiru Mono wa?.
Credits and personnel
Ayase – producer, songwriter Ikura – vocals Osamu Suzuki – based story writer Takayuki Saitō – vocal recording Masahiko Fukui – mixing Hidekazu Sakai – mastering Kanae Izumi – music video animation, cover artwork design
Charts Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "Haruka" Chart (2020–2021) Peakposition Global Excl. US (Billboard) 121 Japan Combined Singles (Oricon) 18
Year-end charts + 2021 year-end chart performance for "Haruka" Chart (2021) Position Japan Hot 100 (Billboard) 37
+ 2022 year-end chart performance for "Haruka" Chart (2022) Position Japan Streaming Songs (Billboard Japan) 85
Certifications
Release history + Release dates and formats for "Haruka" Region Date Format Label Various December 18, 2020 Sony Japan
References
External links Tsuki Ōji on Monogatary.com