Released April 28, 2010 Recorded 2010 Length 4:36 | Format Digital download Genre Pop, electropop Label Ariola Japan | |
"Edge of This World" is a song by Japanese recording artist Misia from her tenth studio album, Soul Quest. It was released as a digital single on April 28, 2010. It was released in Chaku-Uta format on April 14 and the full ringtone was released on April 28.
Overview
"Edge of This World" was written by Misia, composed by Sinkiroh and produced by Gomi. It was penned for the animation film King of Thorn. Producers of the film felt very strongly that Misia was the only singer who fit the vision the director, Kazuyoshi Katayama, had for the theme song: a powerful song about hope. The title of the song refers to the hopes and dreams people hold on to until the last moment of their lives.
"Edge of This World" debuted at number 43 on the Billboard Japan Hot Top Airplay chart and at number 48 on the Japan Hot 100 chart. The song fell eighth spots down to number 56 on the Hot 100 in its second week.