is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze, released on March 15, 2024, through Universal Sigma and Hehn Records. The song served as the theme song for Japanese film April Come She Will (2024). "Michiteyuku" was later included on Fujii's third studio album, Prema, as a bonus track.
Music video A music video for "Michiteyuku" was released on YouTube on March 15, 2024, the same day as the single release. It was directed by Yamada Tomokazu.
Live performances
Fujii performed "Michiteyuku" live on the 75th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen on December 31, 2024, remotely from New York City, United States, during the sunset of the New Year's Eve. In the show, he sang the song in the street in the city before ending up on a rooftop with the background of skyscrapers.
Accolades + Awards and nominations for "Michiteyuku" Ceremony Year Award Result Music Awards Japan 2025 Song of the Year Best Japanese Song Best Japanese R&B/Contemporary Song Best Japanese Singer-Songwriter Song Best Music Video Best of Listeners' Choice: Japanese Song
Personnel Fujii Kaze – vocals, songwriter, synthesizer Yaffle – producer Masahito Komori – recording, mixing Tsubasa Yamazaki – mastering
Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "Michiteyuku" Chart (2024) Peakposition Global 200 (Billboard) 139 Japan (Japan Hot 100) 4 Japan Combined Singles (Oricon) 5
Year-end charts + 2024 year-end chart performance for "Michiteyuku" Chart (2024) Position Japan (Japan Hot 100) 44
+ 2025 year-end chart performance for "Michiteyuku" Chart (2025) Position Japan (Japan Hot 100) 60
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