is the 14th single by Japanese rock band Superfly and the first single released after the band's "Mind Traveller" tour. Both of the song's two tracks are used as theme music for the 2011 film adaptation of the manga ''

Smuggler Smuggling is the illegal transportation of objects, substances, information or people, such as out of a house or buildings, into a prison, or across an international border, in violation of applicable laws or other regulations. There are various ...

''. The DVD edition of the single features footage of Superfly's live concert at the

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse The is a historical building that is used as a complex that includes a shopping mall, banquet hall, and event venues. The complex, officially known as the , was originally used as customs buildings, and has two sections: Warehouse No.1 and No.2. ...

which was to promote the release of the band's third album ''

Mind Travel ''Mind Travel'' is the third studio album by Japanese pop-rock band Superfly (band), Superfly, the first studio album from the group fronted by Shiho Ochi in nearly two years. The record features guest musicians from Beat Crusaders, Tatsuya Nakamu ...

''. Superfly has stated that "Ai o Kurae" is a return to the band's old style. It ultimately peaked at number 3 on the

Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan and Western music. It started as, which was founded by Sōkō Koike in Nov ...

Weekly Charts, the highest ranking on the Oricon Singles Chart yet for Superfly (the previous release " Wildflower & ''Cover Songs: Complete Best'' 'Track 3'" reached number 1 on the Albums Charts, despite being called a single by the band).

Track listing

References

External links

"Ai o Kurae"
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