is a song recorded by Japanese music duo

Yoasobi Yoasobi (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese music superduo formed by Sony Music Entertainment Japan, composed of Vocaloid producer Ayase, and singer-songwriter Ikura. Represented by the slogan "novel into music", the duo has released songs ba ...

from their debut EP, '' The Book'' (2021). It was released on December 18, 2020, as a

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, through

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. It was based on ''Tsuki Ōji '' ( "Moon Prince"), a novel written by screenwriter Osamu Suzuki. The accompanying music video premiered alongside the single release. The English version of the song was included on the duo's second English-language EP ''

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'', released on November 18, 2022.

Composition and lyrics

"Haruka" describes about an encounter and farewell, drawn from the perspective of "something" that has watched over the growth of a girl more than anyone else, composed in the key of

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, 100 beats per minute with a running time of 4 minutes and 4 seconds.

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from ''The Book'' liner notes. * Ayase – producer, songwriter * Ikura – vocals * Takayuki Saitō – vocal recording * Masahiko Fukui – mixing * Osamu Suzuki – based story writer * Kanae Izumi – music video animation, cover artwork design

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''Tsuki Ōji''
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