is the debut studio album of the character Kirari Tsukishima from the Japanese anime ''

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''. The album was released on February 28, 2007 with songs performed by

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Background and release

''Mitsuboshi'' is the debut studio album of the character Kirari Tsukishima from ''

''.

member

, who provides her voice, is credited as . Aside from containing new original songs, the album compiles songs from her previous singles, " Koi Kana" and "

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." An Nakahara, the creator of ''

'', wrote the lyrics to "Koi Hanabi." The lyrics appear in volume 6 of the manga. The album was released on February 28, 2007 under the Zetima label. The limited edition featured an alternate cover and a Happy Idol Life Kurikira Card from ''

''. The regular edition came with a 16-page photobook as its first press bonus.

Reception

The album debuted at #16 in the

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Weekly Albums Chart and charted for 10 weeks.

Track listing

Charts

References

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