"Start" (stylized as "START") is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter

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. It was released on 26 May 2004 through

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, as the second single from her fourth studio album ''

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''. The song reached number eight in Japan and has sold over 42,833 copies nationwide. The song served as the theme song to the Japanese animated series, ''

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Certification and sales

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{{Rina Aiuchi 2004 singles 2004 songs J-pop songs Songs written by Aika Ohno Song recordings produced by Daiko Nagato Songs written by Rina Aiuchi