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Anytime Anywhere (song)

This article is about the Milet song. For other songs, see Anytime Anywhere.

"Anytime Anywhere" is a song recorded by Japanese singer Milet. It was released on September 29, 2023, through SME Records. Serving as the ending theme for the Japanese anime series Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (2023), the song was written by Milet, Daisuke Nakamura, and Koichiro Nomura. Evan Call, who composed the music for the anime series, served as producer of the song. Commercially, "Anytime Anywhere" received mild success, peaking at number 55 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.

"Anytime Anywhere"
Single by Milet
from the EP Anytime Anywhere
Language
  • Japanese
  • English
ReleasedSeptember 29, 2023 (2023-09-29)
Length3:50
LabelSME
Songwriter(s)
  • Milet
  • Daisuke Nakamura
  • Koichiro Nomura
  • Evan Call
Producer(s)Evan Call
Milet singles chronology
"Kizuna no Kiseki" / "Koi Kogare"
(2023) 		"Anytime Anywhere"
(2023) 		"The Road of Victory"
(2024)
Music video
"Anytime Anywhere" on YouTube

Background and release

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In September 2022, an anime adaption of the manga series Frieren: Beyond Journey's End was announced.[1] A year later, a trailer was released, featuring "Yūsha" by Yoasobi and "Anytime Anywhere" by Milet.[2] The song was later released as a digital single on September 29, 2023, the same day the anime series premiered.[3][4] On December 11, Milet announced her eighth extended play of the same name, slated for release on January 31, 2024.[5]

Music video

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A music video for "Anytime Anywhere" premiered on Milet's YouTube channel on October 6, 2023.[6]

Live performances

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Milet performed "Anytime Anywhere" during her concert tour, the 5am Tour.[7]

Credits and personnel

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Credits adapted from Tidal.[8]

  • Milet – songwriter
  • Daisuke Nakamura – songwriter
  • Yoichiro Nomura – songwriter
  • Evan Call – producer, arranger

Accolades

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Awards and nominations for "Anytime Anywhere"
Ceremony Year Award Result Ref.
Anime Grand Prix 2024 Best Theme Song 9th place [9]
Anime Trending Awards 2025 Ending Theme Song of the Year Pending [10]
Asian Pop Music Awards 2023 Best Lyricist[a] Nominated [11]
Japan Expo Awards 2024 Daruma for Best Ending Won [12]

Charts

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Release history

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Release history and formats for "Anytime Anywhere"
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various September 29, 2023
SME [17]

Notes

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  1. ^ Milet credited as nominee.

References

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  1. ^ "「葬送のフリーレン」アニメ化決定！勇者一行の"その後"の世界を描くファンタジー（コメントあり）" ["Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" will be made into an anime! A fantasy depicting the "after" world of a group of heroes.]. Natalie Comics (in Japanese). September 13, 2022. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  2. ^ "日本テレビ：金曜にアニメ枠「フラアニ」新設 第1弾は「葬送のフリーレン」" [Nippon Television: New animation slot "Fura-ani" will be established on Friday, the first one will be "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End"]. Mantan Web (in Japanese). September 1, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  3. ^ "milet、新曲「Anytime Anywhere」がアニメ『葬送のフリーレン』EDテーマに" [milet's new song "Anytime Anywhere" will be used as the ending theme for the anime "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End"]. Barks (in Japanese). September 1, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  4. ^ "milet、新曲"Anytime Anywhere"がTVアニメ「葬送のフリーレン」EDテーマに決定" [milet's new song "Anytime Anywhere" has been selected as the ending theme for the TV anime "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End"]. Tower Records. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  5. ^ "miletの新作EP『Anytime Anywhere』新曲の「Higher」を含む4曲を収録". Fashion Press (in Japanese). Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  6. ^ "milet Releases Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Anime Ending Theme Music Video". Crunchyroll. October 6, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  7. ^ "milet、ツアー「5AM」で新曲「Anytime Anywhere」初披露＆初のアリーナ公演開催発表" [milet debuts new song "Anytime Anywhere" on tour "5AM" and announces first arena performance]. Barks (in Japanese). October 2, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  8. ^ "Anytime Anywhere / Credits / Milet". Tidal. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  9. ^ "第46回アニメＧＰ". chikimato.net (in Japanese). Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  10. ^ "Official Nominees - 11th Anime Trending Awards". Anitrendz. July 13, 2024. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  11. ^ Asian Pop Music Awards [@APMAHK] (November 30, 2023). "#APMA2023（NOMINATIONS）/ BEST LYRICIST (Overseas)" (Tweet). Retrieved March 6, 2024 – via Twitter.
  12. ^ "Les vainqueurs des Daruma 2024". Japan Expo (in French). July 12, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  13. ^ "Milet Chart History (Japan Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  14. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Animation – Week of October 11, 2023". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  15. ^ "Oricon Top 50 Digital Singles: 2023-10-09" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  16. ^ "Billboard Japan Download Songs – 2023 Year-End". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  17. ^ "YOASOBI『葬送のフリーレン』OP担当で曲名は「勇者」 新PV公開でEDはmilet【コメントあり】" [YOASOBI is in charge of the OP for "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" and the song title is "Yusha. New promotional video released, ending theme is by milet [Comments included]]. Oricon. September 4, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
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