"Life Goes On" is a song recorded by Japanese-American singer-songwriter Ai, released on August 3, 2023, by EMI Records. Produced by Tomoko Ida, the song serves as the image song for the Japanese film Haru ni Chiru.
Near the end of May 2023, Ai announced a new song "Life Goes On", which would serve as the image song for Japanese film Haru ni Chiru.[1] In July, Ai announced her thirteenth studio album, Respect All.[2] Five of ten songs were originally announced, including "Life Goes On".[3]
On August 3, "Life Goes On" was released digitally with no prior announcement alongside digital pre-add for Respect All. A music video was later announced that day.[4]
A music video for "Life Goes On" premiered on Ai's YouTube channel on August 3.[5]Ryusei Yokohama and Kōichi Satō, who star in Haru no Chiru, also star in the video.[6][7] Regarding not appearing in the music video, Ai stated, "I want[ed] this video to be a series of cool videos."[8]
^"AIの新曲、佐藤浩市＆横浜流星W主演の映画「春に散る」主題歌に決定（コメントあり / 動画あり）" [AI's new song to be used as theme song for movie "Haru ni Chiru" starring Koichi Sato & Ryusei Yokohama]. Music Natalie (in Japanese). May 31, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
^"AI、映画『春に散る』主題歌「Life Goes On」横浜流星出演のミュージックビデオ公開【コメントあり】" [AI Releases Music Video for "Life Goes On" Theme Song for Movie "Haru ni Chiru" Featuring Ryusei Yokohama [Comments Included]]. ORICON NEWS. August 3, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
^"AIが歌う『春に散る』主題歌「Life Goes On」MVに、映画でW主演を務める横浜流星が出演！「すごく印象深い撮影でした」" [Ryusei Yokohama, who will star in the movie, will appear in the MV for the theme song "Life Goes On" sung by AI! "It was a very impressive shoot"]. THE FIRST TIMES (in Japanese). August 3, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
^"AI、横浜流星が出演する「Life Goes On」MVをプレミア公開" [AI premieres MV for "Life Goes On" starring Ryusei Yokohama]. BARKS (in Japanese). August 3, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
^"明日放送「音楽の日2023」タイムテーブル発表、初の見逃し配信も決定" [Tomorrow's broadcast "Music Day 2023" timetable announced, first missed delivery also decided]. Music Natalie (in Japanese). July 14, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
^"次回MステにAI、ENHYPEN、Snow Man、Perfume、布袋寅泰、マカロニえんぴつ" [AI, ENHYPEN, Snow Man, Perfume, Tomoyasu Hotei, and Macaroni Enpitsu on the next M station]. Music Natalie (in Japanese). September 1, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
^"横浜流星「自分の人生を思い返すような撮影」…『春に散る』AI主題歌MV今夜プレミア公開" [Ryusei Yokohama "Shooting that reminds me of my life" ... "Haru ni Chiru" AI theme song MV premiere tonight]. Cinema Cafe (in Japanese). August 3, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
