| Jiyū e Michizure | |
| Cover: | Sheena-jiyuu.jpg |
| Alt: | A digitally drawn red apple. In front of it is a computer prompt in the style of an Apple prompt, asking the used if they want to initialize of cancel Sheena Ringo. |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Ringo Sheena |
| Album: | Hi Izuru Tokoro |
| Genre: | Pop-rock |
| Label: | EMI Music Japan |
| Prev Title: | Carnation |
| Prev Year: | 2011 |
| Next Title: | Irohanihoheto |
| Next Year: | 2013 |
(official English title: Collateral Damage) is Japanese singer-songwriter Ringo Sheena's digital single (the 17th single overall), released on May 16, 2012. The song is featured as the theme song for the Japanese television drama Ataru.[1] "Jiyū e Michizure" reached number one in iTunes Store charts, peaked at 5 on the Japan Hot 100,[2] and at 7 on the RIAJ Digital Track Chart.[3] It was certified gold for 100,000 copies downloaded to computers in 2013.[4]
Sheena wrote the song at the request of the TV program's staff.
The music video for "Jiyū e Michizure" was directed by Yasuyuki Ozeki. Sheena didn’t appear on the music video, and Nana Komatsu starred in the video instead.
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japan Billboard Adult Contemporary Airplay[5] | 7 |
| Japan Billboard Japan Hot 100[6] | 5 |
| Japan RIAJ Digital Track Chart[7] | 7 |
Personnel details were sourced from Hi Izuru Tokoros liner notes booklet.[8]