Kimi wa kimidayo

I never dreamed that this single was still in circulation, but lo and behold, I got lucky and stumbled upon it here, on my beloved CDJapan's website after fruitlessly scouring the internet for it for absolute YEARS! Why so ardent a search, you ask? Do you know what this IS?! 'Kimi wa kimi da yo' is only the ever elusive 3rd ED song to my much-loved '90's magical girl anime series Hime-chan's Ribbon, that was only featured on the last 7 episodes. It was never released on any Hime-chan soundtrack, and as such, not too many own or even know about it that aren't also fans of SMAP. It really is a lovely song, simple in it's melody and lyrics, and that's exactly why it appeals to me so. The coupled with song 'Doushitemo Kimi ga ii' is quite different, more energetic and upbeat, and as such, showcases well SMAP's musical diversity. I like it just as much as 'Kimi wa Kimi da yo'. VERDICT: WORTH IT!! Whether a SMAP fan or a 'Hime'chan's Ribbon' fan or a fan of '90's J-POP!