Lost in Paradise (ALI song)

"Lost in Paradise" (stylised in all caps) is a song by Japanese band ALI released as the ending theme for the anime series Jujutsu Kaisen. It features Japanese rapper Aklo, who co-wrote the song with Leo, Alex and Luthfi. It has two editions: the CD edition and the DVD limited edition.

"Lost in Paradise"
Single and CD edition cover
Single by ALI featuring Aklo
from the album Music World
Language	Japanese English
Released	November 25, 2020 (2020-11-25)
Recorded	2020
Genre	J-pop Jazz
Length	5:27
Label	Mastersix Foundation
Songwriter(s)	Leo Aklo Alex Luthfi
Producer(s)	ALI Aklo
ALI featuring Aklo singles chronology
"Wild Side" (2019) "Lost in Paradise" (2020) "Never Say Goodbye" (2021)

Background and release

Following their last release with "Wild Side" in 2019, the band released "Lost in Paradise" as the ending theme for the anime series Jujutsu Kaisen and it features rapper Aklo.^[1] ALI's member Leo wrote:

In the 1990s, I chose Weekly Shonen Jump because I wanted to grow up. I read while skipping school. Before I knew it, more than 20 years have passed. My favorite series, Jujutsu Kaisen, describes the city I grew up in, the city where ALI was born, Shibuya, in the craziest way. The joy of being involved as ED song with the best characters. I wrote the song while expressing my gratitude over the years for being raised by Jump. hope you enjoy it.

— Leo^[2]

It was released on October 10, 2020, prior to the CD release. The music video and uncredited version of the ending were released the following day.^[3] Following Kahadio's arrest on May 14, 2021, measures were taken to suspend sales, withdraw the song, suspend its digital distribution and keep the video clip private.^[4] Six months later, distribution of the song was resumed and a new re-edited version of the music video was released.^[5] As of February 2023, it has more than 20 million views.

Track listing

Lost in Paradise – Single

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Arrangement	Length
1.	"Lost in Paradise" (featuring Aklo)	Leo Aklo Alex Luthfi	ALI Aklo	ALI	5:27

Lost in Paradise – CD edition

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Arrangement	Length
1.	"Lost in Paradise" (featuring Aklo)	Leo Aklo Alex Luthfi	ALI Aklo	ALI	5:27
2.	"Moonbeams Satellite" (featuring Kanta)	Leo ALI Kanta	ALI Kanta	ALI	4:22
3.	"Desperado" (featuring J-Rexxx)	Leo J-Rexxx Luthfi	ALI J-Rexxx	ALI	5:39
4.	"Faith" (featuring Namichie and Gomess)	Leo Namichie Luthfi	ALI Namichie	ALI	5:47

Lost in Paradise – DVD limited edition

No.	Title	Length
1.	"ALI presents -JUNGLE LOVE- (part.1) 2020.8.23 LIVE STREAM"

Charts

Chart performance for "Lost in Paradise"

Chart (2020)	Peak position
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[6]	44
Japan (Oricon)[7]	28

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations for "Lost in Paradise"

Ceremony	Year	Award	Result	Ref.
5th Crunchyroll Anime Awards	2020	Best Ending Sequence	Won	[8]

References

1. "アニメ「呪術廻戦」OPはEve、EDはALI feat. AKLO". Natalie (in Japanese). August 11, 2020. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
2. "TVアニメ『呪術廻戦』オープニングはEve エンディングテーマはALIに決定 コメントも到着" (in Japanese). Spice. August 11, 2020. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
3. "ALI「呪術廻戦」EDテーマMV公開". Natalie (in Japanese). October 11, 2020. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
4. "ALIのドラマーKahadioが起訴され脱退、バンドは無期限活動休止". Natalie (in Japanese). May 14, 2021. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
5. "ALIが音源と一部映像の配信を開始、「Lost In Paradise feat. AKLO」のMVも復活". Natalie (in Japanese). November 19, 2021. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
6. "Billboard Japan Hot 100, Week of December 5, 2020". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved July 4, 2022.
7. "Oricon Singles Chart, Week 4, 2020". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved April 1, 2023.
8. Loveridge, Lynzee (February 19, 2021). "Crunchyroll Awards Crown Jujutsu Kaisen as Anime of the Year". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 1, 2023.