Lucky I Love You
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| Released | February 27, 2026 | |||
| Recorded | 2025 | |||
| Length | 3:59 | |||
| Label | EMI | |||
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| "Lucky I Love You" on YouTube | ||||
"Lucky I Love You" (Japanese: ラッキーアイラブユー) is a song recorded by Japanese-American singer-songwriter Ai, released on February 27, 2026, via EMI Records. Commissioned by Nestlé Japan, "Lucky I Love You" is the fifth song Ai recorded for the company to use in promotional campaigns for Kit Kats.
Background and release
Ai has previously recorded and provided songs used for commercial tie-ins by Nestlé Japan, including "First Time",[1] "Start Again",[2] a cover of Queen's "We Are the Champions",[3] and "Whatever".[4] In October 2025, Ai begun teasing a new song, "Lucky I Love You", on her social media. On February 13, 2026, Ai announced the release date of "Lucky I Love You" following various teaser videos.[5][6] The song was released as a digital single on February 27, 2026.[7]
Promotion
A promotional pre-add campaign was held by Universal Music Japan from February 13 to February 26, 2026. Participants that pre-added "Lucky I Love You" were given a bonus digital photo of Ai.[8] A second promotional campaign was launched from February 27 to March 31, 2026, where 10 winners would receive a special recording of "Lucky I Love You".[9]
Music video
The music video for "Lucky I Love You" premiered on Ai's YouTube channel on February 27. The video was directed by Mess, who previously directed music videos for Ai's "Not So Different" and "Rise Together".[10]
Live performances
Ai is scheduled to perform "Lucky I Love You" on TBS' Count Down TV.[11]
Credits and personnel
- Ai Carina Uemura – vocals, production
- Uta – production, instruments
- D.O.I – mixing, immersive mixing
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | February 27, 2026 | [12] |
References
- ^ "AI、RIEHATA参加の新曲が＜きっかけは、キットカットで。＞CMソングに" [A new commercial song by AI and RIEHATA, <It all started with KitKat.＞]. Barks (in Japanese). February 21, 2022. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
- ^ "山田尚子×「キットカット」アニメCM第2弾、公募で選ばれた母娘の実話をもとに制作（動画あり / コメントあり）" [Naoko Yamada x Kit Kat for 2nd animated commercial, based on the true story of a mother and daughter selected through public recruitment]. Natalie Comics (in Japanese). October 3, 2022. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
- ^ "「キットカット史上最高」の製品CMソング「We Are The Champions」を"最高"のシンガー・AIさんが熱唱" [Singer AI covers "We Are The Champions" for the "Best Kit Kat ever" product commercial song]. PR Times (in Japanese). September 29, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
- ^ "ネスレ日本「キットカット」受験生応援CMで流れる曲は？" [What song plays in Nestlé Japan's "Kit Kat" exam support commercial?]. CDJournal (in Japanese). Retrieved February 28, 2026.
- ^ "AI、『キットカット』ブランドソングとなる新曲「ラッキーアイラブユー」MVプレミア公開決定". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). February 23, 2026. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
- ^ "AI、2026年第1弾シングル「ラッキーアイラブユー」配信決定。新ビジュアル＆ジャケット写真公開も". Barks (in Japanese). February 13, 2026. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
- ^ "AI、最新曲「ラッキーアイラブユー」MESSが監督務めるMVプレミア公開 ティザー映像も". Real Sound (in Japanese). February 24, 2026. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
- ^ "AI 2026年 第1弾シングル「ラッキーアイラブユー」2/27(金)配信決定！ そして、新ビジュアル、ジャケット写真も公開！！さらに、Pre-add / Pre-Saveキャンペーンもスタート". Encore (in Japanese). February 16, 2026. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
- ^ "AI "キットカット" ブランドソングとなる新曲「ラッキーアイラブユー」のミュージックビデオが、2/27公開！". e.usen.com (in Japanese). February 28, 2026. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
- ^ "AI、新曲「ラッキーアイラブユー」のMVをプレミア公開 公開に合わせてキャンペーンも". Billboard Japan. February 27, 2026. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
- ^ "【CDTVライブ！ライブ！】出演者、歌唱曲、放送日まとめ". The First Times (in Japanese). Retrieved February 28, 2026.
- ^ "ラッキーアイラブユー[デジタル配信] - AI". Universal Music Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved February 28, 2026.