Falco

"Falco" is a song by Hitomi Shimatani that opened the 2005 anime television series The Law of Ueki (うえきの法則) as its first opening theme. Released on August 10, 2005 as her 19th single, it was used in a series animated by Studio Deen.

The track is a polished J-Pop number built for momentum, with a brisk pulse, bright melodic lines, and a chorus that pushes Shimatani’s voice into a clear, soaring register. Lyrics by BOUNCEBACK, music by BULGE, and arrangement by Atsushi Matsuura give it a sleek, energetic pop frame.

That sense of lift suits a story driven by battles, competition, and Ueki’s stubborn idea of justice. The single also included "Destiny -太陽の花-" and instrumental versions of both songs, and "Falco" later appeared on Shimatani’s 2005 album Heart & Symphony. On Oricon’s weekly chart, the single reached No. 11.