Release agent, method for producing same, release agent product, release agent aerosol, and component provided with release agent

Provided is a release agent that can adhere easily to the surface of a component. An aspect of the invention is a release agent comprising particles 53, and an oil and/or a solvent, wherein: the particles, the oil, and the solvent each have a heat resistance of 250°C or higher; each particle includes a grain 51, and a first film 52 or a substance covering the grain; and the first film or the substance has a friction coefficient of 0.4 or less (preferably 0.3 or less, more preferably 0.2 or less).