Let me introduce some songs by Unicorn, the popular rock band that formed in 1986, disbanded in 1993, and reunited in 2009 to resume activities.
They’re well known for having Tamio Okuda, who also has a solo career, on guitar and vocals.
Their catalog ranges from upbeat tracks like “Dai Meiwaku” to more laid-back songs such as “Subarashii Hibi.”
In their early days, their good looks earned them idol-like popularity, and it’s said they were the band most frequently featured in photo spreads in music magazines.
Their songs have a classic rock sound, making them essential listening for fans of rock bands.
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Unicorn’s Famous and Popular Songs (1–10)
New Year’s gift (money given to children)yunikōn
A Unicorn track that gently captures the New Year’s excitement.
It was included as the B-side to the single “Yuki ga Furu Machi,” released in December 1992, and its warm melody—imbued with a prayer for the new year—strikingly contrasts with the A-side’s year-end scenes.
The lyrics tenderly convey the New Year’s distinctive sacred atmosphere and the wish for a good year, evoking peaceful year-end and New Year imagery.
The refreshing arrangement, featuring a variety of instruments like accordion and banjo, feels wonderfully pleasant.
Maybe Blueyunikōn
A song by Unicorn, a five-member rock band centered around Tamio Okuda, who is also active as a singer-songwriter and producer.
Included on their debut album BOOM, it stands out for its serious lyrics—completely devoid of their trademark humor—and its arrangement steeped in melancholy.
The ensemble, which makes extensive use of tight accents, and the driving tempo make it a blast to sing at karaoke.
For those in their 40s who know Unicorn then and now, it’s a rock tune guaranteed to stir the heart.
Life is great.yunikōn
This song expresses everyday happiness through upbeat pop music.
Released in January 1987, it has become one of Unicorn’s signature works, loved by many.
It was also chosen as the opening theme for the TBS drama “Zannen na Otto,” and its catchy melody and positive lyrics drew a lot of attention.
With its lively rhythm and bright atmosphere, it’s a track that energizes listeners.
It’s perfect for times when you feel worn out by daily life or need a change of pace, so definitely give it a listen.
Among fans, it’s well known that the character appearing in the lyrics is gay.
Packed with the full charm of Unicorn’s music, this work is sure to brighten your heart.
Fast-talking Curryyunikōn
This song was chosen as the theme for the film Space Brothers #0.
It’s by the rock band Unicorn, which includes singer-songwriter Tamio Okuda, and it’s featured on their 12th album, Iegajakejoro, released in 2014.
The lyrics—saying that even just quietly eating curry, our hearts are still connected—are profound.
It makes me want to be that kind of presence for someone, too.
When you’re feeling down, listening to it lifts your spirits and makes you feel ready to start from scratch again—a heart-brightening song about curry.
55yunikōn
This commercial focuses on Mitsubishi Electric’s employee athletes who work hard every day with their sights set on the Tokyo Olympics.
It conveys both the athletes’ dedication and the company’s desire to support them.
In this commercial, which expresses that spirit of encouragement, Unicorn’s song “55” plays as the background music.
It’s a track from their 2019 album “UC100V,” and its lyrics—depicting the determination to face any opponent—give us the courage to take on challenges.
A town where snow fallsyunikōn
Strictly speaking, it isn’t a Christmas song, but the page from a winter’s day woven by Tamio Okuda’s slightly laid-back yet deeply affecting vocals has a wonderful atmosphere.
The message, delivered in unpretentious words, carries weight and depth that truly resonates with the heart.
OAW!yunikōn
Unicorn is a five-member rock band in which all members serve as vocalists and composers, and they have remained highly active since their 2009 reunion.
“OAW!,” a track from their 17th album Crossroad, is irresistibly catchy with playful arrangements layered over a thick, driving rock sound.
The lyrics feel like they’re reveling fully in the present rather than chasing an unknown tomorrow, syncing with the song’s atmosphere and sure to lift your spirits just by listening.
It’s a powerful rock tune, marked by an ensemble that recalls the sound of their comeback era.