Unicorn to release first album in three years "Ataeteko" and embark on nationwide tour; MV directed by Yuichi Fukuda also released
Unicorn announced that they will release their first new album in approximately three years, titled "Ataeteko," on Oct. 21 and will hold a nationwide tour starting in December.
Unicorn held a special live event, "UNICORN ABEDON60 Matsuri 'ABEDON QUEST 60 ~Yusha Yoshifiko Soshite Kanreki e~'," to celebrate ABEDON's 60th birthday (kanreki) at Pacifico Yokohama National Convention Hall in Kanagawa on July 29 and 30. The upcoming album "Ataeteko" is expected to feature 13 tracks, including "Kurenai no Ha," the opening theme for the TV anime "Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru II," which was performed for the first time during the live event. The title was derived from the initials of the five members' names.
The album will be released in two formats: a first-press limited edition with a Blu-ray and a regular edition (CD only). Details on the tracklist and the contents of the bonus Blu-ray for the limited edition will be announced at a later date.
The music video for "Kurenai no Ha" was also released on YouTube. The video was directed by Yuichi Fukuda, known for works such as the "Yusha Yoshihiko" series. The content incorporates the world of "Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru II" through a unique interpretation, with ABEDON as the anime's protagonist Beryl, Isamu Teshima as an ancient Greek warrior, Koichi Kawanishi as Soji Okita, EBI as Musashibo Benkei, and Tamio Okuda as Yusha Yoshihiko.
In the MV, the members of Unicorn challenged themselves with full-scale action scenes under the guidance of the stunt team "STUNT TEAM Gocoo." Director Fukuda commented, "Seriously, there is actually a timeline where I get to work with Unicorn. I was pretty giddy during the whole period."
The nationwide tour following the album release will begin on Dec. 5 at Atsugi City Cultural Hall in Kanagawa. A total of 19 performances are planned, concluding with a two-day run on March 27 and 28, 2027, at Ueno Gakuen Hall (Hiroshima Prefectural Cultural and Art Hall) in Hiroshima. Furthermore, those who preorder the album "Ataeteko" at the Sony Music Shop by Aug. 16 will receive a serial number for early tour ticket applications as an early bird bonus.
Yuichi Fukuda's Comment
Actually, I had turned down all music video jobs until now. It wasn't due to any particular hang-up. I just couldn't imagine how they were made. I simply didn't have the courage to accept. However, this time, it was an offer from Unicorn, whom I am a huge fan of. They told me that everyone watches my work. To top it off, the title of their Pacifico Yokohama live show was "Yusha Yoshifiko." After all that, I felt I couldn't keep saying "I don't have the courage" like a child. The idea came from my conviction that "The old swordmaster and ABEDON look alike!" Seriously, there is actually a timeline where I get to work with Unicorn. I was pretty giddy during the whole period. Thank you.
Unicorn 2026-2027 Tour "Title TBD"
Dec. 5, 2026 (Sat) Kanagawa Atsugi City Cultural Hall
Dec. 12, 2026 (Sat) Ishikawa Hondanomori Hokuden Hall
Dec. 17, 2026 (Thu) Aichi Aichi Prefectural Art Theater Main Hall
Dec. 20, 2026 (Sun) Hokkaido Sapporo Cultural Arts Theater hitaru
Jan. 16, 2027 (Sat) Osaka Festival Hall
Jan. 24, 2027 (Sun) Fukushima Iwaki Performing Arts Center Alios
Jan. 30, 2027 (Sat) Kanagawa Pacifico Yokohama
Jan. 31, 2027 (Sun) Kanagawa Pacifico Yokohama
Feb. 7, 2027 (Sun) Niigata Niigata Terusa
Feb. 11, 2027 (Thu/Holiday) Kyoto ROHM Theatre Kyoto
Feb. 13, 2027 (Sat) Hyogo Kobe International House Kokusai Hall
Feb. 21, 2027 (Sun) Kumamoto Kumamoto City Memorial Hall Sears Home Yume Hall
Feb. 23, 2027 (Tue/Holiday) Fukuoka Fukuoka Sunpalace
March 6, 2027 (Sat) Miyagi Sendai Sunplaza Hall
March 7, 2027 (Sun) Miyagi Sendai Sunplaza Hall
March 13, 2027 (Sat) Tokyo Tokyo Garden Theater
March 14, 2027 (Sun) Tokyo Tokyo Garden Theater
March 27, 2027 (Sat) Hiroshima Ueno Gakuen Hall (Hiroshima Prefectural Cultural and Art Hall)
March 28, 2027 (Sun) Hiroshima Ueno Gakuen Hall (Hiroshima Prefectural Cultural and Art Hall)
Source: Music Natalie
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