Karogonz is a Japanese music unit formed in 1998 by actor Yusuke Santamaria and singer Tomoe Shinohara. The genre was based on J-POP/commercial songs, characterized by a unique and light pop sound. The unit was born as a commercial song for Toyota Motor Corporation's "Corolla Touring Wagon," debuting in January 1998 with the single " KarogonsunoTheme" (1998), followed by the release of " Karogonsu no Love Song " (1998) in May. Both songs attracted attention for their cheerful and catchy tunes, and their TV commercials and appearances on music TV shows attracted a lot of attention.