Actor: Yamada Kuniko Choreographer: Lucky Ikeda Singer: Endo Kenji Lyrics This time Rex 1, 2, 3, 4, 660cc! Subaru's Rex 2, 2, 3, 4, 4-cylinder! (Yamada's line: Easy to ride!) Yamada's Rex 3, 2, 3, 4, 660cc! A round-faced 4-cylinder Choose the Rex! Note: The third-generation Subaru Rex underwent a minor change with a facelift in 1989. At that time, Yamada Kuniko, who was appointed as the image character for the new Rex, was a woman who gained immense popularity as a variety show talent in Japan at the end of the Showa era. Since her, no female talent has ever had a solo primetime show in Japan, even to this day. She was more of a comedian, but if we were to compare her to an American, we could say that she was as well-known as Oprah Winfrey. Choreographer Lucky Ikeda and CM song writer Endo Kenji were both known for their catchy directing skills. Yamada Kuniko also appeared in a commercial for the Rex Supercharger, and both commercials made a big impact on pre-teens. Her signature pose, which resembled Usain Bolt's victory pose, was not only imitated by children, but also had an impact on future generations, being often depicted as the signature pose of owners in manga and illustrations featuring Rex.