Masterpieces and popular songs by Gen Hoshino

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Gen Hoshino – Doraemon (Official Video)

This is a song written as the theme for the feature film of the beloved national anime, Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s Treasure Island.

Throughout the track, the distinctive rhythm stands out—many listeners may feel it somehow has that unmistakable “Doraemon song” vibe, even though it’s not the same tune.

The lyrics are also packed with Doraemon flavor.

The familiar sliding fusuma doors appearing in the music video and the choreography incorporating contemporary dance are also captivating.

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Gen Hoshino – Into the Outside of the Dream (Official Video)

Propelled by a sprightly rhythm like a train in motion, this song is exciting to listen to and feels very refreshing.

However, in fact, it was written by Gen Hoshino after being inspired by a friend who was a “virgin.” That friend is a huge fan of Saori Yuki, and the song was born from stories about how she often appeared in his dreams.

With that in mind, it’s an amusing song to hear—but listening from a different angle makes it interesting in another way, and it never gets old.

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Gen Hoshino – Snow Men (Official Video)

I think this is Gen Hoshino’s first foray into a sexy style.

First of all, the music video is sexy, and it shows a different side of him than usual.

Glasses, suit, darkness, blindfold—the video plays right into the creators’ intentions, and I happily fell for it.

With its relaxed, pleasant vibe, I think it’s a perfect song to listen to at night.

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Song of a Fool

Gen Hoshino initially performed as part of a group, but “Baka no Uta” was his first release as a solo vocalist.

Hoshino himself has described it as “an incredibly dark song,” and it truly is a dark song.

Yet from the very first line, you’re instantly drawn in—that’s the charm of Gen Hoshino, and this track shows that his appeal was already fully realized from his debut release.

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Lighthouse (Live Session)

Singer-songwriter Gen Hoshino, whose talents are drawing attention as he thrives across a wide range of fields beyond music, has released a globally simultaneous digital EP, LIGHTHOUSE.

The track Todai (Lighthouse), included as the opening number, is one of the ending themes written anew for each episode of the Netflix talk variety show LIGHTHOUSE.

Though the lyrics may at first seem to carry a negative message, they are imbued with universal truths that resonate with any life.

It’s an emotional number whose delicate ensemble—featuring only acoustic guitar—colors the night.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Gen Hoshino Episode

This is a track from the album EPISODE.

Gen Hoshino himself said he came up with it one night.

The lyrics say that a very long-lasting pain is actually still in the middle, and that another episode will begin—but I’ve never felt so encouraged.

It’s a wonderful song.

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Gen Hoshino – Everyday (Official Video)

People say everyone has their own individuality, but I think we also share many similarities.

We do the same things, have the same things… and it feels reassuring to be like others, doesn’t it? This song tells us that it’s okay to be that way.

Although it’s in a minor key, I think it’s a motivational song that helps you gain confidence.