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Masterpieces and popular songs by Gen Hoshino

Let me introduce you to the music of Gen Hoshino, a singer-songwriter who is active not only as a musician but also as an actor, writer, and video director.

Before starting his solo career in 2011, Gen Hoshino was a member of an instrumental band called SAKEROCK.

He later began appearing in TV dramas, and today he successfully balances his music and acting careers, earning support from a wide range of generations.

His songs are irresistibly appealing for their pop, catchy, and accessible melodies, and combined with his humorous personality, they’ve gained tremendous popularity.

Now, let this playlist make you fall under the spell of Gen Hoshino’s charm.

Playlist

Masterpieces and popular songs by Gen Hoshino
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1eastdead endHoshino Gen
dead endHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s film “Hiraba no Tsuki” theme song, a quiet singing voice
2east2 (feat. Lee Youngji)Hoshino Gen
2 (feat. Lee Youngji)Hoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino collaborates with maverick talents on his new album 'Gen'
3eastSUNHoshino Gen
SUNHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s breakthrough song paying homage to MJ
4eastWeek EndHoshino Gen
Week EndHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino's sweet new song with rare electronic sounds
5eastmonsterHoshino Gen
monsterHoshino Genplay_arrow
A powerful song that portrays Gen Hoshino’s struggles and growth
6eastIdeaHoshino Gen
IdeaHoshino Genplay_arrow
A song in which Gen Hoshino plays the marimba
7eastDoraemonHoshino Gen
DoraemonHoshino Genplay_arrow
Introduction of theme songs from Doraemon movies
8eastWhy Don’t You Play in Hell?Hoshino Gen
Why Don't You Play in Hell?Hoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino's movie theme song expresses pain and courage
9eastSong of a FoolHoshino Gen
Song of a FoolHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s first solo work is a dark and captivating song
10eastSnow MenHoshino Gen
Snow MenHoshino Genplay_arrow
Hoshino Gen’s sensual-style songs are appealing.
11eastOutside the dreamHoshino Gen
Outside the dreamHoshino Genplay_arrow
A song by Gen Hoshino was sparked by a friend’s virginity
12eastMad HopeHoshino Gen
Mad HopeHoshino Genplay_arrow
Netflix talk show theme song, gives creative inspiration
13eastlighthouseHoshino Gen
lighthouseHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s new song “Lighthouse” is captivating for its profound lyrics.
14eastEpisodeHoshino Gen
EpisodeHoshino Genplay_arrow
A song by Gen Hoshino. An encouraging song where a new episode begins in the midst of suffering.
15eastEveryday lifeHoshino Gen
Everyday lifeHoshino Genplay_arrow
A cheer song that values individuality
16eastdig a holeHoshino Gen
dig a holeHoshino Genplay_arrow
A comical song that keeps on digging holes. A quirky and fun piece, very characteristic of Gen Hoshino.
17eastStarHoshino Gen
StarHoshino Genplay_arrow
Hoshino Gen’s new album “Gen” is receiving rave reviews.
18eastContinuesHoshino Gen
ContinuesHoshino Genplay_arrow
A gem of a song by Gen Hoshino, with a translucent voice that captivates the heart
19eastDown TownHoshino Gen
Down TownHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s urban city-pop song
20eastDrinking DanceHoshino Gen
Drinking DanceHoshino Genplay_arrow
Relax with Gen Hoshino’s cheerful songs
21eastStrangerHoshino Gen
StrangerHoshino Genplay_arrow
A hidden gem by Gen Hoshino. A delicate portrayal of loneliness, hope, and the value of encounters.
22easta certain conductorHoshino Gen
a certain conductorHoshino Genplay_arrow
I find peace in a cheer song for the conductor
23eastGooHoshino Gen
GooHoshino Genplay_arrow
My own place is the best.
24eastgagHoshino Gen
gagHoshino Genplay_arrow
It has a cheerful tone, but the lyrics depict everyday life and death.
25eastskirtHoshino Gen
skirtHoshino Genplay_arrow
Heading to work while hiding everyday pain
26eastStepHoshino Gen
StepHoshino Genplay_arrow
A song where Gen Hoshino’s sophistication and nostalgia are in harmony
27eaststoveHoshino Gen
stoveHoshino Genplay_arrow
A song about thinking where we go after death
28eastDancerHoshino Gen
DancerHoshino Genplay_arrow
A danceable pop song by Gen Hoshino
29eastTourHoshino Gen
TourHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s song depicting travel and self-discovery
30eastbyte / part-time jobHoshino Gen
byte / part-time jobHoshino Genplay_arrow
Even someone you dislike is cherished by someone.
31eastfilmHoshino Gen
filmHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s songs make you feel hope in the darkness and put your mind at ease.
32eastswingHoshino Gen
swingHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s second single. A song that depicts life’s uncertainty and the importance of human relationships.
33eastMiss youHoshino Gen
Miss youHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s acclaimed song, portraying parting and hope
34eastrecord noiseHoshino Gen
record noiseHoshino Genplay_arrow
Nostalgic songs by Gen Hoshino
35eastForecastHoshino Gen
ForecastHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s unadorned worldview and attitude of acceptance
36eastsalesHoshino Gen
salesHoshino Genplay_arrow
A song about the struggles of a salaried salesperson and the meaning of working.
37eastseasonHoshino Gen
seasonHoshino Genplay_arrow
A melancholic song by Gen Hoshino that was a movie theme song
38eastfutonHoshino Gen
futonHoshino Genplay_arrow
A song that delicately portrays Gen Hoshino’s everyday emotions
39eastCherry Blossom ForestHoshino Gen
Cherry Blossom ForestHoshino Genplay_arrow
A cherry blossom forest that evokes the freshness of spring
40eastWhen singing a songHoshino Gen
When singing a songHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s live performance songs
41eastReincarnationHoshino Gen
ReincarnationHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s gem of a song, depicting life and parting
42eastan elderly coupleHoshino Gen
an elderly coupleHoshino Genplay_arrow
A song that gently portrays the memories of a grandfather and grandmother
43eastrice bowl; tea bowl; chawan (Japanese bowl for tea or rice)Hoshino Gen
rice bowl; tea bowl; chawan (Japanese bowl for tea or rice)Hoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s song that expresses the daily life of a married couple through rice bowls
44eastThe Rose and the BeastHoshino Gen
The Rose and the BeastHoshino Genplay_arrow
Introduction to the collaborative song by Ren Takada and Gen Hoshino
45eastReadingHoshino Gen
ReadingHoshino Genplay_arrow
A heartwarming song with Gen Hoshino’s gentle vocals and everyday lyrics.
46eastAll Things Must PassHoshino Gen
All Things Must PassHoshino Genplay_arrow
A masterpiece that expresses the passage of time through natural phenomena
47eastNerd StrutHoshino Gen
Nerd StrutHoshino Genplay_arrow
The Appeal of Gen Hoshino’s Instrumental Music
48eastI’m home.Hoshino Gen
I'm home.Hoshino Genplay_arrow
It's cool that Gen Hoshino's new song includes English.
49eastWork songHoshino Gen
Work songHoshino Genplay_arrow
A song that supports working
50eastnightHoshino Gen
nightHoshino Genplay_arrow
The warm tracks on Gen Hoshino’s album “Yellow Dancer”
51eastScooping the seaHoshino Gen
Scooping the seaHoshino Genplay_arrow
A pleasant song by Gen Hoshino that depicts seasonal scenes
52eaststeamHoshino Gen
steamHoshino Genplay_arrow
A song that likens everyday life to steam
53eastSame ThingHoshino Gen
Same ThingHoshino Genplay_arrow
A song that lovingly embraces emotional contradictions
54eastAin’t Nobody KnowHoshino Gen
Ain’t Nobody KnowHoshino Genplay_arrow
A collaborative song by Gen Hoshino and Tom Misch
55eastlife-formHoshino Gen
life-formHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino cheers on the athletes with a new song
56eastsound of rainHoshino Gen
sound of rainHoshino Genplay_arrow
Stylish music that portrays a grown-up rainy night.
57eastHoshino Gen
Hoshino Genplay_arrow
For imitating Gen Hoshino, focus on facial expressions, voice, and pronunciation.
58eastEurekaHoshino Gen
EurekaHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s self-discovery jazz song
59eastFriend ShipHoshino Gen
Friend ShipHoshino Genplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that sings of everyday love and happiness
60eastHello SongHoshino Gen
Hello SongHoshino Genplay_arrow
Depicting the joy of encounters and the connection with the world
61eastPop VirusHoshino Gen
Pop VirusHoshino Genplay_arrow
A stable, lead track that sings of the preciousness of music
62east[Game] DoraemonHoshino Gen
[Game] DoraemonHoshino Genplay_arrow
Let's enjoy dancing to the Doraemon song
63eastLet’s dance at homeHoshino Gen
Let's dance at homeHoshino Genplay_arrow
An encouraging song popular during the COVID-19 pandemic, Minamoto’s classic
64eastDance at my place (New Year’s Eve)Hoshino Gen
Dance at my place (New Year’s Eve)Hoshino Genplay_arrow
Hoshino Gen’s year-end cheer song. A message of growth and hope.
65eastThe Habit SongHoshino Gen
The Habit SongHoshino Genplay_arrow
A love song that’s friendly for karaoke beginners
66eastmysteryHoshino Gen
mysteryHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s “Fushigi” is a captivating song.
67eastostracism / being left out / exclusionHoshino Gen
ostracism / being left out / exclusionHoshino Genplay_arrow
Feeling encouraged to be myself by Gen Hoshino’s gentle songs
68eastTraces of LightHoshino Gen
Traces of LightHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s new song “Hikari no Ato” becomes a movie theme song.
69eastComedyHoshino Gen
ComedyHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s “Comedy” gains attention as an anime ending theme
70eastMaybe it’s okay to choose to do something not because you have talent, but because you don’t. That’s what I think.Hoshino Gen
Maybe it’s okay to choose to do something not because you have talent, but because you don’t. That’s what I think.Hoshino Genplay_arrow
Whether it’s sports, studying, or a hobby, when you commit yourself to something...
71eastSame Thing (feat. Superorganism)Hoshino Gen
Same Thing (feat. Superorganism)Hoshino Genplay_arrow
Has produced numerous famous songs such as “Koi” and “SUN”…
72eastHoshino Gen – KoiHoshino Gen
Hoshino Gen - KoiHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s ninth single “Koi” is do...
73eastOtherworldly Mixed Grand Ball (feat. Ghost)Hoshino Gen
Otherworldly Mixed Grand Ball (feat. Ghost)Hoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino, warm music for a film’s theme song
74eastskinHoshino Gen
skinHoshino Genplay_arrow
A song with warm lyrics that overflows with Gen Hoshino’s charm
75eastAnswerHoshino Gen
AnswerHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s new song, an introspective nighttime cityscape
76eastcreationHoshino Gen
creationHoshino Genplay_arrow
Massive hit songs such as 'Koi' and 'Uchi de Odorou'...
77eastEven if you die because it’s too lonely, I feel like you’d still be lonely after death. If that’s the case, maybe I should try my best now.Hoshino Gen
Even if you die because it's too lonely, I feel like you'd still be lonely after death. If that's the case, maybe I should try my best now.Hoshino Genplay_arrow
In life, when you give something up and then lose hope...
78eastTo You Who Aren’t HereHoshino Gen
To You Who Aren’t HereHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s warm slow ballad
79eastSapiensHoshino Gen
SapiensHoshino Genplay_arrow
An electronica track by Gen Hoshino with a sense of speed.
80eastOriginal songHoshino GenA commercial featuring Gen Hoshino enjoying nature
81eastfutureHoshino Gen
futureHoshino Genplay_arrow
Kanna and Minami, best friends in the same class. “I—
82eastPublic Humiliation (feat. PUNPEE)Hoshino Gen
Public Humiliation (feat. PUNPEE)Hoshino Genplay_arrow
It’s a song by Gen Hoshino, who is also active as an actor.
83eastCubeHoshino Gen
CubeHoshino Genplay_arrow
The film CUBE: Once You Enter..., starring Masaki Suda
84eastNon StopHoshino Gen
Non StopHoshino Genplay_arrow
The Fuji TV lifestyle information program Nonstop! …
85eastcompromiseHoshino Gen
compromiseHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s songs like “SUN” and “Koi” have had a broad impact on society…
86eastIHoshino Gen
IHoshino Genplay_arrow
One of the charms of the musician Gen Hoshino is…
87eastCrazy CrazyHoshino Gen
Crazy CrazyHoshino Genplay_arrow
A fast-tempo, stylish music video
88eastFamily SongHoshino Gen
Family SongHoshino Genplay_arrow
A medium-tempo ballad where Gen Hoshino’s gentle singing voice really sinks in
89eastIn the midst of the trivialHoshino Gen
In the midst of the trivialHoshino Genplay_arrow
The nostalgia of love songs
90eastscattered; in pieces; all over the placeHoshino Gen
scattered; in pieces; all over the placeHoshino Genplay_arrow
A dark song, yet hopeful, and characteristically Gen Hoshino in the way that being scattered is good.
91eastloveHoshino Gen
loveHoshino Genplay_arrow
The smash hit theme song of “Nigehaji”
92eastOh timeHoshino Gen
Oh timeHoshino Genplay_arrow
Music video production for a Gen Hoshino track with emphasized electronic sounds
93eastI don’t knowHoshino Gen
I don't knowHoshino Genplay_arrow
A song by Gen Hoshino that brings courage in the darkness
94eastThenHoshino Gen
ThenHoshino Genplay_arrow
A song of everyday kindness and hope