Ranking of Gen Hoshino’s Popular Songs [2026]

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Gen Hoshino Reincarnation

A gem of a song woven by Gen Hoshino on the themes of life’s transience and farewell.

Released in May 2013, it is said to have been born from his experience of being hospitalized for a subarachnoid hemorrhage.

The lyrics, imbued with reflections on repeated meetings and partings and the passage of time, resonate deeply with listeners.

The gentle sound of the guitar and Hoshino’s soft vocals interlace into a melody that seems to add color to everyday life.

It’s a captivating piece that accompanies you in any moment of life.

A song I especially hope those who have experienced parting from someone dear, or who stand at a crossroads in life, will listen to.

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Digging a Hole - Gen Hoshino cover, solo acoustic, chords

It’s a very comical song.

It’s a quirky song that’s all about wanting to dig, no matter what.

As he keeps digging with all sorts of fun fantasies, the place he ends up is somewhere unknown.

Honestly, I don’t really get the song, but I think this is precisely Hoshino Gen at his best.

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The Rose and the Beast

A track where Ren Takada is joined by Gen Hoshino, delivering exquisite harmonies.

Released in November 2006, this piece features a superb vocal performance by Hoshino—so accomplished that it feels like one of his own originals, despite being from the early days of his career.

It’s an unexpected collaboration that ends up astonishing listeners.

You could call it a masterpiece that showcases the versatility and expressive power of a multi-talented artist.

It’s a song best savored slowly on a quiet night.

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Respondent (Live Session)

Gen Hoshino’s new song leaves a strong impression with its profound themes that question one’s existence against the backdrop of a city at night.

Used as the ending theme for the Netflix documentary “LIGHTHOUSE,” it was released in September 2023.

The track features a gentle melody and soft vocals, reflecting the influence of his parents, who ran a jazz café.

The lyrics convey doubt toward the phrase “just be yourself,” and their introspective nature resonates with listeners.

Its vocal range makes it easy to sing at karaoke, and it’s a song packed with Hoshino’s charm.

It’s perfect for anyone who feels uncertain about everyday life—so give it a try and sing it!

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Yuri Miyauchi / Reading (feat. Gen Hoshino)

A song with a warm atmosphere that gently nestles close to the listener’s heart.

Hoshino Gen’s gentle vocals and lyrics that capture small moments of everyday life are a perfect match.

It’s a track that showcases the unique sensibility of Hoshino Gen, who has drawn attention for his diverse talents since his solo debut in 2011.

Ideal for savoring quietly alone on a calm night or for spending peaceful time with someone special.

Recommended for anyone who wants to be enveloped in a tenderness that sinks into the heart.

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Ryunosuke Kamiki tries dancing to Gen Hoshino’s “Otherworld Mixed Grand Ball (feat. Ghosts)”! #Shorts

Halloween tends to have a strong association with ghost motifs.

Gen Hoshino’s song “Isekai Kongo Dai Butokai” centers on ghosts, making it a perfect fit for the Halloween season.

It was written as the theme song for the film “Ghostbook: Obake Zukan,” and a notable point is that the voice actors who played the ghosts in the movie join the chorus in the refrain.

In the music video, the ghosts dance joyfully during the chorus, and the simple, light choreography leaves a strong impression.

There’s also a video of Ryunosuke Kamiki—who plays a key character in the film—performing this chorus dance, so you might want to check it out for reference.

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All Things Must PassHoshino Gen91rank/position

All Things Must Pass – Yoshie Nakano & Gen Hoshino

A masterpiece that expresses the flow of time and the changes of life through the metaphor of natural phenomena.

The harmonies woven by Gen Hoshino and Yoshie Nakano resonate deep in the heart.

Carefully reinterpreting a song by George Harrison as a duet, this work was released in November 2007.

Gen Hoshino’s delicate guitar playing and Yoshie Nakano’s clear, translucent vocals gently envelop the song’s message.

Singing of the universal theme that everything passes, this is a track you’ll want to listen to when standing at a crossroads in life or after parting with someone dear.