Ranking of Gen Hoshino’s Popular Songs [2026]

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.

Nerd StrutHoshino Gen92rank/position

Nerd Strut (Instrumental)

As a classic instrumental, this piece appears on Gen Hoshino’s album “YELLOW DANCER.” Contrary to what the title might suggest, it has a chic, mature vibe, with sophisticated sound and meticulous arrangement that make it so appealing.

Released in December 2015, the album is known as a milestone in Hoshino’s musical career.

Rather than playing rhythmically and tightly, deliberately loosening the feel to create a languid mood will bring your performance closer to the original atmosphere.

It’s a track that strongly reflects Hoshino’s musical roots and showcases his playful spirit.

I’m home.Hoshino Gen93rank/position

I'm home.

This is a track from the album “Baka no Uta.” Unusually for Gen Hoshino, the chorus includes English.

Because it’s so rare, it feels really fresh and cool—it’s one of my favorite songs.

In the original, it isn’t just guitar; there’s a backing band, so the excitement when the chorus comes in is incredible.

Miss youHoshino Gen94rank/position

Miss you

The chord progression is stylish, and it’s a very pleasant ballad to listen to.

Endings and farewells with people are sad, but as Mr.

Hoshino says, they can also be the beginning of something.

So it carries a message to look forward positively and do your best.

The lyrics Mr.

Hoshino writes aren’t straightforward, so they make you think deeply in some way.

nightHoshino Gen95rank/position

night

The song included on Gen Hoshino’s December 2015 album “Yellow Dancer” blends a soothing melody with his fresh, vibrant vocals, gently nestling close to the listener’s heart.

Warm guitar tones that feel like they illuminate the darkness and delicate arrangements that evoke the hush of nightfall leave a strong impression.

Hoshino’s exceptional vocal performance adds depth to the piece and guides the listener’s emotions.

Centered on encounters and partings and the enduring power of song, it carries a warm message of being by someone’s side.

It’s a track that invites anyone to share in its feelings, like quietly letting your thoughts wander beneath a starry sky.