Ranking of Gen Hoshino’s Popular Songs [2026]

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Gen Hoshino – Film (Official Video)

If there’s one wedding song you’ll want to sing while playing the guitar, it’s this one.

Released in 2012, it was written as the theme song for the film “The Woodsman and the Rain.” Hoshino’s gentle voice carries lyrics that reflect the joys and sorrows of life, leaving a strong impression.

Just listening to it warms the heart and builds anticipation for a new chapter.

If it’s played at a wedding or reception, the venue will surely be filled with emotion.

It’s a song I’d love everyone who wishes to walk into the same future with someone special to sing.

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Gen Hoshino – I Don’t Know (Official Video)

This is a song I hope you’ll listen to when you’ve experienced a final farewell with someone precious and feel a gaping hole in your heart.

Gen Hoshino’s vocals, sung as if gently speaking to you, and the shaded, tranquil melody will seep into your soul.

It portrays a theme that faces the reality of living while carrying confusion and loneliness, and the earnest feelings for what has been lost will resonate as a quiet afterglow.

Released in November 2012 as his fourth single, it is also included on the acclaimed album “Stranger.” On nights when you can’t yet accept your sorrow, or when you want to quietly reflect on days spent with someone who has passed, this song will softly and tenderly stay by your side.

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Gen Hoshino – Eureka [Official Video]

It was produced as the theme song for “Madoka, 26, I’m a Resident!” released in January 2025.

If you watched the drama, it might sound familiar.

It’s a calm ballad with a relaxed tempo and understated lyrics, and because there isn’t much pitch movement, it’s easy to sing steadily—perfect even for middle schoolers! Also, the 3-and-a-half-minute length makes it easy to learn quickly.

Hoshino Gen’s clean, light falsetto appears several times, but if you sing with a gentle, humming feel overall, it’s easier to stay on pitch and to produce the falsetto.

It’s not a song you belt, so aim for a high score by watching the pitch bar and singing each note carefully.

Rather than “pushing out your voice,” think of “letting the breath flow,” and ride the song smoothly—you might find it brings out your expressiveness, too.

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Gen Hoshino – Star [Official Video]

When people think of Gen Hoshino, many likely imagine a somewhat lower vocal tone.

While his low register is certainly one of his charms, his falsetto is also a major draw.

His falsetto has more spread than that of typical vocalists and is notably pleasant to the ear.

In his new song “Star,” he uses a slightly lower falsetto with that expansive quality.

If you struggle with head voice, trying to imitate the falsetto in this track could be a good approach.

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Gen Hoshino – Dead End [Official Video]

This song was released digitally in November 2025 as the theme for the film “Hiraba no Tsuki.” Crafted by Gen Hoshino, it’s striking for its extremely simple arrangement of just piano and voice.

Beginning with quiet arpeggios and restrained vocals, the gradually warming delivery gently sketches out the indelible feelings that linger in the heart.

Released as a non-album single after the album “Gen,” it’s a track filled with the bittersweetness of adult romance.

By stripping away flashy layers of sound, the weight of the words and the beauty of the silences resonate all the more.

It offers tender companionship when you want to surrender to the stillness of night or softly touch the memories of your past alone.

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Gen Hoshino – Creation (Official Video)

This is the song that adds a playful spark to your brand-new life that’s about to begin.

Released by Gen Hoshino in February 2021 and later included on the single “Fushigi/Sōzō,” it was written as the 35th anniversary theme song for Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros.

The lyrics, packed with the joy and impulse of creation, and the unique sounds reminiscent of a game console booting up, leave a strong impression.

Surrender yourself to its exhilarating, fast-paced beat, and any anxiety about the unknown might just blow away.

It’s sure to give new students—who want to throw themselves wholeheartedly into both study and play—the courage to create a new version of themselves.

Let its creative energy inspire you, and greet the bright morning of your entrance ceremony.

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Gen Hoshino – Raindrop Sounds (Live at Saitama Super Arena 2017)

A gem of a pop tune by Gen Hoshino that delicately captures the feelings of a rainy day.

With a minimal yet meticulously crafted arrangement, the harmonies woven by piano, percussion, and refined guitar tones beautifully portray the moist, subdued scenery of rain.

Included on the October 2016 single “Koi,” this track captivates with an introspective tone distinct from the title song.

It’s a piece you’ll want to listen to quietly by the window during the rainy season, as you listen to the sound of the rain.

It will gently keep you company even when you’re feeling down.