Ranking of Gen Hoshino’s Popular Songs [2026]

Dance at my place (New Year’s Eve)Hoshino Gen36rank/position

Let's Dance at My Place (New Year's Eve)

This song drew attention as a message tune that reframes the self-restrained lifestyle brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic in a positive light.

With a melody and lyrics brimming with Hoshino Gen’s signature playfulness, it warmly accompanies those feeling loneliness or a sense of stagnation.

After being released on social media in April 2020, a special version featuring newly added second-verse lyrics was performed on the December 31 broadcast of the 71st NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

As the New Year arrives, if everyone sings and dances together, it’s sure to make for a wonderful countdown.

Wrapped in Hoshino Gen’s gentle vocals, why not carry hope for the year ahead in your heart?

The Habit SongHoshino Gen37rank/position

Gen Hoshino – Kuse no Uta (Official Video)

When it comes to karaoke-friendly songs, you naturally want to look for slower tracks.

“Kuse no Uta,” included on the first album released in 2010, is a love song that draws you in with that unhurried charm.

The lyrics, which candidly express the desire to get to know someone you like, really hit home.

From the latter half of the second chorus, the melody has a slightly taut height, but the pitch still stays on the lower side.

The way it’s sung—almost like laying bare one’s inner voice—also makes it feel very approachable, don’t you think?

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To You Who Aren’t HereHoshino Gen38rank/position

"Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Treasure Island" Gen Hoshino insert song: Special video for "To You Who Are Not Here"

A song by Gen Hoshino written specifically as an insert track for the film “Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s Treasure Island.” Through depictions of quiet nights by the sea and the morning sun, it conveys feelings for “someone who isn’t here.” The world of Doraemon and Gen Hoshino’s distinctive sensibility blend beautifully, resulting in a work that resonates deeply with listeners.

Released in February 2018, it was also used as the opening theme for the TV series “Doraemon.” Like Doraemon’s four-dimensional pocket, this song is filled with a variety of emotions.

It’s recommended for times when you’re thinking of someone important or when you want to take a new step forward.

a momentHoshino Gen39rank/position

Keep running toward the future. | JRA Official

Created to mark the 70th anniversary of the JRA, this is a song specially written by Gen Hoshino as the theme for the brand’s TV commercial.

First unveiled to the public in January 2024 alongside the commercial footage, the track brilliantly captures the myriad emotions condensed into the brief span of a race.

It brims with the exhilaration of the moment when the feelings of horses, jockeys, and spectators intersect.

Transcending the bounds of a tie-in, the piece evolves into a pop song with universal appeal, giving musical form to the sense of history being passed into the future.

It’s a song that will resonate not only with horse racing fans, but with anyone who keeps running toward something.

Everyday lifeHoshino Gen40rank/position

Gen Hoshino – Everyday (Official Video)

Nichi-jou is a cozy acoustic number with a message encouraging you to cherish your true self.

It was included on the second album, Episode, released in 2011.

Its buoyant rhythm feels like walking forward, and it’s a song that can energize you not only when you listen but also when you sing.

Typical of their early tracks, the limited pitch range and a tempo that isn’t too slow make it easy to sing, and approachable even for those who aren’t confident singers.

If you’re looking for a song you can sing while relaxed, give it a try!

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This song is characterized by its gentle melody and warm lyrics.

Released in August 2017, it was featured in a Kao Biore U Body Wash commercial.

The lyrics, themed around everyday connections and warmth, resonate with various relationships, such as between parents and children or romantic partners.

Gen Hoshino has said he was influenced by 2000s neo-soul during production.

With a karaoke-friendly vocal range, it’s a track packed with Hoshino’s charm.

It’s a great song to listen to when you want to reflect on memories with family or loved ones.

rice bowl; tea bowl; chawan (Japanese bowl for tea or rice)Hoshino Gen42rank/position

[Singing with guitar] Chawan / Gen Hoshino

Gen Hoshino’s “Chawan” depicts a married couple growing older together.

As they look through a photo album, a warm, peaceful scene filled with happiness comes to life, reflecting on the days they’ve shared.

A wedding isn’t a goal but a new beginning for two people.

Don’t you think that not only songs that express love straightforwardly, but also simple songs that portray decades of life—children being born, growing up and leaving the nest, and the two of them returning to a quiet life together—are perfect for a wedding?

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