Ranking of Gen Hoshino’s Popular Songs [2026]

Work songHoshino Gen51rank/position

Work song

It’s a song about just working, no matter what! Work isn’t all fun—in fact, it’s mostly tough.

But you give up.

Learning to give up is important.

Giving up can even be enjoyable.

But once the work is done, just rest, no matter what! I think it’s a kind of socially supportive anthem like that.

Drinking DanceHoshino Gen52rank/position

[Full Lyrics Included] Drinking Dance / Gen Hoshino (Ukon no Chikara commercial song) [cover by Yuki Kuroki]

A memorable number that was featured in the Ukon no Chikara commercial, with Gen Hoshino himself appearing and dancing.

The lyrics and melody, which make you feel like you want to drink to your heart’s content and play to your heart’s content, lift your spirits.

Many people probably find themselves wanting to start dancing when they hear this song.

a certain conductorHoshino Gen53rank/position

A Certain Conductor (Hoshino Gen cover) – Solo Acoustic Performance

This is a track from the album “Stranger.” It’s very soothing.

As the title suggests, I think it’s a song about a train conductor, and when I listen to it while picturing a specific conductor, it makes me feel, “Alright, I’ll do my best again tomorrow.”

friendHoshino Gen54rank/position

friend

Written specifically for his friends Audrey’s Tokyo Dome performance, this piece was released in December 2023.

Set to a lively melody, it celebrates the bonds of friendship and the importance of everyday, casual conversations.

The long-standing friendship between Gen Hoshino and Audrey is woven into the song, making it one that deeply resonates with listeners.

It’s a perfect track for looking back on memories with friends or for feeling the connection with someone important.

futonHoshino Gen55rank/position

Futon (Hoshino Gen cover) - solo acoustic performance

A track from Gen Hoshino’s second album, Episode, whose simple warmth feels like a gentle companion you can’t resist.

The lyrics delicately depict the small anxieties and emotions of everyday life, perfectly matched with a catchy, friendly melody.

Released in September 2011, this song stands out for its words that evoke facing reality upon waking and the inner conflicts that come with it.

Hoshino’s natural vocals and lyrics that express unspoken feelings and the muddle we carry through daily life resonate with listeners.

It’s a song to savor slowly in a quiet space, especially when you need just a little push forward.

When singing a songHoshino Gen56rank/position

When singing a song

This song resonates with the heart through its sincere stance and warm message.

It expresses, in simple yet profound words, a resolve and commitment to musical activity, as well as the things we should cherish in everyday life.

Created for Gen Hoshino’s one-man live show, the piece gently conveys the importance of sincerity and compassion in communication with others.

Released in March 2011, it features an impressionistically soft tone centered on acoustic guitar.

Although it has no commercial tie-ins, it’s a popular track that he performs on his own radio program and at live shows.

It’s perfect for those who want to be reminded of the feelings we tend to forget in daily life, or who are looking for a message song to send to someone special.

Song of a FoolHoshino Gen57rank/position

Song of a Fool

Gen Hoshino initially performed as part of a group, but “Baka no Uta” was his first release as a solo vocalist.

Hoshino himself has described it as “an incredibly dark song,” and it truly is a dark song.

Yet from the very first line, you’re instantly drawn in—that’s the charm of Gen Hoshino, and this track shows that his appeal was already fully realized from his debut release.

siblings (older brother and younger sister)Hoshino Gen58rank/position

siblings (older brother and younger sister)

A song that blends gentleness with sadness.

You see, he has a biological younger sister who was never able to be born.

When you consider the reality hidden behind the catchy melody, these lyrics will slowly and deeply move you.

It’s a bittersweet love song from an older brother to the sister he longed to meet but never could.

steamHoshino Gen59rank/position

steam

This is a track from the album EPISODE.

I think it’s a song that expresses everyday life by likening it to steam.

Rather than evoking specific scenes, it feels like a song about living through the day-to-day, swaying past hardships like steam and moving forward.

Despite its relaxed tempo, the lyrics might be a bit on the hard side, but it’s still a song that warms the heart.

Original songHoshino Gen60rank/position

This is the Sekisui House GRANDE MAISON commercial, “Yokohama Yamate” edition, featuring Gen Hoshino.

It’s crafted to show Hoshino enjoying lush nature and beautiful scenery.

In the background, an original song performed by him is playing.

Perhaps because it’s used under the narration, there are no lyrics—only chorus.

Even so, his strong vocal ability and a relaxed vibe come through.

It’s simple yet rich in flavor, so give it a watch first.

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