Ranking of Gen Hoshino’s Popular Songs [2026]

CubeHoshino Gen61rank/position

Gen Hoshino – Cube (Official Video)

This song sung by Gen Hoshino was written as the theme for the film “CUBE: Once You Enter, There’s No Turning Back.” Its rapidly shifting arrangement and beats create a thrilling number that echoes the film itself.

The destructive bassline, which gives the ensemble a sense of speed, further clarifies the track’s avant-garde character.

Even amid the complex arrangement, the bass provides a solid presence and core—listen with a focus on the bass in this track.

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Mad HopeHoshino Gen62rank/position

Gen Hoshino – Mad Hope (feat. Louis Cole, Sam Gendel, Sam Wilkes) [Official Video]

This song was written as the theme for the Netflix talk show “LIGHTHOUSE: Two Troubled Souls, Six Months of Conversation.” It’s included on the album “Gen,” released in May 2025, and drew major attention when its music video—directed by web writer ARuFa—was released in July.

The track is characterized by a thrilling sound that seems to distill seemingly reckless hope straight into music.

It’s the kind of song that can make you feel your mental boundaries falling away.

Perfect when you want creative stimulation or need a change of pace!

Non StopHoshino Gen63rank/position

Gen Hoshino – Non Stop [New theme song for “Non-Stop!”] PIANO ver.

This is the theme song for Fuji TV’s lifestyle information program “Non Stop!”.

It was written with the show in mind.

It is based on the birthday song Gen Hoshino sent for Himura’s birthday on Banana Man’s TBS Radio show “Banana Moon Gold.”

StrangerHoshino Gen64rank/position

Hoshino Gen stranger cover

A hidden gem by Gen Hoshino that gently stirs the emotions lying deep within the listener’s heart.

Included on the album “Stranger,” this piece delicately portrays loneliness, hope for the unknown, and the value of miraculous encounters.

Released in May 2013, the album is a tour de force in which Hoshino himself plays many instruments and handles the lyrics, composition, and arrangement.

Beneath its light, upbeat rhythm, the lyrics carry a touch of melancholy that resonates deeply.

It’s a song I especially recommend to those seeking new encounters or a dialogue with themselves.

[Game] DoraemonHoshino Gen65rank/position

Tried dancing Doraemon! [Playtime] [Dance] [Kirari Nursery School]

How about having the kids dance to a song from Doraemon that they all love? Gen Hoshino’s “Doraemon,” which was the theme song for the film Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s Treasure Island and also used as the opening theme for the Doraemon TV anime, is perfect.

Since it’s a song many children already know, they’ll quickly pick up the moves and have fun.

It’s also great to dress up in costumes inspired by Doraemon and other characters from the anime! There are plenty of simple choreography videos for young children on video sites, so be sure to use those as a reference.

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SAKI

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Let’s Dance at Home (Potluck Mix)Hoshino Gen66rank/position

Let's Dance at Home (Potluck Mix)

That song that became a social phenomenon on social media has been reborn with a full band sound.

Released in May 2020, this piece is a roughly 90-second number that began with Gen Hoshino’s home-recorded solo performance, then was completed by his live band members layering their parts from their respective locations.

With drums, bass, and horns added, it transforms from the acoustic feel of the original into a groove-packed arrangement that makes your body move.

The lyrics tell us that even if we can’t meet, our hearts are connected, and they celebrate the joy of dancing freely at home.

Perfect for refreshing your mood!

GooHoshino Gen67rank/position

Goo (Hoshino Gen cover)

It’s a song about how your own place is the best.

More than any thrill or shock, I love the place where I feel at ease, and that’s where I want to be—that’s how I feel.

I like the chorus’s repeating “goo” rhythm; it’s cute.

It’s by no means a flashy song, but it’s one that can bring a gentle smile.

ThenHoshino Gen68rank/position

Then

A song with a calm atmosphere that gently connects with listeners’ hearts.

Centered on themes of family love and everyday happiness, it’s portrayed through Gen Hoshino’s uniquely warm perspective.

The gentle tones of the piano and his soothing vocals resonate comfortably.

Included on the single “Fushigi/Sōzō,” released in June 2021.

It was first unveiled on TBS Radio’s “Banana Man no Banana Moon GOLD,” where it struck a chord with many listeners.

Perfect for those moments when you want to take a breather during a busy day.

A healing track that reminds you of the beauty of spending time with family and loved ones.

EpisodeHoshino Gen69rank/position

Gen Hoshino Episode

This is a track from the album EPISODE.

Gen Hoshino himself said he came up with it one night.

The lyrics say that a very long-lasting pain is actually still in the middle, and that another episode will begin—but I’ve never felt so encouraged.

It’s a wonderful song.

SapiensHoshino Gen70rank/position

Gen Hoshino’s new song “Sapiens” released early! New installment of the “Hoshi Pro” commercial series starring Minami Hamabe and others is out.

“Sapiens,” featured in DOCOMO’s student discount commercial “Seishun no Domannaka Start,” which depicts the beginning of a new kind of youth for adults, was included on singer-songwriter Gen Hoshino’s 2018 album POP VIRUS.

Centered on a surging bassline and heavy drumming, it’s an electrifying, fast-paced piece of electronica.

Its one-of-a-kind worldview captures the inner motion of stepping into a new world while carrying a tangle of emotions.

The song carries a message that confronts the question: What kind of creature is a human being? Take a listen to the soundscape as it unfolds with one colorful tone after another.

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