Ranking of Gen Hoshino’s Popular Songs [2026]
Gen Hoshino is a charismatic Heisei-era creator known for his multifaceted work as a songwriter-composer, actor, and novelist.
This time, we’ll be focusing on him.
We’ve listed his most-played songs in a ranked format.
Try guessing what the results will look like!
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Gen Hoshino’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (81–90)
fightHoshino Gen81rank/position
This is a song by Gen Hoshino, a singer-songwriter who is also popular as an actor.
It’s included on his second album, Episode, released in 2011.
Lovers are still, in a way, strangers.
Feelings often miss each other.
Even so, if I could be with you at the end of my life… That’s the tender yet heartrending message of this song.
After a fight, even when both of you have cooled down, it can be hard to apologize, right? But listening to this track might help you be honest with your feelings.
It’s nice to listen to it together, too.
salesHoshino Gen82rank/position
This is a track from the album “EPISODE.” As the title suggests, it’s a song about a salaried sales worker.
Working can be full of hardships.
However, there is always a reason to work, and there are results, too.
If I were a salaryman, I’d probably listen to this and head to work in tears.
seasonHoshino Gen83rank/position
This is a track from Gen Hoshino’s 3rd album, “Stranger.” It’s also the theme song for the film “Tamako in Moratorium.” With this song, Hoshino in particular seems to sing in a rather melancholy way.
Isn’t it one of those songs that would make you feel like crying if you listened to it on your way home from work?
futureHoshino Gen84rank/position
Gen Hoshino’s song “Mirai,” which played in Docomo’s student discount commercial “Kanna and Minami’s Promise,” is included on his 2011 album Episode.
It shines with Hoshino’s signature gentle mood, and seems to portray the cycle of everyday life along with an emotional feeling that brings back memories.
It’s a song wrapped in a mysterious sensation—on one hand, as if asking how we will live the new days that are born within repetition, and on the other, simply staying by our side.
It makes you want to cherish the slightly bittersweet, ordinary days and dream of many different futures.
ReincarnationHoshino Gen85rank/position
A gem of a song woven by Gen Hoshino on the themes of life’s transience and farewell.
Released in May 2013, it is said to have been born from his experience of being hospitalized for a subarachnoid hemorrhage.
The lyrics, imbued with reflections on repeated meetings and partings and the passage of time, resonate deeply with listeners.
The gentle sound of the guitar and Hoshino’s soft vocals interlace into a melody that seems to add color to everyday life.
It’s a captivating piece that accompanies you in any moment of life.
A song I especially hope those who have experienced parting from someone dear, or who stand at a crossroads in life, will listen to.
dig a holeHoshino Gen86rank/position
It’s a very comical song.
It’s a quirky song that’s all about wanting to dig, no matter what.
As he keeps digging with all sorts of fun fantasies, the place he ends up is somewhere unknown.
Honestly, I don’t really get the song, but I think this is precisely Hoshino Gen at his best.
The Rose and the BeastHoshino Gen87rank/position
A track where Ren Takada is joined by Gen Hoshino, delivering exquisite harmonies.
Released in November 2006, this piece features a superb vocal performance by Hoshino—so accomplished that it feels like one of his own originals, despite being from the early days of his career.
It’s an unexpected collaboration that ends up astonishing listeners.
You could call it a masterpiece that showcases the versatility and expressive power of a multi-talented artist.
It’s a song best savored slowly on a quiet night.
AnswerHoshino Gen88rank/position
Gen Hoshino’s new song leaves a strong impression with its profound themes that question one’s existence against the backdrop of a city at night.
Used as the ending theme for the Netflix documentary “LIGHTHOUSE,” it was released in September 2023.
The track features a gentle melody and soft vocals, reflecting the influence of his parents, who ran a jazz café.
The lyrics convey doubt toward the phrase “just be yourself,” and their introspective nature resonates with listeners.
Its vocal range makes it easy to sing at karaoke, and it’s a song packed with Hoshino’s charm.
It’s perfect for anyone who feels uncertain about everyday life—so give it a try and sing it!
ReadingHoshino Gen89rank/position
A song with a warm atmosphere that gently nestles close to the listener’s heart.
Hoshino Gen’s gentle vocals and lyrics that capture small moments of everyday life are a perfect match.
It’s a track that showcases the unique sensibility of Hoshino Gen, who has drawn attention for his diverse talents since his solo debut in 2011.
Ideal for savoring quietly alone on a calm night or for spending peaceful time with someone special.
Recommended for anyone who wants to be enveloped in a tenderness that sinks into the heart.
Otherworldly Mixed Grand BallHoshino Gen feat. Obake90rank/position
Halloween tends to have a strong association with ghost motifs.
Gen Hoshino’s song “Isekai Kongo Dai Butokai” centers on ghosts, making it a perfect fit for the Halloween season.
It was written as the theme song for the film “Ghostbook: Obake Zukan,” and a notable point is that the voice actors who played the ghosts in the movie join the chorus in the refrain.
In the music video, the ghosts dance joyfully during the chorus, and the simple, light choreography leaves a strong impression.
There’s also a video of Ryunosuke Kamiki—who plays a key character in the film—performing this chorus dance, so you might want to check it out for reference.
