Gen Hoshino’s Most Popular Karaoke Songs Ranking [2025]

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Comedy

Released digitally in April 2022 as the ending theme for the anime SPY×FAMILY, this track captivates with its polished sound infused with neo-soul and R&B flavors.

The bassline, organ-like tones, and the falsetto that soars in the chorus feel soothing, creating a delicate balance where fragility and warmth coexist.

The lyrics convey an affirmation of the days we walk together despite our struggles and inner conflicts, highlighting the irreplaceable value of spending ordinary moments with family and loved ones.

The song won Best Ending at the 2023 Crunchyroll Anime Awards and has been highly acclaimed both in Japan and abroad.

It’s a piece that gently accompanies quiet evenings with someone special or offers comfort when your heart feels a little tired.

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Gen Hoshino – Friend Ship (Preview video to listen together with Gen Hoshino)

This song delivered by Gen Hoshino is a moving piece that depicts the beauty and complexity of friendship.

Its gentle melody carries lyrics filled with feelings for a friend far away and the hope of meeting again.

Blending jazz-inspired elements with pop, the track evokes a touch of nostalgia while holding a quiet strength.

Included on the album “YELLOW DANCER,” released in December 2015, it was also written as the theme song for the film “Moriyamachu Driving School.” It’s delightful to sing at karaoke while dreaming of reunions with classmates, and equally special to listen to alone as you linger in the afterglow of graduation.

Tender and a little bittersweet, this song will offer courage and hope as you set out on a new path.

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scattered; in pieces; all over the place

A song by Gen Hoshino featuring the warmth of an acoustic guitar and his gentle vocals.

Its message—affirming individual differences while seeking coexistence—really resonates.

Included on the album “Baka no Uta,” released in June 2010, it drew attention as Hoshino’s solo debut.

It’s a popular track that is sometimes performed live.

Recommended for those who value diversity or are struggling with relationships.

At the 2024 Kōhaku Uta Gassen, he performed it with partially revised lyrics, moving viewers deeply.

The melody flows unhurriedly, the range isn’t too high, and it’s an easy song to sing.

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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 – Monster (Official Video)

Gen Hoshino’s song “Bakemono” is a work packed with his captivating musical world.

Included on his 2013 album “Stranger,” it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say the track symbolizes a turning point for him.

The song is characterized by lyrics that pierce the heart, powerfully expressing the pain of self-transformation and personal growth.

When singing it at karaoke, its melody sits in a range that’s comfortable for men with a typical vocal range.

As an up-tempo number, it’s recommended for those who find slow, ballad-like songs difficult to sing.

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Gen Hoshino – Compromise (Official Video)

This is a song that Gen Hoshino performed as a birthday present for Yuki Himura when he called in to a radio show hosted by Bananaman.

Inspired by an episode where Himura secretly snacks without telling his wife, Aika Kanda, he composed this piece.

The lyrics, which depict the couple’s affectionate everyday life, convey the bond of a husband and wife who cherish each other in the ordinary moments.

“Let’s get along well until your next birthday again.” If you spend time listening to this song, it might become an opportunity for a birthday to strengthen the bond between the two of you.

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Gen Hoshino – Living Being (Official Video)

This is Gen Hoshino’s eighth single released exclusively for streaming, released in August 2023.

It was written as the theme song for TBS’s World Athletics and Asian Games broadcasts.

It’s a comfortable track with a lightly bouncing, upbeat rhythm that lifts your spirits just by listening.

Over this sprightly backing track, Hoshino masterfully delivers a vocal melody that leaps dramatically up and down, smoothly and exquisitely switching his vocal production.

If you focus especially on his singing in the A section, it can serve as a great reference for how to use and differentiate chest voice, mixed voice, and head voice.

I highly recommend listening carefully and studying it in detail.