This is the long-awaited new album, the first in three years since the previous album "YELLOW DANCER."
Includes the hit songs "Koi," "Family Song," "Idea," and more.
Also included is the single "Idea," which was released exclusively as the theme song for the NHK morning drama "Hanbun, Aoi." and is still a hit today!
The BD/DVD included with the first limited edition contains special footage.
First limited edition B: CD + DVD + special booklet
[CD Track List]
1. Pop Virus
2. Koi (Theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama "Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu")
3. Get a Feel
4. Skin (Kao Biore u Body Wash CM song)
5. Pair Dancer
6. Present
7. Dead Leaf
8. KIDS
9. Continues (Sky PerfecTV! Theme song for the Rio 2016 Paralympics)
10. Sapiens
11. Idea (NHK TV series "Half, Blue." Theme song)
12. Family Song (Theme song for the NTV Wednesday drama "Overprotected Kahoko")
13. Nothing
14. Hello Song (AC Japan 2016 National Campaign "Rival, 1964" TVCM/Radio CM song)
[First press limited edition footage (Blu-ray/DVD)]
・ Gen Hoshino Live at ONKIO HAUS Studio
1. Night Troop
2. Skin
3. Cherry Blossom Forest
4. Snow Men
5. KIDS
6. SUN
7. Scooping the Sea
8. Love
9. Pudding
10. Ideas
11. Friend Ship
・Original documentary "Fake Akira and his friends"
Includes commentary by Gen Hoshino and friends
＜First press limited edition A, B, and regular edition first press limited edition special booklet＞
A long interview about the 5th album "POP VIRUS" that can only be read here (Interviewer: Yoshiro Takahashi),
Includes essays by Gen Hoshino, explanations of all the songs, and newly taken photographs.
＜Bonus Included＞
Gen Hoshino DOME TOUR 2019 "POP VIRUS" advance ticket lottery serial number
Product code: VIZL-1491
Release date: December 19, 2018
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