When the first notes hit, you could feel it deep in your chest before your mind even had time to process it. “Hoko” (咆哮) isn’t just a song—it’s an eruption.

Released on February 18, 2025, as part of Ae! group’s first album D.N.A, “Hoko” (Roar) is not just a performance song. It embodies their entire journey — from their formation to their long-awaited debut — capturing their struggles, determination, and unbreakable bond with fans. A roar from their souls.

Before this moment, Ae! group spent over five years as Kansai Juniors, carving out their identity in an environment where debut wasn’t promised and nothing was guaranteed. That uncertainty became their fuel, shaping the hunger and determination we now see fully unleashed in “Hoko.“

It’s a track that marks a shift—the sound of breaking past yesterday’s limits, of turning doubt, frustration, and hesitation into a roar powerful enough to propel them forward.

What makes “Hoko” so powerful isn’t just that it’s loud; it’s that every note carries the weight of where they’ve been and the hope of where they’re going.

By the time the last note fades, you’re left breathless, heat rushing through your chest, knowing you’ve just witnessed something more than a performance.

Because “Hoko” doesn’t just make the stage roar.
It makes the arena roar back.