Yoshiaki Hoshi (星 吉昭, Hoshi Yoshiaki, March 16, 1946 – October 1, 2004), born in Wakayanagi, Miyagi, Japan, was a Japanese musician, composer, arranger and synthesizer player, best known for his band Himekami.

Hoshi won the 1971 Victor Electronic Music Contest, and founded Himekami Sensation in 1980.

Hoshi was known for being very friendly with his fans, and thanking them for purchasing his works.

Hoshi died of a heart attack on October 1, 2004, at 1:21am.

[1][2] His funeral service was held on October 24, 2004, at a Shinto shrine in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture.