Despite the fact that Hosono imagined YMO an “anonymous” group of musicians, it ended up becoming cultural phenomenon that represented new era of techno, digital or cyber. The members became “celebrities” who appeared on national TV on a regular basis. Hosono decided to disband the group in 1983 when the fame took its toll on the dynamics of his relationships with other members and the industry. After intentionally releasing typical “pop” songs (with Japanese lyrics) so that YMO could almost be self-destructed by mass consumption, Hosono went back to solo works, which was overshadowed by intense, exhausting commercial success with YMO. He chose to do the opposite of commercialism and pursue only what he really wanted. His activates became ever so diverse, and his style became diverse. In the 90’s it became introvert and dark, as he chose to stay in his studio all by himself, absorbed in the sound “feeling like a creature living in deep sea.”