A Collection of Classic Vocaloid Masterpieces Released in 2010 [Nostalgic]
Sparked by the 2007 release of the vocal synthesis library “Hatsune Miku,” the Vocaloid scene spread explosively, centered around Niconico Douga.
Some of you might have jumped on the boom back then and devoted your youth to Vocaloid.
I’m one of those people, as you can probably tell from what I’m writing here.
This time, we’re featuring a selection of iconic Vocaloid tracks from 2010!
It’s a lineup that will feel nostalgic and also help you rediscover what makes these songs great.
Of course, works by Vocaloid producers who are still active today are included as well!
Be sure to check it out to the end.
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Collection of Classic Vocaloid Masterpieces Released in 2010 [Nostalgic] (1–10)
Happy SynthesizerEasy Pop
The pop sound will gently stay by your side! This is “Happy Synthesizer,” released under Betti’s music project name EasyPop.
It’s featured in many rhythm games like Taiko no Tatsujin, so some of you may have heard it there.
With sparkling synth phrases and the cute vocals of Luka and GUMI, it’s a very catchy dance tune.
The lyrics’ worldview, which tickles the heart with a sense of budding love, is another charm.
It’s also a song with lots of derivative works, such as dance cover videos.
Nyanyanyanyanyanyanya!daniwell
This is a work that sparked a worldwide boom! It’s a signature piece by daniwell, a Vocaloid producer known for an experimental style, released in July 2010.
The lyrics consist solely of “nya,” and the song structure is simple, with just a couple of phrases looping.
And yet, it’s a track you can keep listening to—there’s something mysteriously captivating about it.
Then in 2011, the derivative video “Nyan Cat” was posted on YouTube and went viral on a global scale.
It might just be the most famous Vocaloid song in the world.
Torinoko City40mP
A rhythmic yet heartrending Vocaloid song that projects a swirling sense of loneliness in the heart.
It’s a track by 40mP, who has long been at the forefront of the Vocaloid scene, released in July 2010.
The light guitar phrases and the beautiful tones of the strings that envelop the entire piece are striking.
The pairing of the song’s style with the crisp, articulated singing is a fantastic match.
Yet what seeps through the lyrics’ message is a sense of hardship and emotional pain.
By the way, this song was adapted into a live-action film in 2017, so if you haven’t seen it yet, do give it a watch.
Vocaloid Masterpieces Released in 2010 [Nostalgic] (11–20)
anti-chlorobenzeneOwata-P
Once you understand the true intention behind the piece, you might find it sounds like a different song.
This track is by Owata-P, also known under the name Garna.
It features a melody with a somewhat foreign, exotic atmosphere and the distinctive, powerful vocals of Rin and Len.
The lyrics, which rattle off the sorrow that fills the heart, are deeply affecting.
Owata-P himself has written on his blog about his creative intent for this song and its predecessor, “Paradichlorobenzene.” After reading it, what feelings will you be left with?
Playful FunctionGojimaji-P
An electric dance tune with such a groovy beat that your body can’t help but sway.
Created by Lamaze-P under the name Gojimaji-P, it’s the song that sparked the so‑called “Fukkireta” boom.
You can feel the bubbly excitement, and Kasane Teto’s vocals are just adorable! Because the theme is Kasane Teto herself, everything clicks perfectly.
There are tons of derivative fan-made videos, including entries in the “Fukkireta” series I mentioned earlier, so part of the fun is hunting those down too.
The White Snow PrincessNoboru ↑P
It’s a grand, fast-paced rock number based on the world-famous classic Snow White.
The song was created by Vocaloid producer Noboru↑, also known for Love Surely Soars☆ and Monochrome ∞ Blue Sky, and was released in February 2010.
The dynamic soundscape pairs perfectly with Miku’s solid, focused vocals.
It packs a variety of charms—cuteness, coolness, and drama.
However, when you delve into the lyrics’ implications, there’s also a touch of eeriness.
It’s a Vocaloid track you can enjoy from multiple angles.
Online Game Addict SprechchorSatsuki galore
A Vocaloid track born from the internet age, sung over a drum’n’bass beat about the lifestyle of an online gaming addict.
It’s a signature work by Vocaloid producer Satsuki ga Tenkomori, released in October 2010.
A rearranged version was published in 2022 and drew attention.
It’s got a strong “hardcore grinder” vibe—real, in a way—and if you’ve been into PC gaming for a long time, you might find parts of the lyrics particularly relatable.