Latest Vocaloid Releases [January 2025]

I'm sorry for being alive.shizuku

Sorry for staying alive / Kanashi Kunai (Kahu)

It’s a song that questions the purpose of existence and the meaning of life.

Created by shizuku and released in January 2025, it’s a ballad number.

The piano’s resonant tone and the arrangement, which blends beauty with fragility, really hit home.

KAFU’s strained, almost squeezed-out vocals and the heartrending melody sink in through their harmony.

The lyrics tackle the heavy theme of “guilt about being alive.” It’s a Vocaloid track that offers companionship to those feeling troubled or alone.

The Ant, the Grasshopper, the Praying Mantis, and XXXJorujin

The Ant, the Grasshopper, the Praying Mantis, and XXX / Jorujin

A dark, dramatic Vocaloid track.

The song “The Ant, the Grasshopper, the Mantis, and XXX,” produced by Jorjin, was released in January 2025.

Inspired by Aesop’s fable “The Ant and the Grasshopper,” it’s a work with an ending that’s terrifyingly intense.

The story unfolds through the exchanges between Ariko, Kiritaro, and Kamakeebo—but who exactly is “XXX”…? Experience the shocking finale for yourself.

moonlightIkusa Tasuki

Moonlight + Hatsune Miku

A beautiful Vocaloid song with a mesmerizing, fantastical atmosphere.

Created by Kisa Tazuna, the track was released in January 2025.

The poetic lyrics set against the night are striking, and Hatsune Miku’s delicate voice fits perfectly.

The sound, blending electronica and dream pop, truly feels like walking under the moonlight.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to during a nighttime stroll or in quiet moments alone.

fuckMowei

Fuack / Matsuo feat. KAITO

A dynamic and impactful track by Matomo.

Released in January 2025, this piece features KAITO’s strikingly dark vocals.

The heavy, electronic sound blends with lyrics laced with social satire, stirring listeners to the core.

The MV’s KAITO, styled like the King of Hell (Enma), is another highlight.

It’s an addictive song that makes you want to crank up the volume!

funeralElectric Whale

funeral

Created by Den-ǂ-Whale, the piece “Osoushiki” was released in January 2025.

True to its title, the lyrics take a funeral as their motif, quietly posing questions about ghosts, memories, and the afterlife.

They weave reflections on the deceased together with rural landscapes and ritual scenes, evoking a curious sense of nostalgia.

Its pastoral, airy musicality is also compelling.

It may be a good listen when you’re in a contemplative mood.

Crystal SnowAqu3ra

Crystal Snow / Aqu3ra feat. Hatsune Miku

A sonic world that feels as vast as gazing up at a winter night sky.

Aqu3ra’s work “Crystal Snow” was released in January 2025.

Chosen as the theme song for “SNOW MIKU 2025,” its lyrics are striking for expressing hope and memories with motifs of snowflakes and starry skies.

While depicting a nightscape where snow gently falls, it carries a wish to preserve the bonds and memories with someone precious forever.

It’s a song that resonates in the heart when you want to immerse yourself in a magical winter night.

Hungry!Caffeine

Hungry! / Hatsune Miku

This stylish Vocaloid track makes your heart dance to a snappy rhythm.

“Hungry!” produced by Caffeine was released in January 2025.

It features a cynical message that depicts mealtime scenes while disparaging our own existence.

The sound carries a hint of funk, and Hatsune Miku’s cool vocals—complete with breaths—blend beautifully with it.

It might be the perfect song for when you want to sink into deep thought.