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Hachi’s classics. Recommended popular songs

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A person from the melodic hardcore boom generation who loves music, photography, and eating. I’ve been going to live houses for over 20 years. I’m at the age where summer festivals are starting to feel tough physically. I sometimes try shooting live photos and videos for MVs. I’m not great at English, so I often listen to straightforward Japanese rock that hits directly, but if someone recommends something, I’ll listen to anything—Western or Japanese—broadly and casually. I like cooking while listening to music; it’s a nice way to relieve stress.

Kenshi Yonezu caused a huge sensation in 2018 with the massive hit “Lemon,” appeared on that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, and became known to a wide audience beyond his existing fans, gaining even more supporters.

It’s not just now that people have been captivated by his lyrics and melodies—before “Kenshi Yonezu,” he was already very popular under the name “Hachi” as a Vocaloid producer.

Here, we’ll introduce some of the Vocaloid songs from his active period as Hachi.

If you’re listening for the first time, we hope this helps as a guide.

Hachi’s classic tracks: Recommended popular songs (11–20)

Theater TerpsichoraBee

Original Song: Theatrical Terpsichora [Hatsune Miku]

Theater Terpsichora Hachi

From the “Hachi’s charm” intro, it’s a track that makes you feel it right away.

While adorned with beautiful tones, the powerful guitar resonates—this highly distinctive sound pulls us in at once.

The lyrics are very ambiguous, making it hard to grasp any clear meaning.

And yet, true to the title, it puts you in the mood of watching a play.

I know I won’t forget the shocking ending of this performance.

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Christmas MorgueBee

Hachi MV 'Christmas Morgue' HACHI

Christmas Morgue Hachi

A song sent off with Hachi’s words, “Merry Christmas.” The title “Christmas” is self-explanatory, but the other word, “Morgue,” is probably unfamiliar to most people.

It means a mortuary—a place for the dead.

It’s a slightly unsettling title for a piece woven with a beautiful, sparkling melody.

Please listen and find out what lies inside.

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Persona AliceBee

Hatsune Miku – Persona Alice (Romaji + English subs)

Persona Alice Bee

This song tells a distinctive story about a girl cursed to die if she looks at another person’s face.

The bittersweet scene of her only being able to see her reflection on the water comes vividly to mind and fills you with sorrow.

It feels like a worldview that can be accepted naturally precisely because it’s VOCALOID.

Please listen gently, staying close to the girl with her tragic fate.

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QualiaBee

Hatsune Miku – Qualia

Qualia Bee

Among VOCALOID songs, you often see tracks where a unique, picture-book-like story unfolds.

This song is one of those with a distinctive narrative.

If you were left all alone in a pure white, empty world, what would you do? This song adds color to such a world.

The scenes that come to mind are beautiful, but what follows really gives you a lot to think about.

It’s a profoundly good song.

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Bouquet and Water BurialBee

Hachi 1st Album “Bouquet and Water Burial” Crossfade HACHI / Hanataba to Suisou

Bouquet and Water-Burial Bee

This is the title track from Hachi’s first album, “Bouquet and Water Burial.” It’s a song brimming with message, and that message is “I want to disappear.” I want to vanish, to be gone—those feelings are cried out over a quiet, beautiful melody.

Yet the desire to disappear must be the flip side of “I wanted to do this,” “I wanted to be like that”—of unfulfilled wishes.

It’s a song that gently stays beside you in such painful moments.

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Lover’s LingerieBee

[Original Song PV] Lover's Lingerie [Hatsune Miku] [Subtitled]

Lingerie Hachi of My Lover

Even among HACHI’s songs, whose lyrics are often hard to grasp, this one ranks among the most complex to interpret.

Although the title includes “lover,” it’s not even clear whether it’s about a romantic relationship.

What is certain is that the lyrics portray a relationship between two individuals, and that the song is exceptionally beautiful.

Many listeners have been struck right through the heart by the piano that illuminates the chorus.

“Please give it a listen and tell me your own interpretation!”—it’s that kind of track.

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