[Youth] A Collection of Classic Vocaloid Songs Recommended for High School Students

If I could become someone's heartYurii Canon

If I Could Become Someone’s Heart / YurryCanon feat. GUMI

An emotional Vocaloid song that can serve as a guidepost in life.

Created by YurryCanon, this piece was released in February 2018.

It’s a high-energy rock tune with melodious vocal work that really sticks in your ears.

GUMI’s powerful voice fits the track perfectly.

And of course, the song’s greatest charm lies in its lyrics: “I want to be someone who keeps another alive.” Every word carries weight and resonates.

It’s included on the album Kardia, showcasing YurryCanon’s talent alongside other tracks.

medeYurii Canon

Mede / Yurii Canon feat. GUMI

This is a memorable song with a catchy melody and profound lyrics.

Created by Yuri Kannon, it was released in February 2022.

As part of the “Tsukuyomi” project, it garnered attention with the release of a teaser video and digital jacket artwork.

GUMI’s vocals deliver the moving lyrics with powerful emotion.

The words, which reflect on the importance of the unseen and the meaning of life, are sure to resonate with sensitive high school students.

The rollout—engaging fans through announcements like the release reveal at a solo live show—is also compelling.

It’s a perfect track for those moments when you want to pause amid the busy days of studying and club activities and take a closer look at yourself.

Lost DaysTohta Kasamura

Lost Days / feat. Megurine Luka

This is a song by Toa Kasamura that resonates with a deep love for someone dear.

Released in December 2023, it’s included on the album “How to Become a Wonderful Adult 2.” The warm melody feels comforting, and Megurine Luka’s gentle vocals are enchanting.

The repeated lyric “I’ll protect you” conveys a tender devotion to someone important.

It also carries a wish to set out on a journey and to find new encounters, brimming with hope for the future.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to with someone special.

It will surely speak to high school students as well.

Try listening while picturing the person you’re walking alongside.

Upside down, the way of wishingUhana Roku

Upside Down, The Way of Wishing / Ubagaroku ft. Hatsune Miku

An emotional rock tune packed with bittersweet feelings.

Created by Roku Uhana, this work was released in December 2023.

The protagonist’s intense emotions, tangled up in complicated love, cut sharply through Hatsune Miku’s vocals.

Lyrics where love and hate intersect will resonate strongly with high schoolers in their sensitive years.

Contemporary elements, like feelings that can’t be contained even during class and interactions on social media, are woven in as well.

It’s a song that anyone struggling with love—and really, anyone who’s ever liked someone—can relate to.

Best enjoyed at night with earphones.

Hesitation, on the landingUhana Roku

Hesitation, on the Landing / Uhanaroku ft. Hatsune Miku

It’s a song full of emotion that captures a fleeting moment of youth.

Rok Uhana’s track was released in May 2024.

It portrays the unspoken feelings between classmates within the confined space of a landing.

Hatsune Miku’s vocals fit this worldview perfectly, and together with the guitar tones, they really resonate.

I especially recommend it to high school students struggling with romantic feelings.

If you’re in a more-than-friends, not-quite-lovers relationship, you might see your own experiences reflected.

It’s great to listen to alone and savor, or to share with friends who have the same worries.

Give it a listen when you want to feel the bittersweetness of youth!

Call!!Mowei

Call!! / Matsuo feat. KAITO

Enjoy this stylish, high-sense Vocaloid track! Created by Matsu-o, a Vocaloid producer who’s also active as a singer, it was released in 2023.

It’s a downer electric tune infused with hip-hop elements, resulting in a chic and cool finish.

If you’ve got a subwoofer, you might just want to crank it.

The passionate lyrics, which convey a clear “I’m gonna do it” determination, are another highlight.

Give it a listen and it’ll surely ignite your fighting spirit!

by the skin of one's teethBoiled Fruits

Therefore, Nirukajitsu “For Dear Life” with Flower [Official] – For dear life

This track is marked by a dark worldview and gritty, raw emotional expression.

Released by Nirukajitsu in February 2023, it was produced as part of an annual series.

The lyrics, which depict the struggles of living in modern society and a passion for creation, are sure to resonate with sensitive high school students.

While rooted in rock, its distinctive sound draws on various genres, making it especially compelling.

It’s perfect for a quick breather when you’re worn out from club activities or studying, or when you’re anxious about your future.

A recommended song for anyone who wants to step into Nirukajitsu’s musical world.