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

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

High school is a sensitive time—you’re busy with studying and club activities, struggling with love or friendships, and wondering, “What should I be in the future?”

As you go through school life, many of you probably can’t let go of music that stays close to your feelings.

So in this article, we’ve put together a list of Vocaloid songs recommended for high school students.

We’ve picked out plenty of tracks, so you’re sure to find one that perfectly matches how you feel right now.

Be sure to check it out to the end!

[Youth] A Collection of Classic Vocaloid Songs Recommended for High School Students (81–90)

Nothing but rain.Kon Nekota

Nothing but Rain / Tohoku Kiritan [Konda Nekota]

Nothing but rain, Konta Nekota.

I think this song will keep you company with that slightly ennui mood on rainy days! “Amebabkari” (Nothing But Rain), a rock ’n’ roll number by Vocaloid producer Kon Nekota, was released in 2022.

Its cheerful, easy-on-the-ears vibe makes you want to sway your shoulders as you listen.

The guitar’s distortion tone feels genuinely warm.

That arrangement pairs perfectly with the slightly bittersweet lyrics about plans getting canceled because of the rain.

Perfect for when you want to spend a calm, unhurried time.

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Heart rate pairingYukino Ito

Heartbeat Pairing / Hatsune Miku

Heartbeat Pairing Yukino Ito

A heart-throbbing guitar rock number that grabs your feelings of love and never lets go! Released by Yukino Ito in February 2023, this work is a coming-of-age song that delicately portrays the emotions of a girl in love.

Its sweet-and-sour lyrics, evoking nostalgia with after-school meetups and karaoke memories, ring out through Hatsune Miku’s clear vocals.

The rhythmic drumbeat that seems to echo a pounding heartbeat and the ear-pleasing guitar riffs leave a strong impression.

Recommended for high schoolers struggling with love, as well as adults who want to revisit how they felt back then.

Every time you listen, a vivid page from your own youth is sure to come back to life.

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Makeoshimi Calisthenics No. 1Draft Horse Kaede

Makeoshimi Calisthenics No. 1 / feat. Kotonoha Akane & Kotonoha Aoi

Makeoshimi Taiso Daiichi: Workhorse Kaede

Here’s a song that will resonate with your high school heart.

Kaede Bashiuma’s latest work is a pop tune highlighted by the transparent, airy vocals of Akane Kotonoha and Aoi Kotonoha.

Released in April 2023, it has already been played 12,002 times on Niconico.

The gentle piano melodies and lo-fi sound feel soothing and help you relax.

The lyrics carry a message of “never losing heart even if you fail,” gently embracing the everyday life of sensitive high schoolers—whether it’s studying, club activities, or love.

Add it to your playlist for those moments when you’re feeling down or want to push yourself forward!

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GaUtsu-P

Utsu-P – Ga feat. Hatsune Miku

Ga-utsu P

This song empathizes with the feelings of a high school student burdened by a sense of alienation and loneliness in society.

Created by Utsu-P, it was released in September 2020.

Through the metaphor of moths and butterflies, it portrays young people suffering under superficial values and prejudice.

The vocals make effective use of shouts, and the heavy sound further amplifies the message carried by the lyrics.

It’s a track I especially want teens searching for a place to belong, or anyone who feels life is hard because of others’ scrutiny, to hear.

The more you listen, the more you’ll find yourself resonating with the piercing words.

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Pocket MonstersPinocchioP

PinocchioP – Pocket Monster feat. Hatsune Miku / The Pokémon Inside My Heart

Pocket Monster Pinocchio P

The collaborative project by Pokémon and Hatsune Miku, “Pokémon feat.

Hatsune Miku Project VOLTAGE 18 Types/Songs.” Written specifically for this project, “Pocket no Monster” is a track produced by Vocaloid producer PinocchioP in 2023.

It portrays someone reflecting on memories of a game they encountered in childhood while facing who they are today.

Interweaving the game’s premise—journeying with a monster you choose—with the experience of living in the real world, the song conveys a bittersweet yet heartwarming message.

Be sure to listen for the sound design that incorporates game sound effects and for Hatsune Miku’s gentle vocals.

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Love ReturnsTOKOTOKO

Love Returns

Love Returns TOKOTOKO

If you’re in the throes of a one-sided crush, this might give you the courage to confess! “Love Returns,” a guitar-driven rock number by TOKOTOKO (aka Nishizawasan-P) that tickles the heart, was released in 2013 and included on the album Pocket-size Documentary.

First off, the guitar cutting just feels so good! The harmony between the drums, bass, and vocals is fantastic, and the sound quality alone will have you smiling before you know it.

On top of that, the lyrics—overflowing with feelings for the one you love—hit the mark perfectly.

It’s a love song that’ll put a smile on your face!

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In conclusion

Did any of the works really strike a chord with you? The Vocaloid scene is seeing more and more songs every day.

Masterpieces will continue to be born.

I plan to keep this article updated accordingly, so if you ever feel like discovering new tracks again, I hope you’ll stop by!