A wonderful classic

[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 roundup of classic Vocaloid songs recommended for high school students (1–10)

LOVE&POPSAkumi

LOVE&POPS

LOVE & POPS Akumi

It might be a work you wouldn’t expect from the title.

It’s a track by Akumi, the Vocaloid producer also known for the hit “Angel,” released in June 2023.

Though “LOVE&POPS” has a very peaceful-sounding name, its tone and lyrics are heavy.

The decadent lyrics cut into the shadows of modern society and really hit home.

The arrangement, with its writhing bassline interlaced with laughter, sends chills down your spine.

You’ll find it hard to tear yourself away from this Vocaloid song, with its cool yet dark worldview.

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Ah, the wonderful nyan lifeNem

Nem – Ah, It’s a Wonderful Cat Life ft. GUMI & Kagamine Len / Ah, A Wonderful Cat Life ft. GUMI & Kagamine Len

Ah, what a wonderful nyan-life Nem

A curiosity for freedom and happiness, told from a cat’s point of view, tickles the heart.

Released by Nem in June 2011, this song is included on the album Gliese.

The lives portrayed from both a stray cat’s and a house cat’s perspectives are fascinating! The playful banter between the free-spirited stray and the elegant house cat is captivating, and it feels like it could resonate with the daily worries and joys of high school students.

Especially when your mind is full of thoughts about love, friendship, or the future, give this song a listen.

The cats’ sense of adventure and their longing for comfort are sure to strike a chord with you.

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A Thousand Flowers in Bloom ☆ Star MineYukino Ito

A Hundred Flowers in Full Bloom ☆ Starmine / Koharu Rikka × Natsuiro Karin × Hanakuma Chifuyu

Hyakka Ryouran ☆ Star Mine Yukino Ito

Spending summer vacation with friends becomes a memory for a lifetime, doesn’t it? This is a song by Vocaloid producer Yukino Ito, known for catchy musicality, released in August 2023 and entered as a Rookie track in VocaColle 2023 Summer.

It’s a lively, bright summer tune that bursts out from the intro.

The refreshing band sound pairs perfectly with the free-spirited vocals of Koharu Rikka, Natsuiro Karin, and Hanakuma Chifuyu.

And the lyrics, packed tightly with youthful spirit, are another highlight! They make you think, “I’m going to have a summer like this myself this year.”

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[Youth] A Roundup of Classic Vocaloid Songs Recommended for High Schoolers (11–20)

Last AmethystGlue

[MV] Last Amethyst / Glue feat. Hatsune Miku

Last Amethyst Glue

It’s a Vocaloid song with a unique floating feel, as if words are spilling out drop by drop.

Created by Glue, a Vocaloid producer known for tracks like “White Mind” and “Purple Magic,” it was released in June 2023.

The calm tone and whispery vocals convey anxiety and loneliness.

It hits even harder if you listen alone at night.

As mentioned above, Glue has released several songs named after colors, so be sure to explore them.

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I was cute when I reincarnated.HONEY WORKS

I Reincarnated and Turned Cute / HoneyWorks feat. KAFU

When I was reincarnated, I was cute HONEY WORKS

Have you ever imagined that if you were reborn, you’d want to be someone cute or someone cool? HoneyWorks’ “If I Reincarnated, I’d Be Cute” depicts someone whose ideal actually comes true.

The story unfolds from the moment a person who used to be male is reborn as an unbelievably cute girl—exactly his type! You can feel how overjoyed they are from the sparkling, pop vibe of the melody.

Although the protagonist’s previous life was full of hardships, the song portrays them living very happily in their new life.

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Omatsuri and WorldYM

[GUMI] Festival and World [Original Song]

O-Matsuri and World YM

Crank up the energy with a rock ’n’ roll sound like a toy box spilled all over! Created by the Vocaloid producer YM—known for hits like “Juumensou”—this track was released in 2013.

It was written for the singer Underbar, who’s active as a vocalist.

Maybe it’s because of the MV’s imagery, but it feels like music you’d hear at an amusement park.

The sound keeps going without a break, making you want to keep turning up the volume.

The lyrics’ slightly double-edged worldview—“just for now, forget everything and have fun”—is also part of its appeal.

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Fire Flowerhalyosy

halyosy – Fire◎Flower feat. Kagamine Len

Fire Flowerhalyosy

If you want to ignite a summer romance, why not let this song give you a boost? It’s a track by halyosy, a well-known Vocaloid producer behind popular works like “Sakura no Ame,” released in 2008.

It’s an emotional rock tune grounded in a band sound, with a piano that wraps around the entire piece—truly memorable.

The nostalgic atmosphere will tug at your heart.

A rearranged version was released in 2021, so be sure to check that out as well!

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