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

FallingTKN

TKN – Falling ft. Hatsune Miku

It’s a perfect song for high schoolers who are struggling with relationships around them or thinking about their future.

Released in December 2020, this piece features a refreshing yet somehow bittersweet melody that leaves a strong impression.

Hatsune Miku’s clear, transparent vocals delicately capture the complex emotions of youth.

Set against a calm sound, it traces the feelings of a protagonist in the midst of self-discovery, tightening your chest just by listening.

I think it’s a track that stays close to your heart during that sensitive time of worrying about friendships and falling in love.

Teacher, you know…TOKOTOKO

Sensei, You Know feat. Chifuyu Hanakuma / TOKOTOKO (Nishizawasan-P)

For teens who can’t help but endlessly ruminate—about who they are, about the distance between themselves and others—I think this song will really hit home.

It’s a 2023 release by TOKOTOKO, known for hit tracks like “Yoru mo Sugara Kimi Omou” and “Booo!”.

With a calm, lingering melody, it’s a cool rock number.

Chifuyu Hanakuma’s clear, translucent vocals suit the mood perfectly and make you want to really sink into the listening experience.

The lyrics trace the feelings of a protagonist who sees themselves as not normal, and just reading them alone is enough to make your chest tighten.

PenumbraV.I.P

[Musical Isotope] Penumbra / V.I.P #1

This song stands out with its translucent vocals and emotional sound.

It’s a track by Penumbra from April 2024, unveiled at the DJ event during Niconico Chokaigi.

The lyrics, which express life dwelling within inanimate objects, are deeply moving.

Though it uses many abstract expressions—like a single drop of misfortune or the light of a life ending in secret—that very abstraction sparks the listener’s imagination.

It’s a richly nuanced piece that’s perfect for high school students in the midst of their youth.

Like the hope that sprouts in spring, why not listen to this song and feel the possibilities within yourself?

Coral in a miniature gardenkoyori

Miniature Garden Coral / Hatsune Miku

It’s a bittersweet yet beautiful song that seems to weave together the complex feelings deep within the heart.

The delicate lyrics crafted by Koyori and the gently embracing melody sink into your soul.

The protagonist, moving forward while carrying anxieties and hopes for the future and a dreaming heart, will resonate with many in their sensitive years.

Released in May 2023 and later issued as a single in December of the same year, the song also drew attention for its tie-in with the game “Project Sekai.” It’s perfect for listening quietly on your own, and also great to share and discuss with friends.

When your heart is swaying, lend your ear to this track.

I was saved.rinri

I Was Saved / MEIKA Hime & MEIKA Mikoto

A work that beautifully portrays the pain and hope of youth.

This song by rinri, released in 2023, resonates with the heartfelt harmonies of Naruka Hime and Naruka Mikoto.

Running away, and still facing forward while carrying pain—this struggle is expressed alongside delicate melodies.

It might be perfect for high school students who are struggling with friendships or feeling anxious about the future.

Instead of keeping everything to yourself, how about listening to it with someone? I’m sure it will lead to new insights.

Starry StartKairiki Bear

Starly Start / Kairiki Bear feat. Hatsune Miku

A radiant song packed with the anxieties and hopes of youth! Released by Kairiki Bear in 2022, this piece was created to commemorate Hatsune Miku’s 15th anniversary.

The starry-sky-themed lyrics carry the courage to overcome the fears of the night and move toward a brighter future.

Together with its energetic sound, it powerfully shakes the listener’s heart.

It’s a perfect track for high school students.

When you’re tired from club activities or studying, or when you feel like you’re losing your way, give it a listen.

It will surely give you the strength to take a new step forward.

Stardust MedleyKisara

Stardust Medley / Kisara feat. Hatsune Miku – Stardust Medley

This track is notable for its lively, marching band-style sound.

It’s a Vocaloid piece by Kisara, released in May 2023.

Hatsune Miku’s bright vocals are uplifting, aren’t they? The song won a prize in a contest for the game “Project SEKAI: Colorful Stage! feat.

Hatsune Miku.” The lyrics carry a message of “live true to yourself,” and it’s sure to cheer on anyone taking a new step forward.

It’s a perfect song for high school students working hard at their studies or club activities—highly recommended for boosting your spirits.