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[Latest & Classic] Popular! Collection of Japanese-style Vocaloid Songs
The tones of shamisen and flutes, scales that feel nostalgically familiar… In this article, we’ve compiled a selection of popular Japan-inspired Vocaloid songs! On Nico Nico Douga, it’s such a beloved genre that it stands as its own category.
There are many Vocaloid producers who specialize in Japanese-style tracks.
Here, we’ll introduce a wide range from timeless classics and staple hits to recent releases.
You’re sure to find a song that strikes a chord with you! Be sure to check it out to the end!
[Latest & Classic] Popular! Collection of Japanese-style Vocaloid Songs (1–10)
plum blossoms and nightingalesr-906
A sophisticated track that fuses the beauty of Japanese aesthetics with a modern sound.
Created by r-906 and released in February 2024, it portrays the anticipation of spring’s arrival, vividly colored by the whispering voices of Kotonoha Akane and Aoi.
Its clear, melodic sound is recommended for anyone who wants to feel the changing of the seasons.
Immerse yourself in music that flows like a passing breeze.
How to Return at Twilightshitoo
You can’t help but become engrossed in following the relationship and story of the two protagonists.
The song is by Shitoo, a Vocaloid producer also known as the creator of works like “404: Illusion” and “One-Eyed Ripper Murder Case,” and it was released in December 2022.
The track unfolds through an exchange between a yokai fox and a girl who wishes to disappear from this world.
It makes you feel as if you’re watching a manga or an anime.
And that emotional development in the final chorus—it really hits you right in the heart.
Shadow ExorcismEnami Jun
A dramatic, Japanese-style Vocaloid song that expands the Onmyoji-inspired world.
Created by Vocaloid producer Enami Jun and released in February 2024, it features a weighty melody and a grand sound that incorporates traditional Japanese instruments.
KAITO’s rich voice further heightens the solemn atmosphere.
The lyrics, themed around exorcism and grudges, evoke vivid, mystical scenes.
It’s a perfect track for fans of Japanese-style dark fantasy.
Blue Tonenaraku
It’s a piece brimming with traditional Japanese sentiment that evokes the feeling of summer.
Created by naraku and released in September 2024, it centers on the Obon festival, portraying thoughts for the departed and a wish for reunion.
Kasane Teto’s delicate vocals accentuate the poignancy of the world the song creates, resonating deeply with listeners.
Yet what lingers after the final note isn’t sorrow, but a heat born from the protagonist’s determination to move forward.
Best enjoyed on a summer evening, when you can relax and take it in slowly.
I love MaidenHanyuu Maigo
I found myself enchanted, listening intently to its gently adorable tone.
It’s a song by Vocaloid producer Hanyuu Maigo, also known for the massive hit “Aun no Beats,” released on February 14, 2023.
That’s right—it’s a Japanese-style Valentine’s song.
The message “I’ll give you chocolate” is simple, but combined with the sound arrangement and melodic lines, the depth of its world-building is remarkable.
The playful touch of Chinese appearing in the lyrics is delightful, too.
On the Brinkn.k
This is an uplifting, vertically grooving, Japanese-style electronic dance tune! Created by the popular Vocaloid producer n.
k, known for numerous hit songs such as “This Wretched, Wonderful World Exists for Me,” it was released in March 2023.
The lyrics, which satirize human society, are exhilarating and match perfectly with the upbeat vibe of the track.
The catchy vocal melody is irresistibly singable, too.
It’s the kind of Vocaloid track you’ll want to blast through a subwoofer at full volume!
A perfect day for foxesWinter Pavilion
It’s a track whose fantastical, Japanese-style sound seeps into the heart.
Created by Fuyukan and released in December 2023, it’s striking how the protagonist, burdened with loneliness and a sense of loss, bares their feelings by posing questions to a fox.
The tones reminiscent of traditional Japanese instruments, such as the shamisen, further enhance the lyrical worldview.
Coupled with Yuki Kaai’s fragile singing voice, it powerfully draws listeners in.