[Memories] A Collection of Nostalgic and Classic Popular Vocaloid Songs
It’s no exaggeration to say that Vocaloid grew up alongside internet culture.
Sparked by the release of the MEIKO library in 2004, countless masterpieces have continued to be created up to the present day.
Especially after Hatsune Miku’s debut in 2007, there are surely people who devoted their entire youth to the explosive Vocaloid boom centered on Niconico Douga.
In this article, we’ve put together a collection of nostalgic Vocaloid songs that helped shape that scene.
It’s a playlist perfect for diving into memories or discovering something new!
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[Memories] A Collection of Nostalgic and Classic Vocaloid Hits (31–40)
PoppippoLamaze-P
For those who remember the boom back then, it’s probably a phrase that’s stuck in your head for life.
It’s an addictive song by Lamaze-P, who’s also known as the creator of “Nanchō-kei Danshi ga Taosenai” and “Hyōso ~Triple Baka~,” released in 2008.
It’s a surreal track that basically just keeps recommending vegetable juice, but before you know it, you can’t stop hitting repeat.
For longtime Vocaloid fans, it’s a title that should feel incredibly familiar.
ECHOCrusher-P
Initially performing under the name Childhood Crusher-P and now using a shortened version of that name, the Vocaloid producer CRUSHER-P released ECHO as the second installment of CIRCRUSH, a unit with Circus-P.
The track became their first to hit a million plays.
Its hysteric synth sound and heavy four-on-the-floor beat create an unforgettable impact, and the cool English lyrics perfectly match the song’s atmosphere, making it a stylish Vocaloid number.
Double LariatAgo Aniki
I bet there were people who tried copying it and went around in circles, right? It’s a signature song by Agoaniki, a Vocaloid producer who’s also active in a band, released in 2009.
Along with the song’s quality, the MV— which kept moving even if you pressed the stop button—became a hot topic (it no longer works now that Adobe Flash Player is no longer supported).
The lyrics, “Even though it felt like I was going around in circles, by working hard I suddenly found myself in a high place,” are truly encouraging, aren’t they?
Karakuri Pierrot40mP
A breakup song that hits you in the chest, with a jazzy piano that lingers in your ears.
It’s a track by 40mP, a Vocaloid producer who also works under the singer-songwriter name Iname Tooru, released in 2011.
It was also included on his second album from the same year, “Chiisana Jibun to Oki na Sekai” (A Small Me and a Big World).
The lyrics—about waiting and waiting for a lover who never comes, and the emotions of being tossed around by love—pierce the heart.
The rhythmic tone of the song also makes it feel as if the feelings are overflowing more and more.
To die is so pathetic!Jesus-P
“To die would be so pathetic!” This song is a poppy, comical piece inspired by the king from an RPG, right? I can’t get enough of the heroic, adventure-style vibe that comes through in the melody, the lyrics, and the Famicom-like pixel art PV.
With characters like the cleric and the mage, the story unfolds over a rhythmic sound as they cut down enemies and head off to rescue the princess.
Pay attention to Jesus-P’s signature, highly original lyrics.
Their sharp social satire and the pointed message that mocks the folly of human conflict really resonate with listeners.
[Memories] A roundup of nostalgic and classic popular Vocaloid songs (41–50)
watching like a tiger for the chance; biding one’s time with a predatory eye (waiting for the perfect moment to strike)Umetora
This is a Vocaloid song that tickles the heart with its precarious allure.
It’s one of Umetora’s signature tracks, known alongside “Koshi-Tantan” and “Ikki Tousen.” Released in October 2013, its mix of provocative, sexy lyrics and electro-pop sound is addictive.
The distinctively unique vocals by Miku, Luka, GUMI, IA, and Rin are superb.
Its inclusion in the game Project DIVA F 2nd also drew attention.
As a mature love song, it’s perfect for a night drive or some alone time.
Torinoko City40mP
A rhythmic yet heartrending Vocaloid song that projects a swirling sense of loneliness in the heart.
It’s a track by 40mP, who has long been at the forefront of the Vocaloid scene, released in July 2010.
The light guitar phrases and the beautiful tones of the strings that envelop the entire piece are striking.
The pairing of the song’s style with the crisp, articulated singing is a fantastic match.
Yet what seeps through the lyrics’ message is a sense of hardship and emotional pain.
By the way, this song was adapted into a live-action film in 2017, so if you haven’t seen it yet, do give it a watch.