Songs with powerful messages are captivating! Kanzaki Iori’s most popular tracks ranked

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Confession/Hatsune Miku

Set to a heartrending melody, feelings of farewell are sung.

Released in 2018 as a song by Kanzaki Iori and later included on the album “Hakushi,” it poignantly voices regret over a past romance and emotions for days that can never return.

The piano-centered arrangement unfolds dramatically toward the latter half, making it feel as though every note carries emotion.

It’s a work that blends gentleness with sorrow—one I’d like those suffering from the pain of parting to hear.

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Boys and Girls / Iori Kanzaki

Kanzaki Iori is active as a Vocaloid producer, singer, music producer, and novelist.

This song, “Shounen Shoujo” (Boys and Girls), is his first release since going independent, and its lyrics feel like they capture the emotions of that new beginning.

When you start something new and take your first steps toward a dream, a wall inevitably appears in your path.

I can’t help but feel that this song is what you need to keep going without letting your spirit break.

All of Kanzaki Iori’s works give me the impression of a “cry from the heart,” and this track is no exception—one I recommend listening to before you bottle up your emotions.

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Adult Children / Kagamine Rin

It’s a rock tune whose heartrending lyrics pierce the heart.

The song, released in 2016, is by the Vocaloid producer Kanzaki Iori, known for hits like “Hated by Life Itself.” It conveys the protagonist’s longing to have been loved by their parents, and just reading the lyrics is painful.

The intense sound arrangement may be expressing those raw, frayed emotions.

It’s one of the classic Vocaloid songs sung by Kagamine Rin that inevitably makes you reflect on your own life as you listen.

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Growing Pains / Bon Soyogi

A candid outpouring of emotion set to a rock sound, woven by Kanzaki Iori.

Released in October 2024, this track sharply portrays the struggles of human relationships and inner contradictions.

Its medium-tempo groove underscores lyrics that hurl raw feelings without pretense.

It delves into the hidden emotions behind social media and our dependency on others—the shadowy side of modern society.

Bon Soyogi’s subtly sultry vocals are another highlight.

It’s sure to resonate with anyone wrestling with the distance between self and others.

When you’re worn out by relationships, this might be a song you can truly relate to.

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Becoming Culture / Hatsune Miku

Where exactly is the line between “original” and “imitation”? If you’re someone who creates, this piece will resonate with you in particular.

Kanzaki Iori released “Becoming Culture” in August 2023.

It was an entry in the TOP 100 ranking for BokaColle 2023 Summer.

The track is striking in how it seems understated, yet you can sense emotions swirling deep in the chest.

The way it gradually heats up toward the chorus is really cool.

The lyrics express a desire to “become part of your culture.” For a creator, there’s no greater honor than having something you made become a part of someone and continue to live on.

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I Don't Know Anything About Music / Hatsune Miku

Vocaloid producer Kanzaki Iori, known for poetic songs with strong storytelling, has drawn significant attention.

His signature track, “Inochi ni Kirawarete Iru” (“Hated by Life Itself”), has been covered by many artists, including the singer Mafumafu.

Among his works, the song best known for its high key is “I Don’t Understand Music.” It was included on the 2019 album “Hakushi” (“Blank”).

Its straightforward band sound unfolds at a slow tempo and strikes straight to the heart.

Hatsune Miku’s high notes, carrying a sense of longing, are absolutely swoon-worthy.

Although the key is high, the melody develops within a fairly consistent range, making it a great recommendation for those trying high-tone vocals for the first time!

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My heart feels lonely somehow / Kagamine Len

This is a song by Kanzaki Iori, with Kagamine Len’s squeezed-out, heartrending vocals piercing the heart.

Released in July 2020, it portrays the complexity of human relationships and the emotions hidden deep inside.

The true self concealed by putting on airs, the desire to be loved, and the loneliness—these feelings are packed into the lyrics, tightening my chest every time I listen.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to alone in your room, especially on a night when your heart feels a little lonely.