Popular Vocaloid Artist Rankings [2025]

Hide and Seek19’s Sound Factory36rank/position

[Hatsune Miku] Hide and Seek [Original Song]

A tear-jerking Vocaloid song whose heartrending story resonates deeply.

It’s one of 19’s Sound Factory’s signature works, released in 2014.

From the intro, with its memorable, soothing guitar sound, it grips your heart.

The lyrics, themed around facing oneself and finding the courage to live, offer comfort to those worn out by everyday life.

When you want to overcome failures and regrets, this song will surely be there to support you.

DramaturgyEVE37rank/position

Dramaturgy – Eve MV

A Vocaloid song etched with the heart’s cry for liberation from a life of constant role-playing.

Created by Eve, the piece sparked attention when the Hatsune Miku version was released on Niconico in October 2017, followed the next day by a self-sung version on YouTube.

Its unique worldview and ever-shifting melodies are captivating.

The lyrics delicately portray the mindset of modern people who, despite carrying loneliness and a sense of self-loss, still secretly hope for a dramatic turn of events.

It’s a song for anyone searching for themselves.

Childish WarGiga38rank/position

[Kagamine Rin/Len] Childish War [Original]

Giga’s composition “Okotyamawars” (Childish War) tells a sibling story starring Kagamine Rin and Len.

From the way the two assert their own positions, you can sense their strong competitiveness.

Each character’s personality stands out, and the story comes to life just by listening.

Giga’s signature meticulous sound design, Reol’s lyrics, and the perfect match with Rin and Len’s vocals are simply outstanding!

FragileNuyuri39rank/position

Fragile [Game Size ver.] / Kagamine Len × KAITO

This is the version of “Fragile,” released by Vocaloid producer Nuyuri in September 2016, sung by Kagamine Len and KAITO.

Its stylish sound arrangement draws you into a lyrical world that reflects a heart that feels on the verge of breaking.

The lyrics sound like a monologue, yet also like words addressed to someone specific, inspiring listeners to imagine a variety of stories.

Be sure to give it a careful listen!

Hello/How are you?Nanou40rank/position

Hello/How Are You (feat. Hatsune Miku & Megpoid)

It’s a song that feels like pouring out the emotions pent up in your heart, mixing poignancy with warmth.

Created by Nanou, it centers on themes of loneliness and the difficulty of self-expression.

If you carry anxieties and inner conflicts in your daily life, you’ll surely relate.

The gentle vocals and poppy melody are memorable, too.

It’s great for karaoke, of course, but I also recommend listening to it alone and savoring it slowly.

Ironyscoop41rank/position

[Hatsune Miku Soft] Irony [Original Song with PV]

It’s a classic that portrays a bittersweet love.

Skopp’s delicate lyrics and the soothing guitar tones are a perfect match.

This work resonated with many listeners and had a major impact on the Vocaloid scene.

It’s a song that speaks not only to those who have experienced heartbreak or setbacks, but to anyone struggling in life.

The protagonist’s inner turmoil and the strength to move forward, embedded in the lyrics, pierce the heart.

When you feel like looking back on the past, try listening to it quietly.

It will surely stay close to your heart.

seems like (just) my imaginationChouchou-P42rank/position

[GUMI] Kokoronashi [Original PV] / [papiyon feat. GUMI] Kokoronashi [Original]

It’s a ballad characterized by gentle piano tones and a heartrending melody.

Released in 2014 and included on the album “End of the World,” the track features GUMI as the vocalist.

The lyrics delicately portray the confusion and inner conflict that come with having emotions.

The emotional arrangement, which blends piano with a full band sound, is truly stirring.

Why not immerse yourself in the piano’s timbre and enjoy its moving world?