Popular Vocaloid Artist Rankings [2025]

Ghost RuleDECO*271rank/position

DECO*27 – Ghost Rule feat. Hatsune Miku

This is one of the signature songs by Vocaloid producer DECO*27, powerfully voicing bittersweet emotions.

The protagonist’s struggle with self-denial and inner conflict is conveyed through an arrangement that blends hard rock sounds with scratching.

This piece stands by those who grapple with their own existence; if you’re feeling low in self-esteem, listening to it might give you courage.

It’s also a recommended, easy-to-sing choice for karaoke with fellow Vocaloid fans.

The Howling of the Lost OneNeru2rank/position

Neru – The Wail of the Lost One (Lost One’s Weeping) feat. Kagamine Rin

The suffocation of the classroom, the anxiety of not seeing any answers, the loneliness of being understood by no one.

There may be no other song that captures the pains of adolescence this vividly.

Released by Neru in 2013, the track later surpassed 10 million views.

Its edgy guitar sound and Kagamine Rin’s emotional vocals intertwine perfectly, giving voice to a cry from the heart.

Included on the major-label album “Seikaisefuku,” the song is still sung by many to this day.

Belt it out at karaoke, and the haze you carried back then will blow away.

Recommended for those who want to revisit their school days and for anyone still fighting their own battles now.

reassessmentMARETU3rank/position

[Hatsune Miku] Uminaoshi [Original]

There are many yami (dark, mentally heavy) songs among Vocaloid tracks, and this song is one of the most representative.

It’s a piece by the Vocaloid producer MARETU, who also created hits like “Darling” and “White Happy,” released in 2017.

Precisely because the sound can feel cheap, it exudes an unsettling sense that “something is broken.” It has a charm that makes you want to listen on repeat.

The lyrics draw you in and make you think about the meaning of life—an ominous yet cool number.

Until I hold you in my arms.MIMI4rank/position

“Until I Hold You.” feat. KAFU

This is a song with a gentle tone that soothes a tired heart.

Created by MIMI, it was released in February 2022.

The warm sound of the piano and KAFU’s soft vocals resonate deeply.

The lyrics are notable for their empathy toward those carrying loneliness and solitude, offering quiet companionship on nights spent alone.

It’s a recommended track for moments when you feel unsettled or wish someone were by your side.

Amanojaku1645rank/position

Amano Jakku / 164 feat. GUMI (Official)

An iconic song that represents the Vocaloid scene, sung over an emotional rock sound that channels a contrarian heart.

Released by Vocaloid producer 164 in 2011, it features a driving sound woven from fierce guitar riffs and slap bass, with GUMI’s powerful vocals ringing out.

The song portrays an awkward love that can’t be honest with the person they like, leading to actions and words that run counter to their true feelings.

In June 2023, it surpassed 10 million plays and continues to be covered by many singers.

It’s the perfect track to hype up a karaoke session with friends or to reminisce about the old days.

The Religion of Solitudesyudou6rank/position

[Hatsune Miku] Religion of Loneliness [syudou]

There are times when you just want to listen to an unapologetically negative song, right? This piece is by the Vocaloid producer syudou, also known for writing and composing the massive hit “Usseewa,” and it was released in 2020.

It’s the Vocaloid version of a track provided to the singer Yukimura.

Eerie yet comical, its sonic texture pierces the heart.

That originality is syudou’s hallmark.

True to the title, the lyrics focus on “loneliness,” and paired with Miku’s high, piercing vocals, it’s a Vocaloid song that keeps looping in your head forever.

LokiMikito-P7rank/position

Mikito-P "Roki" MV

Released in 2018, this track swiftly carved its name into Vocaloid history on the strength of its momentum.

In a duet format woven by Mikito-P and Kagamine Rin, four-on-the-floor dance rock explodes.

The lyrics, which depict the behind-the-scenes of the music scene and an artist’s inner struggles, leave a strong impression, conjuring the image of young people striving to move forward while grappling with the difficulties of self-expression.

It ranked 22nd overall in JOYSOUND’s 2019 annual karaoke rankings and is included on the album DAISAN WAVE.

Get a group together at karaoke and belt it out like you’re thrashing electric guitars—guaranteed to hype up the room! It’s a number I’d also recommend to fans of rockin’ alternative “rockin’on”-style sounds.