[Vocaloid] Ballad Song Ranking [2025]

confessionIori Kanzaki78rank/position

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.

That's enough.MIMI79rank/position

That's enough. / No need.

There is music that gently stays close to your heart on sleepless nights.

It’s a song by MIMI released in December 2023.

The piano’s clear, translucent tone and KAFU’s delicate vocals warmly embrace hearts burdened by loneliness and anxiety.

The lyrics empathize with the feeling of blaming yourself for not being able to change, softly reminding you of the importance of accepting yourself as you are.

When your heart feels a bit heavy, listening to this piece will help calm your mind.

How many lonely nights are left?Tohta Kasamura80rank/position

How Many Lonely Nights Left / feat. Mai

When you’re overwhelmed by loneliness, this piece gently rubs your back.

It’s a song by Kasamura Tota, a well-regarded Vocaloid producer known for piano ballads, released in June 2023.

True to Kasamura’s style, it features a simple arrangement of just piano and vocals.

Precisely because of that, the emotions woven into the lyrics reach straight into the depths of your heart.

It makes you feel, “Someday, I’ll surely meet someone I’ll want to cherish for a lifetime.” And if you already have a partner by your side, it will help you appreciate them all the more.

Palm-Sized Wonderlandnekobōro81rank/position

Hatsune Miku – Palmtop Wonderland (Tenohira Wonderland) by nekobolo

It’s a very mysterious piece.

It contains many elements and will change its character greatly depending on the listener.

The sound, which makes heavy use of electronic tones and piano, and the crisply articulated vocals leave a strong impression.

The lyrics are abstract and suggestive.

As you follow the words, time slips by before you know it—this is a song with that kind of unusual charm.

Dreams, sometimes...Marasy82rank/position

I tried playing “Yume, Tokidoki…” [on piano and such]

This is a piece by the pianist Marasy, who gained attention for handling the music in a Toyota commercial.

It was released in 2010 as Marasy’s first original Vocaloid song.

It’s a tear-jerking Vocaloid ballad that sings about feelings for a beloved person one can meet only in dreams.

You're okay.irutae5083rank/position

You’re Okay feat. Uramei

Vocaloid producer irutae50 created “You’re All Right” out of a desire to support people who are struggling.

It’s a slow ballad whose lyrics affirm everything in one’s life so far and convey the message that the future will surely be better.

We all sometimes lose confidence or become negative, but this song is likely to lift your spirits.

Another highlight is the use of uramei to express a breathy, raspy tone in the voice.

shekeeno84rank/position

[Hatsune Miku Dark] she [keeno]

Vocaloid producer keeno, whose debut song “glow” went million and entered the Hall of Fame, drew huge attention right from the start.

This song “she” was released exactly ten years after “glow.” In the video’s comment section, keeno also shares words of gratitude, making it a delightful track for fans.

Carried by keeno’s characteristically beautiful tones are lyrics that trace an unrequited love—an achingly moving, heartrending piece.

If you’re struggling with a painful crush, please give it a listen.