[Vocaloid] Heartbreak Song Ranking [2025]

Basket wormMiyake78rank/position

Basket Worm – GUMI / Minomushi (Basket Worm) – GUMI feat. MI8k

Miyake, a Vocaloid producer who has released many hall-of-fame tracks like “Love & Destroy” and “Laughing Mannequin,” put out “Basket Worm” in 2016.

The lyrics depict lingering feelings that can’t be forgotten—still loving someone even after being betrayed and hurt to the point of tears.

The protagonist knows they should move on to the next relationship, but they just can’t.

The steady, restrained rhythm feels heartbreaking, yet it perfectly accompanies that state of not wanting to do anything after a breakup.

Sweet LiesAzari79rank/position

Sweet Lies

If you’ve experienced a sad, painful farewell with someone precious, this will surely resonate.

It’s a track by the enigmatic Vocaloid producer Azari, known for shadowy works like “Shadow Shadow” and “Who?”, released in March 2023.

The piano’s beautiful, fragile timbre and Utaai Yuki’s childlike voice are striking.

Rather than polished vocal work, it feels as if the words are naturally spilling out.

The sounds are gentle—so why does it hurt so much?

I'm home, you.one two three80rank/position

I'm home, you / Hifumi feat. KAFU

For those who find themselves thinking, “I can’t help but keep thinking about that person…,” I recommend the song “Tadaima, Anata” (“I’m Home, You”).

It was produced in 2021 by the Vocaloid producer Hifumi, known for crafting songs that highlight the beauty of the Japanese language.

The track features a striking, driving band sound paired with a heartrending melody line.

KAFU’s cool voice traces lyrics that let overflowing feelings for a loved one spill out.

It’s a bittersweet yet beautiful rock ’n’ roll number that sits close to the helplessness of heartbreak.

If you’re feeling the loneliness of being unable to see the one you love, give it a listen.

The world you sawSecret Piercing81rank/position

The World You Saw / KAFU

It’s a heartbreak song suffused with poignancy, sadness, and a sense of resignation.

Created by Naisho no Pierce, who also wrote “Surechigai Kirchhoff” and “Shabon,” it was released in April 2023.

The lyrics depict the moment a lover leaves the room, and simply reading them feels like watching a drama unfold.

That worldview pairs perfectly with the mature, sophisticated sound arrangement.

Listen for Kafu’s vocals as well, which sound as if they’re wringing out raw emotion.

paranoiaTsunamaru82rank/position

[Hatsune Miku] Paranoia [Tsunamaru]

This song is notable for Hatsune Miku’s delicate vocals.

Released by Tsunamaru in March 2012, it features a distinctive world that blends a dreamy piano melody with electronic sounds.

Complex emotions like the pain of heartbreak, loneliness, and attachment are beautifully conveyed through Miku’s calm vocal tone.

It’s the perfect track for moments when the quiet ache hidden deep in your heart spills over, or when you want to soothe the pain of a broken heart.

SAYONARATiara83rank/position

[Hatsune Miku] SAYONARA [Original MV]

This is a collaboration song by Tiara and illustrator AO, posted in 2014.

The delicate melodic lines feel pleasant.

The PV featuring AO’s illustrations is also beautiful, giving the whole piece a stylish vibe.

The sparkling sound is wonderful as well.

Monochrome of the Mind40mP84rank/position

[GUMI (40mP)] Heart Monochrome [Original PV]

This is a work that sings of the pain held in one’s heart.

The song is by 40mP and was released in February 2014.

It’s included on the album “41m.” The guitar and strings, which seem to gently accompany a quiet scene, leave a strong impression.

Though it’s a heartrending piece, you can also feel a strength to face forward at the end.

I can’t help but overlay the protagonist’s inner landscape—tormented by the pain of heartbreak—with my own past loves.

If you’re carrying the pain of a breakup, try listening closely, have a good cry, and reset your feelings.