From Old-School Hits to Trends: A Collection of Vocaloid Songs Recommended for People in Their 20s

On&OnMerokuru

On & On / Merokuru feat. MEIKO

An exhilarating pop song that races down the highway at night.

Composed by Merokuru and released in 2023, it rides a sound with a K-pop vibe, singing about freeing yourself and stepping into a new world.

MEIKO’s sultry vocal performance is absolutely captivating.

Put it on during a drive or when you need a change of pace, and you’ll feel a rush of freshness and a positive mindset.

C.A.Avogado6

C.A. / Emma Asahine (Recorded Version)

Avogado6, known as both an illustrator and a video creator, is also a Vocaloid producer.

Their debut work as a Vocaloid producer was “hand.” The track “C.

A.” is a richly atmospheric piece that begins with a takeoff announcement.

The music video feels like watching a game world, radiating a presence that’s hard to believe comes from a song under two minutes.

The wordplay linking “cabin attendant” and “comment art” is also interesting.

You can feel Avogado6’s meticulous touch in the visuals, lyrics, and melody alike, so be sure to watch and listen.

realSasuke Haraguchi

Honto no – Kasane Teto

It has a worldview so captivating that once you listen, you might never escape.

This piece is by Sasuke Haraguchi, who made a name for himself with the hit “Hito Mania,” a song entered in Vocalo Collection 2023 Summer, and it was released in October 2023.

The soundscape feels like it’s been cut and pasted together—totally absorbing.

To fully savor its allure, I recommend using earphones or headphones.

You may find the volume mysteriously creeping up to max before you know it.

It’s enigmatic and avant-garde, yet undeniably catchy.

Kill Me, DarlingLike a fish

Kill Me, Darling / Kagamine Len

REISAI is a musical unit consisting of Azen Sakana—who is active across multiple fields including songwriting and composing—and Yopi, who mainly handles arrangement and guitar performance.

Their 2023 work “Kill Me Darling” is a track with a mature atmosphere that portrays a thrilling relationship with a loved one.

It depicts the emotions of facing the heartache and loneliness felt during nights spent with someone you love.

Centered around a surging bassline and airy synth tones, the song overflows with a glossy, immersive soundscape as a Vocaloid track.

Be sure to pay attention to Kagamine Len’s vocals, which superbly deliver the lyricism and narrative quality of the song.

Lost UmbrellaInabakumori

Inabakumori “Lost Umbrella” Vo. Kaai Yuki

A blend of ennui and coolness—once it hooks you, you can’t escape—this is irresistible Vocalo-rock.

It’s a track by Vocaloid producer Inabakumori, who won over overseas Vocaloid fans with the smash hit “Lagtrain,” and it was released in 2018.

Despite its sense of speed, it feels different from an upper-tune, likely thanks to the understated melody and Yuki’s whispery vocals.

And the arrangement—centered on two chords that create a wide dynamic range, as heard in the intro—deserves nothing but admiration for its finesse.

Drill Musou.GYARI

[Kasane Teto SV] Drill Musou: After being reincarnated in another world and receiving a drill from God, I helped a princess, expelled a fake hero, defeated the Demon King, became the strongest, and now I’ll live a slow life — *This is a music video* [Original Song]

A parody of isekai reincarnation tales, this exhilarating, humor-packed track just won’t let the excitement stop.

Created by GYARI and released in August 2024, it follows the story of a protagonist who adventures with a drill as their weapon, all set to a poppy, catchy sound.

The lyrics comically portray otaku culture and the isekai genre, which adds to its charm.

Its popularity reached the point where related merchandise was sold at Comic Market 104.

Highly recommended for those who want to enjoy a story while listening to music.

TataraPikon

Picon – Tatara ft. Hatsune Miku

Picon is a Vocaloid producer who delivers songs with a mysterious atmosphere to listeners.

Among his tracks, active since the 2010s, the one I especially recommend is Tatara, produced in 2019.

Its unique melody line, etched over a brisk beat, is irresistibly catchy.

The mechanical Hatsune Miku vocals that evoke the early Vocaloid scene are also cool.

It’s a work I’d recommend to people in their 20s who listened to Vocaloid songs during their school days.

Be sure to pay attention to the dark, irony-laced lyrics as you listen.