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Masterpieces of Vocaloid Ballads [Tear-Jerking / Heart-Wrenching]

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

When you’re feeling wistful or sad, what kind of music do you listen to?

Some people might choose bright, uplifting tracks.

But I bet quite a few prefer slower songs that seem to stay close to how they’re feeling in the moment.

So in this article, I’ve put together a collection of Vocaloid ballads.

I’ve picked out a wide range, from recent hits to long-loved classics.

I hope you find a song that fits your heart perfectly.

Vocaloid Ballad Masterpieces [Tearjerkers & Bittersweet] (71–80)

Heart rate #0822Chouchou-P

[Hatsune Miku Append DARK] Heart Rate #0822 [Original Song]

Heart Rate #0822 by ButterflyP

A ballad by Chouchou-P that feels quite different from his signature tracks “Black Board” and “Eh? Ah, Sou.” It includes the sound of a heartbeat and asks about the meaning of life.

The theme is heavy, but you can’t help being drawn in.

Look for the thumbnail with a heart on a white background.

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Until I hold you in my arms.MIMI

“Until I Hold You.” feat. KAFU

Until I hold you tight. MIMI

Vocaloid producer MIMI is known for highly message-driven songs that resonate with teens.

They create a wide range of music, from cute pop to sentimental ballads.

“Until I Hold You” was produced in 2022.

Its straightforward piano sound, marked out at a slow tempo, leaves a strong impression.

You’ll find yourself relating to the lyrics, which depict feelings that are both beautiful and fragile.

Kafu’s transparent vocals soar over a moving melody line that brings tears to your eyes.

It’s a Vocaloid ballad that gently embraces those unbearably lonely moments.

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clownkei

Hatsune Miku Clown

Clown kei

“Pierrot” is a Vocaloid song by KEI, a Vocaloid producer, released in 2010.

It reached one million views on Niconico in 2017.

It’s a gentle, uplifting song in which Hatsune Miku offers words of encouragement over and over again.

It’s a track that warmly embraces you when you’re pretending to be cheerful but actually feeling sad, or when hidden sorrow wells up and you feel like you’re about to cry.

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Colorless Self-Harmnekobōro

[Hand-drawn] Self-Harm Colorless [PV]

Self-harm Colorless Nekobōro

Nekobolo is a Vocaloid producer who has been active on Niconico since 2009.

He released this song, Self-Harm Colorless, sung by Hatsune Miku, in 2013, and it reached one million views in 2017! Its quiet, melancholic melody and lyrics pierce the listener’s heart.

It’s a ballad that gently stays by your side in times when you’re overwhelmed and want to cry, or when you’re so down you can’t bounce back.

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Instead of goodbye, a bouquet -strings.ver-Bouquet P

[Hatsune Miku] Instead of Goodbye, a Bouquet -strings_ver- [Original]

Instead of Goodbye, a Bouquet -strings.ver- Hanataba-P

This is a self-arranged version of Hana-taba P’s debut work, “Instead of Goodbye, a Bouquet.” The string arrangement makes it even more moving.

Its straightforward and accessible metaphors are easy to relate to and have resonated with many listeners.

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crackkeeno

[Hatsune Miku Append] crack [with Chinese subtitles]

crackkeeno

This is a deeply moving song that links rain and tears.

It describes a red thread that was supposed to be tightly tied coming undone.

Even after the heartbreak, they still can’t forget the other person, and their chest aches—it’s palpable and heartbreaking.

The crystalline harmony of the guitar riff and vocals is beautiful, seeping deeper and deeper into the heart.

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StardusterJimmySam-P

Hatsune Miku – Starduster (English & Romaji Subs)

Starduster JimmySam-P

This is a song created with the theme of “cats and space.” The distinctive synthesizer sound in the intro gives a strong sense of the cosmos.

The chorus conveys a heartrending cry in search of love, creating a different atmosphere from the verses.

It’s a sad song about being alone in space.

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