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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 [Tearjerking & Bittersweet] (91–100)

Fireworks in DecemberSincerely.

Fireworks in December / Hatsune Miku

Fireworks in December. Sincerely yours.

If you’re heartbroken, this ballad will cut even deeper—it’s unbearably poignant.

It’s a track by the Vocaloid producer Kashiko, known for hits like “Ekohiiki,” released in 2020.

The song is characterized by a gentle mood that pairs a lo-fi beat with beautifully resonant strings.

And Miku’s vocals feel packed with an emotion so intense it’s as if your chest might burst.

The protagonist glimpses an illusion of “you” beyond the fireworks—wishing for it to disappear, yet at the same time not wanting it to fade.

The more you empathize with those feelings, the more it hurts.

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Despair.A4。

A4. - Despair. feat. KAFU (A4. - dear music. feat. KAFU)

Despair. A4.

A4, whose original style has earned strong support, released “Despair” in 2023.

It was an entry for the online Vocaloid event VocaColle Spring 2023 and ultimately ranked 5th.

The vocals are provided by the voice creation software KAFU, and the chorus lyrics feature cherry blossoms, crafting a ballad that evokes the feeling of spring.

In the latter half, the distinctive high tones of a Vocaloid appear, heightening the song’s energy.

Be sure to give it a careful listen!

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Pseudo Sound TalesDECO*27

DECO*27 – Phony Tale feat. Hatsune Miku

Sonic Fake Stories DECO*27

“If only it were a lie…” Isn’t that what everyone thinks when they’re told it’s over? I’ve written the story of my own not-so-fairytale, not blessed with a happy ending, into lyrics as an “Otonise-Banashi.” It’s a song where lingering attachment is laid bare, so palpable you can almost grasp it.

The more you listen, the tighter your chest feels—painful, heartrending, and moving you to tears.

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Dreams, sometimes...Marasy

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

Dreams, sometimes... Marasy

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.

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PuzzleStag Beetle P

Hatsune Miku Original Song 'Puzzle'

Puzzle Stag Beetle P

Included on the 2010 album “Flashback Sound.” From the intro, the weeping-sounding guitar melody really grabs me.

The contrast with the piano is beautiful too, fitting both a bittersweet state of mind and emotions on the verge of overflowing.

It feels like my feelings are about to undergo a gestalt collapse! The days I lost without noticing, and the days we laughed together—surely both are irreplaceably precious.

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Crybaby BoyfriendHONEY WORKS

[Kagamine Len · Hatsune Miku ┗|∵|┓] Crybaby Boyfriend [Original PV]

Crybaby Boyfriend HONEY WORKS

A heartrending song depicting the breakup between a crybaby boyfriend and a strong-willed girlfriend.

You can feel the time they spent together—smiling and crying while thinking of each other—coming through and touching the heart.

The way the two try to face a sad farewell with smiles is deeply poignant, and you can sense the love they have built up until now.

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A sky that’s more tearful than usualreruriri

A sky more tearful than usual – rerulili feat. Hatsune Miku

Ruriri Sorareru, more tearful than usual

It’s billed as the “supreme ballad,” but apparently that’s just by their own standards.

That playful touch is part of the charm of rerulili’s debut work.

It’s a band-style piece that lavishly incorporates the tones of acoustic guitar and piano.

The richly emotional sound is wonderfully soothing.

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