Masterpieces of Vocaloid Ballads [Tear-Jerking / Heart-Wrenching]
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.
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Vocaloid Ballad Masterpieces [Tearjerking & Bittersweet] (91–100)
StardusterJimmySam-P
This song was created with “space” as one of its themes.
The feelings described in the lyrics—being hesitant or evasive about love—are something everyone has experienced, aren’t they? That indescribable bittersweetness really tugs at the heart.
From the intro, the synths sway and shimmer, and along with the sparkling sounds, they evoke a mysterious sensation, as if you’re drifting through the cosmos.
Be sure to listen with earphones or headphones.
Only goodbyes make up life.Kashitaro Ito
This is a ballad song by Kashitaro Ito, who also works as a singer-songwriter, about encounters with people and farewells.
By the way, the phrase “Only goodbyes are life” originates from the Japanese translation of the Chinese poem ‘Kan Shu’ (Parting Wine).
Masterpieces of Vocaloid Ballads [Tearjerking & Heart-wrenching] (101–110)
Regret messageAkuno-P
A possible epilogue to the stories of “Daughter of Evil” and “Servant of Evil”… or perhaps not.
As stated in the video description, please enjoy it in your own way.
Where will the bottle carrying the girl’s wish drift ashore? This work was released in 2008.
The world a few dozen centimeters below youAdeliae
“The World Just a Few Dozen Centimeters Below You” is a track featuring KAFU by Adeliae, released in March 2025.
It was a song provided for the VTuber EMUNEKO.
Centered on a cat as the protagonist, the piece explores the perspective of being “a few dozen centimeters below” its owner, expressing feelings toward a cherished presence.
Its translucent vocals and lyrics that weave together the happiness of the present are truly wonderful.
It’s a song I’d love for you to listen to carefully on sleepless nights—it’s sure to bring you peace.
Just FriendsYasuha.
The pain that comes precisely from changing from friends to romantic interests… it’s a tear-jerking love song.
It’s a track by Yasuha.
, a Vocaloid producer who’s also active as a DJ, released in 2020.
The sound has an R&B vibe that gently seeps into your heart, and Miku’s transparent, airy voice is another part of its charm.
By the time you finish listening, you might find yourself in tears.
If you’ve ever experienced a love that couldn’t come true—one that was never going to work out—this will especially hit home.
Theater TerpsichoraBee
Kenshi Yonezu is a singer who currently enjoys overwhelming popularity.
This is a song he originally composed back when he was a Vocaloid producer.
For that reason, it’s well-known among many Vocaloid fans.
The piece takes theater as its theme, portraying a dancer who keeps performing idly, continuing to dance while thinking about various things.
It depicts a cruel reality in which there’s no place for them in the real world, making it a strangely lifelike song that pierces the heart.
Compass, remove the needleSei Bōno × Roku Ubana
It’s a moving ballad with a melody line that blends transience and beauty, leaving a lasting impression.
Created by Vocaloid producer Rok Uhana based on an illustration by Sei Bōno, the piece is set for release in March 2025.
Hints of sorrow seep through the guitar’s arpeggios, layered with Hatsune Miku’s transparent, crystalline vocals.
The lyrics, depicting struggles with self-worth and inner emotions, pierce the heart.
It’s a heart-aching Vocaloid track you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night.