Lovely Vocaloid

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.

Masterpieces of Vocaloid Ballads [Tearjerking & Heart-wrenching] (101–110)

I can’t go on living.I can't say I'm sorry

I Can’t Live / Kagamine Rin

I can’t live—I’m sorry I can’t say it.

“I Can’t Live” portrays the emptiness and loneliness of someone who has lost the will to live.

This piece was created by the Vocaloid producer ‘Gomen nasai ga ienakute.

’ The song repeats the title phrase while listing reasons for being unable to live, resulting in a compelling structure.

The blend of deep bass and bright piano tones creates a highly addictive sound.

As you listen, pay attention to how the sound changes toward the ending; you’ll likely sense a strong message there as well.

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CaneléChouchou-P

[Hatsune Miku] Canelé / Canelé [Chouchou-P feat. Hatsune Miku] [Original]

Canelé Butterfly P

This is a song posted by Chouchou-P on the 10th anniversary of his VOCALOID uploads.

True to Chouchou-P’s style, it centers on the piano while richly incorporating band sounds, resulting in a beautiful track.

The lyrics passionately shout feelings toward a loved one and the joy of having met them.

It’s a quintessential ballad—endlessly beautiful and warm—a song that will support your heart.

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Crime and PunishmentDECO*27

[Hatsune Miku] Crime and Punishment [Original Song]

Crime and Punishment DECO*27

When I first listened to it, I thought it was a yandere theme.

But after learning the author’s story—“the emotions upon seeing his girlfriend in a vegetative state”—tears streamed down my face.

Interpretations vary from person to person, but when you consider why these lyrics were chosen, you can’t help but be impressed by the depth of the song.

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Jenga

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A very heartrending song that likens a broken romantic relationship to Jenga.

It has a band sound, but the mood is that of a ballad; perhaps thanks to the piano and guitar tones, it doesn’t feel too heavy and is quite easy to listen to.

And the depth of the lyrics brings you to tears before you know it.

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hate crimesamagura

Hate Crime feat. Hatsune Miku

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While Vocaloid songs often emphasize techniques to make the vocals sound more human, this track’s robot-like vocal delivery harmonizes beautifully with its worldbuilding, creating a strangely captivating charm.

The dry guitar sound, the relaxed tempo, and the profound lyrics that prompt us to ponder what justice truly is—this song crafted by Summer Gratz stirs the listener’s heart.

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Masterpieces of Vocaloid Ballads [Tearjerkers & Heart-wrenching] (111–120)

Clear in the shade of the treesTiny.

Clear in the shade of trees — flower —

Clear and small beneath the shade of the trees.

It’s a very nostalgic vocaloid ballad that brings back memories of summer love.

Created by Chītana, a Vocaloid producer known for hits like “Say You Love Me” and “Codependency,” it was released in 2021.

The beautiful piano tones and the chirping of insects that evoke the end of summer linger in your ears.

It makes you wonder: Did I become the kind of adult I wanted to be? Where is the “you” who was with me back then now? The lyrics’ world hits you right in the heart.

If you listen to it alone, you might just shed a tear.

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rain stops, good-byeNio-P

[Hatsune Miku] rain stops, good-bye [Chinese/Japanese Subtitles]

When the rain stops, good-bye ni oP

“rain stops, good-bye” is a ballad composed by Nio-P.

It begins gently with a piano melody and ends on a bittersweet note.

The song portrays two lovers talking past each other, capturing the loneliness of feelings that fail to connect.

After its release with Hatsune Miku in 2008, a Kagamine Len version was produced in 2011.

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