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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Masterpieces of Vocaloid Ballads [Tearjerking & Heart-wrenching] (131–140)
LinariaNiito P
The flower meaning of linaria is “Please know my love.” As the lyrics suggest, they depict the pure feelings of a young girl in love.
Separately, there are versions sung by MEIKO and KAITO.
In particular, the KAITO version has slightly different lyrics, so be sure to listen and compare.
Guriguri Glasses and the Moonlight BugFurukawa Honpo
It’s a rock ballad that gently seeps into the depths of your heart.
The song “Guriguri Megane to Gekkouchu” by Furukawa P, also known as Furukawa Honpo, was released on Niconico in 2010.
The acoustic guitar rings out with a lonely timbre, and Miku’s fragile vocals linger in your ears.
It’s the kind of track that makes you want to close your eyes as you listen.
Before you know it, you might even shed a tear.
If you want to sink into some alone time, be sure to add this song to your playlist.
The Summer That Won’t MeltAqu3ra
A fantastical EDM track that tightens the heart.
It’s a song by Aqu3ra, a Vocaloid producer who also works under the name apuera, released in 2021.
Sonically, it builds up gradually into a dance tune, yet its gentle melodic lines shape the world of a ballad.
The lyrics, which recall a summer spent with someone dear, carry a nostalgic finish.
The more you listen, the more it hits you—an achingly bittersweet Vocaloid song.
Last GardenSig
Last Garden is a bittersweet yet heartwarming love story.
Created in 2022 by the Vocaloid producer Sig, known for narrative-driven songs, it features a fantastical soundscape with crystal-clear synth tones.
It beautifully portrays two lonely people meeting, connecting, and gradually drifting apart.
With KAFU’s pure, intimate vocals that feel like she’s speaking to a beloved, the piece resonates deeply.
Give this ballad a listen to experience the beauty and fragility of love.
Fleeting eternityYasuha.
Composer Yasuha.
, who is active in the Vocaloid scene and has provided songs for EXILE TRIBE’s joint projects, released “Hakanai Eien” in April 2023.
It’s an R&B-flavored ballad featuring Hatsune Miku’s bittersweet yet translucent vocals.
The lyrics, which sing of being unable to forget a former lover and finding oneself searching for them, are heartbreakingly poignant.
The illustrations used in the music video were selected through a contest.
Although I love you, Part IIYasuha.
It’s a tear-jerking ballad number packed to the brim with feelings for a precious person you can’t meet no matter how much you long to.
The song is by the Vocaloid producer Yasuha.
, also known as the creator of tracks like “Kimi o Ushinatte,” and it was released in 2021.
It’s a grand electric tune with ambient tones resonating throughout.
The bittersweet emotions woven into the lyrics come through so strongly that it makes your chest ache.
As the title includes “Part II,” it’s a sequel in the series that began with “Suki na noni,” released in 2017.
celluloidbaker
It’s a wistful, gently soothing ballad.
It was posted as baker’s second original VOCALOID song.
Hatsune Miku’s cool, clear voice matches beautifully with the deeply emotive accompaniment.
Apparently, it’s a favorite of the CEO of Crypton, the company that releases Hatsune Miku.