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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.

Masterpieces of Vocaloid Ballads [Tearjerkers & Bittersweet] (151–160)

HEAVENHarry

HEAVEN cover rairu

HEAVEN Hari

This is Harry P’s 14th work, included on the 2012 release “RESCUE OF RAINBOWS.” It tells the story of the path two people walked and their sorrowful parting.

A video, with many creators contributing across detailed roles such as illustration, scenario, video production, and mastering, has been released on Niconico.

When the CD was released, a version sung by the vocalist KK was issued simultaneously, so it might be nice to listen to them together.

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voiceHarry

Voice / HarryP ft. Hatsune Miku (Official Music Video)

Project your voice.

This is a work written and composed by Hari-P that sings of a heartrending farewell.

It is also a related song to the novel “We Quietly Kissed,” published by PHP Institute under the name Tsubasa Harihara.

A melody played during breaks in writing the novel and the protagonist’s feelings came together to form this song as a single piece.

With elements like the novel’s title appearing in the lyrics, it’s an irresistible track for fans who know the story!

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Goodbye, Midnightreruriri

Goodbye Midnight - I tried singing it [yuki]

Goodbye Midnight Rerulili

“Goodbye Midnight” is a collaborative song by rerulili and Moja! “Moja” is the name singer-songwriter Hiromi Oshi ba uses when performing on Nico Nico Douga.

For “Goodbye Midnight,” Moja wrote the lyrics and composed the music, while rerulili handled the arrangement.

The vocalist is the VOCALOID GUMI.

It’s a ballad that portrays the breakup of a mature romance, sung at a relaxed tempo and in a gentle musical style.

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I wanted to dance to your heartbeat.Pikon

Picon – I Wanted to Dance to Your Pulse ft. Hatsune Miku

Pikon wanted to dance to your heartbeat.

It’s a classic, gently emotional ballad with piano and strings.

While many vocaloid songs shine when sung by human vocalists, am I the only one who feels this piece is truly a “song for VOCALOID”? The lyrics, which depict delicate shifts of the heart, are given soul by Hatsune Miku’s voice and strike deeply at the listener’s heart.

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World's End EveMel

World’s End Eve – Hatsune Miku (MEL)

World's End Eve-Mel

“What a beautiful song,” that was my first impression.

True to its title, “World’s End Eve,” it sings of the thought, “What if the world were to end tomorrow?” It’s not intense by any means, yet before you know it, your eyes and ears are drawn to it.

It’s a song that makes you reflect on everyday life and its happiness.

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NoahRuts of Dawn

Ruts of Dawn 'Noah' feat. Hatsune Miku

Noah: Ruts of Dawn

A ballad song by Yoake no Wadachi, known for their approachable guitar rock–based tracks.

Unlike their other songs, this one stands out with an exquisitely beautiful orchestral arrangement.

The lyrics explore how to accept one’s own weakness and how to face the things that are precious and not to be lost.

While the song carries a somewhat wistful atmosphere, the words in the lyrics also convey a sense of positivity and hope, and Hatsune Miku’s wonderfully gentle vocals resonate deeply in the heart.

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Vocaloid Ballad Masterpieces [Tear-Jerking & Heart-Wrenching] (161–170)

To Where the Butterfly GoesShimari Ju

Toward Where the Butterfly Goes / Shimari Su feat. Yuzuki Yukari

Toward Where the Butterfly Goes — Shimari Su

It’s a message-driven song that gives you the power to keep moving toward the future.

Created by Vocaloid producer Shima Risu and released in 2020, it features an impressive, emotional tone where a lively band sound is gently wrapped in the timbre of strings.

The solid, distinctive singing voice of Yuzuki Yukari really shines.

As mentioned earlier, the lyrics are another highlight, inspiring a positive mindset.

When you’re struggling to take that one last step, this song might be the one to save you.

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