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.

Playlist

Masterpieces of Vocaloid Ballads [Tear-Jerking / Heart-Wrenching]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Twilight LightToa		A heartwarming song that sings of a ray of hope
2	step on a flowerTohta Kasamura		A bittersweet song of the heart that faces memories of youth
3	That’s enough.MIMI		MIMI’s gentle singing voice that accompanies loneliness
4	I’m sorry for being alive.shizuku		A song with a heartrending vocal that questions the meaning of life
5	PolarisProject Lumina		A moving ballad where the song of the star realm resounds, a light that illuminates the signpost.
6	Shouting WoundHANA		A poignant Vocaloid song that turns emotional scars into music
7	sea fireflyKashii Moimi		Sea fireflies of the deep, an elegy for lost love
8	Thank youfin		Gently expressing gratitude with a bittersweet melody
9	The Path of the Lost ChildYuri Kuriyama		A deeply empathetic Vocaloid song, themed around Yuu Okada
10	A Love Like Ephemeral Lightanmitsu		A heartwarming ballad that weaves eternal love
11	I’m afraid to live.Hiromi Hashimoto		Hiromi Hashimoto’s piano pieces, weaving emotions
12	Your ShapeTohta Kasamura		A ballad that resonates in Nayuka’s heart, the depth of life
13	I won’t let go.Tohta Kasamura		A song that sings about not wanting to part even after a heartbreak
14	Losing You (Part I)Yasuha.		A bittersweet longing for someone I will never meet again
15	Scenerinri		Naruhana Hime’s ballad “Scene” is moving
16	deep seaRiei		Singing of loss and hope with the deep sea as its motif
17	Nayuta no Utanayuta		Nayuka’s crystal-clear, heart-stirring ballad
18	Sweet LiesAzari		A moving song that portrays a sorrowful farewell
19	PianistTohta Kasamura		A poignant ballad by Hatsune Miku that sings of youthful feelings
20	By Your Sidefin		A heartwarming ballad by fin that resonates with the soul
21	huskToa		Hatsune Miku’s moving song of farewell and reunion
22	from Y to YJimmySam-P		An epic love story that portrays heartbreak
23	Reach for the SkyTohta Kasamura		An emotionally rich GUMI song themed around the sea
24	To my loved onesTohta Kasamura		Moved by the song, I think of someone dear to me.
25	Your figure/appearanceChouchou-P		Deep lyrics of Otomachi Una, a ballad that resonates with the heart
26	as long as (I/you/they) live; if only (one) livesTohta Kasamura		A gentle, healing song to listen to when your heart is tired
27	Hello/How are you?Nanou		A song about not holding back your pain
28	bamboo-copterTohta Kasamura		A poignant Vocaloid song about loneliness and reunion that touches the heart
29	Don’t say goodbye.MIMI		A timeless song whose gentle, companionable vocals soothe the heart
30	RainyEO		A touching, mellow Vocaloid song that really sinks into the heart.
31	Life expectancy: 2:30PinocchioP		A song that questions the meaning of life and short-lived existence
32	Stardropfene		A beautiful song that depicts a seaside scene and a longing heart
33	Ironyscoop		The moving song 'Irony' is a healing balm for the heart.
34	It’s fine for now.MIMI		A soothing song to encourage someone who is tired
35	OrangeToma		A heartfelt song that portrays the poignancy of parting
36	first quarter moonkuro usagi P		'The Waxing Crescent Moon' is a grand and powerful musical theatre song.
37	Together until it clears upTohta Kasamura		A gentle song that stays close to a wounded heart
38	Showers and the Little Cuckoomtrika		A beautiful Hatsune Miku song centered around the piano
39	made-to-orderTohta Kasamura		A Vocaloid song that portrays a delicate heart and hope
40	confessionIori Kanzaki		Singing about the regret of a bittersweet love and the feelings of parting.
41	Butterfly’s DreamVeil		A fleeting love story of two people who earnestly long for love
42	nonsenserinri		A moving song that expresses feelings for someone far away
43	Don’t lose itKou Shimizu		A happy path walked together with someone precious
44	But you know,Atsu Mizuno		Expressing emotion with a mechanical singing voice
45	Fallen blossoms were watching summer.resipa		A beautiful piece that depicts fleeting summer memories
46	The meaning of lifeplain water		A moving song that questions the meaning of life
47	That’s why I want to die.omochi		A wistful song with gentle piano that deeply touches the heart
48	On the count of threenogumi		A song of determination to face forward and change the future
49	seems like (just) my imaginationChouchou-P		A masterpiece whose poignant lyrics and gentleness resonate with the heart
50	It’s definitely there.Tohta Kasamura		A healing song that resonates in the heart, gifted to those who are lonely
51	Echoes of a rainy voiceMikanboshi P		Adolescent Emotional Songs to Listen to on Rainy Days
52	detoxrice straw bag		Una’s transparent singing voice and unique sound
53	Dawn and Firefliesn-buna		A heartwarming song that stays by your side at the end of summer
54	The day I cried for the first timeTohta Kasamura		A moving song about feelings for someone special
55	The Last Confession of the Earthkemu		A tale of the curse of immortality and loneliness
56	Until I hold you in my arms.MIMI		A moving song by a Vocaloid producer with a strong message
57	tenohira (palm of the hand)wowaka		A masterpiece with an inspiring melody that stirs the heart
58	LifeTamaazu P		A heartfelt song that stays close to those tired of living
59	Good morning, my songstress.Tohta Kasamura		Poignant lyrics about searching for a precious someone
60	I’m glad you’re a bad person too.PinocchioP		A heartwarming song that empathizes with the troubles of adolescence
61	Cherry Blossom Rainhalyosy		An inspiring Vocaloid song that resonates at graduation ceremonies
62	Don’t go.Souta		A song that expresses a bittersweet summer farewell
63	Patchwork StaccatoToa		A poignant song that portrays the heartache of unrequited love.
64	I’m just a child who still holds on to my dreams.Tohta Kasamura		A heartwarming song for those who have forgotten their dreams
65	glowkeeno		A masterfully crafted classic that will go down in the history of Vocaloid songs
66	The happiest way to die in the worldOld Song		Lyrics about a happy way to die that resonate with the heart
67	heterogeneousGESO、rinri		“Different Species” by Vocaloid producer GESO with rinri
68	Rem’s MagicTohta Kasamura		An emotionally moving Vocaloid ballad that resonates in the heart by Tota Kasamura
69	shekeeno		10 years since debut, the heartbreaking unrequited-love classic 'she'
70	Mélusinen-buna		A deeper interpretation of the song and its moving appeal
71	Instead of goodbye, a bouquet -strings.ver-Bouquet P		A moving strings arrangement of a classic
72	clownkei		A song of encouragement, with Hatsune Miku gently by your side
73	Rapunzeln-buna		A Vocaloid ballad that sings like a human
74	Heart rate #0822Chouchou-P		A heart-touching ballad by Chouchou-P that explores the meaning of life
75	Colorless Self-Harmnekobōro		'Self-Harm Colorless' is a poignant masterpiece that resonates with the heart.
76	crackkeeno		A moving song that sings of the pain and poignancy of heartbreak
77	StardusterJimmySam-P		A poignant musical world of the cosmos and cats
78	Karakuri Pierrot40mP		A masterpiece by Hatsune Miku that sings of heartbreak, a song by 40mP.
79	letter songdoriko		A youth song that sings a letter to myself ten years from now
80	soundless voiceHitoshizuku-P		A poignant ballad depicting love's parting and sorrow
81	AstronautPowapowa-P		Hatsune Miku’s poignant long-form Vocaloid song “Astronauts”
82	Give me the courage to let go of the happiness I longed for so much.Tohta Kasamura		Tota Kasamura’s Song of Wanting to Be Beside Sadness
83	Until I throw away my dreams and become an adultTohta Kasamura		The anguish of a life wavering between dreams and reality
84	White DaughterAkuno-P		Novel-style lyrics, moved by the Daughter of Evil series
85	Singing in the pouring rainshigure (late autumn/early winter drizzle)		An inspiring song about moving forward and facing ahead in the rain
86	Cardiac DemocracyMikito-P		Miki-P’s Heart Democracy, deep lyrics
87	How many lonely nights are left?Tohta Kasamura		A heart-touching ballad that heals loneliness
88	emptiness/void (kara)Presto		A song that transcends emptiness and finds hope
89	prisonerPrisoner P		A tragic encounter and a piercing cry strike the heart
90	CampanellaSasakure-P		A moving song inspired by Kenji Miyazawa's novels
91	Chain GirlNoboru ↑P		A moving Hall-of-Fame Vocaloid song, a song of hope
92	Fireworks in DecemberSincerely.		A wistful love, an undying feeling presses upon my heart.
93	Despair.A4。		A4's spring ballad 'Despair,' sung by KAFU
94	Pseudo Sound TalesDECO*27		A heartfelt cry expressing the sorrow of heartbreak through song
95	Dreams, sometimes…Marasy		A love song that I can only meet in my dreams
96	PuzzleStag Beetle P		A beautiful melody of the heart that portrays bittersweet emotions
97	Crybaby BoyfriendHONEY WORKS		A heartrending farewell that portrays their mutual love and smiles
98	A sky that’s more tearful than usualreruriri		Rerulili’s emotionally rich debut work
99	StardusterJimmySam-P		A bittersweet love song with a space theme
100	Only goodbyes make up life.Kashitaro Ito		Kashitaro Ito’s Song of Meetings and Partings
101	Regret messageAkuno-P		The Whereabouts of the Bottle Filled with a Girl’s Wish
102	The world a few dozen centimeters below youAdeliae		A heartwarming song sung by Fubuki, depicted from a cat’s perspective
103	Just FriendsYasuha.		A classic song that poignantly sings about the bittersweet feelings of friendship turning into love
104	Theater TerpsichoraBee		Kenshi Yonezu’s emotionally moving songs that resonate with the heart
105	Compass, remove the needleSei Bōno × Roku Ubana		A heart-touching ballad of transience and beauty
106	I can’t go on living.I can’t say I’m sorry		Depicting the loneliness of a person who has lost the will to live
107	CaneléChouchou-P		A song commemorating 10 years of Chouchou-P, filled with feelings of love.
108	Crime and PunishmentDECO*27		I was moved by the profound lyrics; they shook my heart.
109	Jenga40mP		A poignant song that likens a broken love to Jenga.
110	hate crimesamagura		A profound musical world woven by a robotic voice
111	Clear in the shade of the treesTiny.		Memories of summer and a bittersweet sense of youth
112	rain stops, good-byeNio-P		A heartrending Vocaloid song depicting lovers missing each other
113	What I want you to listen to isnekobōro		The sensation of your body swaying to soothing music
114	Wish SongIori Kanzaki		Iori Kanzaki’s songs resonate with my heart.
115	self-indulgencerice straw		A bittersweet Vocaloid ballad that portrays the courage to move forward
116	PlayPikon		A nostalgic song that thinks of someone dear from the past, “Rebirth.”
117	Dream Town ContrastDenpol-P		Denpol-P’s heartrending masterpiece: the emotions of a farewell that resonate in the heart
118	Hey, love me.shizuku		A heartrending song that depicts a fleeting love
119	You’re okay.irutae50		Give strength and courage with songs that stay close to the heart
120	PaletteYuyoyuppe		A masterpiece collaboration song in the Hatsune Miku style
121	true identityRiei		A heart-touching Vocaloid song that sings about a hazy, restless everyday life
122	Stoke the blue.keeno		A blue song that portrays the aching feelings of an unrequited love
123	The day I skipped schoolKikuo		The lyrics are dark, but the music has a unique charm.
124	Watercolor CarouselK-Dash		A beautiful song and piano piece that resonates with the heart
125	Future (someday)abusive; harsh; overworking (context-dependent). Note: “koki” alone is fragmentary slang/colloquial and usually appears in compounds like “koki-tsukau” (to overwork someone) or in contexts of hurling abusive language/insults.		A moving ballad by Hatsune Miku and Yamine Renri
126	to hug; hugging; embraceYu Komaki		Yuu Komaki’s message song “To Hold You Close”
127	Remnants of FlowersPikon		Parting with flowers, a poignant melody that resonates in the heart
128	Monologue, on the way to schoolUhana Roku		A song about a wistful love that keeps waiting for the promised person
129	Reminiscence PoetryYukino Ito		The moving song “Recollection Poetry” by Vocaloid producer Yukino Ito
130	Even though I like youYasuha.		Memories of love, tears to a heartrending singing voice
131	Even though you’re the closest one to me in the worldsamfree		Vocaloid producer samfree’s classic, a support song by Hatsune Miku
132	I’ll give you the Earth.Harumaki Gohan		LUMi’s ballad that evokes nostalgia and beauty
133	Summer ticket stubMikito-P		A heartrending masterpiece depicting the end of love, a song that stirs the heart
134	LinariaNiito P		A famous song that sings of Linaria’s love
135	Guriguri Glasses and the Moonlight BugFurukawa Honpo		A moving rock ballad that touches the heart
136	The Summer That Won’t MeltAqu3ra		A wistful EDM track that paints memories of summer.
137	Last GardenSig		A melancholic love ballad that portrays the emotional landscape of two people
138	Fleeting eternityYasuha.		Yasuha.'s Hatsune Miku song “Ephemeral Eternity”
139	Although I love you, Part IIYasuha.		The pain of heartbreak: the essence of wistful electronic music
140	celluloidbaker		An emotionally rich ballad; Hatsune Miku is captivating.
141	Alright, whatever.baker		A ballad that gently envelops loneliness and anxiety
142	Fairytale,buzzG		An emotional song by buzzG that sings of lingering feelings after a breakup
143	Summer’s TransparencybuzzG		The Allure of the Poignant Ballad “Summer’s Transparency”
144	Last Night, Good NightKz		A classic by kz, with Miku’s high notes leaving a strong impression.
145	signo.ken（neko）		Miku’s poignant song about waiting for a lover who will never return
146	Bride of Februaryrisou		A wedding song sung by Hatsune Miku, filled with the feelings of love
147	zoetropeyou-man		A supreme piece brimming with deep emotion and originality
148	Sunflowers in the snowΔ		The literary song “Sunflowers in the Snow” by Vocaloid producer Δ
149	Deceive MeAme no Murakumo P		The allure of a beautiful song that confronts self-deception
150	Empty MelodyUmi-kun		Umi-kun’s heartrending ballad of life
151	Kurayascoop		A song of cute vibes and inner conflict
152	Palm-Sized Wonderlandnekobōro		A mysterious song rich in elements that captivates listeners
153	Spilling One’s Heart: An Emotional Battlescrew-type		IA’s songs express the voice of the heart and save it.
154	Bleeding Worldscrew-type		A poignant love song filled with heartfelt emotion, a track overflowing with warmth.
155	HEAVENHarry		The moving musical tale of Harry P
156	voiceHarry		A heart-touching song about a heartrending farewell
157	Goodbye, Midnightreruriri		A ballad song by Rerulili and MOJA
158	I wanted to dance to your heartbeat.Pikon		A beautiful ballad in which Miku’s singing voice stirs the heart
159	World’s End EveMel		A song that feels the beauty of everyday life on the eve of the end of the world
160	NoahRuts of Dawn		Orchestral Ballad of Dawn’s Tracks
161	To Where the Butterfly GoesShimari Ju		An inspiring song that nurtures a positive mindset
162	The sky is fallingseaweed (mozuku)		Mizukumo’s music expresses the loneliness of the heart.
163	Ayano’s Theory of Happinessjin		“Ayano’s Theory of Happiness” is a moving song.
164	Mikage DiaryHarumaki Gohan		A poignant ballad by Harumaki Gohan with a beautiful anime music video
165	kitchenObikita Nemu.		A song that accepts gaps and reality
166	Eternal FireworksThank you, P.		A blind boy, pure love and a strong will
167	Helical SingularitySatoru		A fantastical ballad that invites you to another world, composed by Tooru.