Lovely Vocaloid

[Hot] A special feature on cool Vocaloid songs!

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.
Freelance music writerTakashi Hoshino
I’m Takashi Hoshino, a freelance writer currently juggling work with parenting. I’ve been playing guitar for over 20 years since I first picked it up when I started high school, and I’m still active in a band today. Ever since I began playing, I’ve been drawn to hard rock and heavy metal, and I enjoy intense music, whether Japanese or Western. At the same time, I keep in mind something I was told long ago: “If you want to play rock, you should know more than just rock!” With that in my heart, I make a point of listening to a wide range of genres every day. My experience as a writer is still growing, but I’ll keep working hard to recommend all kinds of music to as many people as possible!

The Vocaloid scene is where countless Vocaloid producers and creators are active every day.

In this article, we’ve put together a collection of cool Vocaloid tracks that are being released practically daily.

From classics to the latest releases, we’ve picked songs purely based on one thing: how cool they are—regardless of genre.

These hot selections will slice through your frustration and blow away those gloomy feelings.

Be sure to read to the end and find your new favorite track!

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World Is Mineryo

【Hand-Drawn】World is Mine【PV】

World is Mine ryo

The dynamic arrangement of the song can only be described as cool! It’s the classic “World Is Mine,” which helped energize the early Vocaloid scene.

Created by ryo, a member of the creator unit supercell, it was released in 2008.

The lyrics capture the feelings of a cute, selfish girl in a heart-fluttering love song, yet the overall tone gives an impression of grand, piano-driven rock.

The bluesy guitar solo is great, too.

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Penguin’s DetourHayashida

http://www.nicovideo.jp

It makes you think, “If you pursued style and coolness, would you end up with a song like this?” Maintaining a steady tempo throughout, its tone evokes calm and tranquility, never hinting at flashiness or a big climax.

And the chorus, tastefully crafted without breaking that tempo or rhythm, has a power that makes you straighten your posture.

It’s a track with a completely different kind of cool.

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Target xYurii Canon

Object X / Yurry Canon feat. GUMI

Target x Yuri・Kanon

Adorned with piano, the piece is beautiful and carries a hint of folk-song sensibility.

Supported by that soundscape, what’s sung is a powerful cry, as if spilling out one’s inner heart.

It’s a very cool track that evokes a dark world, and I hope you won’t just listen to it—sing it out yourself with all your might.

I also recommend checking out YurryCanon’s other songs.

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Meteustokiwa

Meteus / Astral Realm

Meteus Tokiwa

A sophisticated track where rock, electronic music, and piano sounds intertwine.

Composed by tokiwa and released in December 2024.

Its majestic yet stylish soundscape is undeniably cool and lifts your spirits when you listen.

The lyrics, infused with a resolve to rise from failure, are sure to resonate especially with younger listeners.

A perfect song for moments when you want to face your dreams head-on.

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Prayer is empty.Nuyuri

Empty Prayer – flower · Yuzuki Yukari / Empty Prayer – nulut, avogado6

Prayer is empty and swaying.

This track starts with a lively, flashy band sound—it’s cool, sure, but it’s not a song you can just dismiss as “cool” and be done with it.

Its true essence lies in the story told by the lyrics.

If you watch the music video, you’ll see it’s a tale about two boys—one that can hardly be called wholesome, and certainly not happy.

Carried by a voice that rings out boldly, the story unfolds to its conclusion.

Be sure to see how it ends for yourself.

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HazeNuyuri

Nuyuri – Haze / Kafu: Haze

Haze Nuyuri

A wealth of tones and lyrics that deeply seep into the heart.

Crafted by Nuyuri, this work is a gem of a single released in December 2023.

The lyrics, which question life and death and the meaning of one’s existence, stir the listener’s soul.

KAFU’s vocals captivatingly capture both fragility and strength.

It’s perfect for times when you’re feeling down or want to face yourself.

Please, find the words that resonate with your heart.

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IvyHeavenly Moon

Ivy / Amatsuki [Original]

Ivy Amatsuki

I was listening, thinking it was a gently and quietly played ballad.

Then the chorus flipped that impression in an instant.

The sudden explosion of sound and voice completely transformed what had come before, forcing our eyes wide open after we’d been listening so intently.

It’s been crafted into a song with tremendous energy that speaks to us grandly and powerfully.

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