Vocaloid Songs for When You Want to Cry [Moving and Heart-wrenching]

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[Kagamine Rin] Kokoro [Original Song]

It portrays the moment when a robot created by a lonely scientist first comes to know a “heart.” At the time, Kagamine Rin was considered difficult to use due to poor articulation, yet this song became an exceptional hit.

It has been featured in various rhythm games and has even been adapted into a book.

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halyosy – Flyway ft. Kagamine Len, KAITO [Official Video]

Halyosy is a Vocaloid producer who is also active as a vocalist.

The song he wrote for the in-game music unit Leo/need is “Flyway.” Sung by Kagamine Len and KAITO, it features lyrics that feel like the two are reaffirming their deep bond.

It also carries the message that no matter how far apart you are, that bond doesn’t change.

For those living away from family or a partner, it may truly resonate.

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MIMI – Delusional Elegy (feat. Hatsune Miku & KAFU)

This song will be there for you when you’ve got a haze lingering in your heart.

It’s a track by MIMI, a popular Vocaloid producer known for works built around gentle piano sounds, released in June 2023.

It’s a four-on-the-floor tune with a rather fast tempo, yet somehow it calms you as you listen.

The meaningful lyrics and the tender voices of Miku and Kafu are surely the reason why.

Not just “Delusional Elegy”—all of MIMI’s works really resonate deep in the heart, don’t they?

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Teammate / HoneyWorks feat. Hatsune Miku

Teammate is a message dedicated to dear friends and members who charge forward toward their dreams and goals.

The creator unit HoneyWorks self-covered the song they provided to Project SEKAI.

It opens with passionate drumming powerful enough to blow away the anxieties and worries held in one’s heart, leading into a dazzling band performance.

The beautiful synth tones intertwine with Hatsune Miku’s translucent vocals to offer encouragement as well.

It’s a perfect Vocaloid track for giving a push to anyone working hard and devoted to something.

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MV “Bereavement” / Shannon feat. GUMI

Released by Shannon in March 2024, this work is striking for its simple arrangement consisting solely of acoustic guitar and its murmured, intimate vocals.

The lyrics delicately express complex feelings toward someone lost, resonating deeply with anyone who has experienced grief.

It’s a piece with a mysterious charm where lightness, warmth, and sorrow mingle.

When you’re burdened by worries or loneliness, or when you’ve said goodbye to someone dear, this song is sure to be a source of comfort.

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Aria / feat. KAFU

It might be a song that gently supports the heart of anyone who feels weighed down by daily life.

Created by the popular Vocaloid producer MIMI, known for a kindness-wrapped musicality, it was released in February 2024.

The warm tone of the release-cut piano and Kafu’s soft singing voice are especially striking.

Each sound feels light and airy, offering healing just by listening.

The lyrics accompany the complicated feelings of not wishing for morning to come, and they may resonate even more deeply when you listen alone at night.

It could be perfect for those who carry anxieties about growing up.

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For Me, By Me, Of Me / Hatsune Miku – nogumi

“Me, by Me, for Me,” which portrays the act of self-questioning while confronting one’s own emotions, was created by Vocaloid producer nogumi in 2023.

It features warm guitar and synth tones set to a triplet rhythm that incorporates trap beats.

Hatsune Miku’s clear, transparent vocals layered over the rhythmic track create a unique soundscape.

It’s a Vocaloid song filled with a bittersweet yet resonant message, singing of the turmoil and anxieties too heavy to confide to anyone.