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

Servant of EvilAkuno-P

[Official] Servant of Evil / Kagamine Len [Original Medieval-Style Tale]

A grand work that makes you feel as if you’re witnessing the history of another world firsthand.

It’s a song by the Vocaloid producer known as Aku no P, also known under the name mothy, released in 2008.

Counted as one of the works referred to as the “Kagamine Three Great Tragedies,” it’s a classic of the Vocaloid scene.

With a highly narrative storyline featuring a sister and brother who are twins yet separated by social status as the protagonists, following the lyrics will make your heart feel like it’s about to burst.

Many listeners will surely find themselves thinking, “Isn’t there some way they could find happiness…?”

Life expectancy: 2:30PinocchioP

PinocchioP – 2:30 Left to Live feat. Hatsune Miku / 2:30 Life Remaining

Yomei 2:30 depicts a Vocaloid living desperately through the brief time from birth until its life runs out.

Created in 2022 by PinocchioP, a Vocaloid producer with many signature songs, it unfolds with a poignant, rap-like lyric over a crystalline piano tone.

Tears well up at the sight of someone trying to convey their feelings within such a fleeting moment.

It sings of the transience of life felt through dreaming and falling in love.

Receive this heartfelt message that likens the song’s duration to a remaining lifespan.

Enraptured by the lingering blossomskeeno

[GAME SIZE] Captivated by Yoka / keeno feat. Hatsune Miku

“Yoka ni Mitorete” is a song by keeno, released in 2024.

It was written specifically for “Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! (Project SEKAI).” Its appeal lies in the warm melody and an emotional sound arrangement featuring the beautiful tones of the piano.

The lyrics, themed around loneliness and friendship, are profound and moving even just to read.

Give it a listen when you want to rest your tired heart.

Ayano’s Theory of Happinessjin

Jin / Ayano's Theory of Happiness (IA) [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This is a moving Vocaloid song that depicts the life of a girl named Ayano.

It’s a track by Jin, also known as Shizen no Teki-P, released in 2013.

As one of the songs in the Kagerou Project series—which was also adapted into an anime—it was created with one of the story’s characters, Ayano Tateyama (Fumino Tateyama), as its motif.

The beautiful string arrangements pair wonderfully with IA’s calm vocals.

If you know the story, it’ll hit even harder, so be sure to check out the other songs in the series and the anime as well.

Karakuri Pierrot40mP

[Hatsune Miku (40mP)] Karakuri Pierrot [Original]

This is a Vocaloid song that makes you feel the pain of self-deprecation—calling oneself a clown for simply being strung along by the person they like.

It’s a track by 40mP, a prolific Vocaloid producer known for creating numerous masterpieces like “Torinoko City,” “Love Trial,” and “Eye Examination,” and it was released in 2011.

One of its features is a sound that’s lively and glamorous, yet tinged with sadness.

At first listen, you might think it’s a bright song, but if you unravel the lyrics, the true meaning of the arrangement comes into focus.

You can almost see the protagonist’s smile—and it brings you to tears.

The Last Confession of the EarthKEMU VOXX

[HD] The Last Confession on Earth [GUMI] - KEMU VOXX

When you read the lyrics, it’s a very sad love story, yet the rhythm has a sparkling, hope-filled vibe that shows someone trying their best to move forward.

The theme is realizing your feelings of love only after the person you cared for is gone.

from Y to YJimmySam-P

Hatsune Miku from Y to Y

This is a breakup song that conveys lingering feelings, sung about someone precious who has gone away.

It’s one of JimmySamuP’s signature tracks, released in 2009.

The band sound, which also carries a light touch, seems to deliver the bittersweet yet forward-looking emotions woven into the song.