[Tearjerker] A compilation of Vocaloid songs that make you cry
As we go about our days, there are inevitably moments that make us want to cry.
Partings with loved ones, troubles in relationships, the end of a romance… just imagining them makes your chest tighten, doesn’t it?
When you think about “how to get through it,” many approaches come to mind, but letting yourself cry to clear your feelings can be one valid option.
In this article, we’re introducing Vocaloid songs that will make you sob.
From heartbreaking to moving, we’ve picked out tearjerkers from a variety of angles.
Please have a look.
[Tearjerker] A Compilation of Cry-Inducing Vocaloid Songs (1–10)
The happiest way to die in the worldOld Song

It’s a profound song that proclaims being hated by everyone is the happiest way to die.
It’s a track by the late Uta-san, released in March 2023.
IA’s transparent vocals poignantly convey feelings of loneliness, and it really touches the heart.
Coupled with the gentle timbre of the piano, it’s the kind of song that could bring you to tears on a quiet night.
It’s a work that offers comfort to those struggling with human relationships.
as long as (I/you/they) live; if only (one) livesTohta Kasamura

This is a Vocaloid ballad whose gentle piano tones and heartrending vocals pierce the heart—sure to bring you to tears.
Composed by Tota Kasamura, it was released in April 2023.
Also included on the album “How to Become a Wonderful Adult 2,” the song centers on the courage to overcome setbacks and hardships.
Its message that “there is value in being alive” warmly embraces every listener.
Give it a listen after a painful experience or when you feel like you’re losing yourself.
Elegy of InferiorityMIMI

This piece gently wraps the loneliness that lies deep in the heart.
It’s a track by the popular Vocaloid producer MIMI, released in November 2024.
The release-cut piano sound leaves a strong impression, showcasing MIMI’s distinctive musicality.
The lyrics convey the feelings of a protagonist who can’t find their own sense of worth, along with gratitude for being saved by the precious person who stays by their side.
It’s a song that stands close to those who feel life is hard.
Angel's TearsMIMI

This is music that stays by your side when you’re feeling foggy and unsettled.
In this work released by MIMI in March 2025, Hatsune Miku’s voice gently embraces a delicate, ephemeral world.
The lyrics finely portray emotions swaying between loneliness and self-denial, harmonizing beautifully with a clear, piano-centered melody.
When your heart is tired, when you feel like you might shoulder your worries alone, please give this song a listen.
PetalSecret Piercing

A work that superbly captures the afterglow of love and the changing of the seasons.
Created by Secret Pierced, this song was released in March 2024 and was provided for Kanon Mase.
KAFU’s delicate vocals and the dramatic sound built on a band foundation are deeply moving.
The pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment to a love that has passed are expressed through the metaphor of falling petals.
It strikes the heart with the poignancy of being unable to resist the flow of time and the resolve to accept change.
A song that offers comfort to those bearing the wounds of a breakup and to anyone who has said goodbye to someone precious.
A Farewell Gift of Lovesabio

This music etches a straight, heartfelt sentiment for someone you’re parting with deep into the heart.
“HAGAMAE NI AI WO” by sabio, released in April 2024, is a ballad richly interwoven with elements of electronica.
It’s a warm track brimming with profound feelings for someone setting off on a journey.
The powerful vocals of Kasane Teto suit the tone perfectly.
It’s a gem I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone standing at the threshold of a new beginning.
My EarlTakeaki Wada

Introducing “Watashi no R,” a work renowned for its unpredictable twists and weighty themes.
This song was created by Takeaki Wada, also known as KurageP.
It depicts a story in which a girl who comes to the rooftop saves the life of another girl who is also on the rooftop.
Similar events are repeated throughout the song, but an unexpected ending awaits at the conclusion.
Many interpretations exist regarding what ultimately happens to the girl, so listening while exploring those analyses may enhance your enjoyment.