Hits you hard! A collection of dark and cool Vocaloid songs
How often do you usually listen to Vocaloid songs?
These days, there are so many ways to enjoy music—streaming on subscription services during your commute to school or work, or playing YouTube videos in the background while you’re doing something else.
In this article, I’m introducing a selection of dark and stylish Vocaloid tracks with immersive worlds you won’t be able to escape once you’re hooked.
I’ve handpicked only the ones that really hit hard, so they’re perfect for times when you want to boost your mood or sharpen your focus!
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Hits you hard! A collection of dark and cool Vocaloid tracks (11–20)
AshurashuraYurii Canon
Yurry Canon’s song “Ashura Shura” is a smash hit released in 2020.
Featuring GUMI’s powerful vocals, it sings of the strength to keep moving forward while confronting life’s absurdities, challenges, and inner conflicts.
Its cool rock sound with a Japanese flair and a hint of shadow perfectly matches the message.
For those of us living in an uncertain reality, it can be a spark to renew our hope and determination.
It’s a track I’d recommend to anyone about to take their first step into a challenge.
Demon SkyscraperBoiled Fruits
Niru Kajitsu’s “Matenrou” is a track released in 2023 and included on the album “FRUITÁGE.” Through the symbolic image of a “demonic skyscraper,” the song deftly portrays the conflicts of modern society, the irony of love, and the complexity of human emotions.
Its depiction of people swallowed by social values and trends, and of feelings wavering between truth and fiction, resonates powerfully with listeners.
It is a work filled with thought-provoking messages for each of us living in the real world.
VampireNEW!DECO*27
“I can’t forget that person.” This masterpiece overlays the thirst of love with a vampire’s thirst.
Released in March 2021 to coincide with Miku Day, the track ambitiously blends traditional rock sounds with elements of dance music.
Rockwell’s arrangement, who handled the composition, truly shines.
The lyrics strikingly portray a girl’s tumultuous feelings—unable to suppress her longing for the other, wanting to take, to monopolize, yet wondering if that desire is a sin.
With its catchy melody and up-tempo rhythm, it’s an irresistible number that makes you want to dance.
TwitterlandSTEAKA
STEAKA’s track “Twitterland,” which has drawn attention for its distinctive musicality, was released in 2022 and has captivated a wide range of listeners.
The song sharply depicts how social media affects people’s lives and portrays the complexity it brings to human relationships.
The fusion of STEAKA’s vivid sonic landscapes with electronic pop instantly draws listeners into the world of “Twitterland.” It’s especially recommended for those who frequently use social media in their daily lives or who are interested in the impact of digital communication.
Rapid TuneDIVELA
An emotional rock tune that sweeps you away with a breathless sense of speed.
Created by the Vocaloid producer DIVELA, known for works like “Vocalo Colosseum,” it was released in August 2025.
The intense sound pairs perfectly with Miku’s dignified vocals.
The lyrics convey the protagonist’s strong resolve to sprint toward the light despite inner turmoil.
Be sure to immerse yourself in its world!
GuiltyNEW!Fuyuu
How about a dark Vocaloid track where raw emotions collide? It’s a song by Fuyuu, a Vocaloid producer known for a gothic aesthetic, released in September 2025.
It dropped simultaneously with a version sung by Yoshizuki Sanbo.
The intense sound from the very intro is awesome! The lyrics center on themes of “sin” and “judgment,” expressing a cry of the heart seeking freedom while being hurt.
The contrast between taut tension and aching poignancy is sure to seize your heart.
Hits you hard! A collection of dark and cool Vocaloid tracks (21–30)
Suiciders' DystopiaNEW!DIVELA
A track by DIVELA, released in August 2022 and accompanied by a music video in September 2025.
Included on the album “Lost Technology.” It’s quintessential DIVELA electro-rock, characterized by a driving sense of speed woven from heavy beats and synthesizers.
The lyrics and Kagamine Rin’s powerful vocals convey the image of a protagonist who continues to resist while suffering in a desolate future.
It’s a piece that gives you a push when you want to stand and fight even in hopeless situations.