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[Sentimental/Emotional] A Collection of Vocaloid Songs That Shake the Heart [Moving 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.

This expression comes from “emotional,” meaning to be moved by feelings—you’re probably quite familiar with it.

It used to be used more as a keyword for music genres, like “emo rock,” but nowadays it’s an everyday word people use when they’re touched or emotionally stirred.

Some of you might even hear it a lot in conversations with friends.

In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of emotionally resonant, ‘emo’ Vocaloid songs! You’re sure to find at least one track that really hits you, so be sure to read to the end!

[Sentimental/Emotional] A Collection of Vocaloid Songs That Shake the Heart [Moving Songs] (81–90)

The sky is fallingseaweed (mozuku)

The Sky Falls / Stellaris [Music Video]

Water clouds where the sky falls

A Vocaloid song that powerfully draws out the emotions hidden deep in your heart and seeps into your chest.

Released by Mizumo in May 2024, this work is marked by Seikai’s clear, transparent vocals.

Its dramatic progression and grand melodic lines are also captivating, and the lyrics delicately portray the subtleties of the heart—finding hope in a sky full of stars while feeling the pressure as if the sky were falling.

When you want to sink into your thoughts or are tormented by loneliness, this song might be just right.

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Like a ghostSatō Noko

Like a Ghost / Kaai Yuki

Sato Noko, like a ghost

What seeps through in the depiction of wandering the city at midnight is an ennui-laden feeling.

“Like a Ghost,” written and composed by Vocaloid producer Nokko Sato, was released in July 2024.

It’s an entry for the song-posting event “VocaDuo,” created under the team name “Nakai no Kakato.” The city-flavored sound, which incorporates the chime of a crosswalk button, gives it a very stylish impression.

The innocent vocal work of Kaai Yuki matches it perfectly.

This might be the song that stays close to the loneliness you carry.

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fire◎flowerhalyosy

halyosy – Fire◎Flower feat. Kagamine Len

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When it comes to passionate Vocaloid songs that bring back memories of first love, Fire◎Flower stands out.

Produced by Vocaloid producer halyosy in 2008, he’s known for grand ballads like Sakura no Ame, but this track features a band sound brimming with speed and energy.

Its highly narrative lyrics evoke images of fireworks and summer, resonating deeply.

It’s a rock number I’d recommend even to those who don’t usually listen to Vocaloid.

Why not give it a listen and hear Kagamine Len’s sentimental, boyish vocals?

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lemniscateThe very center of Tokyo

Tokyo Manaka – Lemniscate feat. Hatsune Miku

Lemniscate Tokyo Center

This is a work inspired by the infinity symbol (∞).

Composed by Manaka Tokyo, it will be released in May 2025.

The delicate layering of sounds woven from electronica and pop gives the sensation of drifting beyond time and space.

The balance between stillness and motion is exquisite, and Hatsune Miku’s crystalline vocals further enhance its distinctive atmosphere.

The lyrics, which feel as if they are gently reaching out to you, are another captivating feature.

Listen late at night with headphones or earphones, and its allure will expand many times over.

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FlightKashii Moimi

Flight / MoiMi Kashii feat. GEKIYAKU V

Hishou Kashii Moimi

You’ll be drawn into a unique world where fragility and coolness coexist.

It’s an electronic number by Vocaloid producer Kashi Moimi, known for captivating many fans with songs like “Cat Loving,” and it fully brings out the distinctive qualities of GekiYaku V.

The lyrics about thinking of a loved one fit perfectly with the composition, which combines grandeur and a sense of speed, making it deeply moving.

If you want to immerse yourself in highly narrative music, be sure to give it a listen.

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I became afraid of happiness.Philippine Coast Guard

I became afraid of happiness. / Hatsune Miku

I became afraid of happiness. Philippine Coast Guard

It’s a work marked by a quietly tremor-inducing soundscape.

Released by Fei Haixun in May 2025, this delicate track weaves in elements of electronica.

Though it can sound dissonant, the sound design slips effortlessly into your ears—brilliantly crafted, and it makes you want to listen again and again.

And precisely because you feel “happy,” that happiness becomes frightening.

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I suspect many people can relate to this emotion.

Try listening while thinking of the person who embodies that feeling for you.

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[Sentimental/Emotional] A Collection of Vocaloid Songs That Shake the Heart [Moving Songs] (91–100)

Wonderland and the Song of SheepBee

Hachi MV 'Wonderland and the Song of Sheep' HACHI / Wonderland to Hitsujinouta

Wonderland and the Sheep’s Song Hachi

This is a work by singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu from the period when he performed under the name Hachi.

It encapsulates the worldview of Hachi, a Vocaloid producer, and the music video is fantastical and wonderfully crafted.

Every time I listen to the song, it lets me bask in a comforting feeling, as if I’ve wandered into another world.

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