[Sentimental/Emotional] A Collection of Vocaloid Songs That Shake the Heart [Moving Songs]
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!
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[Sentimental/Emotional] A Collection of Vocaloid Songs That Shake the Heart [Touching Songs] (21–30)
weigh anchorNanahoshi Orchestra

It’s a heart-grabbing, heartrending breakup song.
Composed by Nanahoshi Orchestra and released in 2018.
Its rock sound has a touch of exotic flair, and the delicate emotional expression is striking.
The lyrics convey lingering attachment, regret, and the resolve to take a new step forward, and listening to it makes your chest tighten.
When you’ve gone through a breakup or parted ways with someone important, there may be no music that stays closer to your heart than this song.
It's fine for now.MIMI

At times, that wave of anxiety just crashes over you… but this song is sure to wash away those negative feelings.
It’s a track by MIMI, a Vocaloid producer known for gentle, piano-centered music, released in December 2022.
The moment you hear that soft piano sound, you can tell, “Ah, it’s a MIMI song.” The lyrics carry the message that “you’re fine just the way you are,” leaving you with the strength to face tomorrow.
Embraced by many listeners, it’s a song that stands beside those grappling with loneliness and hardship.
See you again at the Lost and Found!Depression is SA

An electronic number that surges like a torrent of emotion.
“Ino Utsu” is a work released by SA in August 2025, which took 2nd place in the Rookie Ranking of VocaColle 2025 Summer.
Sung by Tsuina-chan, it conveys a heartfelt cry fraught with contradictions.
You’ll be drawn into a worldview where the despair of heading toward a lightless place and a strong will to seek tomorrow are depicted simultaneously.
When you’re overwhelmed by a sense of helplessness, why not surrender yourself to this whirlpool of sound?
A Seabed Tale of Crinoidsn-buna

This song paints a heartrending story that trembles with emotional sound.
It’s one of n-buna’s signature works, first released on Nico Nico Douga in 2014.
It was later included on the 2015 album “Flowers and Water Syrup, Last Train.” A rock number marked by its warped guitar tones, it leaves a strong impression with a progression that steadily heightens the listener’s emotions.
The lyrics—using flowers blooming on the seabed as a motif—depict loneliness, despair, and a faint glimmer of hope.
It may especially resonate with those carrying unspoken anxiety and restlessness.
Time capsuleNEW!Qeiru

A Vocaloid track that weaves nostalgia for time sealed away, carried on an electronica sound.
Composed by Qeiru and released in September 2025, it’s a duet by IA and Hatsune Miku that sings of fading memories and the ever-changing everyday.
Images of roads bathed in crimson twilight and questions posed to a time that can never return resonate poignantly.
It’s a song for those who cherish unforgettable memories, and one to hear when you want to pause and reflect on your own life.
Stained NocturneToa

It’s a piece where nocturnal fantasy and a sense of loss intertwine.
Toa’s “Stained Nocturne” was released in February 2022.
Within its dreamlike melody lies a poignant message of colors stolen and emotions bound.
The yearning for salvation by becoming one with the night, and the wish for freedom, are beautifully expressed, resonating deeply with listeners.
It’s a perfect song for moments of quiet reflection.
Me vs the WorldOmoi

An emotional rock piece that overwhelms you with the powerful presence of guitars and synths.
Created by the musical unit Omoi, it was released in August 2025.
This work is a “song of rebuttal,” crying out a steadfast will: even if the whole world becomes your enemy, I alone will never give up.
The protagonist’s resolve to stand alone for “you,” refusing to yield to loneliness or injustice, is deeply moving.
Give it a listen when you feel an inescapable sense of stagnation or a surge of defiance against society.