[Deeply Moving] A Collection of Vocaloid Masterpieces That Comfort the Heart

Mellow LightMarasy × Nou

Mellow Light feat. Hatsune Miku [marasy × Noh]

Mellow Light is a collaborative track by pianist Marasy, whose piano performances posted on video sites have gained massive popularity, and illustrator Nou.

It is one entry in the project “Raison d’Être,” in which various Vocaloid producers compose songs inspired by illustrations of imaginary creatures designed by Nou; this particular piece was created with The Little Mermaid as its theme.

The lyrics earnestly express the mermaid’s longing for the human world.

Marasy’s signature, piano-centered dramatic melody is striking, making the mermaid’s heartrending wish feel even more poignant and painful.

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Dynamic Jienz – Only Humanity (Official MV)

Precisely because the message is so simple, it really hits home.

The song “Ningen Bacca” by Dynamic Jien’s—Carlos Hakamada’s music project—is just about one minute long, but it sticks with you long after it ends.

Over a pastoral band sound, it sings, “Other animals don’t fret or feel lonely, so why do humans harbor such feelings?” Honestly, you’re absolutely right—it’s a mystery, isn’t it…

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Picon – Used to Be Human ft. Hatsune Miku

You’ll be drawn into a chill sound arrangement that feels like shimmering air turning into sound.

“Ningen Datta” (“I Was Human”), a track by Vocaloid producer Picon, was released in 2017.

Its relaxed beat wrapped in the beautiful tones of strings and piano leaves a strong impression, as does the slightly noisy vocal work.

That lo-fi approach is likely why it feels so soothing.

It’s a perfect song to play when you’re alone and lost in thought.

RefectoryWalking person

Refectory / Walking Person feat. Hatsune Miku & Kazehiki β

The piece Refactory by the Vocaloid producer Aruku Hito portrays a heartwarming morning scene.

In this work, Hatsune Miku and Kazehiki β sing about the leisurely moments of the morning and the way the day begins from there.

While it has a warm atmosphere, it also seems to reveal glimpses of loneliness and anxiety.

Listening to this piece may offer comfort and courage.

Incidentally, the title likely refers to the English word “refectory,” meaning a dining hall.

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[Music Video] Gray Sea / Guchiry feat. Ci flower (Gray Sea / Guchiry feat. Ci_flower)

Guchiri, a Vocaloid producer known for creating numerous narrative-driven tracks.

His 2023 piece “Gray Sea” unfolds like a novel, weaving a compelling story.

The protagonist, lost in a dream, realizes they’ve lost their colors and is depicted confronting the world and themselves.

The song features an impressive, dazzling band sound with technical guitar work and a horn section.

Sung powerfully and alone on stage by flower, it’s a mid-tempo number that conveys both poignancy and strength.

A poetic Vocaloid song themed around inner conflict and anxiety.

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[Kagamine Rin] Kadowanaruqa Fantasy

It’s a song that feels like diving into the sea, like flying endlessly through the sky, aiming for a far, faraway place.

This song, which depicts a point of no return at the ends of the earth, conveys both beauty and poignancy.

It conjures up glittering, fantastical, beautiful scenery—and somehow it brings me to tears.