[Standard] Vocaloid masterpieces, recommended popular songs, god-tier tracks

whining and dawdlingYoshihisa Hirata

“Guzu Guzu” by Gekiyaku

This is a work crafted by Yoshihisa Hirata that sings of the frustration of clumsy love.

The piece is included on the album “Nights of Japan,” released in July 2025.

The protagonist, who hurts someone important by putting on a brave face and despises himself for his own foolishness, is portrayed through Gekiyak’s wistful vocals.

It’s also characterized by a mature sound built around acoustic instruments.

One listen is enough to leave you pondering the story this song contains.

rulebookHagane Fujiwara

Rurubu / Hatsune Miku

It’s a Vocaloid track that makes you want to believe in your own potential.

Created by Vocaloid producer Hagane Fujiwara, known for hits like “Fumble!”, it was released in November 2024.

The song features a distinctive high-speed progression infused with P-hardcore elements.

Its lyrics, laced with TRPG terminology, are bursting with energy and put you in the mood to say, “Let’s do this!” Crank up the volume—this one’s an upper tune!

at the mercy (of); as (someone/something) pleasesr-906

At the mercy / Hatsune Miku

“Manimani” is a track by r-906, released in April 2022.

It took first place in the “VocaColle 2022 Spring” rankings.

Its hallmark is a bold arrangement that spends about two minutes on an instrumental interlude between the opening vocal phrase and the next section.

Because it unfolds almost like an instrumental number, it leads to a powerful catharsis in the latter half.

It also makes frequent use of ear-catching tricks—like strategic breaks and touches of traditional Japanese instruments.

It’s a song that clearly shows the artist’s commitment to pursuing what they truly love.

Spring-driven Girl ClockOngibako

[Official] Spring-Wound Girl Clock feat. Hatsune Miku [Original Song]

This song was used as the theme for Coclico Blanche, a character from the mobile game “#Compass.” It was produced by the creator unit Otogibako—formed by Vocaloid producer Drop and others—and released in 2018.

It’s a majestic dance track with an enchanting, fantastical sound arrangement.

Highly recommended for fans of gothic atmospheres! By the way, Coclico Blanche’s character design itself was handled by Ittomaru, a member of Otogibako.

You look like an angel.Usagi 3

He's like an angel. / Kagamine Len

This is a Kagamine Len song that earnestly sings of love for someone precious and a deep yearning for life.

Created by Vocaloid producer Usagi 3 and released in November 2024, its dramatic, piano-centered arrangement is striking.

As the song progresses, the sound design swells with emotion, tightening your chest.

The lyrical world, oscillating between self-denial and self-affirmation, feels so delicate it might shatter at a touch.

The emotions spilling from every turn of phrase and the outpouring of feeling come through vividly—and it moves you to tears.

Patchwork StaccatoToa

Toa – Patchwork Staccato – ft. Hatsune Miku

The work that expanded the popularity of the Vocaloid producer Toa was their 14th piece, Tsugihagi Staccato, released in 2014, which was one of the tracks distributed as part of the 7th anniversary project for Hatsune Miku.

It surpassed 100,000 views on Niconico and entered the Hall of Fame, and in 2016 it achieved a million views.

The “staccato” in the title refers to playing notes in a short, detached manner, which creates a distinctive sound throughout the song.

The lyrics, which sing of an unrequited love that bears no fruit, evoke a heartrending feeling as you listen.

It’s a perfect number to play on a lonely night.

Hello/How are you?Nanou

[Hatsune Miku Soft] Hello/How Are You [Original]

This is a song created by NANO-U.

According to the creator, it’s supposedly “a song for hopeless people,” but I feel like everyone has been in this kind of mood at some point.

Maybe it’s the relaxed tempo, the wistful vocals, and the gentle melody line, but the lyrics’ message slowly seeps into your heart.