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

Twilight LightToa

Toa – Twilight Light – ft. Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin

A heartfelt ballad, “Twilight Light,” is also recommended.

This song was written by Vocaloid producer Toa for a unit that appears in the game “Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat.

Hatsune Miku.” There are two versions: the one used in the game, and another sung by Hatsune Miku and Kagamine Rin.

The former features a passionate vocal performance, while the latter is arranged with a more ballad-like delivery.

It’s worth listening to both.

I'll Miku Miku you all♪ika

I'll Miku Miku you all♪

It’s the legendary song “Miku Miku ni Shite Ageru♪” created by ika.

It’s no exaggeration to say that this track sparked the Vocaloid boom.

Even people who aren’t familiar with Vocaloid might be able to sing the chorus.

That’s how widely known and beloved this masterpiece is.

merry bad endMafumafu

Merry Bad End / Mafumafu feat. Hatsune Miku

It’s a rock tune with a dark worldview that kicks off with a suspicious-sounding guitar riff.

Created by the popular singer Mafumafu, who even performed at the Kouhaku Uta Gassen, it was released in 2018.

As noted in the video description, it was produced around the theme of group psychology—specifically, “creating a common enemy to unite people.” Judging from the MV’s imagery as well, it might especially resonate with middle and high school students who can relate it to their own experiences.

It’s an addictive song where fear and coolness intersect, driven by an irresistible sense of speed.

great actressIyowa

Great Actress / Iyowa feat. Hanakuma Chifuyu (actress / Iyowa feat. Hanakuma Chifuyu)

There’s nothing here but elements that capture your heart—both in the sound and the world it creates.

This track by Vocaloid producer Iyowa, known for their uniquely individual musical style, was released in 2023.

Built from vocals and poetry reading, it will enchant you in an instant.

The charm is endless: tones that dart about everywhere, vocal work that swells with noise, lyrics reminiscent of a dramatic reading—and on top of it all, a startling twist right at the end.

Be sure to watch the music video too, and listen all the way through to the last moment.

Exploding Brain Girlreruriri

Brain Fluid Explosion Girl – rerulili feat. Hatsune Miku & GUMI

A song by Vocaloid producer Rerulili that serves as the original work for various same-titled adaptations, including novels, manga, and films.

Featuring rapid-fire, breathless melodies that play to Vocaloid’s strengths, a piano intro that sticks in your head after a single listen, and a flute line with a distinctly Japanese flavor midway through, it’s a track that reveals something new each time you hear it.

Crescent Step 2023r-906

Crescent Moon Step 2023 / r-906 feat. Hatsune Miku

You can’t help but get absorbed in the impeccably polished, sophisticated soundscape.

This track by the popular Vocaloid producer r-906—who gained attention for taking first place in the BokaColle Spring 2022 TOP100 ranking—was released in May 2023.

It’s a rearranged version of “Crescent Step,” originally published in 2020.

While preserving the mood of the original, the arrangement stands out for adding a sense of the characters’ personalities and deepening the emotional expression.

Together with the music video, the narrative aspect becomes even clearer.

Zunda party nightNamiguru

Zunda Party Night / Namiguru feat. Zundamon

This work is an explosive showcase of Zundamon’s cuteness.

It was created by Namiguru, known for producing Zundamon tracks such as “Zundancing” and “You Will Eat Zunda at the End of the World,” and was released in March 2023.

It was an entry in the Rookie category of Vocakore Spring 2023.

You’ll be blown away by the sound arrangement that incorporates a variety of musical genres—from funk and reggae to EDM, rock, and even hero songs.

You might discover something new with every repeat listen, so be sure to check it out.