Chills down your spine. A collection of Vocaloid songs that are scary but irresistibly listenable.
One reason VOCALOID became widespread is that it offers a vocalist who sings exactly as the creator envisions.
Even when using the same voice library, the content of the works varies enormously.
Love songs, cute cheer songs, rock and hip-hop, R&B—and some are even scary.
So in this article, we’ve put together a selection of VOCALOID tracks that will send chills down your spine.
As you listen with trepidation, you’ll find yourself addicted—every track is that compelling!
Take the plunge into the deep world of VOCALOID!
A chilling shiver down your spine. A collection of Vocaloid songs that are scary but irresistibly listenable (1–10)
Bitter Chocolate Decorationsyudou
It’s a profound work where the music, vocals, visuals, and colors all match, allowing you to interpret many layers from it.
First, I think the title “Bitter Chocolate Decoration” carries the meaning of decorating a bitter life.
The fact that the protagonist’s clothing is orange at the beginning and changes to blue at the end also seems to hold great significance.
The more you listen, the more the meaning reveals itself—it’s a frightening song in that way.
Chromatic ElectricityMushipi
This is the quintessential Vocaloid sound, isn’t it? At first listen, you might wonder, “What’s scary about it?” but there’s fear hidden deep beneath the surface.
To become what you want to be, you end up consuming what you want to be.
Even the title “Shikisai Denki” (Color Electric) actually carries a very frightening nuance.
It uses the metaphor of color, but in truth… I recommend listening closely.
utter scumNakiso
As you follow Yuki Kaai’s cute singing voice, you’re suddenly shoved away—it’s a piece that sends chills down your spine at that exact moment.
This is a signature work by Nakiso, a Vocaloid producer known for a darker style, released in March 2022.
Perhaps because the arrangement is sparse, the vocals and lyrics hit your ears directly—as if they’re being whispered right next to you.
The standout moment of the song, of course, is the part where the title phrase “Utter Scum” (“Do-kuzu”) appears.
The arrangement builds and builds and then drops you all at once—it’s the kind of twist that makes you want to replay it over and over.
Bacterial contaminationKanimiso P
It’s a song that’s terrifying from the very first moment.
The music video is 100% fear, packed with a strong horror vibe.
With lyrics and a PV like “What if cute Hatsune Miku became the final boss of a horror game?”, the melody also has a game-like feel, making it thrilling even as it scares you.
It’s a track that lets you feel the sadness and pain carried by the final boss.
I found it.Sin grass
You’ll be knocked out within the first 10 seconds.
“Mitsuketa” by Vocaloid producer Tsumikusa, released in January 2024, captivates with a spine-chilling worldview.
It shouldn’t be about you… and yet, as you listen, you start to feel like you’ve been “found.” That’s how powerful each and every word feels.
Highly recommended for fans of yandere songs and horror vibes.
The dynamic composition—with its unpredictable twists that keep your heart racing—is top-tier!
Even though I loved youMARETU
This track opens with a breath and an unsettling organ.
It’s a song by the Vocaloid producer MARETU, released in July 2023.
Marked by a dark worldview and weighty lyrics, it portrays the intersection of love and madness.
The protagonist’s profound despair and resentment after being betrayed are vividly expressed.
Combined with its relatively relaxed tempo, the message thumps heavily in your gut.
It’s a quintessential MARETU piece, brimming with writhing emotion.
Magisawotaku
A song themed around a witch, just as the title suggests.
The lyrics are filled with words of fear, and the sound drives forward with force.
The terrifying scenes it conjures up are chilling, and the songwriter’s choice of words is superb—a perfect match for the sound and a true masterpiece.
It’s a highly recommended track that never gets old, no matter how many times you listen.
It was released on a video site in 2019.