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Welcome to the world of "Vocalo Jazz" [VOCAJAZZ]

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

Jazz does have that grown-up image, doesn’t it?

Music flowing through a stylish restaurant at night.

The kind of smooth sound that makes you feel happy… ah, the dizzying world of jazz.

In this article, we’ll introduce lots of VOCALOID jazz tracks.

It’s a playlist recommended both for people who already love jazz and for VOCALOID fans who may not know much about jazz.

It might just open a new door inside you.

Welcome to the world of “Vocalo Jazz” [VOCAJAZZ] (31–40)

prêt-à-porterCat Food P (MonPetit)

[Hatsune Miku] Prêt-à-Porter [Original Song PV]

Prêt-à-porter Cat Food P (Mon Petit)

It seems simple to express your feelings, but it’s actually difficult, isn’t it? You want to tell someone important to you, yet you can’t quite put those feelings into words… That kind of frustration is sung here with a beautiful melody.

The title “Prêt-à-porter” apparently means high-end ready-to-wear clothing.

Reaching a little higher is nice, but being your natural, authentic self is great too, isn’t it?

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Ferris wheelDaisuke P (INFINITY∞)

[Yuzuki Yukari] Ferris Wheel (Original)

Daisuke P of the Ferris Wheel (INFINITY∞)

The beautiful melody and repeated lyrics feel like absentmindedly gazing at a Ferris wheel bathed in the sunset.

They give you a quiet moment.

Listening to this song somehow calms and soothes me.

Give it a try when you want to take a relaxing breather.

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Moon Night Partysizimi

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It’s a cute Vocaloid song that makes you feel excited just by listening.

Created by the Vocaloid producer sizimi, also known for “Bring Back Summer” and “Proof of Existence,” it was released in 2013.

It’s full of charm, from its rhythmic tempo to its vibrant horn sections! The lyrics, which liken a love story to a dance party, are catchy and adorable.

It’s a wonderful number that I especially want jazz beginners—who might think, “Isn’t jazz difficult?”—to listen to.

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Canned UniverseNamiguru

Canned Space / Namigure feat. Sayo/SAYO

Namigure, the Canned Universe

Uchuu no Kanzume, produced in 2023 by Namiguru, a Vocaloid producer known for songs featuring Zundamon inspired by zunda mochi, is a charming track created to celebrate Sayo’s first birthday anniversary.

Its music video, which depicts her walking through the city at night, is adorable.

Set to a jazz-based, rhythmic band performance, bright, poppy synth tones shine through.

Her girlish singing voice pairs perfectly with the dreamy sound.

It’s a Vocaloid song that makes full use of her traits and voice as a cat girl.

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The deity has made crimson plums bloom on my back.SLAVE V-V-R

God made crimson plums bloom on my back / SLAVE.V-V-R

God made crimson plums bloom on my back, SLAVE V-V-R

This is a sophisticated song featuring a strikingly vibrant horn section.

Created by Vocaloid producer SLAVE.

V-V-R, it was released in April 2024.

The powerful vocals of Kasane Teto and the jazz-style arrangement leave a strong impression, and the lyrics—written entirely in the Okayama dialect—are uniquely compelling.

The song portrays an exchange between a god possessed by a plum and a man, and each intensely angry phrase inexplicably draws you in.

It’s a track that stirs the listener’s imagination.

Originally, this piece was intended to celebrate Kasane Teto’s 16th anniversary, but the concept apparently changed along the way.

I think it’s a work that even newcomers to jazz can enjoy.

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In conclusion

Did you get to savor the world of Vocaloid jazz at your leisure? I think we were able to showcase a wide range, from sophisticated pieces to cute ones and even catchy tracks.

Even when we simply say “jazz,” there are songs with many different vibes.

I hope you’ve found a favorite track.