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[From Classics to the Latest] A Special Feature on Vocaloid Songs That Get the Crowd Going at Karaoke

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.

In recent years, Vocaloid songs have become widely recognized across many age groups.

Many creators—such as YOASOBI, Kenshi Yonezu, Eve, Yorushika, Yoh Kamiyama, and TOOBOE—have expanded their activities while engaging with Vocaloid, and there are plenty of singers who first gained popularity through “utaite” covers of Vocaloid tracks.

You’ll even see Vocaloid songs ranking high on karaoke charts.

So for those thinking, “I want to sing a Vocaloid song, but I’m not sure which one to pick…,” we’re introducing Vocaloid tracks that are guaranteed to hype up the room when you sing them!

This is a carefully curated collection of fail-safe hits by our editorial team!

[From Classics to the Latest] A Special Feature on Vocaloid Songs That Liven Up Karaoke (281–290)

Fiction BlueAyase

Fiction Blue / Hatsune Miku

Fiction Blue Ayase

It’s a summer song where stylishness and freshness are in perfect balance.

Created by Ayase, a Vocaloid producer who also works as the composer for the music duo YOASOBI, it was released in 2019.

The danceable sound built around piano tones is quintessentially Ayase.

And Hatsune Miku’s autotuned, “kerokero” voice is adorable! That said, the lyrics are bittersweet, recalling a summer spent with someone special.

It’s a highly recommended track that you’ll want to sing with all the emotion you can muster.

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It's not because I want to be cute for boys!HONEY WORKS

Not cute for boys! feat. KAF

It's not like I'm being cute for boys! HONEY WORKS

It’s a cute song that proudly sings, “I’m polishing my cuteness so I can be myself!” Created by the creator unit HoneyWorks, it was released in April 2023.

The track was provided for Yuna Hoshino, who’s also active as a model and actress.

With its bright, uplifting arrangement, it really boosts your spirits! Its upbeat vibe makes it perfect as the first song at karaoke.

If possible, I recommend singing it together with all the friends you came with—it’s more fun that way!

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As if there were nothingMIMI

Like There’s Nothing / feat. Hatsune Miku

MIMI that seems like nothing

A track by MIMI, who has been active as a Vocaloid producer since 2016.

The bright, driving tones of piano and acoustic guitar create a pleasant sense of lightness and speed, and the characteristically leaping Vocaloid-style melody, while complex, makes it fun to sing.

It may feel challenging if you’re not used to singing Vocaloid songs, but because the melody itself is catchy, once you learn it, it becomes an enjoyable number to perform.

If you want to sing Vocaloid tracks, this is a song you’ll definitely want to keep in your repertoire.

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[From Classics to the Newest] A Special Feature on Vocaloid Songs That Hype Up Karaoke (291–300)

GibyuritaVell

Vell – Gibyurita feat. GUMI

Gibyurita Vell

Let me introduce “Gibyurita,” a track with an addictive Egyptian vibe.

It’s a song produced by Vocaloid creator Vell using GUMI.

Despite being only the second upload after launching the channel, it surpassed 950,000 views in about a month.

The driving factors behind its buzz are likely the catchy melody and lyrics.

That makes it easy to remember, and it seems perfect for getting everyone hyped if you sing it at karaoke.

However, there are many parts with unique intonation, so you might need to listen closely to get those down.

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Orcairucaice

irucaice – Orca feat. Hatsune Miku

Orcairucaice

Vocaloid producer irucaice has been active since 2015.

I also recommend her song “Orca.” It features an EDM-style sound.

While it’s a highly energetic track, the lyrics are somewhat bittersweet, wishing for a reunion with someone important.

So I think it’s perfect both for hyping up the crowd and for singing more gently.

The key is high, but since it’s mid-tempo, it should be relatively easy to sing.

Just watch out for the super high notes at the end, and give it a try.

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Mewwotaku

Mu (Μ) / wotaku feat. Hatsune Miku

Myu wotaku

When you get together with friends who love Vocaloid, this song might hit the spot perfectly! It’s a track by the Vocaloid producer wotaku—also known for hits like “Gehenna” and “Shanti”—released in 2019.

While wotaku is popular for darker-tinged works as well, this song is all about being catchy and pop! The bright lyrics themed around Hatsune Miku and the upbeat electronic sound will get you hyped! You’ll want to sing it through with a big smile!

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Marionette Ariasilvana

Marionette Aria / flower

Marionette Aria Silverna

A popular singer known as Shirubāna, who is also a member of the online vocalist unit CleeNoah, performs this track.

True to the style of many Vocaloid songs, the lyrics are densely packed throughout, but each individual phrase isn’t that fast, making it a fun and relatively easy choice for karaoke.

However, the breathing timing is tricky, so if you want to get close to the original, you’ll need to practice while thinking carefully about where to take breaths.

This is a common challenge when singing Vocaloid songs in general, so if you’re particular about staying faithful to the original, why not give it a try?

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