[Carefully Selected] A Special Feature on Hidden Vocaloid Masterpieces

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Pure White Memories / Star Realm · Nether Chime

This is a sophisticated work that unfolds dramatically from a poetry reading.

It’s a track by Vocaloid producer Lemon Ido, released in 2022.

The composition is built around a foundational rhythm pattern from which the sounds expand outward.

It incorporates various musical elements such as EDM, leaving quite a deep impression.

You can also see Lemon Ido’s brilliance in the way the poetry reading is fitted into the rhythm and established as a single vocal phrase.

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Manmes – Beyond feat. Kagamine Len (Visualizer)

It’s a chill dance tune that makes you want to snap your fingers to the rhythm.

Created by Vocaloid producer Manmes and released in 2021.

If you like city pop, this will definitely hit the spot! The spacious synth sound and Len’s laid-back vocals are irresistible.

The funky bassline that occasionally steps forward is another highlight.

The romantic, space-themed lyrics are wonderful as well.

Perfect for listening at night while gazing at the cityscape!

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[Asa] Illusory Old Street [Original MV] Kasane Teto (Synthesizer V) ASA KASANE TETO GENSOU ROUGAI

Gensou Rojie stands out for its cool, live-performance energy and power.

Its composer, Asa, is a musician also known as the bassist for Wagakki Band, a group that performs rock using traditional Japanese instruments.

Since 2012, he has also been active solo as a Vocaloid producer, and his tracks are characterized by high quality befitting a musician well-versed in band sounds.

Gensou Rojie is also memorable for its lyrics, sprinkled with a deliberately jumbled sense of the seasons, so be sure to immerse yourself in its unique world!

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Daammmmmnnnnnn – PIPPO feat. Hatsune Miku

The rhythm is striking, as if it’s walking forward slowly and steadily, step by step.

It’s a track by the Vocaloid producer PIPPO, released in 2020.

Built on a band sound, the piece unfolds with a dynamically resonant piano tone that lingers in the heart.

Despite its warm musical mood, the lyrics are pessimistic.

Singing about an unreachable future over a catchy melody—the combination, that gap, really gets you.

It might even prompt you to reflect on your own life.

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?(Question) / Otomachi Una

As the track progresses, its sense of drive intensifies—this is a highly avant-garde number.

It’s a song by the Vocaloid producer Shikakudot, released in 2022.

At first it gives the impression of “electric music resonating with futuristic synths,” but then it shifts from a rock-infused arrangement to noisy breakbeats, and from there into an almost hardcore development… No matter how many words I use, the only way to end this is to say, “Just listen to it first.” And definitely turn the volume up!

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Sweet Valentine / KAITO [EO (Eo)]

If you’re looking for a track with a mature vibe, “Sweet Valentine” is a great pick.

It’s a song by EO, a Vocaloid producer who debuted in 2020 with “Screams,” and it was also included on the 17th anniversary album from KARENT, the largest Vocaloid label.

The acoustic guitar in the intro and the piano in the accompaniment sound classy, creating the perfect mood for an adult Valentine’s.

It pairs wonderfully with bitter chocolate, too, so let it elevate your Valentine’s spirit!

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IA MV 'Fairy Tale'

This is a work that makes you empathize with the protagonist, who lives with self-loathing and anxiety.

It’s a piece by the Vocaloid producer Campanula, released in 2019.

Just like the title suggests, the song has a somewhat fairy-tale-like feel.

By blending band sounds with synth phrases, it creates a tone reminiscent of music you might hear at an amusement park.

And the bittersweet lyrics contrasted against that sonic image really hit home.

Using the word “fairy-tale” to express emotions that fill one’s mind—the word choice is brilliant.