Lovely Vocaloid

Let's Read! A Collection of Vocaloid-Style Novels [Media-Mix Works]

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.

The Vocaloid scene has produced countless hit songs.

If you think about it, you’ll probably recall love songs, tracks with mystery elements, and many others—there are songs with all kinds of worlds and stories.

Among them, some works have even been novelized based on the original songs.

So in this article, we’re going to round up and introduce Vocaloid-style novels—Vocaloid novels!

Through their stories, you might discover new charms of Vocaloid tracks.

Be sure to read to the end!

Let's Read! Compilation of Vocaloid-Themed Novels [Media-Mix Works] (1–10)

Six Trillion Years and an Overnight Storykemu

[HD] Six Trillion Years and One Night Story [IA Original Song / with PV] - KEMU VOXX

Six Trillion Years and One Night Story kemu

Doesn’t the powerful mixture rock sound pierce deep into your heart? Six Trillion Years and Overnight Story by the Vocaloid producer kemu is a track released in 2012.

It’s characterized by its energetic tempo and lyrics that reveal a heartrending story.

The novel adaptation by Hironaga Nishimoto was published in 2015, faithfully capturing the song’s worldview.

I won’t go into detail to avoid spoilers, but if you’ve ever analyzed the lyrics, you might be able to check your answers.

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Daughter of Evil: The Yellow Créateurmothy

[Official] Daughter of Evil / Kagamine Rin [Medieval Tale-Style Original]

Daughter of Evil - Yellow Coateur mothy

The “Seven Deadly Sins Series” developed by mothy, also known as Akuno-P, captured fans’ hearts with a worldview centered on the theme of “medieval tales.” Starting with the 2010 release of “Daughter of Evil: Yellow Cloateur,” a novel series aligned with the songs unfolded.

There are 15 related volumes alone, so it’s quite a substantial read.

The relationship between Princess Rilianne and her servant Allen, as well as the fate of the nation, will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Among Vocaloid-related novels, it’s a top-class epic!

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Romeo and Cinderelladoriko

Romeo and Cinderella

Romeo and Cinderella doriko

A masterpiece that colored the early Vocaloid scene, “Romeo and Cinderella.” Its lyrics, devoted to love and brimming with a maiden’s heart, have gripped countless listeners.

The dynamic sound driven by soaring strings is another big draw of the track.

The novelization, written by Hironaka Nishimoto—also known for “First Love Season”—was released in 2016.

It’s a coming-of-age love story centered on Miku, a high school student.

So it may especially resonate with junior high and high school readers.

Let’s fill our hearts to the brim with that sweet, tangy feeling!

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Let’s Read! Compilation of Vocaloid Novels [Media Mix Works] (11–20)

Cowardly Mont BlancDECO*27

DECO*27 – Coward Mont Blanc feat. GUMI

Wimp Mont Blanc DECO*27

DECO*27, who has produced numerous hit songs such as “Vampire” and “Salamander,” is a prominent artist.

Released in 2010, “Weakling Mont Blanc” is one of his signature tracks, earning support for its mid-tempo mixture rock sound and lyrics that candidly lay bare one’s “weakness.” The novel adaptation was published in two volumes in 2016, written by Sanagi Sakuragawa, also known for “Meeting at Koi-Goromo Shrine.” The story follows Tsugumi, a protagonist who loses her memory in an accident and desperately searches for the truth about what happened to her.

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Love × Love WhistlePolyphonicBranch

[Hatsune Miku & Kagamine Rin] Love×Love Whistle [Original]

Ai × Ai Whistle Polyphonic Branch

An upbeat love song, “Ai×Ai Whistle,” crafted by PolyphonicBranch—aka Porifo.

It’s a cheerful duet with lively sound arrangement and high-energy melodies that will put a smile on your face.

The same song was adapted into a novel in 2015, authored by Risa Ishikura, who also worked on titles such as “Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ Love Trouble Travel!?” The story is a school romance centered on the protagonist, Hitsuji, who obtains a mysterious whistle that makes the person they like come on to them.

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The Lying Witch and the Gray RainbowSoraru

[Hatsune Miku] The Lying Witch and the Gray Rainbow [Music Video]

The Lying Witch and the Gray Rainbow, Soraru

Soraru, who is active as a singer and game streamer, has been around for a long time, so many of you may already know him.

He has novelized, with his own hands, The Lying Witch and the Gray Rainbow, released under the Soraru × Mafumafu name and marking their Vocaloid debut work.

The story unfolds through the interactions between the protagonist Luma, who lives in a world that has lost its “colors,” and the witch Ilia, who lives in the forest.

Its fantastical worldview captured fans’ hearts, and it’s reputed to be “easy to read, like a picture book.”

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Vision Test —The Path I Have Walked—40mP

[GUMI (40mP)] Visual Acuity Test (Eye Examination) [Original]

Vision Test — The Path I Have Walked — 40mP

The acoustic guitar, mallets, and piano tones linger in your ears.

The poignant Vocaloid song “Shiryokukensa.” Composed by 40mP, it was released in 2011.

Its novel adaptation, “Shiryokukensa — The Path I’ve Walked —,” came out in 2015, depicting the high school life of the protagonist, Shohei Suzuki.

Since it serves as a prequel to the manga version, you might enjoy it even more if you read that first.

Incidentally, the author, Shano, is 40mP’s wife.

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