Lovely Vocaloid

[Trend] A collection of nostalgic Vocaloid songs we used to listen to a lot

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.
Freelance music writerTakashi Hoshino
I’m Takashi Hoshino, a freelance writer currently juggling work with parenting. I’ve been playing guitar for over 20 years since I first picked it up when I started high school, and I’m still active in a band today. Ever since I began playing, I’ve been drawn to hard rock and heavy metal, and I enjoy intense music, whether Japanese or Western. At the same time, I keep in mind something I was told long ago: “If you want to play rock, you should know more than just rock!” With that in my heart, I make a point of listening to a wide range of genres every day. My experience as a writer is still growing, but I’ll keep working hard to recommend all kinds of music to as many people as possible!

Vocaloid, a synthesized singing technology that feels cutting-edge, actually saw the release of Hatsune Miku back in 2007.

Thinking about that, it feels like quite a lot of time has passed since the scene was established.

There’s even a term for the generation that has been listening to Vocaloid songs since they were little: the “native Vocaloid generation.”

Naturally, the number of Vocaloid tracks that make us think “How nostalgic!” has been growing.

So in this article, we’ve put together a collection themed around “nostalgic Vocaloid songs”!

Let’s trace the history of Vocaloid together!

[Trend] A Collection of Vocaloid Songs We Used to Listen to—Nostalgic Picks (71–80)

Bind, open, Rakshasa and corpseBee

Hachi MV 'Tie and Untie: Rakshasa and Corpse' HACHI / Musunde Hiraite Rasetsu to Mukuro

Tie and untie, demon and corpse eight

Rasetsu to Mukuro (Tie and Open) by Vocaloid producer Hachi, posted in July 2009, is an early Vocaloid track characterized by an eerie, horror-tinged melody and lyrics.

By the way, the Vocaloid used is Hatsune Miku.

It’s quite interesting to see the darker side of Hatsune Miku, who is more often featured in relatively bright-sounding songs.

Incidentally, Hachi, the creator of this song, is the same person as Kenshi Yonezu, who later found success as a singer-songwriter with hits like Lemon and Paprika!

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Hello/How are you?Nanou

Hello/How Are You (feat. Hatsune Miku & Megpoid)

Hello/How are you now?

This song is sure to resonate when you face feelings that only you can truly understand—your honest, innermost thoughts.

It’s a track by Nanou, a Vocaloid producer also known as Hoehoe-P.

With a mid-tempo pace that feels as if it’s matching your walking speed, the sound carries a sense of warmth.

The gentleness of the vocals is likely one reason it feels that way.

In the course of social life, there are true feelings that are hard to tell others and impossible to put into words.

I believe this song will clear away the tightness caught in your throat.

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from Y to YJimmySam-P

from Y to Y (feat. Ichika Hoshino, Saki Tenma, Honami Mochizuki, Shiho Hinomori, and Hatsune Miku)

from Y to Y JimmyThumbP

When you’re heartbroken and sad, there aren’t many songs that hit as deeply as this one.

It’s a track by JimmyThumb-P, one of the artists who led the early Vocaloid scene, released in 2009.

The lyrics depict the feelings of parting with someone precious, yet perhaps because of the brightness in the arrangement, you’re left with a refreshed feeling by the end.

The emotional development in the latter half is especially great.

If you’re trying to move past a negative mindset, this song might just help you.

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15 Years of a Clingy Guy’s Petty ObsessionSunfish P is dead behind the house

Clingy Guy’s 15 Years of Petty Obsessedness / Sunfish Is Dead Behind My House P (Turn on subtitles; lyrics are available in other languages)

Sticky-type guy's 15 years of nagging; a sunfish is dead behind the house P

The song “Sticky-Type Guy’s 15 Years of Clinginess,” packed with the unique worldview of P-san from Mambo Dying Behind the House, portrays a man who remains fixated on a single woman for 15 years, blending humor with poignancy.

It’s characterized by striking lyrics and a catchy melody that leave a deep impression on listeners.

It’s a track I especially recommend to those who have experienced losing someone important or are troubled by single-minded love.

If you listen to it while holding onto a bittersweet love, you may find both empathy and comfort.

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CendrillonSignal P

Cendrillon 10th Anniversary feat. Hatsune Miku, KAITO – Dios/Signal-P

Cendrillon Signal P

You can’t help but listen, enchanted by the romantic atmosphere.

This song, by Vocaloid producer Signal-P—also known for “Rin Rin Signal” and “Adolescence”—was released in 2008.

Its strong narrative lyrics and the duet by Hatsune Miku and KAITO are the song’s biggest draws, evoking a thrilling, heart-pounding tension and a bittersweet love story.

In 2018, ten years after its debut, an anniversary version was released.

Be sure to listen to it alongside the original.

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clock lock worksBee

Hachi MV “clock lock works” HACHI

clock lock works bee

“Clock Lock Works” is a work released under the name Hachi, the Vocaloid producer alias of Kenshi Yonezu, a singer-songwriter active at the top of the Japanese music scene.

Published in November 2009, its whimsical, fantastical world instantly captured listeners’ hearts and quickly joined the ranks of popular songs.

Beyond the track itself, the animated music video by Minakata Laboratory also drew attention.

In the chorus, Miku playing the bass moves incredibly smoothly.

It has the feel of a nursery rhyme with a hint of darkness, a quality that connects to Yonezu’s current style.

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Online Game Addict SprechchorSatsuki galore

Net Game Addict Sprechchor 2.0.22 patched ver / Hatsune Miku

Netoge-haijin Sprechchor Satsuki ga Tenkomori

A Vocaloid track born from the internet age, sung over a drum’n’bass beat about the lifestyle of an online gaming addict.

It’s a signature work by Vocaloid producer Satsuki ga Tenkomori, released in October 2010.

A rearranged version was published in 2022 and drew attention.

It’s got a strong “hardcore grinder” vibe—real, in a way—and if you’ve been into PC gaming for a long time, you might find parts of the lyrics particularly relatable.

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