Melancholic Vocaloid songs: masterpieces that pierce the heart
This time, we’re introducing a collection of poignant, heart-piercing Vocaloid songs.
From love-themed tracks to ones that embrace feelings of loneliness, as well as deeply moving pieces, we’ve picked selections from many genres—so if you look, you’re sure to find a song that resonates with your heart.
These are all perfect for when you want to have a good cry or face your worries head-on.
Take your time to savor the story woven into each track, and be sure to check them out.
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Poignant Vocaloid songs. Masterpieces that pierce the heart (61–70)
I want to know the texture of your skin.Paradise Cityscape
It’s a decadent and beautiful Vocaloid song that captivates with an ultimate expression of love—the desire to know everything about the other person.
Created by the Vocaloid producer Rakuen Shigai, it was released in August 2025.
Chic, stylish sound design perfectly matches breathy, intimate vocals.
Behind the provocative lyrics that yearn for the touch of the body lies a devoted love that offers up one’s entire self.
It’s a work you can immerse yourself in, like reading a short novel.
Karakuri Pierrot40mP
Karakuri Pierrot has firmly taken root as a classic Vocaloid song.
It tells a story that begins with someone not showing up to a planned meeting.
It portrays a sorrowful, self-destructive feeling of “I’m just a clown anyway.” When your heart is hurting, the earth spins mercilessly and people keep walking.
The lyrics lament how small one’s existence feels.
It’s something almost anyone can relate to.
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This song was produced by Balloon, who is also active as a singer-songwriter under the name Keina Suda.
It’s a song themed around parting.
Although the lyrics don’t describe it in detail, the sadness of two people whose feelings no longer align vividly comes to mind.
to liveAtsu Mizuno
Known for songs that depict a bittersweet heart, such as “Curtain Rail,” Vocaloid producer Atsu Mizuno drew wide attention on social media with “Ikiru,” released in 2021, which has become one of his signature tracks.
Its delicate, beautiful piano and straightforward arrangement centered on vocals resonate deeply.
The expressive singing is also a highlight.
The lyrics candidly portray the pain and difficulty of living day to day, tightening the chest.
It’s a song that gently embraces the true feelings of those doing their best at school or work.
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Actions taken with good intentions can gradually turn into the imposition of “rightness” that binds the other person—this work portrays the fragility of such human relationships.
Released in July 2025, it features a stylish sound arrangement and a song structure that incorporates monologue-like narration.
The protagonist’s pent-up emotions resonate directly with listeners’ hearts through the music.
If you’ve ever struggled with how close to be to someone, or felt uncertain about your own sense of what’s right, this piece may strike a deep chord.
The Howling of the Lost OneNeru
The song is written and composed by Neru, known for rock-flavored tracks featuring guitar.
The “gōkoku” in the title means “crying out loudly in tears.” It’s a fast-paced rock number with modern lyrics brimming with empty, heartrending emotion that leave a strong impression.
Mélusinen-buna
As n-buna himself described it as a “lantern-floating song,” when you listen, countless softly drifting lights rise up in your mind like an image.
The beautiful lyrics and the melody that touches the heart are part of it, of course, but above all it must be Miku’s delicate, fleeting voice that brings it to life.