Melancholic Vocaloid songs: masterpieces that pierce the heart

I'm still a baby.MIMI

MIMI – I'm Still a Baby (feat. Kitsuko)

It’s a song that feels light yet bittersweet, catchy yet tightens your chest.

Created by Vocaloid producer MIMI and released in May 2024, its lyrics delicately portray the unique frustrations of adolescence, and as you listen, they start to overlap with your own experiences.

At the same time, you can sense a quiet strength that urges you to look forward.

I also feel that Kitsuneko’s straightforward vocals deepen the song’s world even further.

I recommend listening to it alone on a summer night while gazing up at the stars.

It will surely stay close to your heart.

Non-breath ObligePinocchioP

PinocchioP – Non-breath Oblige feat. Hatsune Miku / Non-breath oblige

It’s a thought-provoking Vocaloid song that satirizes the hardships and suffocation of modern society.

Created by multi-creator PinocchioP, who has produced numerous hits such as “Slow Motion” and “Kusaregedou to Chocolate,” it was released in 2021.

While the tune can come across as quiet, the sense of speed and the relentless, cascading melody give it an emotional impact that feels like waves of feeling crashing over you.

The sophisticated sound arrangement, infused with elements from various musical genres, is exactly what you’d expect from PinocchioP.

atonementTohta Kasamura

Atonement / feat. VOCALOIDs

When you’re going through something tough or feeling lonely and isolated, you find yourself wanting to listen to songs that speak to you gently, don’t you? “Atonement,” included on Vocaloid producer Tota Kasamura’s 2018 release “Even Without an Umbrella, We Set Out,” is a track where a poignant piano resonates.

Its melody unfolds with a simple arrangement that’s moving and carries the appeal of a choral piece.

The lyrics, which give voice to aching feelings and unspoken truths, are also noteworthy.

In a world with many places to belong—school, work, the internet—this song gives you strength in those heartbreaking, helpless moments.

Eme’s BirdcageRen

Emerald Birdcage – Ren feat. Seikai

This song draws you into a beautiful yet deranged world where a beloved person is locked inside a cold birdcage.

It’s a work released by Vocaloid producer Ren in July 2025.

A dark-pop number with a waltz rhythm that lingers in your ears, it expresses the warped emotions of binding the one you love precisely because you love them, all through a dreamlike sound.

It’s frightening yet impossible to look away—that’s its allure.

Immerse yourself in this allegory-rich world.

pair (of animals), mating pairkojika

Tsugai / kojika feat. Hatsune Miku

This work has a mysterious charm that makes you feel as if you’re listening to a rambling monologue.

“Tsugai,” produced by Vocaloid creator kojika, was released in April 2024.

It blends intricate beats with guitar tones reminiscent of math rock; the brisk groove alone is addictive.

Its literary lyricism is another draw, prompting you to ponder what “you” meant to the protagonist.

Be sure to give it a deep, attentive listen.

The Last Confession of the EarthKEMU VOXX

[HD] The Last Confession on Earth [GUMI] - KEMU VOXX

This track is by kemu, known for dynamic band-style sounds.

GUMI’s vocals resonate with refreshing beauty in this heartrending love song.

The lyrics, moving enough to bring tears to your eyes, are a must-read.

Despite its bittersweet tone, the signature high-speed energy of kemu’s sound remains fully intact.

HenceforthOrangestar

Orangestar – Henceforth (feat. IA) Official Video

This is a work by Orangestar, who has created numerous Vocaloid summer songs.

Released in 2020, it quickly joined the ranks of popular tracks.

The lyrics overflow with feelings for the “you” who is no longer here.

However, it’s not merely a sad song—the sentiment that comes through is hopeful.

The simple sound arrangement feels like a cool, refreshing breeze blowing through summer.

It might make you remember your own precious “you.”