Melancholic Vocaloid songs: masterpieces that pierce the heart

Compass, remove the needleSei Bōno × Roku Ubana

Remove the Needle from the Compass / Hijiri Fusano × Roku Uhaka ft. Hatsune Miku

It’s a moving ballad with a melody line that blends transience and beauty, leaving a lasting impression.

Created by Vocaloid producer Rok Uhana based on an illustration by Sei Bōno, the piece is set for release in March 2025.

Hints of sorrow seep through the guitar’s arpeggios, layered with Hatsune Miku’s transparent, crystalline vocals.

The lyrics, depicting struggles with self-worth and inner emotions, pierce the heart.

It’s a heart-aching Vocaloid track you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night.

deep seaRiei

Abyss / feat. Hatsune Miku

Singer-songwriter Riei, who debuted as a Vocaloid producer in 2020 and is active based in Hokkaido.

Her song “Shinkai,” her first to surpass a million plays, features a weighty, string-driven intro that expands on the imagery of the title.

The lyrics, depicting feelings and circumstances of sinking deeper and deeper, are likely to resonate with anyone who has had similar experiences.

With its beautiful sound and melody that draw you into its world, it’s a richly layered Vocaloid track.

By Your Sidefin

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The beautiful soundscape that feels like it stretches on forever puts my mind at ease.

“Kimi no Tonari,” produced by Vocaloid producer fin, is a ballad released in July 2024.

It unfolds with piano and bell tones at its core, and in the latter half, string arrangements join in.

The deep, rich sound blends beautifully with the vocals that drop words as if gently letting them fall.

The fragile worldview of the lyrics—“I’m tired, so let’s rest together.

While we do, I’d like to hear your story”—also suits it perfectly.

Every one of fin’s works touches the heartstrings.

Ironyscoop

[Hatsune Miku Soft] Irony [Original Song with PV]

This is a song produced by Scop, a Vocaloid producer known for his skill in expressing the strength, weakness, and instability of girls in the midst of adolescence.

This track fully showcases his signature style and is, of course, extremely popular.

It is included on his fifth album, “Boundary Sentimental.”

It's a reset.Toa

Toa – It’s a Reset. – ft. KAFU (Toa – Reset – ft. KAFU)

A heartrending song that poignantly expresses the desire to escape from reality and hit reset.

Released in 2022, this piece is by Toa, known for hits like “Tsugihagi Staccato.” Kafu’s pure, translucent vocals gently wrap around the listener’s heart.

With a piano-centered, melodic arrangement and lyrics that empathize with life’s setbacks and anxieties, it’s perfect for late-night drives or moments of solitary reflection.

Mosaic RollDECO*27

DECO*27 – Mosaic Roll feat. GUMI

A standard rock song by DECO*27, known for tracks like “Ai Kotoba” and “Yowamushi Montblanc,” that opens with a striking guitar riff.

The cool music video that syncs with the guitar solo in the interlude is a must-see.

It’s easy to sing at karaoke, and although some time has passed since its release, it remains a consistently popular track.

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halyosy – Flyway ft. Kagamine Len, KAITO [Official Video]

Halyosy is a Vocaloid producer who is also active as a vocalist.

The song he wrote for the in-game music unit Leo/need is “Flyway.” Sung by Kagamine Len and KAITO, it features lyrics that feel like the two are reaffirming their deep bond.

It also carries the message that no matter how far apart you are, that bond doesn’t change.

For those living away from family or a partner, it may truly resonate.