Melancholic Vocaloid songs: masterpieces that pierce the heart

Reminiscence PoetryYukino Ito

Reminiscence Poesy / Koharu Rikka

This is a rock ballad-style piece characterized by its gentle melody.

Composed by Yukino Ito as an official demo song for Koharu Rikka, it was released in April 2023.

The lyrics, which reflect on a cherished person living in one’s memories, and the wistful melodic lines resonate deeply.

The tender tones of strings and piano, enveloping the band sound, are also memorable.

It’s an emotional number that makes you relate it to your own experiences without even realizing it.

GLACIESMIMI

“GLACIES” / MIMI feat. Hatsune Miku

When you find yourself thinking, “I’m exhausted by life,” this song is sure to be a source of comfort.

It’s a track by the Vocaloid producer MIMI—known for hits like “Mashumarry” and “Issei no de”—released in March 2023.

Although the song has a brisk pace, what swirls in your heart as you listen is a blend of wistfulness and peace.

The polished sound, the cohesive melody line, and Miku’s down-to-earth vocals resonate in your ears and your chest.

It’s a gentle Vocaloid song that feels like someone sitting beside you, listening to your story.

Purple sunflowerKashii Moimi

Purple Sunflower / MoiMi Kashii feat. Haru

Vocaloid producer Moimi Kashii, who has mastered a variety of VOCALOIDs and released many Hall-of-Fame tracks to date.

Their 48th song, “Purple Sunflower,” is a number that lingers in the ear with a transparent ensemble featuring delicate piano tones.

The lyrics, which try to create distance while still holding onto lingering feelings, evoke a sentimental world that suggests a complicated romance.

It’s a soulful pop tune whose melancholic melodies and rap tighten the chest.

Fire◎Flowerhalyosy

halyosy – Fire◎Flower feat. Kagamine Len

This is a bittersweet love song by Kagamine Len with fireworks as its motif.

The low notes in the A section have a charm that other female Vocaloids can’t produce.

In the chorus, he sings passionately with the heart of a young boy, evoking the lively energy of fireworks bursting gloriously.

It was released in 2008.

Midsummer Rainmaya

Midsummer Rain / maya feat. Kamui Gakupo & KAITO

A rock tune crafted by Maya, who is also active as a professional guitarist.

The low-voiced duet of Kamui Gakupo and KAITO vividly portrays the scene of rain falling on a summer night, tightening the listener’s chest.

The heavy guitars and their harmonies resonate with aching poignancy.

The lyrics, filled with helpless feelings toward days gone by and a yearning to reunite with a cherished person who is no longer here, are equally heart-wrenching.

It’s a perfect track for nights when you want to drift into contemplation.

I don't want it, I don't want it, I don't want it.Toa

Toa – I don’t need it, don’t need it, don’t need it. – ft. SEKAI (Toa – Not For Me – ft. SEKAI)

It’s a ballad that resonates deep in the heart.

Created by Vocaloid producer Toa, known for hits like “Tugihagi Staccato” and “ID Smile,” it was released in May 2022.

The delicate melodies woven by piano and strings are layered with a clear, translucent vocal, resulting in a piece that truly touches the soul.

The resolve to sever ties with memories of the past, as expressed in the lyrics, is especially moving.

Give it a listen when you want to deepen your dialogue with yourself or sort out your feelings.

Milk Crown on SonechkaYuji

Milk Crown on Sonechka / Soraru × Mafumafu [Tried Singing]

Yuzi’s fourth song.

While the tune gives a poppy, cute impression, the lyrics are filled with cruelty in stark contrast.

It depicts a girl driven to despair after relentless mistreatment, and listening to it makes your heart ache.

It was released in 2014.