Melancholic Vocaloid songs: masterpieces that pierce the heart

illicit loveHIGHEST ONE

HIGHEST ONE – illicit love ft. Hatsune Miku

Feelings for someone that will never reach them, no matter how much time passes.

The lyrics, which capture the heartache of loving, pierce the heart.

This song by Vocaloid producer HIGHEST ONE was released in 2020.

With its grand, dreamlike sound and Hatsune Miku’s trembling voice, it almost sounds as if she’s singing through tears.

You want to be loved by someone precious, yet you aren’t.

That goes on and on, and the pain in your chest only grows.

The more you think about the protagonist’s feelings, the more it hurts you, too.

chocolate milkApuera

Chocolate Milk / Apvella feat. Hatsune Miku

A song that fully brings out Hatsune Miku’s singing voice.

The theme—“If we break up, you’ll disappear from this room”—is a staple of love songs, but it’s the artist Apuera’s skill that keeps this classic setup from ending as a mere story.

The indescribable fatigue and melancholy of heartbreak, and the poetic depth of entrusting those feelings to chocolate milk, are truly wonderful.

It’s sure to become something you’ll hold dear.

If you get the chance, why not savor it slowly while enjoying some alone time at a café?

potionKisara

potion / Kisara feat. flower – potion

A pop tune with a charming vibe that harbors a faint darkness, leaving a strong impression.

Composed by Kisara and released in May 2024, it was unveiled as an image song celebrating v4 flower’s 10th anniversary.

Its unique world, where gentle sweetness blends with a sense of unease, captivates listeners and won’t let go.

Recommended for those who feel a hint of sadness even while in love, and for anyone who enjoys sweet yet bittersweet love stories.

SwimmyBottom-tier producer

[Bottom-tier Original] Swimmy - Hatsune Miku

A work created through the combined efforts of volunteers gathered at the hangout of bottom-tier producers.

Even if each person’s strength is small, if we band together, we can surely hold our own against famous producers—that’s the sentiment behind it.

The chorus, with its repeated phrases, is extremely catchy.

Mia's Doll ManorRen

Mia’s Doll Mansion – Ren feat. Seikai

It’s a piece that sings of the aching desire to breathe life into a doll.

Released by Ren in April 2024, it features Seikai from CeVIO.

If you’ve listened to “Doll’s Abyss,” it will resonate with you even more.

The creator’s feelings as they face a lifeless doll tighten the chest.

You can almost see the protagonist, earnestly speaking to the cold doll, rise behind your eyelids.

Runaway Boy and Lost GirlcosMo@Bousou-P

Runaway Boy and Lost Girl – cosMo@Bousou-P feat. GUMI

Known for a style that blends story-driven lyrics with rapid-fire melodies, this Vocaloid producer places a particular emphasis on the narrative in this work.

It’s the tale of a girl who gets lost while searching for a runaway boy.

What action does the girl take after recalling the sad past she had long forgotten.

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What I want you to listen to issasanomarie

What I want you to hear / sasanomaly

This is a song by Sasanomaly, who is also active as a singer.

As a Vocaloid producer, he goes by the name Nekobolo.

You can feel a warmth in his distinctive melodies.

Miku’s clear, transparent vocals and Sasanomaly’s own gentle singing each have their own unique appeal.