Lovely Vocaloid

Melancholic Vocaloid songs: masterpieces that pierce the heart

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

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.

Bittersweet Vocaloid songs: masterpieces that pierce the heart (11–20)

Fallen blossoms were watching summer.resipa

Fallen blossoms were watching the summer. / Hatsune Miku

The remaining blossoms were watching summer. resipa

A nostalgic number that lets your thoughts drift to a beloved person who’s gone and a summer that has passed.

Created by Vocaloid producer resipa and released in June 2024, it paints an emotional band sound with the beautiful tones of piano, each note soaking deep into your chest.

Thanks to the carefully crafted melody and gentle vocals, listening feels like slowly turning the pages of a novel, one by one.

It might just bring back the memories of summer you carry within you.

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overwritingIyowa

Iyowa – Overwrite feat. Hatsune Miku, Chifuyu Hanakuma

overwriting is weak

This is a Vocaloid song that portrays heartbreaking feelings that pierce the heart.

Created by Vocaloid producer Iyowa and released in August 2024, the lyrics reflect memories of the past, regrets, and a lost love.

Many listeners will likely empathize with the protagonist, who suffers under emotions that won’t fade away.

The unstable, wavering melody further expands the song’s world.

It may be music that gently accompanies the inexpressible feelings deep within your heart.

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I think, therefore I am.nogumi

I Think, Therefore I Am / Hatsune Miku – nogumi

I think, therefore nogumi.

This song questions the meaning of one’s own existence.

Created by Nogumi and featuring Hatsune Miku, it was released in January 2024.

Built on a band-driven sound with a touch of beauty, it leaves listeners deeply moved.

The lyrics, blending philosophical inquiries with everyday emotions, are striking.

They depict a continued willingness to face oneself, carrying doubt, anxiety, and hope.

It’s a recommended track for anyone seeking a moment of introspection.

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EpilogueSecret Piercing

Epilogue / Kafu

Secret Piercing in the Epilogue

A heartbreak song that leaves a lingering, bittersweet aftertaste and touches the heart.

Composed by Naisho no Piasu and released in September 2024.

The lyrics, which depict a love that has come to an end like the final page of a story, read almost like a novel.

That world-building fits perfectly with the dramatic sound arrangement and KAFU’s earnest vocals.

Pay attention to the emotional swells that build gradually from the quiet intro.

It’s sure to resonate with anyone who has experienced a breakup.

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Your ShapeNEW!Tohta Kasamura

Your Shape / feat. Nayuka

Your Shape NEW! Tota Kasamura

This song, where Nayuka’s voice gently nestles close to your heart, is a ballad released by Tota Kasamura in September 2025.

The story unfolds as we realize that the presence of someone precious, etched deep within the hollow of our chest, is life itself.

Precisely because it’s arranged with only piano and vocals, the emotions embedded in the lyrics are conveyed directly.

It’s a track I want you to listen to when you’re feeling the pain of losing someone, yet finding the resolve to keep living.

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One more time.Jun Jun

[Hatsune Miku] Once Again. [Jun Jun]

Once more. Junjun.

Feelings of regret resound, carried by a crystalline melody.

Produced by the Vocaloid creator Junjun, this work is a track released in September 2024.

Known for hits like “Ja ne” and “Are You Managing to Live?”, Junjun reveals a new side in this piece.

It expresses the desire to redo a past romance, employing the metaphor of a reset button to depict lingering regret and attachment.

Anyone who’s experienced heartbreak will likely find it deeply moving.

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Heart-wrenching Vocaloid songs: unforgettable tracks that pierce the heart (21–30)

Sayeru StarVivid Lila

[Lyric Video] Vivid Star / Vivid Lila feat. Tsukine (Lunon)

Vivid Lila of the Clear-Yuru Star

A heartrending love story spun beneath a starry sky.

A work by Vivid Lila, its allure lies in the ethereal soundscapes, delicate lyrics, and Tsukine’s crystal-clear vocals.

Unspoken true feelings and a single-hearted love for someone are overlaid with the starry heavens, stirring the listener’s heart.

Best listened to alone while gazing up at the night sky.

If you’ve just had your heart broken, you’ll probably find yourself crying uncontrollably.

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