Melancholic Vocaloid songs: masterpieces that pierce the heart
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.
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Poignant Vocaloid songs: moving masterpieces that pierce the heart (231–240)
I ended up hating (you/it).higma
Higma is a Vocaloid producer who’s also active as a trackmaker, composer/arranger, and illustrator, gaining popularity for a musical style that blends various genres like electro and rock.
The track “Kirai ni Nacchatta,” released on March 21, 2023, makes a strong impact with its catchy ensemble and cute melodies.
The lyrics, which depict feelings that have drifted apart, evoke an image of one’s world flipping upside down.
It’s a heart-wrenching number whose resolve to never go back tightens the chest.
soundless voiceHitoshizuku-P
This is a song created with a worldview in which snow, which absorbs sound, is akin to poison for VOCALOIDs, whose voices are their lifeblood.
Together with its answer song, “proof of life,” it is reportedly counted as one of the three great tragedies of Kagamine.
I breathed with you.Q’nel
“Breathing With You” portrays the unbearable emotions that surface when facing a farewell with a loved one.
The song, themed around youth and romance, was produced by Vocaloid producer Q’nel in 2022.
It depicts a couple chatting about little things and holding hands, while singing about the loneliness of the present now that that person is no longer here.
Carried by a gentle beat, Kafu’s languid vocals convey the movement of the heart.
It’s a Vocaloid track that sings about the certainty of having spent time with someone precious in the same place at the same moment.
Because I like youYasuha.
Although we were supposed to be in love, our feelings somehow drifted apart before we knew it.
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How about an R&B number that captures the ache of a bittersweet romance? Created by the Vocaloid producer Yasuha.
, who has also written songs for famous artists, this piece was released in 2020.
The gentle sound that seems to seep into your heart, paired with Hatsune Miku’s delicate, ephemeral voice—just that alone loosens the tear ducts.
It’s a Vocaloid track about a sad breakup with a lover and the emotions you hold right before it happens.
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The more you empathize with the protagonist’s feelings, the more your chest aches.
Sing of FlowersShino
Unable to say goodbye to the one they love.
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The lyrics, which lay bare the protagonist’s inner feelings, squeeze the heart tight.
This hit by Vocaloid producer Shino, which put their name on the map, was released in January 2021.
It drew attention as a track selected for a project within the mobile game “Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat.
Hatsune Miku.” It’s a stylish electronic tune where a light rhythm entwines with bouncing synths.
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and yet, the lyrical world will bring you to tears.
Even at the moment of parting, they find themselves entranced by the other person’s beauty.
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their heart must be anything but calm.
Let the dream remain a dreamwhale
It feels like the chill sound slowly seeps deep into your chest.
This track is by the Vocaloid producer Isana, also known for works like “I’m Not a Menhera!”, and it was released in 2020.
The lyrics portray the everyday reality of a protagonist who left their hometown to chase a dream.
It’s hard not to relate to their feeling of hating their own halfhearted self.
Should they keep pushing on, or is it better to just give up…? The more you listen and the more you think about it, the deeper you sink—an intriguingly atmospheric Vocaloid song.
huskToa
I think it’s perfect for when you want to cry your heart out and reset your feelings.
It’s a song by the Vocaloid producer toa, who has created hits like “Tsugihagi Staccato,” “ID Smile,” and “Dry Dry Flower,” and it was released in 2013.
Hatsune Miku’s transparent, airy vocals are striking—they fit the grand and beautiful melody perfectly.
The lyrics, which depict parting and reunion, are profoundly moving.
The more you listen, the more it tugs at your tear ducts—a deeply affecting ballad.