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.

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

Losing You (Part I)NEW!Yasuha.

Hatsune Miku – I Lost Your Love (Pt.Ⅰ) feat. Yasuha.［English Subtitles］Vocaloid Original Song

Losing You (Part I) NEW! Yasuha.

A longing for someone precious whom you can never meet again… This R&B ballad portrays that painful sense of loss.

It’s a work by the Vocaloid producer Yasuha.

, also known for “Sukinononi” and “On Your Side,” released in 2017.

The song is included on the album “DIVERSITY.” Centered on a beautiful piano melody, the refined sound blends with Hatsune Miku’s fragile vocals, seeping deep into the heart.

The lyrics vividly convey the protagonist’s regret over time that cannot be reclaimed and words once exchanged, tightening the chest.

It might even bring back a cherished memory within you.

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Nibble on me with a cute act.Gray Slumber

Nibble on me with a cute act.

Nibbling with a cute act, into a gray slumber.

It’s a bittersweet breakup song where a chill vibe is tinged with unease.

Created by Nemuri Haiiro, the track was released in September 2024.

It features a floating, airy soundscape and the raw, wrung-out vocal work of Nurse-Robo_Type T and Nejem.

The protagonist’s determination to end a relationship born from a fleeting emotional connection is heart-wrenching.

Beneath the surface-level “cuteness,” complex emotions are portrayed alongside an electropop sound.

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Amanojaku164

Amano Jakku / 164 feat. GUMI (Official)

Amano-jaku 164

Composed and written by 164, who excels at intense rock tracks.

The title “Amano-jaku” comes from both “contrarian” and “innately timid.” It’s a bittersweet number with a mature vibe.

A popular, band-driven song marked by its cool, striking guitar.

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Wait for me on the other shore.rinri

Wait for me, on the far shore / OTOmachi Una SV

Wait for me, rinri in the afterlife.

An alternative number that captivates with its dreamlike sound and heartrending worldview.

Released in August 2025, this piece was created as a character song for Yukiyuki in the Fifth Kikai installment, “Higan.” Its theme—like speaking to someone who has departed for the distant beyond—echoes deeply in the heart.

The lyrical melody, wrapped in the sense of loss so characteristic of rinri, and the delicate electronic tones feel as though they trace a restless heart’s wandering just as it is.

On a quiet night when you’re thinking of someone dear, take your time immersing yourself in this fragile yet beautiful sonic world.

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If I could become someone's heartYurii Canon

If I Could Become Someone’s Heart / YurryCanon feat. GUMI

If I Could Become Someone's Heart - Yuri Canon

You’ll be overwhelmed by the sheer sound pressure and the strength of its message.

Known as the creator of works like “Suicide Parade,” Vocaloid producer YurryCanon delivers one of his signature songs here, released in 2018.

It conveys the feelings of the protagonist “I” toward “you,” who has lost hope for tomorrow, and the utterly straightforward emotion comes through.

You may find yourself thinking, “I want to be that kind of person, too.” The song has a rock flavor, yet somehow feels Japanese, perhaps due to its rhythm.

It’s a Vocaloid track that blends coolness with poignancy.

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You are dead.Iori Kanzaki

You’re dead / Kasane Teto SV

You are the dead Kanzaki Iori.

It’s a profound, emotionally rich piece that powerfully shakes the listener’s heart.

Composed by Kanzaki Iori, the original version was included on an EP released in August 2024, and a Kasane Teto version was released in June 2025.

It tackles heavy themes such as the searing pain of losing a loved one and the fragility of existence, posing deep questions to the listener.

Coupled with its dramatic musical development, it’s sure to bring tears to your eyes.

If you’re looking to experience a work with a deep, resonant message, give it a listen.

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Dream KissNEW!sigh

Dream Kiss / Hatsune Miku

Dream Kiss NEW! Breath.

“Dream Kiss” is a song by Toiki.

, released in September 2025.

Painted with words like delusion and curse, it portrays a precarious romance like an angel and a devil whispering to each other.

You’ll be drawn into its poetic worldview and a sound arrangement that blends speed and weightlessness.

Miku’s whispery vocals and the whistles slipped in between are also striking.

It’s the kind of Vocaloid track you can’t escape once you’re hooked.

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