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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Bittersweet Vocaloid songs: masterful tracks that pierce the heart (41–50)
Slowly NightMIMI
It’s a very gentle Vocaloid song that comforts a lonely heart as if watering a flower.
“Slowly Night,” created by the popular Vocaloid producer MIMI—who also brought us songs like “Mashumary”—was released in June 2024.
The tempo is on the faster side, with MIMI’s signature piano sound as the foundation.
Miku’s vocals are truly soft, and it feels as if they embody the world of the lyrics.
On nights overwhelmed by loneliness, on nights when you’re afraid of tomorrow, this song will surely come to your rescue.
bereavementShannon
It’s a heart-wrenching piece that portrays time spent with a loved one through the lens of death.
The song is by Shannon, a Vocaloid producer known for popular works like “Yomikudarino Akari,” and it was released in March 2024.
Composed solely of acoustic guitar and vocals, its simplicity allows the lyrics’ worldview to enter straight into your ears and mind.
Despite being packed with feelings of farewell, the melody is light, and that contrast really gets you.
This song might be the one to stay by your side in your helpless sadness.
master keyScrew Style
The irreplaceable time shared by two people who drifted apart… This Vocaloid track stirs those memories, tightening your chest with its bittersweetness.
Created by Vocaloid producer Nejishiki, it was released in November 2021 and is included on the tenth album, “Wheel of Fortune.” Both the electropop sound and Hatsune Miku’s fragile vocals deeply resonate.
The lyrics, filled with nostalgia for a past that can never return yet carrying a resolve to open a new door and face the future, perfectly match the sentimental mood of autumn.
Listening to it while walking down a road at dusk might hit especially hard.
Sad, sad, palm of the hand.kyiku
It’s a translucent, shimmering pop song that gently touches the sorrow hidden in the heart.
Created by the Vocaloid producer kyiku, it was released in September 2025.
The track portrays a protagonist who carries a sense of isolation—as if cut off from the world—yet prays for their unchanging everyday life to continue.
That earnest longing tightens your chest before you know it.
The creator has said it’s “filled with feelings I want to cherish,” and you’ll find yourself deeply drawn into its world.
It’s the kind of song that seeps into your heart when you listen alone on a quiet, contemplative night.
seems like (just) my imaginationChouchou-P
Posted to Nico Nico Douga on January 5, 2014, Chouchou-P’s “Kokoronashi” is an extremely popular song that has surpassed 1,000,000 views.
When it comes to ballads among original Vocaloid songs, many people probably think of “Kokoronashi.” The video’s comment section is filled with many remarks like “made me cry” and “so heartrending.”
Dawn and Firefliesn-buna
If you want a Vocaloid song that tugs at your heart, how about this one? “Dawn and Fireflies” is included on “Flowers and Candy, the Last Train,” released in 2015 by n-buna, who’s also known as the composer for Yorushika.
Its sharp, grunge-inflected band sound is part of the appeal.
The lyrics unfold like a short story, evoking seasons and landscapes.
If you’ve ever felt anxious about tomorrow coming, the poignancy of this song will resonate.
Accompanied by its emotional rock sound, you’ll feel like making it through the night.
Shouting WoundHANA
A sad Vocaloid song that brings to the surface, like a soliloquy, the wounds that have formed in one’s heart.
It’s a ballad released in August 2024 by the Vocaloid producer HANA, and its lyrics reflect the desire not to go home and the fear of a shouting parent.
Many listeners may find themselves empathizing with the protagonist’s cry for help.
The melancholic piano-centered arrangement further expands the song’s world.
It might be music that stays close to your painful struggles.