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: timeless tracks that pierce the heart (51–60)
apparent death; suspended animationLiao Liao
Kashika depicts the desperate struggle of life in today’s society, where many feel it’s hard to live.
Created in 2022 by Ryoryo, a Vocaloid producer known for popular songs that explore perspectives on life, the piece tells a story themed around living and sings of facing loneliness and solitude.
At times it races forward; at other moments its grand soundscape evokes a range of emotions.
Alongside rich choral work by numerous Vocaloid producers, Hatsune Miku’s clear, translucent voice resonates throughout.
Why not receive its gentle message that stays close to a downcast heart?
It's fine for now.MIMI
The song I’d like to introduce as one that stays close to those who are tired is “Ima wa Iin da yo” (“It’s Okay for Now”).
It’s a track produced by Vocaloid creator MIMI.
The gentle piano sound makes it a soothing ballad.
The lyrics embrace and encourage people who are weary of life, so listening to it feels cleansing.
Another appeal is that it depicts many situations listeners can relate to.
Try listening while seeing yourself in the song’s protagonist.
Indigo RainAqu3ra
An EDM track that gently accompanies your sentimental summer nights.
It’s a song by aqu3ra, the popular Vocaloid producer known for “Lonely Universe,” released in August 2025.
You’ll be captivated by the ethereal soundscape woven from its lyrical melody and Hatsune Miku’s crystal-clear vocals.
The lyrics, which layer a longing for someone you can no longer meet over summer rain and the stars, resonate deeply.
If you listen to it when you’re feeling sentimental, it will hit even harder.
To That Summerfin
This song portrays the fleeting, nostalgic feeling of summer’s end.
It’s a track by fin, released in April 2024.
Hatsune Miku’s transparent, crystalline vocals deepen the resonance of memories of summer and questions about one’s purpose.
The music video, featuring fin’s signature pixel art style, is also distinctive.
Images like towering cumulonimbus clouds and the sound of wind chimes vividly evoke late-summer scenes.
I believe this is a song that offers comfort to those who fear their existence might be forgotten by the world.
Poignant Vocaloid songs. Masterpieces that pierce the heart (61–70)
NeotenyLonePi
“Neoteny” is a Vocaloid piece by LonePi.
It was released as an entry for BokaDuo 2025 after the version sung by Ketsujo Hakuura was unveiled.
Centered on the theme of paedogenesis, the work portrays distorted desires and an obsession with fading innocence.
The contrast between its light, buoyant sound, the delicate voice of Utaai Yuki, and the lyrics leaves a powerful impact on listeners.
Many will likely find themselves relating to the uniquely adolescent emotional imbalance it captures.
Immerse yourself in this world where cuteness and madness coexist.
I'm sorry for being alive.shizuku
It’s a song that questions the purpose of existence and the meaning of life.
Created by shizuku and released in January 2025, it’s a ballad number.
The piano’s resonant tone and the arrangement, which blends beauty with fragility, really hit home.
KAFU’s strained, almost squeezed-out vocals and the heartrending melody sink in through their harmony.
The lyrics tackle the heavy theme of “guilt about being alive.” It’s a Vocaloid track that offers companionship to those feeling troubled or alone.
peach-colored keyIyowa
The Vocaloid producer Iyowa, whose name comes from having a weak stomach.
Their commissioned song “Momo-iro no Kagi” for a unit in the smartphone game Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat.
Hatsune Miku creates impact through its striking piano melody and an ensemble that unfolds dramatically.
The lyrics, depicting a bond that can be read as either friendship or love, evoke both human loneliness and the preciousness of connection.
It’s a sentimental number marked by a beautiful yet hysterical arrangement.