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.

Playlist

Melancholic Vocaloid songs: masterpieces that pierce the heart
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	barelyscoop		A poignant song depicting the sense of distance in human relationships
2	Sorry I’m not a godAliey:S		A heartrending song that portrays one’s limits and inner struggles
3	You look like an angel.rabbit		An emotional song whose poignant vocals by Kagamine Len resonate with the heart
4	Even though the moon is beautifulAtsu Mizuno		Poignant lyrics, a music work that resonates with the heart
5	Fall in autumn.Unoka		A Hatsune Miku song reflecting the loneliness of autumn
6	Dear Sir/Madam, from us, the liars.rabbit		Poignant lyrics, a heart-stirring song by Kagamine Len
7	The Day You Sneer at MeNakase Miru		A poignant Kafu song that faces the past
8	sea fireflyKashii Moimi		A deeply moving song that delicately portrays the pain of heartbreak.
9	sleepwalkingSecret Piercing		A secret piercing, singing the pain of love
10	Circling, revolving, ever continuing to go aroundnogumi		A moving song that sings of love and the passage of time
11	landmarknasoni		Repeated self-denial and a sense of emptiness, and from there, a way out…
12	MelImanishi		A sentimental song depicting loneliness and the difficulty of living
13	Remnants of FlowersPikon		Parting with flowers, a poignant melody that resonates in the heart
14	Crimson PulseMIMI		A Vocaloid song of wistfulness and warmth, coloring memories
15	Fallen blossoms were watching summer.resipa		Memories of summer, to the precious one I’ve lost
16	overwritingIyowa		A song that depicts heartrending emotions that pierce the heart
17	I think, therefore I am.nogumi		A Hatsune Miku song that questions the meaning of one's existence
18	EpilogueSecret Piercing		A heartrending breakup song, emotions that resonate in the heart
19	Your ShapeTohta Kasamura		A ballad that resonates in Nayuka’s heart, the depth of life
20	One more time.Jun Jun		Junjun's new song expresses regret and lingering attachment.
21	Sayeru StarVivid Lila		Bittersweet love and music offered to the starry sky
22	Losing You (Part I)Yasuha.		A bittersweet longing for someone I will never meet again
23	Nibble on me with a cute act.Gray Slumber		Bittersweet heartbreak, a floating sonic image and emotions
24	Amanojaku164		Amano-jaku, an emotion-filled rock song
25	Wait for me on the other shore.rinri		Expressing ethereal music, a sense of loss, and a departure
26	If I could become someone’s heartYurii Canon		A poignant Vocaloid song where despair and hope intertwine
27	You are dead.Iori Kanzaki		A song that portrays profound emotions and the pain of loss
28	Dream Kisssigh		Breath-san’s “Dream Kiss”: Portraying a Precarious First Love
29	Unnecessaryisonosuke		Light, yet introspective and wistful music
30	On an irretrievable evening-4℃		A sentimental track at -4°C, thoughts for a wistful night
31	Rum raisin pancakesapu3ra		A poignant song by Aqu3ra for a rainy day
32	Infinite DriftNusubeya Dorohira		The serene music of Dosuheiya that depicts loneliness.
33	AinoToa		A poignant Vocaloid song that sings of lost love
34	each5≠1ÅUsa Blue		Sophisticated R&B, sounds that resonate with the heart
35	That’s why I want to die.omochi		A wistful song with gentle piano that deeply touches the heart
36	Hated by life.Iori Kanzaki		A quiet light of hope in lyrics that face death
37	Regulus RebellionRen		My heart is captured by the searing, resonant song.
38	antidote for lonelinessBlack rabbit		A moving masterpiece that portrays loneliness
39	Night Sky Patrol of TomorrowOrangestar		A masterpiece by Orangestar, the comet Vocaloid producer
40	It’s goodbyeNakase Miru		A breakup song that portrays the distance between yearning and reality
41	You just don’t get it.monet		A song with emotional lyrics and a rock sound
42	Light of NightmareKashii Moimi		An emotional Hatsune Miku song by Kashi Moimi
43	Slowly NightMIMI		Healing loneliness: MIMI’s Vocaloid song “Slowly Night”
44	bereavementShannon		A moving song that portrays facing death
45	master keyScrew Style		Poignant remembrance of lost time and the future
46	Sad, sad, palm of the hand.kyiku		A heart-stirring song by kyiku that portrays loneliness
47	seems like (just) my imaginationChouchou-P		The Vocaloid song “Kokoronashi” is a hugely popular ballad.
48	Dawn and Firefliesn-buna		An inspiring song by Yorushika's n-buna
49	Shouting WoundHANA		A poignant Vocaloid song that turns emotional scars into music
50	I hate it so much.Rain River		An emotional song depicting the struggles of young people
51	Moon Gazerhigma		A poignant, beautiful rock tune that resonates with the heart
52	Nothing but lifeNuyuri		A rock song by Nuyuri that resonates with the heart
53	I can’t sayhiragi		Stylish melodies resonate with inner conflict.
54	Just once is fine—please pat my head.zuki		Zuki's heart-touching song that depicts growth and family
55	At least let me forget while I’m in this pure white dream.rinri		The fleeting singing voice of NAKI Hana Hime sinking into a white dream
56	Write it, love it.a source of emotional support		A gentle song that embraces the pain of love
57	apparent death; suspended animationLiao Liao		Music that faces the difficulty of living
58	It’s fine for now.MIMI		A soothing song to encourage someone who is tired
59	Indigo RainAqu3ra		A wistful summer night, getting drunk on aqu3ra’s EDM
60	To That Summerfin		The end of summer and a question to existence
61	NeotenyLonePi		Neoteny: Music of Innocence and Madness
62	I’m sorry for being alive.shizuku		A song with a heartrending vocal that questions the meaning of life
63	peach-colored keyIyowa		A song with a story that resonates in Hatsune Miku's heart
64	I want to know the texture of your skin.Paradise Cityscape		A provocative song that depicts ultimate love
65	Karakuri Pierrot40mP		A lonely story that begins with a failed rendezvous
66	CharlesBalloon		A farewell song produced by Keina Suda
67	to liveAtsu Mizuno		Atsu Mizuno's 'Ikiru' is a moving masterpiece.
68	overinvolvementszri		Imposing Correctness and the Fragility of Human Relationships
69	The Howling of the Lost OneNeru		A rock song themed around wailing, by Neru
70	Mélusinen-buna		Song of floating lanterns—Miku’s voice resonates with light and the heart
71	soliloquyBluer than blue		An emotional rock song by introspective VY1 with submarine acoustics
72	from Y to YJimmySam-P		High-quality music creator with plain thumbnails
73	Cherry Blossom Rainhalyosy		A graduation song with a heartrending melody that resonates with the heart.
74	town/cityjon-YAKITORY		An emotional song that sings of a town’s memories and feelings
75	A-un BeatsHanyuu Maigo		Focus on the captivating lyrics of Hanyū Maigo.
76	Don’t go.Souta		A bittersweet song about parting that resonates with the heart.
77	string telephoneLil Hyvää		A hauntingly beautiful song that resonates with the heart, performed by Hatsune Miku
78	Little Cigarnodio		A classic of nostalgic electronic music
79	Failed GirlKairiki Bear		A song that sings about a girl's suffocation and inner feelings
80	AriaMIMI		A relatable song filled with gentle kindness
81	Sure.Onuma Parsley		A poignant tale of a devoted protagonist and their clumsy love
82	CakeYūnosuke		A bittersweet song that depicts the fragility of human relationships
83	That summer reaches saturation.Iori Kanzaki		A bittersweet summer Vocaloid song that resonates with the heart
84	terminusrinri		A delicate song that sinks in on sleepless nights
85	I’m still a baby.MIMI		A poignant song portraying adolescent emotions
86	Non-breath ObligePinocchioP		A song that portrays the hardships of living in modern society
87	atonementTohta Kasamura		A tender, heart-stirring, bittersweet song
88	Eme’s BirdcageRen		A song of a birdcage that fantastically depicts the distortion of love
89	pair (of animals), mating pairkojika		Vocaloid producer kojika’s new song “Tsugai” is captivating.
90	The Last Confession of the EarthKEMU VOXX		A bittersweet love song by GUMI, produced by kemu
91	HenceforthOrangestar		Orangestar's song of summer memories
92	When the morning glories fallpss		Portray the end of summer with wistful lyrics
93	I couldn’t fully become it.kyiku		Eclosion Failure: A Candid Cry from the Heart and Introspection
94	orz…Eee-tsu		A sense of unease drifts through the chill music.
95	Cowardly Mont BlancDECO*27		DECO*27 sings a bittersweet love song with GUMI.
96	Torinoko City40mP		A poignant Vocaloid song by 40mP that expresses a sense of loneliness
97	PhotographEO		Melancholic electronic music that sings of autumn memories
98	The sky is fallingseaweed (mozuku)		A stirring song by Mizugumo, singing of loneliness and inner conflict
99	hydrangeaSecret Piercing		A song that sings of the sorrow of parting and the hope for rebirth
100	Butterfly on the Right ShoulderNori-P		Captivating songs by Kagamine Rin and Len
101	UNFADINGMIMI		A beautiful song where kindness and poignancy melt together
102	Donut holeBee		Kenshi Yonezu creates hit songs under the name Hachi.
103	Until I hold you in my arms.MIMI		A gentle, healing song for those who bottle up their feelings
104	Don’t mess with me.Haruna.		Express the pain of parting through emotional rock
105	Before I disappear tomorrowAmeyoshi		A bittersweet Vocaloid song that resonates at the end of summer
106	Compass, remove the needleSei Bōno × Roku Ubana		A heart-touching ballad of transience and beauty
107	deep seaRiei		The deep-sea-themed songs by Riei, a Vocaloid producer from Hokkaido
108	By Your Sidefin		A heartwarming ballad by fin that resonates with the soul
109	Ironyscoop		A classic song that portrays the inner emotions of an adolescent girl
110	It’s a reset.Toa		A heart-touching song that sings of the sorrow of escapism
111	Mosaic RollDECO*27		An impressive rock song by DECO, with an equally captivating music video.
112	Flywayhalyosy		Halyosy’s Vocaloid song “Flyway,” a song about bonds
113	Minazuki (the traditional Japanese name for the sixth month)Winter Pavilion		A scene of early summer, a recollection of seasons gone by
114	Don’t say goodbye.MIMI		Gentle music that embraces weakness
115	bamboo-copterTohta Kasamura		Expressing feelings of parting with a wistful melody
116	I can’t sayshikido		Expressing feelings for someone you love through a song
117	FABRICATEDKyohei Kitazawa		The Illusion of Memories Sung by Hatsune Miku
118	OrangeToma		A moving masterpiece of a Vocaloid song, recommended by Megatera Zero
119	Winter has come to an end.Healthy Cathedral		An emotional song that sings of a farewell scene
120	At long last, you died.kowadori		A song about facing the grief of losing someone dear
121	I know love.Ozone		A moving song that portrays the complexities of love
122	Hello, PlanetSasakure-P		Final song of the Apocalypse series; four songs have surpassed one million plays.
123	Crescent Moon Rider40mP ft. Hatsune Miku		A fast-paced, heartrending tale and a song of hope
124	Hey, love me.shizuku		A heartrending song that depicts a fleeting love
125	I’m sorry I couldn’t love you.vuvuzela		A poignant song by Kasane Teto, a masterpiece that portrays emotion
126	Night turns (comes around)rain clouds		A poignant song by Amagumori that sings of loneliness and despair.
127	Reminiscence PoetryYukino Ito		A poignant rock ballad by Koharu Rikka
128	GLACIESMIMI		A wistful, gentle singing voice that heals a weary heart
129	Purple sunflowerKashii Moimi		MoiMi Kashi’s new song is a delicate, wistful piece.
130	Fire◎Flowerhalyosy		A bittersweet love song with a fireworks motif, a Kagamine Len track
131	Midsummer Rainmaya		A bittersweet summer night song by Kamui Gakupo and KAITO
132	I don’t want it, I don’t want it, I don’t want it.Toa		Toa-san’s ballad that resonates with the heart
133	Milk Crown on SonechkaYuji		Yuji’s fourth work: a sweet, mellifluous melody with cruel lyrics.
134	Yubikiri Setsunasiglyna		A moving song that captures emotions about a changing everyday life
135	detoxrice straw bag		Una’s transparent singing voice and unique sound
136	the ends of the earthOnyx Kobayashi		A final farewell and the strength to look ahead
137	SecretMIMI		A soothing song that gently envelops the true feelings of the heart
138	Destroying the worldNeru		An addictive Neru track with a jazz-rock vibe
139	CendrillonSignal P		A duet song depicting Cinderella’s love and inner conflict
140	Regret messageAkuno-P		A wish-filled bottle rides the waves and drifts away
141	If life has weightGou Aoki		Gou Aokigi’s rock song: liberated from self-denial
142	short nightNoz.		Nostalgia for memories that have passed on a summer night
143	I hate summer.Asai Umi		A piano rock piece depicting the loneliness and sense of loss of summer
144	Reminiscence and Purple SmokeAino		The Cursed Infant and the Witch’s Tragic Bond
145	Scenerinri		Naruhana Hime’s ballad “Scene” is moving
146	Only one side is burning.ueil		A poignant ueil song, heart-dyed by Hatsune Miku
147	Escapade Chroniclesnow viewing		A fragile, ephemeral singing voice; a song filled with hope and a sense of liberation
148	Only serious.Aotani		The gap between one’s usual bad reputation and a small good deed
149	Lonely UniverseAqu3ra		Aqu3ra's captivating futuristic track
150	Fragilekyiku		Realizing the importance of things through the pain of breaking
151	The diagnosis was love.Neru & z’5		Neru’s masterpiece: the appeal of deep lyrics and electronic sounds
152	Ayano’s Happiness Theoryjin		Jin’s masterpiece depicting a family’s happiness
153	Farewell, nameless days.Yukue Watto		A poignant masterpiece that sings of memories and resonates in the heart
154	Only goodbyes make up life.Kashitaro Ito		An elegy of life that faces farewell
155	GiftSecret Piercing		An emotion-filled song, a gift for someone special
156	quiet roomorganic acid		A catchy song by Orangestar, featuring Hatsune Miku.
157	Spring LonelinessInabakumori		A poignant song that portrays self-deprecating emotions and a sense of loss
158	Yoshiwara LamentAsa		Kasane Teto “Yoshiwara Lament,” a heartrending masterpiece
159	Hajimete no Otomalo		Even if words cannot be spoken, songs convey the heart.
160	When a first love comes to an endryo		A classic winter song, a bittersweet tale of unrequited love
161	Eye Examination40mP		A bittersweet love song between a teacher and a student
162	If only I could live like I did back thenfin		The poignant sound of the acoustic guitar resonates in my heart.
163	Reply desiredMikito-P		A song that sings of the bittersweet feeling of waiting for a reply
164	Juvenile MarchMizore		A popular Vocaloid producer known for songs featuring captivating piano and vocals
165	Chain GirlNoboru ↑P		A breakthrough youth anthem that resonates with exam-takers
166	secretHarumaki Gohan		Harumaki Gohan’s world of stars and loneliness
167	Cursed PinkSugar grinding finished.		A Vocaloid song that portrays the struggle with self-esteem
168	way of dyingforute		A poignant ballad that questions the meaning of life
169	The Third HeartHarumaki Gohan		A deeply self-aware song that portrays subtle emotions from another’s perspective
170	Singing in the pouring rainshigure (late autumn/early winter drizzle)		An inspiring song about moving forward and facing ahead in the rain
171	Life Reset ButtonKEMU VOXX		A rock song imbued with KEMU’s melancholy
172	Remensiasekikomi-gohan (ceremonial red rice dish; also called sekihan)		A heartwarming song that never forgets the memory of love
173	Oni childnecchi		Necchi's music shines with electronica and originality.
174	I want to see you.Signal P		A poignant masterpiece by Hatsune Miku, lyrics by Deadman.
175	LeonProject Lumina		The moving song that drew attention by winning the Leon Award at VocaColle Spring
176	How many lonely nights are left?Tohta Kasamura		A heart-touching ballad that heals loneliness
177	I won’t let go.Tohta Kasamura		A song that sings about not wanting to part even after a heartbreak
178	true identityRiei		A heart song of self-discovery accompanied by music
179	Thinking of you who left in summerbaker		A VOCALOID masterpiece that expresses seasonal partings and bittersweet longing.
180	Whirlwind (dust devil)oQ		A mature Vocaloid song where resignation and hope intersect
181	nonsenserinri		The poignant song 'Sorage' by rinri that resonates with the heart
182	Campanellasasakure.UK		A masterpiece inspired by Night on the Galactic Railroad
183	holonwotaku		The Vocaloid song “Holon” with a mature vibe
184	Until my cheeks dryIyowa		Hatsune Miku’s gentle singing voice that heals the heart
185	Sleeping Townwhale		An R&B track that colors the quiet night city
186	pinky promisescoop		Scop's Wistful Courtesan's Lament
187	Shining blue, so blueNuyuri		Nuyuri’s poignant song “Aoku Aoku Hikaru” (Shining Blue, Blue)
188	Because I’m not humanDeadball P		Pornograffitti-style VOCALOID song
189	KokoroTravolta-P		A moving story about a robot gaining a heart
190	JuggernautTakaaki Natsushiro		Takaaki Natsushiro’s signature song, singing of growth and burning passion.
191	laceParadise Cityscape		A poignant song of the hospital room, an emotional ballad
192	Blue rainy seasonJade Lotus		A rainy season song with striking reverb-drenched strings
193	That girl who doesn’t listen to Japanese rock always sings about love.Haruna.		Emotions of love and farewell woven into music
194	I’m glad I’m a ghost.40mP		Eternal love and longing depicted from a ghost’s perspective
195	remainsscrew-type		“Remains” is a bittersweet love story.
196	Fiction BlueAyase		A heart-touching breakup song by Hatsune Miku
197	illicit loveHIGHEST ONE		Unreachable feelings and heartache, bittersweet lyrics
198	chocolate milkApuera		Hatsune Miku’s Heartfelt Poem of Heartbreak
199	potionKisara		A pop love song with a captivating bittersweet worldview
200	SwimmyBottom-tier producer		The passionate collaborative production of the Bottom-Tier P Gathering Place
201	Mia’s Doll ManorRen		A bittersweet longing to breathe life into a doll
202	Runaway Boy and Lost GirlcosMo@Bousou-P		A sad story of a girl searching for a runaway boy
203	What I want you to listen to issasanomarie		Nekobolo’s song features a warm, distinctive melody.
204	Just Be FriendsDixie Flatline		Adult R&B, a sad masterpiece about farewell
205	AstronautPowapowa-P		The delicate musical world of a young artist
206	emptiness/void (kara)Presto		A song that transcends emptiness and finds hope
207	Fleeting eternityYasuha.		A wistful song that immerses you in past memories, 'Fleeting Eternity'
208	Artificial Flower DemonKou		A poignant song that likens the emptiness of love to artificial flowers.
209	Nearly EndOe Karushii		A moving song that sings about the pain of parting
210	eternityKashii Moimi		A classic that sings of sorrow and love for someone dear
211	Dear19’s Sound Factory		A masterpiece in which Hatsune Miku sings about the feelings of heartbreak
212	ice creamGuiano		Support your back with the fantastical songs of Vocaloid producer Guiano
213	A Certain Bakeneko Love StoryNem		A song in which a cat transforms into a lover and heals a grieving woman
214	Indigo’s RebuttalΔ		A mystical melody and hopeful lyrics
215	old radioUrara (Maka-P) Pihyara-P		A poignant song that sings of a future without machines
216	It was surely spring.I can’t say I’m sorry		A four-on-the-floor track that poignantly portrays the fleeting love of spring
217	Dreaming Little BirdHayaya P		A Japanese-style duet song with beautiful, enigmatic lyrics
218	forty-sevenMikito-P		Mikito-P’s popular song “Yonjuunana” (Forty-Seven)
219	Setsuna PlusMikito-P		An emotional Hatsune Miku singing voice
220	A lone child of the townYukue Watto		A beautiful musical world of solitude and introspection
221	OptimistImanishi		A song that portrays the poignant feeling of self-renunciation.
222	Your body temperatureStag Beetle P		An emotional song by Kuwagata-P
223	escapadeTakashige Tsukada		A poignant song that sings of fleeting feelings
224	Lady LayBalloon		An emotional song that depicts the difficulty of human relationships.
225	Yoiyamione two three		A Japanese-style Vocaloid song for people tired of everyday life
226	AliceFurukawa Honpo		A beautiful electropop-style melodic ballad
227	I want to be poisoned by you and drown in it.Sougo Shikiura		An addictive Vocaloid song that sings of raw, passionate love
228	Don’t be happy.Gray Slumber		A moving song that expresses the poignancy of love
229	think tankInabakumori		The song “Think Tank,” filled with feelings for someone special
230	to hug; hugging; embraceYu Komaki		An inspiring song whose uplifting lyrics resonate with the heart
231	R mark GUmetora		Umetora’s Vocaloid song that depicts the heartache of unrequited love
232	I ended up hating (you/it).higma		A poignant song by the versatile Vocaloid producer higma
233	soundless voiceHitoshizuku-P		A tragic song whose voice is absorbed by the snow
234	I breathed with you.Q’nel		A bittersweet elegy of youth and the loss of love
235	Because I like youYasuha.		A song that sings of the regrets of love and the poignancy of parting
236	Sing of FlowersShino		A masterpiece that portrays the heartrending feelings of being unable to part
237	Let the dream remain a dreamwhale		A Vocaloid song that depicts the feelings of a protagonist pursuing their dreams.
238	huskToa		Hatsune Miku’s moving song of farewell and reunion
239	Can you put it in the past tense?Omoi		A bittersweet love song that sings of unforgettable feelings
240	A love song left frozenSasuke Nishikawa		A heartfelt song that resonates, singing of the sorrow of a broken heart
241	Plastic Umbrellacrane		A song with a wistful melody like the rain
242	Return to poetrysaikawa		A heart-touching song that heals life's uncertainties
243	PuzzleStag Beetle P		A poignant rock ballad resonates with the heart.
244	complicated loveTakanon		GUMI sings a heartbreaking love classic
245	[it’s not] World’s endNanou		A moving song with a refreshing melody
246	LinariaNiito P		“Linaria” sings of a girl’s pure first love.
247	The First GoodbyeHONEY WORKS		Songs and a novel of a romantic ensemble drama
248	Shooting StarLinmu		A bittersweet love song about growing distance
249	Edward ScissorhandsNem		A jazz piece paying homage to Edward Scissorhands
250	Page 0 of the BeginningPonchi♪		A healing song that gives hope when you're going through tough times
To be continued...