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[Latest & Classic] A Special Feature on Rock Vocaloid Songs [VOCAROCK]

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.

There are various coined terms in the Vocaloid scene, and among them, Vocaloid rock songs are written as “VOCAROCK.” In this article, I’ve put together a selection of popular VOCAROCK tracks.

From timeless classics to newer releases, it’s a well-rounded lineup.

So I can confidently say it’ll resonate with both rock fans and Vocaloid fans! If you read through to the end, you might just catch a glimpse of the history of rock in the Vocaloid world.

Be sure to find your new favorite track!

[Latest & Classic] Rock Vocaloid Songs Special [VOCAROCK] (111–120)

Hey, Mr./Ms. MuddyYasuhiro (Yasuhiro)

Hey, Mr. Gooey — Yasuhiro (Yasuhiro) feat. Kagamine Rin

Hey, Dorodoro-san YASUHIRO (Yasuhiro)

It’s a stylish Vocalo-rock song that unfolds at a brisk pace.

Created by Vocaloid producer YASUHIRO (Yasuhiro) and released in 2018.

The glittering band sound is super cool! The chorus shifts into dance rock, then later morphs into a jazzy vibe—very striking.

The lively sound clears your head in the best way.

The word choices have a great ring to them, and they make you want to sing it yourself.

So how about using it to liven up the mood at karaoke with friends?

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[Latest & Classics] Rock Vocaloid Song Showcase [VOCAROCK] (121–130)

NeroismKairiki Bear

[Official] Neroism / Kairiki Bear feat. Narukaka Mikoto

Neroism Kairiki Bear

A Vocaloid track with insanely bouncy sounds and sky-high addictiveness.

It’s by Kairiki Bear, the Vocaloid producer known for hits like “Venom” and “Darling Dance,” released in 2020.

It was a commissioned piece for the 1st anniversary project of Narukami Hime and Mikoto.

It’s fun how different timbres come at you from the right and left! The hook’s melody feels incredible too—you’ll find yourself keeping time with your body before you know it.

Once you get hooked on Kairiki Bear’s music, there’s no getting out.

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rollerKairiki Bear

Roller feat. Hatsune Miku [Kairiki Bear × Nō]

Roller Kairiki Bear

This work was born from Raison d’être, a project to create songs based on legendary creatures illustrated by Nou, an illustrator.

The track was composed by Kairiki Bear, the composer behind numerous hit songs such as “Darling Dance” and “Venom,” and was released in June 2023.

The theme is the familiar “werewolf” from board games, and the lyrics are filled with words that evoke that image.

The distorted chorus is particularly striking, sonically expressing a chaotic space of deception and being deceived.

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hellfirescrew-type

Conflagration / Screw-Style feat. MEIKO

Inferno Screw

Goka (Conflagration) unfolds a story set in a glossy nocturnal world.

Created in 2023 by Nejishiki, a Vocaloid producer known for narrative-driven tracks, it depicts scenes of someone searching for answers in the night city, singing of a brave figure who stands up to face the future again and again, no matter how things end.

MEIKO’s brilliant vocals shine over a passionate band performance that incorporates traditional Japanese instruments.

It’s a fast-paced rock number where lyrics brimming with searing emotion perfectly match the rock sound.

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KingslayerMaiki P

Kingslayer feat. Hatsune Miku [Vocaloid Original Song] by Maiki-P

King Slayer Maiki P

Maiki-P, a former member of YouTuber Takeyaki Sho’s unit Ratrat and an artist active not only as a Vocaloid producer but also as a singer-songwriter and drummer, showcases his diverse talents.

His original track “Kingslayer,” released in 2023, features aggressive lyrics and an intense sound that makes for a refreshing, exhilarating listen.

It’s also highly recommended for those choosing songs for ‘utaite’ cover videos, so be sure to give it a try!

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It's damp.Sougo Shikiura

It's damp, isn't it? – Yuki Kaai

It's kind of damp, Shikiura Sougo.

Sogu Shikiura, who delivers numerous songs themed around the real-life love and daily lives of young people.

His 2023 work “Damp, Isn’t It?” paints a sultry portrait of two lovers.

Opening with spoken phrases by Utaai Yuki, the sound heats up as a passionate guitar riff kicks in.

Set against the sweltering heat of summer, the slightly thrilling worldview woven into the lyrics adds a palpable tension.

It’s a track where Utaai Yuki’s girlish vocals, carried by a driving, rhythmic band performance, convey the ache of a bittersweet love.

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desire for leewayInabakumori

Inabakumori “Room to Spare” Vo. nagiβ & Kazehikiβ

Leeway Desire Inaba Kumo

This Vocaloid song exquisitely blends a sense of floating and tension.

“Yoyuyoku” by Inabakumori, an artist known for numerous popular releases, was unveiled in October 2023 and quickly became a hot topic.

It uses Yamaha Corporation’s voicebank “nagiβ,” whose calm, placid tone—true to its name—leaves a strong impression.

It fits perfectly with the understated mood of the sound and melody.

The lyrics, which depict the gap between “having leeway” and “having none,” invite reflection on ways of living.

The more you listen closely, the deeper its flavor becomes.

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