[Hits Home] A Special Feature on Dark/Vent Vocaloid Songs

Spring-driven Girl ClockDrop

[Official] Spring-Wound Girl Clock feat. Hatsune Miku [Original Song]

Judging by the title it sounds difficult, but “撥条” is read as “zenmai” (mainspring).

It’s the theme song of Cocorico, a character from the popular mobile game #Compass.

Brimming with a gothic mood, the intro alone makes you feel like you’ve stepped into an extraordinary world! In fact, some of the lyrics differ slightly from those in the game, so it’s fun to analyze how they’ve changed.

With bits of French sprinkled throughout, it’s really cool if you can sing it smoothly.

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PinocchioP – Non-breath Oblige feat. Hatsune Miku / Non-breath oblige

A profoundly moving work that cuts deep into the heart.

This song by multi-creator PinocchioP was released in 2021.

Its lyrical worldview centers on “breath,” and the sound arrangement spotlights one of the elements that shapes vocal performance—the “breath” itself.

Everything comes together as one and washes over our ears.

Despite its soft sonic image, there’s a palpable tension that makes your heart race for reasons you can’t quite place.

It’s included on the fifth album, Love, released the same year, so be sure to check it out if you want the recording.

Ironyscoop

Irony / Scop feat. Hatsune Miku [Hatsune Miku -cover-] I tried singing

I’m tired of life and want to rest a little.

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but with so much to do, I can’t afford to take a break.

It’s a song filled with the feeling of wanting to cry, yet knowing that even if I shed tears, nothing will change—so I’ll just keep moving forward, relentlessly.

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PinocchioP – God-ish feat. Hatsune Miku / God-ish

It has an ironic message, but I can’t help genuinely thinking “I get it.” It’s a song by the Vocaloid producer PinocchioP—who has created many popular tracks like “Slow Motion” and “Nonbreath Oblige”—released in 2021.

The unpredictable song structure, the catchy melody lines, and the lyrical worldview are utterly captivating.

In terms of content, creators in particular might relate.

It delves deeply into the mindset and humanity involved in making things.

Mélusinen-buna

[Hatsune Miku] Meru [Original] Hatsune Miku – Meru

It’s a Vocaloid song with stunning visuals.

The lyrics are quite dark and disturbed, but the melody, the illustrations used in the piece, and the overall atmosphere of the video are wonderful, giving it a strong sense of aesthetic refinement.

I recommend it to anyone who likes downer-style guitar rock.

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[IA] Self-Harming Girl [Original]

A grungy Vocaloid track with cool, distorted guitar.

It’s a song by PolyphonicBranch (aka Porifoi/Polypho), released in 2013.

As the title suggests, it sings from the perspective of a girl who turns to self-harm…but scars aren’t only the ones you can see, right? This rock number also delves into the darkness of the heart.

Recommended for band music fans.

1925Tommy

【Hatsune Miku】1925【Original Song】

This is a song that resonates when you’re fed up with everything or feel betrayed.

Its unique rhythm and melody stick in your head.

It’s easy to remember, so it makes you want to sing it at karaoke.

The lyrics are striking for their clever wordplay.

I also like the slightly retro vibe it gives off.