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

to break things bit by bit / to smash things piece by pieceKikuo

[Official HQ] Kikuo – “Breaking Things Bit by Bit” (Mono wo parapara kowasu)

When it comes to Vocaloid producers who create beautiful music despite being deeply troubled, Kikuo comes to mind.

The lyrics are so brutal you want to look away, yet the tones are so clear that you can’t help but listen.

The distinctive melodies stick in your head.

Also, the theme of wanting to destroy something you love appears in other works as well.

Day by Daysyudou

Hatsune Miku & KAFU - day by days [syudou]

Even though we’re always together, my heart isn’t fulfilled at all… This piece depicts an empty, hollow inner world.

Created by the Vocaloid producer syudou—also known for working on Ado’s hit song “Usseewa”—it was released in 2022.

It’s packed with syudou’s signature touches: jittery beats, ominous-sounding synth phrases, a writhing bassline, and rapid-fire melodies.

Many people have fallen into this worldview and can’t get out… needless to say.

neat freakscoop

[GUMI] Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder [Original Song with PV]

Especially if you’re in your teens, haven’t you ever felt that something is wrong with this society? This is a song I want those people to listen to at least once.

Created by the popular Vocaloid producer Scop, also known for “Marionette Syndrome,” it was released in 2012.

The cold, detached sound and the matter-of-fact melody are striking.

It’s included on the compilation album “EXIT TUNES PRESENTS Vocalosensation feat.

Hatsune Miku.”

Even though I loved youMARETU

[Hatsune Miku] Even Though I Loved You [Original]

It’s a Vocaloid song that drenches you in thick, messy emotions and stabs right into your chest.

“Aishiteita noni” by Vocaloid producer MARETU was released in July 2023.

The song gives voice to the feelings of a protagonist betrayed by the one they love.

Its sound arrangement blends grandeur with rawness, and once it hooks you, you can’t escape.

If you listen with earphones or headphones, you’ll notice a squelching “gucha” sound effect right by your ear, pulling you even deeper into its world.

Now, can you imagine what the protagonist of this song is doing?

When the con man starts to laughNashimoto-P

Hatsune Miku - When the Con Man Laughs

A rhythm and melody steeped in an eerie allure.

This is a track by Producer Nashimoto-P, who also serves as the frontman of the band Araiyakashi.

The rough, distorted guitar tones seize your heart and refuse to let go.

Hugely popular as a song for “tried singing” cover videos, it stands as a monumental work in Vocaloid rock.

drowning in waves of sorrowNeru

Neru – かなしみのなみにおぼれる (Drowning in a Wave of Sadness) feat. Kagamine Len

The high notes in the chorus draw you deeply into the world of the song.

The visual style of the music video is distinctive and incredibly compelling.

Everyday thoughts and feelings are expressed in an abstract way, and there are many parts I can relate to.

I recommend listening to it when you’re feeling frustrated.

the lowest of the low (person); despicable personlittle one

Little Punk – Lowest Scum [IA]

When you’re struggling, there are times when everything feels painful and you stop caring about anything, right? For moments like that, I want you to listen to Ochibisan’s “Saitei Ningen” (“Lowest Human”).

Just from the sound, it might feel like a powerful, upbeat song, but the lyrics are very dark, and that contrast is startling.

The guitar carries real power and resonates deeply with the heart.