[Hits Home] A Special Feature on Dark/Vent Vocaloid Songs
A huge number of Vocaloid songs are available online.
New tracks are constantly being created around themes like emotions, scenery, seasons, and events.
Among them, there are also many pieces known as “yami songs” (dark or depressive songs).
I bet quite a few people like that kind of music.
You might listen when you want something to empathize with your feelings, or play them when you want to think deeply and intensely.
So in this article, we’ll be introducing plenty of Vocaloid yami songs!
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[Hits You Hard] A Special Feature on Dark/Vent Vocaloid Songs (91–100)
Traffic jamBoiled Fruits
The lo-fi vocals, simple rhythm track, and a synth phrase that carries a hint of unease all linger in your ears.
It’s a piece by Nirukajitsu, the world’s first (?) fruit Vocaloid producer, released in 2019.
If you feel like there’s something wrong with you, you might find this relatable.
The chorus groove is just too good.
Yami-account steroidsKairiki Bear
Kairiki Bear is a popular Vocaloid producer known for signature songs like “Venom” and “Darling Dance.” “Yami-Aka Steroid” shares its title with the first solo live held at Spotify O-EAST in Shibuya, Tokyo on April 29, 2024.
The song portrays a heart filled with pain, loneliness, and negative emotions, despite being in love.
The protagonist’s feelings—facing inner turmoil and a sense of alienation from being misunderstood—leave a strong impression.
You’ll be drawn in by its eerie-sounding production.
If you’re looking for a highly addictive track, this one’s a must-listen!
bottomHiiragi Kirai
This is a uniquely styled Vocaloid track that will leave you stunned by its masterful vocal work.
Created by Vocaloid producer Kira Hiiragi, known for hits like “Autophagy,” it was released in 2021 alongside a version sung by utaite Shima Jii.
With its heavy, weighty rhythm, tonal character, and noisy vocals, it’s Hiiragi’s world in full force.
You’ll find something new every time you listen.
The dark worldview of the lyrics is irresistible, too.
Crank it up loud so the low end resonates deep in your ears and down to the pit of your stomach.
Bad personsyudou
This is a Vocaloid song that portrays a precarious relationship between two people.
It’s a track by syudou, the Vocaloid producer who rose to fame with the explosive hit “Bitter Choco Decoration,” released in 2020.
The sound arrangement is lively, yet it conveys more darkness than brightness.
Hatsune Miku’s cute vocals, on the contrary, feel eerie.
The more you unravel the lyrics’ meaning, the deeper you sink into the song’s world—a bottomless Vocaloid track.
Be sure to savor both the sound and the words carefully.
It was all a dream!Black rabbit
Kurousagi’s track “It Was All Just a Dream!” is a melancholic, yami-style song with meticulously crafted sound design.
Released in September 2024, the piece pairs Kasane Teto’s heartrending vocals with a simple beat that really sinks in.
The lyrics convey feelings of self-denial and escapism, and it’s easy to empathize with the protagonist who tries to shake off the past by saying “It was all just a dream.” The more you listen, the more you get drawn into its mysterious depth.
It’s the perfect song for when you’re feeling down or want to be alone with your thoughts.
New DarlingMARETU
My heart races at the aggressive lyrics.
It’s a track by MARETU, also known as the creator of “Uminaoshi” and “Dokuhaku,” released in 2021.
I think anyone familiar with his work would recognize it instantly… This sound is so quintessentially MARETU—it’s irresistible! The sonic image, where coldness and heaviness coexist with lightness, really hits home.
And the lyrics are worth digging into; it might be good to compare them with “Darling,” released in 2017.
Even the contrast in the titles feels suggestive, doesn’t it?
monster fanaticMaiki P
It makes me think that what’s truly frightening is people… This song, released in 2020, is by Maiki-P, who is also active as a member of the two-person rock band Ratrat.
It’s an answer song to the previous track, “Anti-Joker.” When you’re obsessed with something, you can lose sight of your surroundings and end up blurting out something careless—some of you have probably experienced that on social media.
The feeling of “love” can sometimes lead to aggressive behavior.
That kind of human darkness is projected into the song.