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

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Picon – Playback ft. Hatsune Miku

The sorrowful soundscape and vocals stir my heart.

It’s a track by Picon, a Vocaloid producer known for highly original and artistic works, released in 2021.

The song was written specifically for the unit “25-ji, Nightcord de.” from the mobile game Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat.

Hatsune Miku.

Its lo-fi yet grand sound arrangement pairs strikingly with Hatsune Miku’s murmuring, almost whisper-like singing.

And as the chorus approaches, the swell of emotion.

It’s not an intense song by any means, so why does it unsettle the heart so deeply?

The Iron Maiden and the Dreamy PrincessJorujin

The Iron Maiden and the Dreamy Princess / Jorjin

This is a scary song based on the historical figure Elizabeth Báthory, who inspired vampire legends.

It’s a track by Jorjin, also known under the name Dark Fairy Tale P, released in 2020.

At first listen it sounds like an upbeat dance tune, but as you learn the lyrics and the background, the horror element deepens.

If this makes you want to research Elizabeth Báthory, please be cautious about the content.

It’s the kind of story we can’t even describe here.

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Charm/Chifuyu Hanakuma

The title is read as “Omajinai,” but the ominous look of the characters grabs your attention.

It’s a track by Vocaloid producer Nakiso, also known for the smash hit “Dokuzu,” released in February 2023.

Despite the cute vocals and catchy melody, why does it make my chest feel so unsettled? The section after the first chorus where it drops to just bass and beat gives me chills.

But that’s exactly the kind of thing in Nakiso’s music that becomes addictive… Listen closely all the way to the very end!

Let's take some medicine and go to sleep.Mochiutsune

Take the medicine and go to sleep / Hatsune Miku – Mochiutsune

Dark-sounding tracks aren’t the only ones that count as “yami songs,” right? This track by Vocaloid producer Mochiutsune was released in 2022.

It was submitted to “VocaColle 2022 Autumn” and drew attention by placing 15th in the Rookie Ranking.

It’s a work with a cute yet somewhat shadowy vibe—the so-called “mass-produced” aesthetic.

Once you step into this world, you won’t be able to get out.

Miku’s whispery vocals and the chiptune-infused sound are just a few of its many charms.

With music, you don’t have to worry about dosage or directions for use!

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[Hatsune Miku] Pink [Original]

With its lively, digitally driven timbre and a prominently pounding beat, the first impression is striking.

And above all, almost as soon as the track begins, the vocal work and chord progression give off an unsettling atmosphere.

The lyrics, too, use many eerie words that seem designed to stoke the listener’s anxiety, yet the rhyme schemes and the way the sounds resonate are pleasing to the ear.

This is, in the truest sense, a “highly addictive Vocaloid track.” You won’t be able to escape the repeat button!

EYEKanaria

【GUMI】EYE【Kanaria】

The dark, stylish sound is irresistible! This track is by the Vocaloid producer Kanaria, known for hits like “KING” and “Envy Baby,” and it was released in 2021.

While the lyrics are in Japanese, the tuning makes it sound as if it’s being sung in English, which is a distinctive touch.

The word choice in the lyrics is excellent too—it makes you want to sing along as you listen.

Be sure to turn up the volume and enjoy! Kanaria’s songs feel simple yet deep, don’t they?

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【NicoKara】 Interviewer (on vocal)

A world where even if I swapped places with someone else, no one would notice.

Is there any meaning to living in such a world? I’ve kept up appearances and stubborn pride all this time, but deep down I just wanted to be loved.

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This song expresses those feelings.

If you listen to it when you’re feeling down, the tears won’t stop.