[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!
Let’s take a peek into the deep, rich world of the Vocaloid scene!
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[Hits Home] A Special Feature on Dark/Vented Vocaloid Songs (1–10)
I still want to live.Eight
This song is striking for its emotionally rich band sound.
Created by Vocaloid producer Eight and released in February 2025, it features a soundscape rooted in post-rock.
The lyrics delicately portray the relationship between “I” and “you,” and the emotions embedded within them are truly stirring.
It’s nostalgic yet introspective.
When you’re carrying feelings you can’t tell anyone, this track will be there to stay close to your heart.
Reincarnate nowNakiso
Expressing the earnest wish to reset one’s life right now, “Imasugu Rinne” by Vocaloid producer Nakiso blends the dark worldview showcased in songs like “Dokusite Choudai” with a pop sensibility.
Through Miku’s whispery voice, the protagonist’s strong emotions—born from a desperate desire for connection so intense they wish to be reborn—come across directly.
Paired with the music video, you can’t help but ponder the story behind it.
This is the Nakiso world at its finest—experience it for yourself!
Estimated Love SongAko
This is a yandere song created by Ako, where a simple interpretation of words can make feelings of love swell.
Released in February 2025, the piece was written to celebrate KAITO’s 19th anniversary.
KAITO’s sweet vocals fit perfectly with the electro-swing sound.
The lyrics portray the protagonist as finding meaning in every move the other person makes and turning even the smallest words and actions into love, conveying their madness in a straightforward way.
It’s a love-sick song that keeps your heart pounding.
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birdcageCamellia
This song overlays the feelings of losing one’s sense of purpose and being bound by society’s expectations onto a bird in a cage.
It’s a track by Tsubaki, released in 2025.
The protagonist’s loneliness and inner conflict—dependent on others’ evaluations yet tormented by them—leave a strong impression.
The beautifully fragile melody and the sound arrangement that evokes the chill of iron bars are exquisite.
It especially resonates when you feel suffocated by the expectations around you.
Because I’ll end up being saved by someone’s hand again.kyiku
This song beautifully captures the turmoil of self-denial, overflowing with poignancy.
Created by kyiku, it was released in February 2025.
As an entry for VocaColle Winter 2025, it ranked 26th.
Whispered vocals intertwine with deep, expansive synths to create a dreamlike soundscape.
The rhythm-driven poetry reading and the breaths woven into the mix press in on your heart from multiple angles.
If you’re looking for immersive music, be sure to give it a listen.
nameless illnessblue squirrel
A nameless illness of the heart—anxiety and loneliness with no clear cause.
This work by Aogurisu portrays those struggles.
Released in February 2025, it perfectly matches Yukari Yuki’s translucent vocals with a dark musical tone.
The protagonist’s emotions—feelings of self-denial and disconnection from society—are rendered as if shrouded in fog.
If you’re feeling lonely, or carrying an unease you can’t put into words, it’s likely to hit you hard.
EmSecret Piercing
This is a melancholic “yami-song” with a faintly gloomy atmosphere wrapped in love.
It’s a track by Naisho no Pierce, known for hits like “Proposal” and “Birthday,” released in February 2025.
As the song progresses, the expanding soundscape seems to embody the overflowing emotions.
The lyrics capture a distorted desire: “I want the person I love to mess me up.” It’s sure to resonate with those who carry heavy feelings toward someone important.