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

Demon LordKanaria

[Hatsune Miku] Demon Lord [Kanaria]

When you think of “yami songs” (dark-themed songs), you might picture something messy or scary.

However, if you really pursue those elements, don’t they also lead to a kind of coolness? With that in mind, I’d like to introduce “Demon Lord.” It’s a work released by the Vocaloid producer Kanaria.

While the story isn’t spelled out in detail, the lyrics depict the protagonist attempting to take revenge on the world.

Its unsettling yet cool atmosphere gives it the impression of a dark hero.

GiftedEnraku Asobi

Gifted/Uramei - Enraku Asobi

The Vocaloid producer Enraku Asobi released “Gifted” as a “cool track.” It portrays a protagonist who, because of their genius, can’t connect with anyone and feels isolated.

The powerful choice of words and the heavy bass are, in a word, “cool.” The vocals use Uraname, and the pitch swings dramatically up and down—this could be interpreted as expressing the protagonist’s inner conflict, or even a scream.

Also, pay attention to the intricate rhymes woven throughout the song.

Go away.jin

Disappear / Jin [Official MV] (Track from Jin's 1st MINI ALBUM “Allegories”)

This piece delves into emotions that everyone must have felt at least once.

Created by Jin, also known as Shizen no Teki-P, the author of the Kagerou Project series, it was released in 2022 and is included on the album Allegories from the same year.

The light tones of acoustic guitar and piano linger in your ears, yet what swirls in your heart after listening is a sense of poignancy.

That’s likely because of the sorrowful feelings reflected in the lyrics.

It should especially resonate with teenagers in their sensitive years.

PamelaBalloon

Pamela/flower

If you listen to it when you’re feeling lonely, it might just cut you deep.

This track by Balloon, a Vocaloid producer who also performs as singer-songwriter Keina Suda, was released in 2021.

With its breezy rhythm, stylish chord progressions, and sharp guitar phrases, every slice of it is a treat.

And that opening melody of the chorus—absolutely irresistible! It gives the impression of emotions bursting out all at once.

There’s also a self-cover version available, so be sure to compare it with the Vocaloid version!

How to kill talentMidLuster

How to Kill Talent / MidLuster feat. Hatsune Miku

A Vocaloid track that delivers sharp insights and stirs the heart.

Created by MidLuster and released in October 2024, it’s a number that fuses a BPM 260 electronic sound with Hatsune Miku’s somewhat ephemeral vocals.

The lyrics depict struggles with talent and self-expression, offering a keen satire of modern society.

If you’re wrestling with your sense of self, this song might be there for you.

SayokoMikito-P

“Sayoko” Hatsune Miku Original ver.

This is a “yami” song that pursues realism, singing about the darkness in a girl’s heart.

Days when it feels like your very self is being denied.

That sinking feeling we’ve all experienced at least once.

Even when you live a life with no particular hardships, there are times when, as if suddenly attacked by something, you end up hating everything.

This song gives voice to a girl’s anguished cry in such moments, carried on a distinctive melody.

FaraweaHiiragi Kirai

Faraware / Hiiragi Kirai feat. flower

This is a song from the “Maimai Maigoen” series, which has been developed across multiple media such as games and manga.

Composed by the Vocaloid producer Kirai Hiiragi, known for hits like “Autophagy” and “Bocca della Verità,” it was released in 2022.

The song was created with Kanata, one of the characters from “Maimai Maigoen,” as its theme.

So, if you’re familiar with the game and manga as well, you might gain a deeper understanding of the song’s world.

The series has strong horror elements, so brace yourself before diving in!