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

Micchan, who’s well-known for committing copycat suicidesMaero P

[Megpoid] Micchan, well-known for copycat suicides [Original]

The title is already kind of sick, isn’t it? It’s a work by Maero-P, released in 2010.

The lyrics are extremely heavy, like they weigh on your back.

The melody is catchy and easy to listen to—maybe not exactly light and breezy—but it gives a guitar rock vibe that isn’t overly dark.

By the way, there’s also a Lily version, so if you’re interested, definitely look it up.

Sebastianwotaku

Sebastian / wotaku feat. Hatsune Miku

What’s become a hot topic for being both terrifying and heartrending is “Sebastian.” It’s a track produced by the popular Vocaloid creator wotaku.

The lyrics take the form of a letter from a deceased butler to his young lady—a perspective that’s quite uncommon.

The message unfolds with the butler’s concern for her, while weaving in horror elements and eerie words.

It’s also fun to listen while imagining what might have happened to the characters.

NightmareAzari

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A wave of people are getting hooked on this dark electric tune! It’s a track by Azari, a popular Vocaloid producer with many overseas fans, released in 2022.

The heavy, thundering bass and flower’s noisy vocals leave a strong impression.

It feels like something is slowly closing in on you… Listening to it evokes that sensation, that fear.

Perhaps the very fear stirred up by the sound arrangement is the “Nightmare” itself.

No no, I don’t wanna!MARETU

[Hatsune Miku] Iyaiyayo [Original]

It’s a gut-punch of a song that claws at your chest—a deeply depressive track.

This piece by MARETU was released in May 2024.

True to MARETU’s style, the lyrics are dark despite the rhythmic sound.

You can feel the desperate plea in the words: “Please, someone save me.” It might be the perfect song for those who feel lonely or wish someone would truly understand them.

Innocent YouIyowa

Innocent You / Iyowa feat. Hatsune Miku, flower (You are Innocent Monster / Iyowa feat. Hatsune Miku, flower)

“Muko” is read as “muko,” a word meaning “innocence” or “being without sin.” It’s a piece by the Vocaloid producer Iyowa, known for their distinctive musicality, released in 2019.

The sound arrangement, which feels like the audio has been roughly cut and pasted together, really sticks in your ears.

Yet the melody is catchy, and that contrast is, conversely, unsettling.

It’s a love song that pours out feelings for a beloved “you”… but as for its content and the meaning of the title, I encourage you to interpret them yourself.

That way, it’ll give you even more chills.

Shadow ShadowAzari

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It’s a dark-themed song you can groove to—an electric tune.

Created by the Vocaloid producer Azari, who drew attention with their debut track “Casino,” it was released in 2021.

Despite its eerie vibe, the stylish sound, cool melody line, and carefully chosen, easy-on-the-ear lyrics instantly pull you into its world.

Once you listen, that’s it—you won’t escape the repeat button.

You won’t be able to stop turning up the volume, either.

I just wanted a diagnosis.kyiku

I just wanted a diagnosis/Kabuka, Seikai, Kazehiki

Vocaloid producer kyiku has been posting songs on YouTube since 2021.

The track he posted that’s been spreading by word of mouth is “I Just Wanted a Diagnosis.” Even the title alone gives off a dark vibe, doesn’t it? The song portrays someone who, after falling ill and being worried over by those around them, wishes that concern would never end.

It’s something many of us can relate to.

By the way, the lyrics allow for other interpretations too, so be sure to listen closely.