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

Chiso-sama¿?

Chiso-sama / ¿? feat. flower

Expressions of apology and regret are repeated, piercing deeply into the listener’s heart.

“Chisosama,” released in June 2024 as a tie-in song for Sanrio’s media-mix project “Maimai Maigōen,” leaves a strong impression with v flower’s distinctive vocals and a tense, electronic sound that weaves an eerie atmosphere.

It’s frightening and addictive—a quintessential yami song.

The more you listen, the more it draws you in; that’s the kind of work this is.

Raid Boss: Catastrophic LovecosMo@Bousou-P

Raid Boss: Catastrophic Love – cosMo@Bousou-P feat. Yuzuki Yukari

It’s a high-speed Vocaloid track that makes you want to say, “Now this is a dark worldview.” It’s a work by the famous producer cosMo@Bousou-P, who has been active since the earliest days of the Vocaloid scene, released in 2020.

As the title suggests, the protagonist is a raid boss with immense power.

Love and everything else bend to her will… it’s that kind of yami song.

The wall-of-sound arrangement presses in on you, amplifying the message even further.

It’s one entry in a series of songs known as “The Abode of Monsters,” so be sure to check out the other tracks as well.

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Oz no Kaitai-sho / Jorujin

This is a song based on The Wizard of Oz, created by Ankokudouwa-P, an artist known for crafting dark songs inspired by fairy tales and other stories.

Please pay attention to the title as you listen.

It’s a narrative-driven track that will leave you going “!?” at the end.

The world of Ankokudouwa-P is on full display here.

It’s made to be enjoyable not only for those who love the original The Wizard of Oz, but also for those who aren’t familiar with it.

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☻ᖴOᑌᑎᗞ YOᑌ☻

You’ll be knocked out within the first 10 seconds.

“Mitsuketa” by Vocaloid producer Tsumikusa, released in January 2024, captivates with a spine-chilling worldview.

It shouldn’t be about you… and yet, as you listen, you start to feel like you’ve been “found.” That’s how powerful each and every word feels.

Highly recommended for fans of yandere songs and horror vibes.

The dynamic composition—with its unpredictable twists that keep your heart racing—is top-tier!

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“Impostor Gengar” [Kagamine Rin & Hatsune Miku Original PV]

It’s a work where the melody and overall tone are bright, yet the lyrics and visuals feel dark, creating a striking contrast.

Within its poppiness lies a message that tightens your chest.

Students might relate to it.

It’s easy to sing, so it really gets the crowd going at karaoke.

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Chocolate Milk / Apvella feat. Hatsune Miku

This is a track released in 2019 under the alternate alias “Apuera” by the Vocaloid producer Aqu3ra.

The calmly unfolding melody and ambient atmosphere really sink into your heart.

Alone in a room where “you” are no longer present—the imagery that arises is so bittersweet.

If you’ve recently gone through a breakup, I highly recommend giving it a listen.

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Tsuzumigusa / Iyowa feat. Hatsune Miku (Dandelion / Iyowa feat. Hatsune Miku)

Sanrio’s character project “Maimai Maigoen.” “Tsuzumigusa” is themed around one of its characters, the Lion.

It portrays the Lion’s determination to protect someone precious to him, as well as the inner conflict that arises from it.

If you know the story of the work, you’ll be able to relate even more.

By the way, the title “Tsuzumigusa” is another name for the dandelion.

Keeping that in mind as you listen might lead to all kinds of discoveries.