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

severing ties; breaking off a friendshipNakiso

Breakup / Kaai Yuki・NurseRoBo_Type T

Renowned for its horror-themed world, “Zekko” (“Severed Ties”) is a track released by Nakiso, a Vocaloid producer known for crafting dark songs.

Centered on the theme of “絶交” (cutting off a relationship), the piece sings of deep hatred—ambiguously directed either at the other person or at oneself, which is a compelling touch.

Also noteworthy is the effective alternation between Kaai Yuki and NurseRobo_Type T, which further heightens the song’s eerie atmosphere.

BirthdaySecret Piercing

Birthday / KAFU

Naisho no Pierce’s “Birthday” is the epitome of a true yami song.

Released in November 2023, it’s a yandere-tinged Vocaloid track.

The lyrics portray an intense, all-consuming love for the other person—an obsession so strong it borders on denying one’s own existence.

And yet… there are surely people who feel this strongly about someone.

You’ll find yourself immersed in its world—poignant, beautiful, and at times suffocating.

Take your time with it; listen closely and let it sink in.

I breathed with tearssaikawa

Breathed with Tears / saikawa feat. Hatsune Miku

It’s a heartrending Vocaloid ballad that sings, “To feel sadness is what it means to be alive,” and it really stirs the emotions.

The track is by Vocaloid producer saikawa and was released in 2020.

The light, strummed acoustic guitar and the resonant, beautiful piano tones seep into your heart as you listen.

Maybe because of that sound, the lyrical message hits even harder.

Hatsune Miku’s gentle delivery suits it perfectly and… it brings tears to your eyes.

If you ever find yourself thinking that just being alive is painful, please give it a listen.

Shadow-Stepping EstrangerSubstreet

[Hatsune Miku] Shadow-Stepping Étranger [Original]

Despite being composer Substreet’s very first posted work, it immediately racked up over 100,000 views and became a hit.

Its hallmark is the striking contrast between the shadowy, evocative lyrics and the catchy rhythm and memorable melody line.

What I want you to listen to isnekobōro

What I Want You to Hear by Nekoborō (Sasanomaly) feat. Hatsune Miku

It’s a Vocaloid “yami song” that skillfully expresses feelings of loneliness and restlessness, as if you have no place to belong.

If possible, I want you to listen to how I feel—even if you’re not facing me.

That kind of desperate cry comes through alongside a cute melody.

You can feel the hazy emotion of wanting to reach someone, yet being unable to.

Among yami songs, this one is relatively bright.

I will teach you how to commit the perfect crime.Jorujin

I'll teach you the perfect crime / Jorujin

It’s a Vocaloid song that’s so scary you can’t take your ears—or eyes—off it.

Created by the Vocaloid producer Jorujin, also known under the name Ankoku Dowa-P (Dark Fairy Tale P), it was released in March 2023.

The lyrics are based on a trick featured in Soji Shimada’s novel The Tokyo Zodiac Murders, and… well, the content is quite violent, and revealing more would be a spoiler, so I can’t go into detail here.

Even the ominous title is intriguing, and I encourage you to uncover the truth for yourself.

If you’re a fan of detective fiction, this will definitely hit the mark!

Lucifer¿?shimon

Lucifer /¿? feat. flower

The thick, dubstep-infused sound work is irresistible! It’s a track by Vocaloid producer ¿?shimon, released in 2022.

Centered on the fallen angel “Lucifer,” the piece embraces a dark worldview.

That mood comes through in the sound arrangement as well, with a glitch-like mix that chops up aggressive sounds—super cool! And the explosive chorus and groovy progression feel packed with ¿?shimon’s sensibilities.

It’s a polished Vocaloid track that seems compelling no matter which part you take.