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

Cinical RealismTaKU.K

Act Three 'Cynical Realism'… flower

It’s a work that depicts a decadent worldview.

It’s a track by TaKU.

K, a Vocaloid producer also known as “Takkei-P,” released in 2020.

The story-like lyrics center on a character named Durantes Olsen, and they really make you want to dig deeper.

The lively, stylish, and mysterious sound arrangement is irresistible too.

It’s a Vocaloid song you can enjoy by pondering the story in depth or by reveling in the sounds to your heart’s content.

It also seems perfect for inspiring derivative fan works.

Controlwotaku

Control / wotaku feat. Hatsune Miku

It’s a mature, dark piece with resonant, melodious piano phrases.

Composed by wotaku and released in 2020, the lyrics trace the protagonist’s inner darkness—feeling the pain of living, yet sensing a glimmer of hope somewhere in their body.

As you listen, a world like a grim fairy tale comes into view.

It’s a Vocaloid track where fear and beauty can be savored at the same time.

If you listen alone at night, it’s sure to pierce your heart.

334 enemiesKonata P

[GUMI] 334 Enemies [Original PV]

It’s a sad Vocaloid song that sings about the feeling of becoming more and more alone.

Created by the Vocaloid producer Konata-P, also known as Chamu, it was released in 2012.

With its electro-dance-rock vibe, it’s really catchy—you’ll want to play it on repeat.

The guitar solo is cool, too! By the way, the title “334” is a wordplay that sounds like “samishii” (lonely) in Japanese.

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.

Yandere Love SongRerere-P

[Kagamine Len] Yandere Love Song -Full ver.- [Original Song]

If you like Kagamine Len, you’ve probably heard songs by Rerere-P.

Hearing that this is one of their yandere songs should raise your expectations.

You can enjoy Len’s cool vocals, as if holding back intense emotion.

The highlight is the unsettling, deeply sick lyrics that contrast with his vocal tone.

LogicalistHizumi Zero

Logicalist – Distortion Zero feat. VY1

An irresistibly intense, hardcore electric tune.

It’s a track by Vocaloid producer Hizumi Rei, released in 2021.

The sound is captivating, like a wall of noise closing in.

It makes you want to whip your head back and forth with abandon.

The lyrics, inspired by the Trolley Problem—a thought experiment in ethics—are thought-provoking.

Every sharp, forceful word strikes straight to the heart, making this an aggressive piece.

Perfect for when you want to drown in a sea of sound.

With a single heart of mineMasa

MASA WORKS DESIGN ft. Hatsune Miku & GUMI – My Heart as One

Masa writes lyrics and music, arranges, and even creates the videos himself—and on top of that, he’s a highly prolific Vocaloid producer.

He’s posted multiple songs in various series.

Here’s the first track from a story about a certain pair of sisters.

The Japanese-style sounds are addictively catchy.

Related works include “Watashi no Nanatsu no Oiwai ni” and “Watashi wa Futari no Oiwai ni.”