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

Jack Cokesomeone else's problem

Jack Coak / Hito goto feat. Flower Hatsune Miku

You can’t help but get pulled in by the noisy vocal work.

It’s a track by the Vocaloid producer Hitanegoto, released in 2021.

I’m hooked on the powerful, stylish sound—this is the very definition of “stylish.” It pairs perfectly with the saturated vocals, making it impossible not to hit repeat.

The lyrics are somewhat aggressive, with a fierce edge that pierces straight into your heart.

I’m introducing it as a “yami” (dark) song, but by the time it ends, you might find yourself thinking, “I’m going to do this too!” It’s an emotional piece.

FamiliaAira

Familiar / IA

This song poignantly portrays a lonely angel offering a prayer.

Released by Aira in October 2024, it quickly became a hot topic among Vocaloid fans.

Despite its lively feel, the arrangement has an oddly eerie edge, and IA’s tremble-tinged vocals linger in your ears.

The richly narrative lyrics leave a deep impression on listeners.

Be sure to listen while immersing yourself in the story—before you know it, you’ll be unable to escape its world.

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[Kagamine Len Append V3] Parallel Sweets World [Original Song]

Is the slightly scary image that sweets tend to have because of the fairy tale Hansel and Gretel, or is it because of Halloween? This song follows that trend as well.

The ending is a must-hear, shifting suddenly from the poppiness of sweets, Len Kagamine’s innocent voice, and the cute lyrics.

The way the song unfolds will really take you by surprise, won’t it?

I’m addicted.Mikito-P

I'm Addicted feat. Mikito-P, Rime

The sorrow of heartbreak can be overwhelming, right? With that in mind, I’d like to introduce “I’m Addicted.” It’s a song that likens the protagonist’s longing for a loved one to an “addiction.” The track is by Mikito-P, and it’s packed with his hallmark realistic psychological portrayals.

There are both a Hatsune Miku version and an Uramei version, so you can compare them.

Also, pay attention to the message that appears when you turn on Japanese subtitles on YouTube.

It shares behind-the-scenes details about the production, so definitely check it out.

I am a heretic.szri

I am a heretic / Rei Adachi

Have you ever been tormented by loneliness, thinking, “I’m different from everyone else—maybe there’s something wrong with me”? Szri’s work I Am a Heretic powerfully gives voice to that piercing pain.

Heavy electro sounds intertwine with razor-sharp guitar, and the inhuman vocals of UTAU Adachi Rei heighten the sense of isolation, creating a truly one-of-a-kind world.

Released in July 2025 and included on the compilation album Adachi Adapter, it hits perfectly on nights when you can’t fit in and end up blaming yourself, matching those sharp-edged emotions to a tee.

I’m intoxicated by camellias.Rupar P

Drunk on Camellias. / Ru-Paa P feat. Kagamine Rin

You might find yourself thinking that single-minded devotion is scary.

This is the third work by Vocaloid producer Rupar P, released in 2021.

It was an entry for the Vocaloid event “The VOCALOID Collection ~2021 Spring~.” It’s a rock-style piece with a retro vibe, and the sound is incredibly catchy.

However, the lyrics—expressing the protagonist’s feelings for the person they love—give off a yandere scent.

It’s a highly addictive Vocaloid song that combines poignancy with a sense of danger.

Sense of distance with artificial flowersNagisa

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Set to technopop, it sings about emotional instability, the pain of not being loved, and the complex state of mind of not wanting to live yet not wanting to die.

It conveys the feeling of being eaten away by vague, murky emotions.

With skillful word choice, it expresses feelings that everyone experiences at least once.