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

fixerNuyuri

Nuyuri – Fixer – flower / fixer

An original v flower song released by Nuyuri in 2017.

It’s included on the album “plotoplan” and was also featured at Niconico Chou Party 2017.

The crisp vocals are a perfect match for the dark rock tune.

The lyrics, seemingly intense yet infused with sorrow, can at times feel painfully poignant.

The PV, unified in red and black, is incredibly cool and instantly draws you into the song’s world.

It’s a track that leaves you feeling refreshed when you want to vent your pent-up anger somewhere.

Hated by life.Iori Kanzaki

Hated by Life Itself / Hatsune Miku

When you want to reflect on the meaning of your life, this is the song to turn to.

It’s a signature track by Vocaloid producer Kanzaki Iori, released in 2017.

The lyrics feel as if they were scrawled straight from the depths of human honesty, piercing listeners’ hearts and making it a popular hit.

As the song progresses, its sense of speed builds; the beautifully resounding piano and strings shake your emotions as well.

By the time it ends, you’ll find yourself thinking, “Even if I have to struggle desperately and fail over and over, I still want to live.” A true masterpiece.

SalomeCommand High Drink

Salome / ⌘ Meiko

A dark, deranged, and mysterious sound slips into your heart.

This is a work by Vocaloid producer ⌘Hainomi, released in February 2025.

MEIKO’s glossy vocals, the highly addictive melody, and a madness powerful enough to shake the listener’s soul.

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It’s a highly sophisticated piece that makes you feel as if you’re peering into a mythic world.

When you want to surrender both body and mind to music, be sure to give this track a listen.

My EarlTakeaki Wada

My R – Takeaki Wada (Kurage-P) / R – KurageP

It’s a song whose lyrics tell the story of several girls trying to jump from a rooftop.

Each girl’s own troubles are written into the lyrics, which makes it compelling.

It’s a masterpiece that once again makes you realize there’s a difference between what you feel yourself and what others feel.

Last ResortAyase

Last Resort / Hatsune Miku

A song by Ayase, a Vocaloid producer who suddenly appeared in 2018, featuring Hatsune Miku.

When people think of Vocaloid, they often picture tracks heavy on electronic sounds, but this one’s driven by piano, making it something you want to keep listening to! The lyrics, which sting the heart, hit directly and resonate in your chest.

It’s a track that conveys a fragility that feels like it could shatter like glass.

Many of Ayase’s songs hook you from the intro, and overall they leave a delicate, stylish impression.

“Last Resort” ignited his popularity and rapidly boosted his recognition.

FragileNuyuri

Nuyuri – Fragile / GUMI : Fragile

Perhaps because of the intro that gradually slows down, you find yourself drawn into the song’s world before you realize it.

It’s a breakout hit that instantly boosted Vocaloid producer Nuyuri’s recognition, released in 2016.

The four-on-the-floor rhythm and bass—almost as if your brain is swaying—and the bouncy electric piano phrases have astonishing synergy.

Many listeners will likely empathize with the protagonist’s inner fragility conveyed through the lyrics.

Take your time and reflect on the meaning behind the title “Fragile.”

merry bad endMafumafu

Merry Bad End / Mafumafu feat. Hatsune Miku

This is “Merry Bad End,” a work by Mafumafu, a singer-songwriter who has provided songs to numerous artists.

It’s said to depict human psychology within a group, and there may be many who share the same feelings as portrayed here.

Some listeners might even find courage through this song.

Using Hatsune Miku, it vividly captures that dark world.

It conveys such a real sense of a girl’s perspective that it’s hard to believe it was created by a man.