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

Cute Girlfriendsyudou

【Ka Fu】Cute Girlfriend【syudou】

From the very beginning, the song explodes with a dark worldview.

It’s a track by the Vocaloid producer syudou—also known for crafting Ado’s signature hit “Usseewa”—released in 2021.

The lyrics, which depict a twisted, obsessive kind of love in stark contrast to the title, are especially compelling.

I suspect there are people who can’t help but feel this way about someone they like.

The sound arrangement, oscillating between cuteness and eeriness, is so polished it makes you want to say, “That’s syudou for you.”

Karakuri Pierrot40mP

[Hatsune Miku (40mP)] Karakuri Pierrot [Original]

I’m self-deprecatingly calling myself a “clown” for being led around by the person I like.

It’s one of 40mP’s signature songs—he’s also a composer active in the mainstream—and it was released in 2011.

It’s also included on his second album from the same year, “A Small Me and a Big World.” The stylish sound and bittersweet lyrics are a perfect match.

If you’re new to love, there may be parts you can relate to.

AngelKairiki Bear

[VOCALOID NARUKA Hime & Mikoto] Sound Demo 2 – Angel (Lyrics/Composition: Kairiki Bear)

It’s suspicious yet cool and totally hype-inducing! A rock number that’s addictively catchy.

Created by the Vocaloid producer Kairiki Bear, known for signature tracks like “Kanzen Chouaku Lolita Complex,” it was released in 2019.

It also served as a demo song for the Vocaloid “VOCALOID5 Library Narumaki Hime & Mikoto,” which came out that year.

The explosive chorus is just irresistible.

string telephoneLil Hyvää

String Telephone / Hatsune Miku

A delicate, dreamlike Vocaloid track that pierces deep into the listener’s heart.

Created by Lil Hyvää, this piece was released in February 2025.

Its ephemeral sound—woven effectively with elements of electronica and dream pop—stands out, paired with Hatsune Miku’s whisper-like vocals.

Each note feels like it seeps into the depths of your chest.

It’s a song that gently stays by your side when your heart feels unsteady or when you’re trapped by painful memories.

It hurts so much; I want to express my pain.EZFG

[VY2V3] Official demo song: “I Want to Hurt Very Badly”

It uses programmed sounds, but it has a unique musicality that can’t be neatly categorized as “electronic music.” This is a work by the Vocaloid producer EZFG.

The steady, understated melody pairs perfectly with the edgy synthesizer tones.

Be sure to take your time watching the intricate music video created by EZFG himself.

seems like (just) my imaginationChouchou-P

[GUMI] Kokoronashi [Original PV] / [papiyon feat. GUMI] Kokoronashi [Original]

Would we be free if we threw everything away? Of course not.

It’s a dark song about not wanting to be hurt any more—singing that if it’s going to hurt this much, then just cut me apart, destroy me.

The piano’s timbre seems to seep into the depths of the heart.

Hello/How are you?Nanou

[Hatsune Miku Append SOFT] Hello/How Are You (Original) + mp3

This is a depressive song that portrays the real loneliness working adults face.

The lyrics are so relatable for anyone in the workforce that they can bring you to tears.

It will likely resonate especially with those who’ve just started working or are struggling because they’re not seeing results.

It may not be a cure, but it’s a song that stays by your side.

Recommended for those looking for a song to relate to or who want to sink into a darker mood.