Lovely Vocaloid

[From Classics to the Latest] A Special Feature on Vocaloid Masterpieces and Legendary Tracks!

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

Vocaloid songs that are popular with younger generations and big hits at karaoke!

In this article, we’ll introduce famous “god-tier” tracks for anyone thinking, “I want to get into Vocaloid, but I don’t know where to start!”

The Vocaloid scene kicked off around 2007, and since then countless masterpieces have continued to emerge up to today.

So we’ve picked out a whole lot of standout songs!

We’re also updating this article regularly so more people can discover the world of Vocaloid.

Even if you’ve read it before, be sure to check back again!

From Classics to the Latest: A Special Feature on Vocaloid Masterpieces and God-Tier Tracks! (301–310)

Got you!Giga

Giga – Gotchu! ft. Miku, Rin, Len [MV]

Gotchu! Giga

It’s a song packed with excitement that throws you into the world of Pokémon.

Created by Giga, a Vocaloid producer known for EDM, it was released in December 2023.

The sound arrangement is cutting-edge yet somehow nostalgic, with a charm that makes you want to keep listening.

The lyrics, which celebrate encounters with Pokémon and the thrill of battles, make it feel like you’re setting off on an adventure.

It’s infused with hope for the future, too, and it really lifts your spirits.

Perfect for Pokémon fans—and for anyone ready to take a new step forward!

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BA乱CEUmetora

BA乱CE / Umetora ft. Miyamai Moka

BA乱CE Umetora

Released in June 2025, this track weaves together the sensual mood evoked by the sound of the words and a highly addictive EDM production.

The lyrics conjure a world of precarious balance and thrilling push-and-pull in romance, which pairs perfectly with the driving, pressing sound.

It’s a quintessential Miyamai Moka song for cranking up your energy or blasting away the haze in your heart.

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[From Classics to the Newest] Vocaloid Masterpieces & Divine Tracks Special! (311–320)

Hacking your hearti-you

Hacking Your Heart / Rimuru

Hacking your heart, i-you

This is a track by ki-you that portrays the desire to forcefully pry open someone’s heart over an electronic soundscape.

The frustrating sense of distance between two people separated by glass, and the impatience of wanting to connect but being unable to, are expressed within a crisp, satisfying sonic texture.

Both the vocals and the tones feel great, and you can’t help but get drawn in.

Why not give it a listen when you want to immerse yourself in a slightly distorted digital love story?

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There were no fireflies.Harumaki Gohan

There Were No Fireflies / Harumaki Gohan feat. Hatsune Miku Anime MV

There were no fireflies, Harumaki Gohan

Harumaki Gohan is a Vocaloid producer who’s also active as an illustrator.

His music videos, which feature set characters and stories, are also very popular.

Among his tracks, the one I especially recommend is “There Were No Fireflies,” produced in 2022.

It’s crafted as a band sound with beautiful, resonant synth tones.

The lyrics, overflowing with bittersweet, fragile feelings, will touch your heart.

You’ll swoon at Hatsune Miku’s soulful delivery in the most moving moments.

This is a perfect number for anyone looking for a heartwarming Vocaloid song.

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Even though I loved youMARETU

[Hatsune Miku] Even Though I Loved You [Original]

Even though I loved you, MARETU

It’s a Vocaloid song that drenches you in thick, messy emotions and stabs right into your chest.

“Aishiteita noni” by Vocaloid producer MARETU was released in July 2023.

The song gives voice to the feelings of a protagonist betrayed by the one they love.

Its sound arrangement blends grandeur with rawness, and once it hooks you, you can’t escape.

If you listen with earphones or headphones, you’ll notice a squelching “gucha” sound effect right by your ear, pulling you even deeper into its world.

Now, can you imagine what the protagonist of this song is doing?

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relay outerInabakumori

Inabakumori “Relay Outer” Vo. Kaai Yuki

Relayouter Inabakumori

Relayoutter, which also drew attention for taking the top spot in The VOCALOID Collection ~2023 Summer~ rankings, is a track by Vocaloid producer Inabakumori.

It portrays the protagonist’s loneliness and the joy of meeting someone they love.

Its standout feature is a shifting musical style—at times intense, at times like a music box that’s about to stop.

That’s why you can listen with excitement, wondering what will happen next.

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Conchita, the Devourer (The Gluttonous Daughter Conchita)mothy

[Official] Gluttonous Girl Conchita / MEIKO [Original in Medieval Tale Style]

Gluttonous Daughter Conchita mothy

A song by mothy, also known under the name Akuno-P, released on Niconico in 2009.

This work represents “Gluttony” in mothy’s Seven Deadly Sins series.

Its lyrics tell a story about a woman whose appetite never subsides no matter how much she eats.

Back when it was released, many listeners probably kept comparing tracks, wondering, “How does this song connect to the others in the series?” Its fantastical yet deranged worldview continues to captivate fans to this day.

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