[Refreshing] A Special Feature on Vocaloid Summer Songs [Nostalgia]

Summer is short—boys, fall in love.kony

[Kagamine Len] Summer Is Short, Boys, Fall in Love [Original]

It’s a lively uptempo track that’ll make you chuckle with its comical lyrics.

The song by kony, who is also active as a vocalist, was released in 2014.

There’s also a self-cover version sung by kony himself, so be sure to check that out too.

Hoarse in that summerRuwan

Hatsune Miku “Growing Hoarse That Summer” / Ruan

This song begins with the chirping of cicadas and the clinking of ice in a glass.

Composed by Ruan and released in 2015, it features a guitar tone that claws at the depths of your chest, overflowing with emotion.

The wistful lyrics that bring back memories of summers spent with someone dear are wonderful, too.

It might resonate even more if you listen to it on a summer afternoon when you suddenly feel a touch of loneliness.

Summer Days, Ghosts, and God(s)Tinkle-POP

[Kagamine Rin] Summer Days, the Ghost, and God [Tinkle-POP]

It’s a highly narrative song whose lyrics depict the relationship between a little girl’s ghost and “me,” and the feeling of being unable to forget her even now that she can no longer be seen.

Created by the musical unit tinkle-POP—comprising Mofu@, yasu (mixer), and tom”U”—it was released in 2011.

It’s a guitar rock track that makes you feel as if you’re sprinting through the wind, and it warms your heart as you listen.

Natsunokaze Sunrisepss

Natsunokaze Sunrise—Pusu feat. Hatsune Miku

This is a song by Pusu, a Vocaloid producer who also performs as a singer.

It was released in 2015.

While it conveys anxiety about the future, it also carries a message of looking ahead and moving forward.

It’s a summer song I’d love for you to listen to when you’re feeling a bit down.

StarmineNem

Nem – Starmine ft. GUMI / Starmine

It’s a song that vividly conveys the heartache and loneliness of a summer scene that repeats every year—the town looks the same, the flow of people is the same, and the only thing that’s different is that “you” aren’t there.

Its ballad-like tone and the sound of fireworks inserted just before the final chorus bring tears to your eyes.

Eternal vacationhalyosy

Halyosy – Eternal Vacation ft. VOCALOIDS [Official Video]

You might find your tear ducts giving way if you listen at the end of summer.

This song is by the Vocaloid producer halyosy, known for creating many heart-touching masterpieces like “Sakura no Ame,” and its video was released in August 2023.

It’s the Vocaloid version of a track provided to the singer group Irregular Dice (Ireisu) and released in June of the same year.

The arrangement features a strikingly grand string sound, and a melody line that blends freshness with a nostalgic atmosphere.

The lyrics, which look back on summer days spent with friends, make you inevitably relate them to your own memories.

Summeringjin

Summering / Jin [Official MV]

It’s a rock number that sings of the end of summer and the fragility of youth.

Released in October 2024, it features Jin’s signature refreshing sound and poignantly bittersweet lyrics.

It reflects on regrets about seasons that have passed and farewells to what’s precious, stirring a deep sense of nostalgia when you listen.

It’s a perfect track for moments of reflection or when you’re reminiscing about your youth—let yourself sink into the emotions.