[Refreshing] A Special Feature on Vocaloid Summer Songs [Nostalgia]
Blue skies, towering summer clouds, the chirping of cicadas… What images come to mind when you think of summer? A fresh, youthful vibe, or a season that brings back nostalgic memories? Each of you probably has your own unique idea of “summer.” In this article, we’re featuring a special roundup of Vocaloid summer songs! We’ve gathered plenty—from feel-good tracks to bittersweet ones, and even a few with a touch of horror.
You’re sure to find a song that matches your image of summer.
Be sure to read to the end!
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[Refreshing] A Big Feature on Vocaloid Summer Songs [Nostalgia] (21–30)
When the morning glories fallJips
This is one of the summer trilogy created by Jips, the author of the Heisei Project.
Alongside this song, which portrays the changing of the seasons, there’s Tsuyuake no, which sets the early summer after the end of the rainy season to a wistful melody, and Natsuno Kaze Goraikō, which envisions the summer to come.
Each piece shines with Jips’s unique world, so be sure to check them out.
SurgesOrangestar
If you’re looking for a refreshing yet slightly bittersweet coming-of-age song, give “Surges” a listen.
Released in 2021 by Vocaloid producer Orangestar—known for signature tracks like “Asu no Yozora Shoukaihan”—it features a breathtaking, fast-paced melody that tugs at the heart.
It’s an energetic message song that portrays teens with “hope” and “dreams.” The arrangement is irresistible for fans of lively EDM.
Try this summer tune that brings a cool breeze even on sweltering days.
That summer reaches saturation.Iori Kanzaki
This is a summer Vocaloid song that opens with a shocking line.
It was released in 2018 by Kanzaki Iori, a Vocaloid producer known for highly literary works such as “Hated by Life Itself.” While the bouncy piano rhythm and sparkling timbres are striking, the overall atmosphere is undeniably heavy.
That’s likely due to the story woven into the lyrics.
Please listen for yourself to discover the hopelessly pure yet distorted relationship between “me” and “you,” and the tragic tale it tells.
Islayn-buna
A fast-paced four-on-the-floor guitar rock track.
This song is by n-buna, who is also active as the composer for the rock band Yorushika.
It was released in 2015 on Niconico and YouTube.
Its refreshing atmosphere evokes a summer sky after the rain.
late summerYukopi
It’s a lyrical song that expresses the heartache that tightens your chest at summer’s end.
Composed by Yukopi, known for “Gale All Back,” it was released in February 2025.
The gentle timbre of the piano and the dramatic strings convey the bittersweetness of late summer, stirring deep emotions.
Its worldview evokes nostalgia for memories that have passed and times you can’t return to, making it perfect for those who want to sink into a nostalgic mood.
Fire◎Flowerhalyosy
“Fire◎Flower” basically means fireworks.
It’s a pure, bittersweet summer love song about wishing the time spent setting off fireworks with the one you love could last forever.
Created by the Vocaloid producer halyosy—also known as the author of “Sakura no Ame”—it was released in 2008.
The arrangement blends band sounds with piano tones for a very pleasant listen.
If you’re in love right now, hearing it will make you want a romance with no regrets.
How about letting this song give you the courage to confess your feelings?
SynchronizerOrangestar
This song opens with a deeply reverberant piano sound.
It’s a work by Orangestar, known for releasing numerous summer-themed Vocaloid songs, and it was published in 2016.
The track, its melody, and the vocals brim with a refreshing clarity—listening to it feels like a cool breeze is blowing through your mind.
The bittersweet lyrics capture a page of youthful summer days.
It’s a breezy number that will resonate with listeners of any generation.
It feels great to listen to on a sunny day while taking a walk.