[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.
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[Refreshing] Big Feature on Vocaloid Summer Songs [Nostalgia] (31–40)
Summer-colored AnswerOrangestar
An up-tempo track included on Orangestar’s album of summer songs, “Seriously, This Is Why I Hate Summer…”.
Perhaps because of the summer heat, the protagonist finds themself recalling someone dear who once stood by their side and ends up searching for their figure.
It’s a song that tightens painfully in the depths of your chest.
Apple Fireworks and a Sea of SodaMafumafu
This is a memorable song whose lyrics liken the absurdity of this world to a summer festival.
Bullying, willful blindness, unreasonable adults—life doesn’t go smoothly.
It’s sung with a lively rhythm that evokes nostalgia.
I also hope you’ll pay attention to the video that matches the lyrics.
I resent you, Late SummerUhana Roku
This is something I especially recommend to third-year high school students who are about to graduate.
It’s a song by Vocaloid producer Rokuhanaroku, released in 2020.
It’s a refreshing rock tune with a feel-good vibe.
The lyrics capture the feelings you have during your last summer of student life, and many listeners will relate.
Forget about the future for now—this song makes you want to just enjoy this summer.
If you’re looking for an uplifting summer song, give it a listen.
Background, drowning in summern-buna
It’s a slow-tempo rock ballad.
The song was released in 2013 and was composed by n-buna, who is also active as the composer for the band Yorushika.
The guitar sounds distorted, yet somehow it feels transparent.
Give it a listen when you find yourself thinking, “Ah, summer is ending…”
Fiction BlueAyase
A bittersweet summer song where stylishness and a nostalgic atmosphere intertwine.
It’s a track by Ayase, a Vocaloid producer renowned for a sleek musical style exemplified by “Cynical Night Plan,” and it was released in 2019.
The way it stays mellow while maintaining a sense of speed is classic Ayase.
The lyrics convey the feelings of “me” as he remembers summer days spent with someone precious.
It may hit especially hard when you listen toward the end of summer.
Be sure to give it a listen with earphones or headphones.
[Refreshing] Big Feature on Vocaloid Summer Songs [Nostalgia] (41–50)
beyondTofu_A
A gentle, nostalgic pop song that signals the end of summer.
Created by Tofu_A and released in August 2025.
The calm piano textures and Yuki Kaai’s simple, clear vocals evoke a longing for days gone by.
Its bittersweet yet warm worldview, filled with thoughts of someone you can no longer meet or a distant place, resonates deeply.
If you feel a touch of loneliness as the seasons change, this piece may quietly stay by your side.
Lingering Lantern FireworksOrangestar
From a subdued opening to a guitar phrase that overflows with emotion.
This song is by Orangestar, a Vocaloid producer known for creating numerous summer tunes.
In 2015, the Japanese version was released on YouTube, and the English version on Niconico.
The lyrics capture the bittersweet feelings of two people who won’t be able to meet once summer ends.