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

Fallen blossoms were watching summer.resipa

Fallen blossoms were watching the summer. / Hatsune Miku

A bittersweet yet beautiful piece that paints feelings for time that has passed, like blossoms falling away.

Created by resipa and released in June 2024.

Its mellow sound, led by piano and guitar and layered with sound effects that evoke summer scenes, conveys silence and nostalgia.

From a poetic worldview where dreams and reality intersect, you can sense both the cherishing of time with someone precious and a feeling of loss.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night.

clear skiesOrangestar

Orangestar – Clear Skies (feat. IA) Official Video

The refreshing sound evokes an image of a blue sky spreading overhead.

It’s a track by the Vocaloid producer Orangestar, known for “A Sky Full of Stars and a Patrol of Tomorrow.” It was released in 2017.

The lyrics convey feelings for a beloved person who can no longer be met.

Girl RayMikito-P

Mikito-P “Shoujo Rei” MV

This is a song by mikitoP, a Vocaloid producer known for works like “Ii Aru Fanclub” and “Sarin Shinogahara.” It was released on a video-sharing site in 2018.

The soothing, utterly pleasant sound is healing.

It’s a nostalgic piece that recalls summers gone by.

Summertime RecordJin (Shizen no Teki-P)

Jin / Summertime Record (IA) [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This is a song by Jin, well known for the multimedia mixed-media project called the Kagerou Project.

It was also the ending theme of episode 12 of the anime Mekakucity Actors.

As the ending theme of the final episode, the melody is memorable for its poignancy, evoking a sense of the work’s conclusion.

Blooming in the summer skyAkutari

Blooming in the Summer Sky / KAF

This song feels like it’s singing up into the summer sky—just one listen will lift your spirits! It’s a track by Vocaloid producer Akutari, released in August 2023.

A brisk, driving Vocalock piece, it perfectly matches KAFU’s voice as she seems to pour her heart out.

The soaring chorus and the beauty of the melody have a charm that makes you want to look up at the sky.

It’s an emotional Vocaloid song that evokes the summer memories you carry within you.

Summer Sugar Lemonadenogi

Summer Sugar Lemonade / Hatsune Miku by nogi

It’s a pop song where tart-and-sweet, vivid patterns come into view.

Created by nogi and released in August 2023.

The light rhythm, Hatsune Miku’s translucent vocals, and lyrics that evoke the atmosphere of a summer night blend together exquisitely.

As the track progresses, the feelings toward the other person seem to intensify more and more.

Perfect for when you want to elevate your romantic mood or revisit the sweet memories of youth.

I'll come to see you again this summer.Yagawa no Name

This year as well, I’ll go see you in the summer / Hatsune Miku

It’s a nostalgic and refreshing guitar rock track by Naname from Hachikawa.

Released in June 2018, it was later included as the final track on the album “Summer, Me, and Rock ’n’ Roll.” Set against Kyoto’s summer scenery—such as the Kamo River and Shimogamo Shrine—the song reflects on the passage of time and feelings that never change.

Miku’s vibrant vocals pair perfectly with the arrangement’s subtly retro vibe.

If you’re eagerly awaiting the arrival of summer, be sure to give it a listen.