Special Feature on Overseas Vocaloid Producers: A Guide to Western Vocaloid Music (English, German, etc.)

MONSTERKIRA

KIRA – MONSTER ft. GUMI English (Original Song)

“MONSTER” is a work by Vocaloid producer KIRA, released in September 2017.

Sung in English by GUMI, the vocals are powerful, and the lyrics convey a strong resolve to face external judgment and criticism.

The driving rhythm section feels like it’s closing in on you and becomes increasingly addictive.

It’s a perfect track for anyone who wants to experience energetic, Western-style Vocaloid music.

Goodbye To A WorldPorter Robinson

Porter Robinson – Goodbye To A World (Audio)

A fantastical and nostalgic world unfolds.

This is the final track from American artist Porter Robinson’s album “Worlds,” released in August 2014.

With AVANNA’s whispering vocals and beautifully expansive synthesizer tones, it weaves a unique, end-of-the-world atmosphere.

It’s a must-listen for those who want to experience a melodic, sentimental musical world or immerse themselves in an extraordinary mood.

Love In SecretAku P

Aku P ft. Fukase ” Love In Secret “

The title has the same meaning as “secret love,” that is, a hidden romance.

The intro starts with a swelling, undulating feel, delivering a sound that truly embodies Western pop.

A VOCALOID modeled after SEKAI NO OWARI’s vocalist, Fukase, combines with this musical style to create a distinctive atmosphere.

LOG OFFStaircatte

LOG OFF / Kasane Teto

A track by Staircatte, an artist based in Australia, released in April 2025.

Its worldview fuses electropop with digital art, reflecting the complexities of human relationships in modern society and raising awareness of issues surrounding AI generators.

Teto Kasane SV’s resolute vocals and the noisy bassline are absolutely stellar! It’s the perfect song for anyone seeking a fresh spark in their everyday life.

Affection AddictionKAT x Aku P

KAT x Aku P – Affection Addiction ft. POPY (SynthV Original Song)

You’ll be captivated by the bold electro sound.

Created by Aku P and KAT, it was released in April 2025.

The aggressive electronic tones pair perfectly with the powerful vocals of the Synthesizer V voicebank POPY.

With lyrics themed around dependence on love and an obsession with self-destructive relationships, it’s sure to resonate deeply with many listeners.

Add this addictive, high-energy Vocaloid track to your playlist!

REGRET ROCKMonochroMenace

REGRET ROCK [ft. Kasane Teto]

This is a work by MonochroMenace that humorously chronicles the regrets and missteps of youth.

Released in February 2025, the piece is marked by Teto Kasane’s powerful vocals.

The energetic guitar sound and catchy melody line mesh perfectly to create a punkish world.

The lyrics briskly spin tales of youthful blunders, inviting a wry, knowing smile.

It’s the kind of feeling that resonates the same in Japan and abroad.

Bitten by a ropedivalent anion

Bitten by a Rope / Divalent Negative - feat. flower

Not only the music, but it also shines as a visual work.

This song is by the Chinese Vocaloid producer Funi-jia- (Fu Erjia), who creates everything from illustrations to videos, and it was released in 2021.

It’s a highly avant-garde piece that stands apart from the music we’re used to.

The meter slips, the melody rises and falls—yet before you know it, you’re drawn into its world.

This is the very definition of originality.

It’s an artistic Vocaloid track that reveals something new with every listen.

Perfect for anyone seeking unusual music.