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

ClockworkAthena Z

Clockwork 【Cyber Diva Original】

A track by Athena Z, a Vocaloid producer who also thrives as an illustrator.

As the song progresses, new timbres and rhythms layer in, creating the effect that even the same verse or chorus sounds different each time.

The intermittent, well-placed ticking of a clock and the spacious vocals in a high register linger in the ear—it’s a number you’ll want to listen to again and again.

C&Ccora

【Fukase 】C&C【Original Song + PV】

The one who’s close with the person I like isn’t me—it’s someone else.

Sung over a breezy band sound, the song captures the feelings of a bittersweet one-sided love.

It’s a track by the U.

S.

-based Vocaloid producer cora, released in 2016.

The familiar, classic guitar-rock style and the chorus’s repeating melodic line leave a strong impression.

It’s very pop, so even if you don’t understand English, you’ll be fine.

The lyrical message is easy to relate to, and it’s a great entry point to works by overseas Vocaloid producers.

binaryExpus

【Expus】VOCALOID Original​​「binary」​​​[​GUMI English]

It’s a song that uses timbres reminiscent of video game music, with occasional sound-effect-like elements, evoking a sense of nostalgia.

From the vibrato-tinged tone used in the interlude to the highly digital-sounding synth bass and the inorganic atmosphere of the VOCALOID, it’s a fun number packed with hooks that will get you hooked after just one listen.

Paper PlaneAdy Sha

【CYBER DIVA】Paper Plane (Original Song)

This track is shaped by a wistful piano timbre and a full band sound.

It’s a piece by Vocaloid producer Ady Sha, released in 2015.

With its relaxed tempo, sharp-edged guitar phrases, and fragile vocals, it carries a certain nostalgic atmosphere.

As the title suggests, the lyrics revolve around a paper airplane, expressing the feelings that arise when the fleeting existence of a plane that can’t fly forever is overlaid with one’s own.

By the time you finish listening, you may feel a tightness in your chest—such is the song.

Chen JiangCOP

[Vocaloid Stardust Original] Chen Jiang (Descent of Dust) [Xingchen Original]

A delicate, repeating timbre that calls to mind the stars.

It’s so beautiful, isn’t it? This is a song released in 2016, sung by Xinchen, a Chinese V4 Vocaloid who was reborn from Heikō Shikaiko, a character originally from the doujin music scene.

Her stylish, beautiful design matches the feel of her name.

Her singing voice is based on the Chinese vocalist Chali Li, and that crystal-clear, truly diva-like tone fits this track perfectly.

Chali Li has posted many “I tried singing” videos and she’s absolutely adorable, so if you’re interested, be sure to check her out.

ErroristNishin

【Chris】Errorist【VOCALOID original song】

This is a Vocaloid song where you can experience weight, grandeur, and beauty all at once.

Created by the Vocaloid producer Nishin, it was released in 2018.

The vocals use Chris, included in VOCALOID5.

The song’s style matches perfectly with Chris’s sweet voice, resulting in a performance that’s truly captivating—you’ll feel as if you’re listening to Western pop.

The lyrics, which explore the anguish of fighting someone, are philosophical and wonderfully profound.

It’s a work by an overseas Vocaloid producer that I can recommend even to Vocaloid beginners.

PoisonJayn

「VOCALOID English Original」Poison ( Thanks for Nothing )(Explicit)【Jayn ft. CYBER DIVA】

Just when you think it’s a track that moves with an R&B-like rhythm, a noisy guitar suddenly kicks in, and in the chorus, a driving synthesizer and handclaps join—a wide-ranging Vocaloid song.

Even as the song’s character shifts rapidly, the vocals maintain a steady level of intensity, making it a naturally listenable number from start to finish.

It’s one you’ll want to play again and again.