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

BUTCHER VANITYFLAVOR FOLEY

BUTCHER VANITY ft. Yi Xi

A decadent and stylish world unfolds.

This track by FLAVOR FOLEY, a U.

S.

-based Vocaloid unit, was released in March 2024.

Built around a noisy bassline, the sonic landscape is joined by the Chinese female rap voicebank Yi Xi from the Synthesizer V vocal synthesis software, creating an aggressive electro tune.

The lyrics adopt a bold theme centered on cannibalism, portraying a unique worldview where desire and violence, love and madness intersect.

If you’re seeking a provocative musical experience, give it a listen.

MikuAnamanaguchi

Anamanaguchi – Miku ft. Hatsune Miku (Lyric Video)

The innovative sound that fuses chiptune and rock is striking.

It’s a track by the American band Anamanaguchi, released in May 2016.

The futuristic world that blends game-like electronic tones with a band sound is perfectly complemented by Hatsune Miku’s cute vocals.

The lyrics have Miku telling you, “I’ll be with you forever,” making it irresistible for Vocaloid fans.

Confessions of a Rotten GirlSAWTOWNE

SAWTOWNE – Confessions of a Rotten Girl / ft. Hatsune Miku

You’ll find yourself drawn into a world with a somewhat religious atmosphere.

It’s a track by Vocaloid producer SAWTOWNE, released in January 2025.

Its signature is a hard electronic sound interwoven with elements of classical music.

The lyrics depict the struggle of a girl who tries to reclaim a pure heart but is pulled toward desire—in other words, a fujoshi’s anthem.

Otaku culture truly knows no borders!

Machine LoveJamie Paige

Machine Love (feat. Kasane Teto)

A rich electropop sound surges in waves.

This track, released in June 2024, is by Jamie Page, an artist based in Houston, USA.

The lyrics are striking for their overflowing love for Kasane Teto, and the melody even quotes a line from Teto’s classic “The Song of the Robot with Ears.” As the song progresses, the emotion builds—it’s a work Japanese Vocaloid fans should definitely hear.

Wei WARD ROMANCEFLAVOR FOLEY

Wei WARD ROMANCE ft. Feng Yi

An innovative soundscape that fuses electropop with traditional Chinese music is truly captivating.

Created by FLAVOR FOLEY, an artist based in the United States, it was released in October 2024.

The track, themed around a contemporary city evoking hustle, bustle, and neon lights, features a distinctive sonic world woven from Peking opera percussion and electronic sounds, enriched by lyrics blending English and Chinese.

The choral work, crafted using as many as 35 vocal libraries, is breathtaking.

If you’re looking for an upbeat track, don’t miss it!

CopycatVocaCircus

【Vocaloid Original】Copycat【GUMI English】

This is a compelling VOCALOID track where weighty strings, a sterile piano, and strategically placed electronic sounds interweave with a shape-shifting VOCALOID melody.

The blend of near-acoustic timbres and game-like digital tones, combined with a key change in the latter half, creates a uniquely tense atmosphere.

Candle QueenGHOST

【Gumi English】Candle Queen【Original Song Collaboration】

A representative work by the Vocaloid producer Ghost, released in November 2017.

Its sound incorporates elements of dark cabaret and jazz, with a dance-like piano melody that leaves a strong impression.

The lyrics project the story of a woman who draws attention by manipulating others.

GUMI’s sultry vocals fit perfectly with the dark worldview.

Recommended for those who want to savor a story-driven piece.