Latest Vocaloid Releases [January 2025]

terminusrinri

Terminus / Narukami Hime

It might resonate especially deeply on sleepless nights.

This is a song by rinri that delicately portrays the anxiety of changing cities and losing one’s place.

It’s included on the album “Like a Bookmark,” released in April 2024.

The transparent, clear vocals of NAKINE Hime intertwine with a melody that feels close to the heart.

The lyrics convey a determination to support each other and move forward, and it just brings me to tears.

When you want to feel the subtleties of human emotion, this song is a perfect fit.

Pale Blue Dotseiza

Pale Blue Dot / seiza feat. Hatsune Miku

It’s a beautiful, straightforward song whose melody and lyrics resonate deeply.

Created by seiza, this piece was released in January 2025.

It’s a delicate work that carefully weaves together every tone and every word.

I could listen to it forever, and it feels like it gradually seeps into the depths of the heart.

The whispering voice of Hatsune Miku and the lyrics about journeying while thinking of one’s hometown pierce the chest.

When you’re feeling at rock bottom, this song might just save you.

I’m sorry for being alive.shizuku

Sorry for staying alive / Kanashi Kunai (Kahu)

It’s a song that questions the purpose of existence and the meaning of life.

Created by shizuku and released in January 2025, it’s a ballad number.

The piano’s resonant tone and the arrangement, which blends beauty with fragility, really hit home.

KAFU’s strained, almost squeezed-out vocals and the heartrending melody sink in through their harmony.

The lyrics tackle the heavy theme of “guilt about being alive.” It’s a Vocaloid track that offers companionship to those feeling troubled or alone.

SPEED OF SPICEsuzie

SPEED OF SPICE | suzie ft. Otomachi Una

An exhilarating, fast-paced soundscape you just can’t get enough of.

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

Riding on an energetic beat, the music powerfully weaves a passion for taking on challenges.

The drive to push past your limits feels incredibly relatable—you can’t help but map it onto your own life as you listen.

When you want to give your all toward a goal, this song is sure to give you a push.

Best friendwotaku

Best Friend / wotaku feat. Hatsune Miku

This track by wotaku was provided as O-Rihi’s solo debut work in November 2024.

A Hatsune Miku version was released in December.

The lyrics, depicting distorted emotions and complex human relationships, are striking, and their fusion with the provocative sound really resonates.

Feelings like self-loathing and envy toward others are expressed with delicate nuance.

If you like electro swing or are reflecting on personal boundaries and distance in relationships, give it a listen.

queue■37

queue / ■37 feat. Otomachi Una SV

“queue” is a track released by ■37 in January 2025, featuring Otomachi Una SV’s strikingly transparent vocals.

You’ll be drawn into a soundscape where rhythmic energy, warmth, and artistry blend together.

It sounds like a pop song, yet somehow there seems to be a shadow lurking beneath the surface—especially in the development of the outro.

It’s a perfect piece for moments when you want to face your inner self or seek empathy from someone.

Please take your time and savor it.

Kidnapping!karukaru

Kidnapping! / Karu Karu [Kasane Teto SV]

This song captivates with its thrilling worldbuilding.

Created by Karukaru and released in December 2024, it features lyrics that feel packed with raw emotions from deep within, paired with Teto Kasane’s powerful vocals.

Its tightly condensed, real feelings resonate and move the listener.

It may especially hit home when you’re confronting the discomfort and conflicts you feel within society.

Try listening while putting yourself in its place.