The power of words. A special feature on Vocaloid songs with great lyrics

mudwormKanzaki Iori

Mud Bug / Kasane Teto SV

Wishing to become beautiful shouldn’t be a sin.

This work carries a message that affirms a desire everyone holds in some way.

Kanzaki Iori released it digitally in August 2025 and unveiled the music video that November.

Teto Kasane SV’s gritty vocals and the rock sound violently stir up those muddy emotions that build up in the heart.

You want to be alone but still want to be loved—its appeal lies in how powerfully it stands by that irreconcilable feeling and affirms your entire being.

The word choices—distinctive of Kanzaki Iori, who also works as a novelist—pierce the heart alongside the pixel animation.

I especially want you to listen on nights when you can’t love yourself, when you feel down after comparing yourself to someone else.

Someone’s PrologueYUUHI

Someone's Prologue / Hatsune Miku

This is a track by Vocaloid producer YUUHI, released in February 2026.

Its appeal lies in an inventive sonic palette built around a funky bassline, resulting in a finish that blends chic style with cool swagger.

The lyrics carry a message like, “Even if it’s just another ordinary day for someone else, for me it’s the beginning of a story,” which is another hallmark of the song.

It’s a Miku track with a curious atmosphere—neither negative nor positive—that’s uniquely its own.

Scary thingsnio

Scary Things / Nio feat. Kagamine Rin

This is a track where Kagamine Rin’s earnest vocals hit you straight in the heart.

Created by Vocaloid producer Nio, it was released in December 2025.

Over a pop-leaning sound, it weaves together the fear that lurks behind everyday life and the strength to keep moving while carrying it.

Rather than erasing fear, its message—accepting it as a part of yourself that keeps you alive—resonates deeply.

Written specifically for Crypton’s official “Kagamine Rin & Len 18th Anniversary” project, this song is sure to gently nudge you forward when you’re feeling lost or tempted to stop.

angerNoz.×Kanzaki Iori

Anger (feat. Kanzaki Iori) [VOCALOID Ver.] / Noz.

This is a rock number charged with intense energy that releases pent-up emotions as “anger.” Popular Vocaloid producers Noz.

and Iori Kanzaki teamed up to create it, and it was released in February 2026.

The lyrics and composition are by Iori Kanzaki, with arrangement by Noz.

The twin vocals of Hatsune Miku and Kagamine Rin amplify each other’s heat, and their vocal work pairs perfectly with the band sound.

On Iori Kanzaki’s channel, there’s also a version sung by Kanzaki themselves, so be sure to listen to that as well.

I thought I wanted to go to that mountain.shi-ran

I thought I wanted to go to that mountain – Hatsune Miku

This is a work by Vocaloid producer Shīran, released in January 2026.

It’s a pop tune where the buoyant tones of piano and woodwinds intertwine.

The layered sounds and sense of drive feel great and draw you in.

The lyrics portray a pure longing and impulse to “reach that place visible in the distance,” evoking a hope that feels like your view opening up.

If you’re interested in creative activities, give it a listen.

White WorldGESO

Shiroyo / Kazehiki Beta · GUMI

An immersive Vocaloid track where palpable, breath-close intimacy intersects with a sterile, inorganic timbre.

Released by GESO in January 2026, this piece features a duet between Kazehiki β and GUMI whose harmonies possess a beauty that blurs the line between reality and dreams.

The lyrics, which lay bare the emotions swirling within, are compelling as well.

Perfect for a quiet night when you want to sink alone into a sea of thought.

Love and Hungernejishiki

Love and Hunger / Nejishiki feat. GUMI

Crafted by Vocaloid producer Nejishiki, this work is set for release in January 2026.

It was created in collaboration with lyricist Yūho Iwasato.

Their connection began when Nejishiki joined JASRAC, which led to this collaboration.

Lyrics that portray the loneliness of city life and a hunger that deepens with love intertwine with a stylish band sound to stir the heart.

A vocal version sung by utaite Nakuru Aitsuki is also being released on the same day, so we recommend checking that out as well.