[Youth] A Collection of Classic Vocaloid Songs Recommended for High School Students

It’s damp.Shikiura Sōgo

It's damp, isn't it? – Yuki Kaai

Sogu Shikiura, who delivers numerous songs themed around the real-life love and daily lives of young people.

His 2023 work “Damp, Isn’t It?” paints a sultry portrait of two lovers.

Opening with spoken phrases by Utaai Yuki, the sound heats up as a passionate guitar riff kicks in.

Set against the sweltering heat of summer, the slightly thrilling worldview woven into the lyrics adds a palpable tension.

It’s a track where Utaai Yuki’s girlish vocals, carried by a driving, rhythmic band performance, convey the ache of a bittersweet love.

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Tell me, help meYukino Ito

Tell Me Help Me / Hatsune Miku

Popular Vocaloid producer Yukino Ito created the song “Tell Me Help Me” as an entry for the Proseka NEXT music contest.

It’s a pop track that portrays a woman’s unrequited love, conveying her feelings by repeating the title phrase.

The rhymes give it a pleasing sound, and it’s lovely how it succinctly expresses deep affection.

It also uses food and drink as metaphors for romance.

I hope you’ll savor the sweet-and-sour feelings of that pre-relationship moment.

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Sunny Spot DaysYukino Ito

Sunlit Days / Koharu Rikka × Natsuiro Karin × Hanakuma Chifuyu

The pop sound and bright vocals give you energy! “Hidamari Days,” produced by Vocaloid producer Yukino Ito, was released in October 2023.

It’s a song provided to Marumochi-bu, a group consisting of Hanon, Kotoha, and Megu, who are active in game streaming and other activities.

Its sparkling style, highlighted by a memorable, vibrant horn section, is a major draw.

And the positive message in the lyrics—“let’s enjoy every day”—fits the sound perfectly.

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Whisper Whisper WhisperAzari

Whisper Whisper Whisper

This is a Vocaloid track with a distinctive, floating atmosphere and a whisper-like singing voice that seeps into your heart.

Created by Azari, it was released in April 2023.

The transparent vocals and calm tone are striking.

It’s one of those songs that reveals more depth the more you listen, and it’s popular among overseas Vocaloid fans as well.

The lyrics depict a protagonist who listens to their inner voice and faces hidden emotions.

It resonates especially well when listened to alone at night.

It’s a perfect piece for sensitive high school students, offering time to reflect on oneself.

mannequinDECO*27

DECO*27 – Mannequin feat. Hatsune Miku

This is a song marked by a gentle melody that seems to embrace waves of emotion.

Released in March 2022 as part of DECO*27’s eighth album, it’s said to include 11 tracks featuring Hatsune Miku.

The lyrics portray the beauty and pain of falling in love, and the emptiness of losing oneself—they really tighten the chest.

The question, “When I want to see you, where should I go?” is filled with a poignant longing.

It’s a piece that offers comfort to those struggling with the frustrations of love and with self-acceptance.

I especially recommend it to high school students going through a sensitive time.

Daydream FantasiaDIVELA

Daydream Fantasia / DIVELA feat. Hatsune Miku

The sweet yet bittersweet lyrics, singing of a landscape wrapped in spring light, resonate deeply.

Produced by DIVELA, this work was released in March 2023.

Premiered on Hatsune Miku Day, it marks their 25th song using VOCALOID.

Its charm lies in the fusion of a refreshing melody with a stimulating sound, with a particularly striking chorus.

The lyrics weave in distant-future and fantastical elements, expressing unchanging love and a nostalgia for times gone by.

It’s a song that speaks to the hearts of sensitive high school students and offers them hope.

Iron Veins of LeavesHello1103

Iron Veins – Hello1103

This is a track by Hello1103 that delivers a longing for the future through sound.

It’s included on the album “Hello,” released in March 2024.

The piece falls under the Electronica/IDM genre, captivating listeners with a unique world that blends the beauty of electronic sounds and Hatsune Miku’s sutra chanting.

The music video, created using image-generation AI, also drew attention.

You can feel their commitment to pioneering new forms of expression that fuse sound and visuals.

It’s a song I especially want high school students to hear—perfect for moments when you want to pause amid the rush of studying and club activities and reflect on yourself.