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

MOViNG ONOsanzi

MOViNG ON / Osanzi feat. Hatsune Miku × Kagamine Rin

Let’s get hyped with some futuristic EDM! This track by the popular Vocaloid producer Osanzi was released in April 2023.

It’s a heavyweight electric tune that feels like it could be blasting at an overseas festival.

If you’ve got a subwoofer, this is the time to fire it up.

The lyric phrase “a magic that lets you be honest” really stands out, and it meshes perfectly with the sound and melody.

Crank the volume and ride that straight-up-and-down groove! It’s the perfect song for high schoolers who are wrestling with self-expression and being true to their feelings.

sex maniacPeg

Letch/Kotoha Akane MV

This is a song by vocaloid producer Peg that will seize the heart of anyone in the midst of their youth.

It features an enchanting melody and moving lyrics.

Through the protagonist’s fascination with a woman he meets by chance, the piece depicts love, desire, and a longing for liberation from restraint.

Kotonoha Akane’s gentle vocals delicately convey bittersweet emotions.

Released in June 2023, this work is Peg’s first song using Synthesizer V and became a major topic among Vocaloid fans.

It’s perfect for high schoolers troubled by love or anyone feeling worn out by daily life.

Surrender yourself to the voice that seeps into your heart and let your emotions be set free.

FallingTKN

TKN – Falling ft. Hatsune Miku

It’s a perfect song for high schoolers who are struggling with relationships around them or thinking about their future.

Released in December 2020, this piece features a refreshing yet somehow bittersweet melody that leaves a strong impression.

Hatsune Miku’s clear, transparent vocals delicately capture the complex emotions of youth.

Set against a calm sound, it traces the feelings of a protagonist in the midst of self-discovery, tightening your chest just by listening.

I think it’s a track that stays close to your heart during that sensitive time of worrying about friendships and falling in love.

Teacher, you know…TOKOTOKO

Sensei, You Know feat. Chifuyu Hanakuma / TOKOTOKO (Nishizawasan-P)

For teens who can’t help but endlessly ruminate—about who they are, about the distance between themselves and others—I think this song will really hit home.

It’s a 2023 release by TOKOTOKO, known for hit tracks like “Yoru mo Sugara Kimi Omou” and “Booo!”.

With a calm, lingering melody, it’s a cool rock number.

Chifuyu Hanakuma’s clear, translucent vocals suit the mood perfectly and make you want to really sink into the listening experience.

The lyrics trace the feelings of a protagonist who sees themselves as not normal, and just reading them alone is enough to make your chest tighten.

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PenumbraV.I.P

[Musical Isotope] Penumbra / V.I.P #1

This song stands out with its translucent vocals and emotional sound.

It’s a track by Penumbra from April 2024, unveiled at the DJ event during Niconico Chokaigi.

The lyrics, which express life dwelling within inanimate objects, are deeply moving.

Though it uses many abstract expressions—like a single drop of misfortune or the light of a life ending in secret—that very abstraction sparks the listener’s imagination.

It’s a richly nuanced piece that’s perfect for high school students in the midst of their youth.

Like the hope that sprouts in spring, why not listen to this song and feel the possibilities within yourself?

Coral in a miniature gardenkoyori

Miniature Garden Coral / Hatsune Miku

It’s a bittersweet yet beautiful song that seems to weave together the complex feelings deep within the heart.

The delicate lyrics crafted by Koyori and the gently embracing melody sink into your soul.

The protagonist, moving forward while carrying anxieties and hopes for the future and a dreaming heart, will resonate with many in their sensitive years.

Released in May 2023 and later issued as a single in December of the same year, the song also drew attention for its tie-in with the game “Project Sekai.” It’s perfect for listening quietly on your own, and also great to share and discuss with friends.

When your heart is swaying, lend your ear to this track.

I was saved.rinri

I Was Saved / MEIKA Hime & MEIKA Mikoto

A work that beautifully portrays the pain and hope of youth.

This song by rinri, released in 2023, resonates with the heartfelt harmonies of Naruka Hime and Naruka Mikoto.

Running away, and still facing forward while carrying pain—this struggle is expressed alongside delicate melodies.

It might be perfect for high school students who are struggling with friendships or feeling anxious about the future.

Instead of keeping everything to yourself, how about listening to it with someone? I’m sure it will lead to new insights.