We’ll carefully select and introduce Iyoha’s recommended songs and moving masterpieces that strike the heart.
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Iyowa captivates many listeners with his distinctive soundscapes and delicate lyrics.If you’ve ever found yourself drawn in by melodies that won’t leave your head after a single listen, or by a somewhat wistful, poetic worldview, you’re not alone.Now that the number of his songs has grown, we’ve put together a generous selection of recommended tracks by Iyowa for those wondering where to start.You’re sure to find a new favorite.Be sure to check them out!
Carefully curated selection of Iyowa’s recommended songs and soul-stirring masterpieces (1–10)
I’ve been alive for 1,000 years.NEW!iyowa
You’ll find yourself unable to escape its original and beautiful soundscape.
Released in December 2020 and closing out the album “My Heritage,” this track took 5th place at VOCALOID Collection 2020 Winter and sent shockwaves through the scene.
It’s packed with highlights, from phrases that pay homage to Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” to lyrics written from the perspective of a girl inside a picture frame.
It confronts you with the eternity of art and the fragility of human beings.
IMAWANOKIWANEW!iyowa
I can’t tell if it’s salvation or ruin—the ominous sense of headlong rush lingers in my ears and won’t let go.
Released in November 2019, the sound arrangement, with the rhythm section and piano exquisitely out of sync, feels like emotions running amok.
True to the title meaning “the final hour,” the lyrics evoke a worldview that seems drawn to the brink of death, creating a striking contrast with the song’s pop tone.
Once you listen, you can’t escape—it’s the iyowa world.
あだぽしゃNEW!iyowa
You’ll get hooked on the waltz rhythm interwoven with dissonance.
From the lyrics—filled with words that evoke scorched hands and death—you can feel a bittersweet yet distorted love-hate between two people who simply cannot understand each other, parting ways while still wishing for each other’s happiness.
That story merges with the wavering, unstable sound, gripping the listener’s heart and never letting go.
Released in June 2021 and later included on the album “My Heritage.” Enjoy listening while pondering its meaning.
collapse; fainting spell (colloquial/slang)NEW!iyowa
You’re moved by the bittersweet emotions hidden behind the pop sound.
This piece was posted as a video by Iyowa in August 2021 and released on music streaming services the following September.
It’s also included on the acclaimed album “Watashi no Heritage,” and its views on YouTube have surpassed an astounding 100 million.
It portrays the painful feelings that foreshadow the end of a romance.
The contrast with the bright melody makes your chest tighten as you listen.
It’s a masterpiece I’d recommend even to those who haven’t listened to Vocaloid songs before.
peach-colored keyNEW!iyowa
The sparkling tones of piano and synthesizer lift the listener’s spirits.
Written specifically for the smartphone game “Project Sekai Colorful Stage! feat.
Hatsune Miku,” it was released in April 2023 and was also included on the June 2024 album “Movies, Sunlit Spots, Graduation Ceremonies.” The lyrics, as if conversing with one’s younger self, poignantly portray the anxieties of chasing a dream and the importance of friends, striking straight at the heart.
It’s a song that gives you courage when you’re taking on a challenge.
Forgotten itemNEW!iyowa
The up-tempo, jazz-inspired sound sticks in your head.
Released by Iyowa in April 2025, this piece is a track that portrays the sparkle of an idol alongside the loneliness and sense of loss behind it.
The wistfulness that drifts within its bright tone—many listeners have likely been captivated by that contrast.
It debuted at No.
1 on Billboard JAPAN’s Niconico VOCALOID SONGS chart, achieving a remarkable feat not seen since the classic “Kyukurarin.” Be sure to give it a careful listen.
apricotNEW!iyowa
Once you hear it, it loops in your head and won’t let go.
Released in December 2021, it’s also included on the masterpiece album “My Heritage” from the same year.
Its whirlwind chord progressions and reverse-playback sounds feel like pure magic.
And you’ll be captivated by the lyrics’ worldview, which portrays a girl’s journey into adulthood.
In July 2024, it was even featured through a collaboration with the rhythm game CHUNITHM, cementing its status as a beloved fan favorite.