[Latest & Classic] Popular! Collection of Japanese-style Vocaloid Songs
The tones of shamisen and flutes, scales that feel nostalgically familiar… In this article, we’ve compiled a selection of popular Japan-inspired Vocaloid songs! On Nico Nico Douga, it’s such a beloved genre that it stands as its own category.
There are many Vocaloid producers who specialize in Japanese-style tracks.
Here, we’ll introduce a wide range from timeless classics and staple hits to recent releases.
You’re sure to find a song that strikes a chord with you! Be sure to check it out to the end!
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[Latest & Classic] Popular! Collection of Japanese-style Vocaloid Songs (61–70)
Iroha Songsilver sockeye (salmon)
It’s a Japanese-style track that blends sultriness with coolness! It’s the debut and signature song of Vocaloid producer Ginsaku, released in 2009.
The stylishly unfolding, genre-mixing sound pairs perfectly with Kagamine Rin’s powerful vocal work.
Some listeners may have had their image of Rin’s “cute singing voice” completely overturned by this track.
The lyrics, which depict passionate longing, are another part of its appeal.
It remains one of Vocaloid’s timeless masterpieces that never fades with time.
Minazuki (the traditional Japanese name for the sixth month)Winter Pavilion
This is a work by Fuyukan that feels as if the very atmosphere of early summer has been turned into sound.
Kagamine Len’s heartrending vocals and the Japanese-style arrangement are a perfect match.
The song portrays a bittersweet longing for a season that has passed, and the quiet, helpless feelings of thinking about someone precious who is no longer here.
The melody line that sparks the imagination is outstanding.
Why not take some time alone after the rain to fully immerse yourself in its world?
TagHaruno
This is a track Haruno released as a Vocaloid producer for the first time in about seven years.
Released in June 2025, the song deepens a downbeat yet beautiful worldview with a touch of fantasy.
Interweaving Luo Tianyi’s resonant vocals with oriental sounds, it creates a uniquely weightless atmosphere.
The lyrics, themed around a game of tag in the dark, depict a heart being overtaken by an irresistible pull, as if you’re reading a mysterious story.
How about getting lost in this bewitching world that draws you in?
Mirror, mirrorone two three
A Japanese-style rock song that pierces the heart with self-questioning.
Crafted by Hifumi using Otomachi Una, this track was released in November 2024.
It grapples with the ugliness and inner conflict one feels when confronting their own reflection in the mirror.
Lyrics that cut to the core of human nature unfold over a sound that fuses traditional Japanese instruments with rock.
It’s a Vocaloid track with a philosophical message.
When you feel like facing yourself, give it a listen.
The Tsukumo Pactnaraku
Tsukumo no Chigiri, with its captivating Japanese-style sound, is a track produced by the Vocaloid creator naraku, who debuted in 2023.
The song feels like an arrangement of festival music, incorporating the tones of taiko drums and shakuhachi to evoke a lavish, resplendent atmosphere.
The lyrics depict two people bound by a strong bond.
Its figurative expressions also convey a distinctly Japanese essence.
If you listen closely, you can sense that the theme ties into Obon as well.
Be sure to watch it together with the music video, which features characters in kimono.
Mad Cherry BlossomsOsanzi
It’s a highly progressive work that fuses EDM, hip-hop, and traditional Japanese elements.
The track is by Osanzi, a Vocaloid producer known for hits like “LiFE” and “Secret Lie,” and it was released in 2022.
The relentless surge of electronic sounds is overwhelming in the best way.
When we think of “Japanese-style” tracks, we tend to imagine a retro vibe, but this is nothing like that.
It feels like it would fit right in at a club or outdoor festival.
Red and White ManjushakaNem
The Japanese-style rock melody and the fantastical world inspired by red spider lilies leave a strong impression.
Released by Nem in June 2013, this piece blends cool guitar and bass sounds to create an emotionally rich finish.
The lyrics portray the bond and affection between the two characters who appear in the song, as well as their feelings about parting.
What happens to them in the very end…? Please find out for yourself.
The vocal range should also be comfortable for those with lower voices!