[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 (11–20)
Kabuki JōruriDYES IWASAKI
A fusion of electro swing, hip-hop, and traditional Japanese elements—this is DYES IWASAKI’s new challenge.
Released in May 2024, the piece captivates with a uniquely distinctive world you won’t encounter often.
Set in the fictional city “Hell Tokio,” where desires swirl, it vividly portrays the complexities of modern society.
Its glamorous yet somehow dark atmosphere grips listeners and won’t let go.
Perfect for moments when you want to escape reality or taste the extraordinary.
Dive in and experience this immersive world!
Court Shiki of 575Glue
This Vocaloid track breathes the spirit of Wa, woven from a unique sense of weightlessness and the rhythm of 5-7-5.
Created by Glue, it’s their 26th piece, released in April 2024.
flower’s clear, transparent vocals blend beautifully with the electropop sound.
The lyrics carry themes of “memory” and “parting,” sprinkled with words that evoke the changing seasons.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night, as you look back on the past and sort through your feelings.
the underworldhit
Please give this cutting-edge, Japanese-style Vocaloid track a listen! “Yomi,” a song by Vocaloid producer Atari, was released in October 2022.
It’s a bold fusion of EDM with traditional Japanese instruments, and it’s incredibly stylish.
There’s so much to enjoy—like the surging bassline, the glittering koto, and the flute swaying in the distance.
The rhythm hits hard, making you want to crank the volume way up.
The downbeat lyrics, which contrast with the energetic sound, are another big draw.
hollow kudzuNEW!one two three
This song confronts you with the suffocating feeling of being swallowed by other people’s schedules and convenience.
Released by Hifumi in December 2025, it features Hatsune Miku on vocals, with the illustration video by Mariyasu.
It portrays the sensation of being worn down by an environment where the more earnestly you try to live, the more “cunning” gets treated as “smart,” and the mindset of longing for salvation while being ensnared by nihilism.
The title’s image of the pitcher plant evokes the very essence of an inescapable sense of confinement.
The ending leaves you suspended without an answer, and it lingers in your chest.
It’s a work that makes you want to face yourself when you listen.
A-un BeatsHanyuu Maigo
A Vocaloid track that feels both traditional and new, with a touch of chill-out music.
It’s a signature song by Hanyuu Maigo, a Vocaloid producer known for their Japan-inspired sound, released in 2017 and later included on the 2018 album “Ukiyo Meguri.” The sound arrangement, woven with dissonance, draws you in.
The lyrics—expressing the feeling of “not being able to be with someone important”—hit straight to the heart.
Be sure to give this emotionally stirring, Japanese-style song a listen.
Suou’s Keen InsightIDONO KAWAZU
I think it will hit especially hard if you listen to it at times when you’re worn out by everyday life or when you’re doing your best but not getting the results you hoped for.
It’s a track by Vocaloid producer IDONO KAWAZU, released in September 2022.
The lyrics, infused with a sense of resignation toward life, are highly relatable.
The oddly upbeat tone of the song also helps shape its unique world.
With the tempo picking up in the outro, your emotions rise right at the end!
[Latest & Classic] Popular! Compilation of Japanese-style Vocaloid Songs (21–30)
At the mercy of the godsreruriri
It’s a Vocaloid song that gives you the strength to face forward, singing, “Let’s live as we please”! Created by the popular Vocaloid producer Reolili, known for numerous hits like ‘NoisyCell Girl’ (Noushou Sakuretsu Girl), it was released in 2014.
It’s a very catchy number that unfolds with a four-on-the-floor rhythm, featuring distinctive, divided vocal parts by Miku, Rin, and GUMI.
It’s so charming you’ll want to sing along as you listen.
So, it’s highly recommended for karaoke with Vocaloid fans—perfect for everyone to sing together!