[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)
A Fox’s Weddingfuyukan
Not a fox’s wedding, but a groom joining the foxes.
This is a Japanese-style song by Vocaloid producer Fuyukan, released in July 2024.
It’s a love song with a lively rhythm and a charming, cute worldview that’s sure to bring a smile to your face.
The protagonist falls in love with a fox girl he meets on a summer day.
You can feel his single-minded devotion—“Even if I have to disappear from the human world, I want to be with you”—and it makes your heart flutter.
If you’re looking for a Vocaloid track to boost your romantic mood, give it a listen!
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.
A-un BeatsHanyū 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.
the underworldAtari
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.
At the mercy of the godsrereriri
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!
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)
Hyakki FestivalKanaria
This work exquisitely fuses traditional Japanese sounds with modern beats! It’s the debut song by Vocaloid producer Kanaria, released in May 2020.
The shamisen melody and rhythmic bassline leave a strong impression, drawing listeners into a mysterious world.
The solid, grounded rhythm also lingers in your mind.
The track topped the Billboard JAPAN UGC chart for multiple weeks.
Experience this fresh sensation where Japanese and Western elements intersect!