[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 (31–40)
Heavenly Foxmarashii
An epic Vocaloid track that blends a sense of speed with a distinctly Japanese atmosphere! Created by marasy, who is also active as a pianist, it was released in 2012.
The energetic rock sound pairs perfectly with Kagamine Rin’s crisp vocals.
The song’s style also aligns beautifully with the myth-like world of the lyrics.
Just reading the lyrics, themed around a comet tearing through the night sky, makes you want to drift into thoughts of a distant era.
Since the flower fell,ichi ni san
The more I learn about them, the more my unpleasant feelings grow…
It’s a song about jealousy in romance.
Created by Hifumi, a Vocaloid producer known for a Japanese-style rock sound, it was released in 2017.
It’s a rock tune that pairs distorted guitar with the timbre of a koto, resulting in an emotional finish.
The sound feels like it stirs emotions long dormant deep within the heart.
The lyrics, which depict the pain that comes precisely from falling in love, may resonate especially strongly with younger listeners.
YōjinItoma P
It’s a catchy yet mysterious piece that makes you want to clap along.
The song is by Vocaloid producer Itoma-P, also known for the hit “Dow wa Yōki,” and it was released in November 2022.
The sultry atmosphere of the sound arrangement is really wonderful.
In some ways, it even sounds like chanson or flamenco.
The word choices in the lyrics have a great feel to them, and I can’t help but want to sing along myself.
It’s perfect whether you want to sway your body to it or savor it slowly!
Nanaraku-rakunaraku
A Japanese-style song distinguished by its wavering vocal work.
Vocaloid producer naraku’s “Nanaraku Raku” was released in October 2023.
It sings of bittersweet, heartrending feelings for a precious person one can never forget.
Rather than feverish passion or guileless purity, it leans more toward an ennui-laden atmosphere.
It feels as if the protagonist’s emotions slowly seep into your heart.
The soft, composed singing voice is also wonderful.
You might even discover a new charm in Kasane Teto.
shaman; shrine maiden (miko)Hiiragi Magunetaito
It’s a Vocaloid track with a divine atmosphere that feels modern yet carries the scent of old Japan.
The song is by Vocaloid producer Hiiragi Magnetite, known for hits like “Marshall Maximizer,” and it was released in August 2023.
Its calm sound, with a lingering piano timbre, carries hints of EDM.
However, the lyrics use classical Japanese throughout.
I’m in awe of the arrangement and sensibility that leverage this contrast.
Volunteers have posted modern Japanese translations of the lyrics in places like the YouTube comments, so if you’re curious about the story of the song, please take a look.
[Latest & Classic] Popular! Collection of Japanese-style Vocaloid Songs (41–50)
Mad BloomWakui
KAITO fans, be sure to check this out! “Kyoka,” a song by Vocaloid producer Waku’i, released in 2022.
It’s a shadowy piece whose calm vocals and piano tones linger in your ears.
The lyrics trace the protagonist’s love and jealousy, and the yandere-tinged worldview is disconcerting—you find yourself listening on out of a morbid curiosity, wondering what’s going to happen next.
The arrangement, which holds a latent intensity, feels like it mirrors the protagonist’s shifting emotions.
Turn up the volume and enjoy!
Tenraku -Twin Resonance-yūyu
If you saw the title and thought, “Huh?”, you’re probably someone who’s been listening to Vocaloid songs for a long time! Yuuyu, a Vocaloid producer, released “Tenraku -Twin Echo-” in April 2023.
It’s a rearranged version of “Tenraku,” originally released in 2009 and still beloved by fans to this day.
The new version keeps the original’s momentum while cranking up the dynamism.
The biggest highlight is the addition of Kagamine Len’s vocals.
Rin and Len’s sharp, edgy singing fits the track perfectly—it’s unbelievably cool!