[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)
Twin MoonsWinter Pavilion
A warm, Japanese-style song that paints a picture of bonds.
Released by Fuyukan in October 2024, it features Kagamine Len’s true-to-life vocals that resonate deeply.
Using two moons as a motif, the lyrics poignantly express the feeling that one can live because you exist.
Combined with its otherworldly melody, the song gently envelops the listener’s heart.
It’s a recommended track for those who feel lonely or want to sense their connection with someone important.
It’s sure to let you sink into a calm, relaxed mood.
I will mete out justiceAAAAA!WONDERFUL★OPPORTUNITY！
This is a catchy Vocaloid track that blends traditional Japanese tones with futuristic sounds.
Created by WONDERFUL★OPPORTUNITY!, the song was released in July 2024 as an original piece for the popular game “Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat.
Hatsune Miku.” The call-and-response between Kagamine Rin and Len is captivating, and the dynamic song structure draws you in.
It’s also very popular in the game, and despite its high difficulty charts, it’s loved by many players.
In short, it’s a must-listen for rhythm game fans!
I'm sticking my tongue out at you.one two three
If you like Japanese-style rock, make sure to check this out! It’s a work by Hifumi, the creator of “Because the Flowers Fell” and “Budding Heart,” released in March 2023.
It’s a light yet heartrending breakup song that sings of lingering feelings for a former lover.
The melody is catchy, so the part that recalls sharing an umbrella vividly brings the scene to mind.
The chorus makes you want to sing along yourself.
In other words, it’s also a great pick for cover videos and the like!
Heavenly FoxMarasy
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,one two three
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.
[Latest & Classic] Popular! Collection of Japanese-style Vocaloid Songs (41–50)
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.