[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 (51–60)
The Bridegroom Who Makes Flowers Bloomfuyukan
A Japanese-style number that depicts finite life and love.
Created by Fuyukan in May 2025, its emotionally rich melody and heartrending lyrics move listeners’ hearts.
Within its relaxed tempo, the timbres of koto and shamisen are woven in effectively, resulting in a pleasantly listenable finish.
The single-minded lyrics—wishing happiness for a cherished person—embrace warmth and sadness at the same time.
If you’re looking for a love song with a Japanese taste, don’t miss it!
Girl Narune Frontporifo
It’s a fast-paced Vocaloid rock track with a somewhat retro vibe.
The song is by PolyphonicBranch (aka Polifo) and was released in March 2023.
From the intro alone the momentum is incredible; it’s a piece where waves of sound keep crashing over you from start to finish.
The heavily distorted, gritty bass sounds amazing.
I bet many rock fans who like this kind of sound will love it.
It also matches the decadent worldview of the lyrics.
And yet…
KAFU’s singing voice retains a sharp, clear contour even amid these alternative textures—it’s seriously cool.
Orga’s Ten TailsShimizu Kou
How about a dynamic and dramatic Japanese-style Vocaloid track? It’s a song by Vocaloid producer Ko Shimizu, released in April 2023.
This is the third installment in the series titled “Fallen God Myth.” With powerful drums, it’s a cool, rock-flavored piece.
The highly narrative lyrics stand strong on their own and make for a compelling read.
By the way, it’s also related to the previously released “Despair Inoculation” series, so be sure to check that out too!
Murasakisukoppu
A sophisticated Vocaloid track that, while rooted in a Japanese aesthetic, also incorporates jazz and rock flavors.
Created by the popular Vocaloid producer Scop, known for works like “Irony” and “Yubikiri,” it was released in 2013.
It’s a yandere-tinged piece that sings of a love beyond “passionate,” drawing you into its sultry world.
I imagine many people enjoy songs with this kind of raw, mature atmosphere.
Among Japanese-style tracks, this one carries a Taisho-era retro vibe.
[Latest & Classic] Popular! Collection of Japanese-style Vocaloid Songs (61–70)
Kokoro-chanichi ni san
This is a song richly sprinkled with Japanese-style motifs.
It’s a work by Hifumi, released in January 2024.
The chorus features an ear-catching melody that makes you want to hum along.
The theme centers on losing and rediscovering oneself during the journey to adulthood, with the lost “Kokoro-chan” symbolizing the innocence of childhood and the dreams of youth.
It’s a piece that prompts reflection on what it means to grow and what it means to lose.
I highly recommend it to anyone in the midst of a journey of self-discovery.
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.