[Refreshing] A Compilation of Vocaloid Songs to Listen to in May [May Blues]
When we think of May, we think of early summer.
It’s the season of fresh greenery.
In Japan, it’s also the most comfortable time of year—perfect for both play and work.
In this exhilarating climate, we’ve gathered a powerhouse selection of Vocaloid tracks packed with energy to help you store up strength for the coming rainy season and the scorching midsummer that follows.
Each one is a work that shines with the musicality of its Vocaloid producer.
You might even discover a masterpiece that rescues you from the May blues.
Be sure to check them out to the very end.
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[Refreshing] A Collection of Vocaloid Songs to Listen to in May [May Blues] (1–10)
Suisei No. 2R Sound Design
When the weather starts to warm up, some of you might find yourselves craving feel-good music.
This track by the Vocaloid producer R Sound Design—who made a name with Teikoku Shoujo—was released in 2017.
As you’ll hear, the clarity of the sound image is remarkable.
The lyrics, which carefully capture everyday thoughts, are lovely too.
How about deliberately going for a walk outside on a rainy day while listening to this poetic, refreshing song? Doesn’t that sound kind of fun?
The Life Ledger of IrohaHitoshizuku P × Yama △
May, when everything starts to settle down and your excitement dips a little.
Here’s a recommended song I’d love you to listen to at just that timing.
It’s a work by Hitoshizuku-P and Yama△, released in 2016.
The song was newly written for Ensky’s “Hatsune Miku Karuta.” It has a Japanese-style vibe, yet somehow feels fresh—perhaps thanks to its ska elements.
The snappy, well-phrased lines make it sound as if the Vocaloid characters are really speaking.
A unique Vocaloid track themed around karuta.
There wasn’t nearly enough time.Ramāzu P
For those of you whose new life still hasn’t settled down even after May has started, how about this track? It’s a piece by Lamaze-P, the creator of “PoPiPo,” released in 2017.
Even though there’s so much to do, you end up playing games or watching movies… It’s about that kind of shortage of time.
Totally relatable, right? The song has an upbeat vibe that will lift your spirits.
Put it on as BGM and power through your tasks!
[Refreshing] A Collection of Vocaloid Songs to Listen to in May [May Blues] (11–20)
Beginning of summer. Balloon flower.Kyōta
Rikka refers to around May 5.
It’s a Vocaloid song by Kyota, also known under the name Score-P.
Released in 2016, it’s a poignant love song with beautifully resonant, ambient piano tones.
The lyrics recall time spent with a loved one, and combined with the sound, it’s a tearjerker.
Yet it doesn’t dwell only on sadness—it also expresses gratitude, leaving a hopeful impression.
It’s a clear, beautiful track that perfectly suits the fresh green season; consider adding it to your playlist.
Song of the Cherry Blossoms that Bloomed in MayKURI
Judging from the place suggested by the title, I would guess it’s Hokkaido.
The lyrics evoke scenes of cherry blossoms in bloom, which is wonderful and fills my heart.
This song, crafted with an emotional band arrangement, conveys the infinite potential, beauty, and fleeting nature of cherry blossoms.
May 11otetsu
The title makes you wonder, “What on earth happened on May 11?” It’s an energetic rock track with bursts of waltz-like rhythm woven in.
Depending on the listener, the sense of poignancy might outweigh the cool factor in their impression of the song.
Window in Maysunzrive rP
A refreshing ballad number with a pleasantly floating sound image.
It’s a track by SunzriverP, also known for “Upside-Down Rainbow,” released in 2008.
One rainy day in May, the protagonist gazes blankly out the window… You can almost picture the languid scene in your mind.
Centered on a simple drum phrase, ambient and jazzy tones unfold.
For example, it’s perfect for a suddenly free Sunday afternoon—sit back with a coffee and let it wash over you.