Lovely Vocaloid

[Yutori Generation] Nostalgic Vocaloid classics. Songs that hype up the karaoke crowd.

Music writer / guitarist / Certified web writing practitionerHoshino Takashi
Drawing on over 30 years of experience with guitars and bands since my high school days, I specialize in music-related articles and have handled many feature pieces to date. While my tastes lean toward genres like hard rock and heavy metal since I first picked up the guitar, I make a point of listening to a wide range of styles, both Japanese and Western, on a daily basis. I began working as a freelance writer in 2018. I hold a Web Writing Practical Certification, and in addition to writing, I’m also studying video editing. In my private life, I’m raising an elementary school child and stay active while supporting their extracurriculars, such as parkour and dance.

For those now in their late twenties to early thirties—the so-called “Yutori generation”—Vocaloid may be something deeply nostalgic.

Days spent binge-listening to Vocaloid songs on Niconico during our school years, conversations with friends after class, getting excited talking about the latest tracks.

Those memories of youth feel both nostalgic and vividly real—and, oddly enough, they’re experiences many of us share.

Today, the production techniques and sound design pioneered by Vocaloid producers have greatly influenced the current music scene.

In this article, we’ll dive into the enduring appeal of Vocaloid tracks that continue to captivate the hearts of the Yutori generation.

[Yutori Generation] Nostalgic Vocaloid Classics: Karaoke Crowd-Pleasers (11–20)

Yoshiwara Lamentasa

[Kasane Teto] Yoshiwara Lament [Original]

Yoshiwara Lamentasa

Set in Edo-period Yoshiwara and told from the perspective of a courtesan, it captivates with a wistful yet sensuous worldview.

With a distinctive narrative style that uses kuruwa-kotoba (brothel slang), it sings of true feelings wavering within the fiction of a make-believe romance, and of nightscapes drenched in rain.

The melody fuses traditional Japanese timbres with rock, creating a sound that feels both nostalgic and new.

Released by Asa in 2012, the song entered the Hall of Fame within a week of its posting and went on to be adapted into a novel and even a kabuki piece.

In 2023, it was remade with the Kasane Teto SV voicebank, delivering an evolved expression after eleven years.

It’s a perfect choice for karaoke, letting you immerse yourself in its world and pour in your emotions.

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HibikaseGiga

[Hatsune Miku] Hibikase [Original]

HibikaseGiga

A hard-hitting dance track where gritty, undulating electronic sounds and Hatsune Miku’s piercing high-tone vocals strike sharp.

It’s a collaboration produced by Giga and Reol, released in 2014.

As the concept “a song by Hatsune Miku, for Hatsune Miku, about Hatsune Miku” suggests, the lyrics carry a meta message directed at the very existence of Vocaloids.

Feel that heavy bass with your own ears.

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Streaming HeartDECO*27

DECO*27 – Streaming Heart feat. Hatsune Miku

Streaming HeartDECO*27

A song by DECO*27, released in March 2014.

Serving as the opening track of the album “Conti New,” it portrays the end of a dependent relationship and draws you in with its distinctive, dual-perspective narration.

Another hallmark is the inclusion of words that evoke phrases from DECO*27’s earlier signature songs.

It may resonate with listeners who recognize themselves in love that feels like emotions running out of control.

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In conclusion

The world of music connects people’s hearts across generations.

From the Vocaloid songs familiar to the yutori generation to the latest hits, singing together is sure to bring new discoveries and moving moments.

Why not use the songs introduced in this article as a starting point to create wonderful memories with your friends? Music has a mysterious power to bring people together.