[Memories] A Collection of Nostalgic and Classic Popular Vocaloid Songs
It’s no exaggeration to say that Vocaloid grew up alongside internet culture.
Sparked by the release of the MEIKO library in 2004, countless masterpieces have continued to be created up to the present day.
Especially after Hatsune Miku’s debut in 2007, there are surely people who devoted their entire youth to the explosive Vocaloid boom centered on Niconico Douga.
In this article, we’ve put together a collection of nostalgic Vocaloid songs that helped shape that scene.
It’s a playlist perfect for diving into memories or discovering something new!
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[Memories] Summary of Nostalgic Popular and Classic Vocaloid Songs (71–80)
Love wordsDECO*27
It’s a catchy and pop message song that colors a band sound with lively, chiptune-style synths! It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to introduce DECO*27 as a composer for whom “every song released is a hit,” with works like “Mosaic Roll,” “Hibana,” and “Vampire.” This track was released in July 2009.
While the title and lyrics are crafted like a love song, in truth it’s a song of gratitude from DECO*27 to the fans who listen to his work.
The warm atmosphere that comes through the whole track really fills your heart with comfort.
Ievan Polkka
You might not recognize it from the title alone, but if you were following the Vocaloid scene back then, you’ll know it the moment you hear it—“Oh, this one!” It’s the song that had Hatsune Miku sing the Finnish folk tune “Ievan Polkka.” This cover video was what sparked the association of Hatsune Miku with leeks.
The chibi-style Miku that appears in the MV came to be known as “Hachune Miku,” and afterward she was turned into figures, manga—you saw her everywhere.
It really takes me back to those days when the Vocaloid scene was steadily expanding.
Dancing☆Samuraimathru
That first instant of the intro makes you want to start dancing, doesn’t it? Released in 2008 by Kanimiso-P, aka mathru, this song is probably the first one that comes to mind for many people when they think of a track sung by Kamui Gakupo.
With its Eurobeat sound and wildly over-the-top lyrics, the contrast took the Vocaloid scene by storm at the time.
Tons of fan-made derivative works, like cover videos, were posted too.
If you’re looking to lift your spirits, why not give it a listen again?
Hajimete no Otomalo
The more you listen, the richer it becomes—a moving ballad number.
Created by Vocaloid producer malo and released in 2007.
In unadorned words, it conveys Hatsune Miku’s feelings.
Its warm message—“I’ll sing for you anytime”—has gently wrapped the hearts of listeners.
If you listen now, you might even cry as you remember who you were back then.
The Hatsune Miku voice library was released in August 2007, and this song was published in October… truly a “masterpiece from the very earliest days of the Vocaloid scene.”
FREELY TOMORROWMitchie M
Posted in 2011, Mitchie M’s “FREELY TOMORROW” is a nostalgic Hatsune Miku song.
Its unique appeal lies in a distinctive sound that blends an 80s–90s dance-music vibe with a catchy yet slightly quirky and enigmatic vocal melody.
Also, the phrase “XX sugee” (meaning “XX is awesome”), which spread thanks to this song, was used in the titles of many videos at the time—so for those who witnessed it in real time, it’s likely to feel all the more nostalgic!
Winter Gustshigoto shite P
Listening to it feels like being in the flow of eternity… it’s a piece that evokes a strangely nostalgic mood.
It’s a track by the Vocaloid producer Shigotoshite-P, released in 2008.
The Japanese-style sound arrangement and the beautiful choral work by KAITO and MEIKO are absolutely captivating.
This warm worldview makes you want to keep listening, doesn’t it? By the way, the video introduced here is a rearranged version released in 2019.
The tempo is more rhythmic than the original, but its beauty remains unchanged.
Although a song has no shapedoriko
“I want to protect you, someone precious, for the rest of my life.” It’s moving how the lyrics convey such pure love, isn’t it? This piece, “Even if the Song Has No Form,” is by doriko, the composer behind works like “Romeo and Cinderella” and various anime theme songs.
Released on Nico Nico Douga in 2008, it’s a Miku ballad number.
It delivers straightforward feelings through grand sound and beautiful words, and it brings tears to your eyes when you listen.
It makes you wish you could care about someone this much…