[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] Collection of Nostalgic and Classic Popular Vocaloid Songs (81–90)
When the con man starts to laughNashimoto Ui
With jagged, distorted guitars, a roaming bass, brisk drums, and a noisy vocal, this rock track’s ensemble is irresistibly cool.
It’s a song by Nashimoto Ui, a Vocaloid producer known for band-driven sound, released in 2009.
Fans of grunge and alternative rock likely found it especially striking.
And that ending…
it gives you chills.
Back then, a fan-made animated MV based on the song was also widely watched.
Kokorotoraboruta P
This piece conjures a grand, expansive world by blending electric sounds with the tones of traditional Japanese instruments.
Created by the popular Vocaloid producer Toraboruta-P—also known for hits like “Toeto” and “Four-Leaf Clover”—it was released in 2008 and included on compilation albums such as EXIT TUNES PRESENTS Vocalostar feat.
Hatsune Miku.
The story-driven lyrics, centered on a robot with a heart, deliver an achingly poignant finish.
Some listeners may have found themselves in tears the very first time they heard it.
from Y to YJimii Samu P
A Vocaloid song that portrays a breakup with a lover, tightening your chest with emotion.
It’s a track by Vocaloid producer JimmyThumb-P, who also created hits like “Calc.” and “No Logic,” released in 2009.
A heart-stirring ballad that wraps a bittersweet piano rock sound in gentle strings.
While the lyrics carry the sadness of a “farewell song,” a sense of hope comes through in the end—perfect for when you want to move on from a broken heart.
Hello, WorkerHayashi Kei
It’s a rock number that gives you the motivation to work and the energy to make it through the day.
Created by Vocaloid producer Hayashi Kei, also known as “Not-an-illustrator KEI,” it was released in 2011.
The standout feature of this song is, of course, that it takes “work” as its theme.
At the moment you’re about to enter society, you can’t help but worry, “What am I capable of? What do I want to do?” This piece offers comfort for those feelings.
Please take a moment to think back to who you were when you first listened to it.
roadblockwowaka
It’s a stylish, fast-paced rock tune! The song is by wowaka, a Vocaloid producer who also served as the frontman of the band Hitorie, and it was released in 2009.
The crisp, shimmering high tones and Miku’s voice that flips into a falsetto are so characteristically wowaka.
The sheer momentum of the chorus sweeps away both your ears and your heart.
Why not take this chance to rediscover a glimpse of that incredible musicality which later had a huge influence on many active Vocaloid producers?
Monotone CollectorORYO
ORYO, who is in charge of music for FAULHEIT.
He is also known for “Monotone Collector,” the work with which he first entered the Hall of Fame.
It appears on the compilation album “EXIT TUNES PRESENTS GUMism from Megpoid (Vocaloid)” and features an exhilarating, fast-paced sound.
With its classic rock feel, it’s perfect for lifting your spirits.
Give it a listen while paying attention to the meaning of the title.
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Pumpkin SyndromePolyphonicBranch
PolyphonicBranch’s “Pumpkin Syndrome” is a unique song themed around Halloween.
Its delicate and diverse instrumentation colors the season and captivates listeners, while the light, upbeat groove and pleasantly shifting time signatures further enhance its entertainment value.
In particular, the call-and-response between Kagamine Rin and Kagamine Len grabs the listener’s attention, and the storylike lyrics create a fantastical atmosphere.
The tale woven by the costumed characters offers both fresh surprises and a sense of familiarity.
It’s a perfect track for a party with friends on Halloween night.