[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] A Collection of Nostalgic and Classic Vocaloid Hits (91–100)
Garden of AsuraWONDERFUL★OPPORTUNITY！
Let me introduce a rock song that retains a traditional Japanese flavor: “Shura no Niwa.” This track was created by Minus Psannga, a member of WONDERFUL★OPPORTUNITY!, and is the first installment in a four-part series.
While the heavy, deep-bass sound leans Western, the lyrics are crafted in classical Japanese.
This contrast creates a truly one-of-a-kind world.
It’s great as a standalone listen, but you’ll feel the song’s storytelling even more when you experience the series from start to finish.
Cowardly Task Force UrotanderShin-P
If you haven’t heard it before, first take a look at the number of comments on the video page.
I have a feeling you can get a sense of the atmosphere at the time it was released just from that figure.
It’s a song by Vocaloid producer Shin-P, released in 2007.
As the title suggests, it’s the theme song for ‘Hikyou Sentai Urotander,’ and the lyrics convey Urotander’s ‘anything goes as long as we win’ spirit.
That whole surreal vibe really feels like internet culture from back then.
If you listen to it with someone you’ve known for a long time, it might spark some nostalgic stories.
Your body temperatureStag Beetle P
This is a rock number that evokes a bittersweet feeling, adorned with a sleek, slightly glossy piano phrase over a brisk band sound.
It’s a signature work by Vocaloid producer KuwagataP, released in 2009.
The lyrics sing of lingering attachment to a loved one who’s gone, and while the tempo is driving, it feels like it’s expressing an outpouring of emotion.
The result blends coolness with sentimentality.
Though time has passed since its release, it remains one of Vocaloid’s classics and is still frequently chosen for cover performances and “utatte mita” videos.
Crescent Moon Rider40mP ft. Hatsune Miku
From the exhilarating piano-and-strings intro, countless listeners find themselves drawn into a heartrending narrative world.
It’s a song that voices the protagonist’s prayer-like feelings: yearning to break free from the present, identifying with the crescent moon in the night sky, and racing toward the future.
Released in March 2010, the track was also included on King Records’ compilation album VL‑SCRAMBLE.
40mP’s pop yet delicate sound meshes perfectly with Hatsune Miku’s crystal-clear high tones.
When you’re frustrated by a reality that won’t go your way, or on nights when you need the courage to take a step forward, give it a listen—chances are it will spark the energy you need for tomorrow.
Incomplete HumanYM
Mikan Ningen (Incomplete Human) vividly portrays the turmoil of not knowing what the other person is thinking.
The creator is YM, a multi-talented artist active in singing, illustration, and composition.
The song’s protagonist believes that their inability to understand the other person’s feelings stems from themselves, and uses the title phrase “Incomplete Human” as a way of self-reproach.
It’s a track that delves into the messy depths of the human psyche, so if you enjoy that kind of genre, you’ll surely like it.
2D Dream FeverPolyphonicBranch
Some of you might associate Vocaloid songs with “mix-up rock full of dizzying twists and turns.” PolyphonicBranch (aka Polipho) released the track “2D Dream Fever” in 2012.
By 2015, it had surpassed one million views on Niconico, making it a massively popular song.
The vocal lines—extremely hard for human singers to imitate—embody the quintessential “this is Vocaloid!” feel.
You’re overwhelmed by the sheer power the whole time, and before you know it, you’ve been swept all the way to the outro.
It’s also been novelized, so check it out if you’re interested!
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.