[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 Popular Vocaloid Songs (11–20)
bluebird – s.y.n.Toku-P
This song resonates with a clear, translucent sound.
Created by Toku-P, it was released in June 2009.
GUMI’s beautiful vocals enhance the song’s richly layered world.
The lyrics portray the courage to reexamine oneself in everyday life and take a new step forward.
It’s a track that teaches the importance of seizing opportunities without fearing change.
Perfect as background music when you want a refreshing change of pace.
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This song by wowaka, a Vocaloid producer who also served as the frontman of the rock band Hitorie, was released in December 2009.
Included on the classic album “Unhappy Refrain,” this work is a polished number that draws you in with its treble-leaning sound image.
Its philosophical lyrics also match the sonic texture.
Be sure to revisit wowaka’s music, which helped lead the Vocaloid scene.
Lonely EnvyDenpol-P
“Hitorinbo Envy” by Denpol-P is a masterpiece that deftly portrays the feelings of loneliness and alienation.
Since its release in 2012, the song has resonated with many listeners and was also included on the major-label album “World on Color,” released in 2013.
The protagonist’s bittersweet emotions are sung over a melody that is both beautiful and tinged with melancholy.
As you listen, it might be a good chance to confront the emotions sleeping deep within your heart.
It’s perfect for sinking into a nostalgic, emotional mood.
Six Trillion Years and an Overnight Storykemu
KEMU’s “Six Trillion Years and One Night Story” opens with a beautiful piano melody and then unfolds as if depicting waves of emotion, ebbing and flowing.
The lyrics delicately portray the harrowing tale of a boy buffeted by fate, stirring the listener’s heart.
It also features an aggressive sound arrangement and an unceasingly spun melodic line.
For Vocaloid fans who value individuality and drama, this song undoubtedly delivered a moving experience.
Amanojaku164
A song by Vocaloid producer 164, renowned for rock sounds that contain lyrical arrangements within their intensity.
It’s the track that earned him his first million plays—a fast-paced rock tune with an outstanding contrast between calm and frenzy.
Despite being packed with all kinds of tricks—beats featuring occasional odd time signatures, a thrilling slap bass, and technically intricate guitar work—it all comes together with a catchy melody, making it a highly polished piece.
It’s a popular Vocaloid number that reaffirms how well Vocaloid and rock go together.
The Disappearance of Hatsune MikucosMo@Bousou-P
One of Vocaloid’s charms is that it will sing any melody exactly as you program it.
This mega-hit song, which drew attention by putting that uniquely unhuman singing style front and center, became a hot topic.
It’s a signature work by the Vocaloid producer cosMo@Bousou-P, known for his distinctive, unconventional musical approach, released in 2008.
After a quiet intro, it suddenly flips into an ultra–high-speed melody whose explosive energy shocked Vocaloid fans at the time.
Do you remember how cover videos with the theme of “How well can you sing this song?” became popular?
[Memories] A roundup of nostalgic and classic popular Vocaloid songs (21–30)
Coin Locker BabyMARETU
“Coin Locker Baby” is a shocking number that also serves as the title track of MARETU’s first full album.
It’s a song that weaves heavy themes—escapism, despair, inner conflict—into poetic expression.
Praised as a fresh take on Vocalo-rock, it pairs a subject so heavy it’s no exaggeration to call it “weighty” with unexpectedly bright turns, which makes it cut even deeper.
Perfect for when you want to confront the darker side of humanity.