[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 roundup of nostalgic and classic popular Vocaloid songs (41–50)
Double LariatAgo Aniki
I bet there were people who tried copying it and went around in circles, right? It’s a signature song by Agoaniki, a Vocaloid producer who’s also active in a band, released in 2009.
Along with the song’s quality, the MV— which kept moving even if you pressed the stop button—became a hot topic (it no longer works now that Adobe Flash Player is no longer supported).
The lyrics, “Even though it felt like I was going around in circles, by working hard I suddenly found myself in a high place,” are truly encouraging, aren’t they?
World Is Mineryo
Just hearing the intro takes me back and gets me hyped! It’s a hit number composed by ryo, who’s active as a composer in the creator unit supercell, released in 2008.
It also made waves in 2011 when it was used in a Toyota commercial.
The dynamic band sound colored by strings is irresistible.
Miku’s vocals have a solid core, which fits perfectly with the “spoiled princess” vibe of the lyrics.
There were especially many songs with Miku as the main star back then, weren’t there?
Huh? Ah, I see.Chouchou-P
If you want to listen to a mature-sounding Vocaloid track, this is the one! It’s a signature work by Chouchou-P, a Vocaloid producer who also performs as singer-songwriter Yuu Ichinose.
The band-style arrangement, with waves of piano tones, is stylish and irresistibly cool.
The explosive power of the chorus sweeps you away, and the sexy lyrics make your heart race.
I’ve included a video recommendation as well, and there’s a 10th-anniversary remake released in 2020—if you haven’t heard it yet, definitely give it a listen.
ParadichlorobenzeneOwata-P
I’m overwhelmed by the surging melodic line.
This track, released in 2009, is by the Vocaloid producer Owata-P, also known for “Turkish March – Owata (\(^o^)/)” and “Rin-chan Now!” The cryptic lyrics, themed around the chemical substance paradichlorobenzene, seem to reflect some inescapable, urgent emotion.
The frenzied musical style that faithfully traces that message is also striking.
If you haven’t listened to it, be sure to check out the answer song “Antichlorobenzene” as well.
Mosaic RollDECO*27
DECO*27, who keeps producing numerous hit songs.
This track “Mosaic Roll” was released on Nico Nico Douga in 2010.
It’s a cool rock tune where a delay-soaked guitar riff intertwines with a synth bass, and GUMI’s wistful vocals leave a strong impression.
The lyrics’ worldview, which makes you reflect on “love,” is truly deep as well.
A rearranged version was released in 2021, so be sure to enjoy comparing it with the original.
Servant of Evilmothy
The gothic tone and storyline-driven lyrics really grab me! It’s a track by mothy, also known as Aku no P, released in 2008.
It’s one of the works in the series known as the “Aku no Series,” which continued afterward.
The mature-sounding arrangement paired with Kagamine Len’s boyish vocals is such a perfect match that you can’t help but get absorbed.
It even feels like a musical unfolding right before your eyes.
Since it’s a different perspective—an answer song—to “Daughter of Evil,” I recommend listening to them together.
Tokarev and the GirlMochibe P
Get hooked and never want to escape! “Tokarev and the Girl” by Mochi-be P is a Hatsune Miku track released in September 2009.
Centered on guitar sounds, it’s a cool song whose charm lies in the contrast with Miku’s cute voice.
The lyrics, set in a city nightscape, vividly portray a girl about to step into a dangerous world—leaving a strong impression.
How about savoring a touch of the extraordinary through music?