Songs with powerful messages are captivating! Kanzaki Iori’s most popular tracks ranked
Vocaloid producer Kanzaki Iori, who has released numerous hit numbers including “Inochi ni Kirawarete Iru” (Hated by Life Itself), has captivated many listeners with songs imbued with reflections on life and death and messages to society since debuting in 2014 under the name Kurokami.
His literary talent has also drawn attention: novelizations of his own songs have become bestsellers, surpassing a cumulative total of 150,000 copies sold.
This time, we’re introducing a ranking of Kanzaki Iori’s most popular tracks.
If you haven’t listened to his music yet, why not take this opportunity to immerse yourself in Kanzaki Iori’s unique world?
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mudwormKanzaki Iori11rank/position
Wishing to become beautiful shouldn’t be a sin.
This work carries a message that affirms a desire everyone holds in some way.
Kanzaki Iori released it digitally in August 2025 and unveiled the music video that November.
Teto Kasane SV’s gritty vocals and the rock sound violently stir up those muddy emotions that build up in the heart.
You want to be alone but still want to be loved—its appeal lies in how powerfully it stands by that irreconcilable feeling and affirms your entire being.
The word choices—distinctive of Kanzaki Iori, who also works as a novelist—pierce the heart alongside the pixel animation.
I especially want you to listen on nights when you can’t love yourself, when you feel down after comparing yourself to someone else.
I don’t know anything about music.Kanzaki Iori12rank/position
Vocaloid producer Kanzaki Iori, known for poetic songs with strong storytelling, has drawn significant attention.
His signature track, “Inochi ni Kirawarete Iru” (“Hated by Life Itself”), has been covered by many artists, including the singer Mafumafu.
Among his works, the song best known for its high key is “I Don’t Understand Music.” It was included on the 2019 album “Hakushi” (“Blank”).
Its straightforward band sound unfolds at a slow tempo and strikes straight to the heart.
Hatsune Miku’s high notes, carrying a sense of longing, are absolutely swoon-worthy.
Although the key is high, the melody develops within a fairly consistent range, making it a great recommendation for those trying high-tone vocals for the first time!
My heart feels kind of lonely.Kanzaki Iori13rank/position
This is a song by Kanzaki Iori, with Kagamine Len’s squeezed-out, heartrending vocals piercing the heart.
Released in July 2020, it portrays the complexity of human relationships and the emotions hidden deep inside.
The true self concealed by putting on airs, the desire to be loved, and the loneliness—these feelings are packed into the lyrics, tightening my chest every time I listen.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to alone in your room, especially on a night when your heart feels a little lonely.
growing painsKanzaki Iori14rank/position
A candid outpouring of emotion set to a rock sound, woven by Kanzaki Iori.
Released in October 2024, this track sharply portrays the struggles of human relationships and inner contradictions.
Its medium-tempo groove underscores lyrics that hurl raw feelings without pretense.
It delves into the hidden emotions behind social media and our dependency on others—the shadowy side of modern society.
Bon Soyogi’s subtly sultry vocals are another highlight.
It’s sure to resonate with anyone wrestling with the distance between self and others.
When you’re worn out by relationships, this might be a song you can truly relate to.
It becomes part of the culture.Kanzaki Iori15rank/position
Where exactly is the line between “original” and “imitation”? If you’re someone who creates, this piece will resonate with you in particular.
Kanzaki Iori released “Becoming Culture” in August 2023.
It was an entry in the TOP 100 ranking for BokaColle 2023 Summer.
The track is striking in how it seems understated, yet you can sense emotions swirling deep in the chest.
The way it gradually heats up toward the chorus is really cool.
The lyrics express a desire to “become part of your culture.” For a creator, there’s no greater honor than having something you made become a part of someone and continue to live on.
bombKanzaki Iori16rank/position
It’s a ballad, like a letter addressed to someone dear.
The song is by Iori Kanzaki, a Vocaloid producer known for hits like “Hated by Life Itself” and “Bound by Freedom,” and it was released in 2020.
A band sound wrapped in the gentle tones of piano, it’s an emotionally stirring piece.
The more you listen, the more it grows on you.
Comparing fireworks and the feelings for the other person to a bomb is such a quintessentially Iori Kanzaki touch.
Don’t you also have someone to whom you’d like to send words?
suitKanzaki Iori17rank/position
It’s a Vocaloid track with sharp insight that frees you from the confines of societal norms.
Created by Kanzaki Iori, it was released in August 2024, with the music video published in January 2025.
It urgently appeals for breaking away from social conventions symbolized by the suit.
The message is to cast off various imposed values and live as your true self.
If you feel out of place in your current way of living, you should definitely give it a listen.
Departing in springKanzaki Iori18rank/position
In April, when a new life different from before begins, and you feel a pang of loneliness as you look back on your previous days…
this song is there to stay close to that feeling.
It’s a work by the Vocaloid producer Kanzaki Iori, known for hits like “I’m Being Hated by Life,” released in 2022.
Combining a chill-tinged sound with KAFU’s husky vocals, it creates an emotional world.
This nostalgic vibe naturally brings out my old self.
Wish SongKanzaki Iori19rank/position
This song by Kanzaki Iori features introspective lyrics that confront one’s own struggles.
I believe the worries depicted in the lyrics are ones that everyone has felt at some point.
That doesn’t mean those worries are easily solved; we have to go on living with them.
This piece gives you the courage to keep fighting—accepting those worries and hardships—so you can gain confidence in yourself.
By the time you finish reading the lyrics, I’m sure you’ll find your eyes welling up with tears.
Streaming dancerKanzaki Iori20rank/position
A dance-rock number that fuses strummed guitars with an irresistibly body-moving beat.
Crafted by Kanzaki Iori, this sharp track takes “streaming culture” as its theme.
Its powerful message—blending irony and energy—urges listeners to turn even absurd realities into entertainment and dance the night away.
Released in February 2026 as a song provided to “Soyogi Fractal,” a project produced by voice actor Yuki Kaji, it became a hot topic, reaching 11th place in the VOCALOID Collection 2026 Winter rankings.