Popular Vocaloid Artist Rankings [2026]

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Kyu-kurarin / Iyowa feat. KAFU

You’re moved by the bittersweet emotions hidden behind the pop sound.

This piece was posted as a video by Iyowa in August 2021 and released on music streaming services the following September.

It’s also included on the acclaimed album “Watashi no Heritage,” and its views on YouTube have surpassed an astounding 100 million.

It portrays the painful feelings that foreshadow the end of a romance.

The contrast with the bright melody makes your chest tighten as you listen.

It’s a masterpiece I’d recommend even to those who haven’t listened to Vocaloid songs before.

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[Official] Venom / Kairiki Bear feat. flower

Venom, with its exhilarating addictiveness, is a song by Kairiki bear.

Released in August 2018, its lyrics vividly portray the loneliness and inner conflicts faced by people today.

You’ll also be drawn into its unique soundscape—guitars that chime in exactly when you want them to, and beats that are irresistibly pleasing to the ear.

It’s perfect for anyone who wants to spit out the “poison” building up inside.

Why not revisit the charm of Venom?

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Telecaster B-Boy (long ver.) / Surii feat. Kagamine Len

That crisp guitar sound feels great! This track is by Surii, also known for “Junky Night Town Orchestra,” with a short version released in April 2019.

Its bouncy rhythm and memorable phrases are packed into 60 seconds—truly a quintessential “one-minute Vocaloid” piece.

In 2020, a long version was included on the album Pandemic, and it was also added to the rhythm game Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat.

Hatsune Miku.

Highly recommended when you want to get pumped up!

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Hatsune Miku "Melt"

A gem of a love song that colored the dawn of the Vocaloid scene.

Posted to Nico Nico Douga by ryo in December 2007, it had reached 11.7 million views by December 2017.

You’ll be moved by the lyrics, which straightforwardly depict a girl’s feelings of love when faced with the person she likes.

The piano-driven, fast-paced sound conveys a fluttering, racing heart.

Hatsune Miku’s vocals are also captivating—mechanical yet somehow human.

The track is included on the first album “supercell” and helped lay the foundations of Vocaloid culture.

It’s the perfect song for reminiscing about your youth or getting hyped with friends at karaoke.

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【Ka Fu】Cute Girlfriend【syudou】

Vocaloid producer syudou is known for his dense worldbuilding where love and madness intertwine.

His song “Cute na Kanojo,” released in February 2021, is a spine-tingling yandere track.

The downtempo arrangement paired with a sweet vocal leaves a deep impression on listeners.

The protagonist’s feelings for their beloved are pure—and that purity is precisely what makes it so frightening.

Take your time with this masterpiece of a Vocaloid song by syudou: turn up the volume and savor it.

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Nayutan Seijin – Alien Alien (ft. Hatsune Miku) OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Cosmic, radio-like “Alien Alien.” The chorus melody undulates—rising and falling—but it doesn’t actually move in a complex way.

The lyrics are sparse and repeat the same phrases, so even first-timers should be able to memorize it quickly.

Since the range sits quite high, start by singing in head voice rather than chest voice and get used to it.

Head voice resonates in the brow area and greatly improves pitch accuracy! If you release your breath quickly, you can produce a strong head voice and sing with ease.

In the high parts of the chorus, don’t hesitate—let the voice out!

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Giga – 'Inferiority Superiority' (BRING IT ON) ft. Kagamine Rin & Len [MV]

A track that sends shivers through your whole body with its exhilarating EDM sound! Released in July 2018, it became a major talking point as the theme song for the “Kagamine Rin/Len 10th Anniversary.” Giga’s masterful blend of beats and synths is superb, and just listening to it makes your heart race.

The cool duet by Rin and Len brilliantly conveys a world of lyrics brimming with rebellious spirit.

Centered on the theme of “gekokujo” (the underdog overturning the hierarchy), it portrays the strength to overcome inferiority complexes and society’s hypocrisy.

When you want to fire yourself up, let this sound set your heart ablaze!

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PinocchioP – Non-breath Oblige feat. Hatsune Miku / Non-breath oblige

You’ll be blown away by its breathtaking structure—you might even forget to breathe! Released in June 2021, this track was created around the theme of “breathlessness.” The breathless vocals—possible precisely because it’s vocaloid—leave a powerful impact on listeners.

If you’ve ever felt stifled by modern society, the sharply observed lyrics are sure to pierce your heart.

In addition to being included on the album “Love,” it’s also well-loved in the mobile game “Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! (Project SEKAI).”

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[Hatsune Miku] Dawn and Fireflies [Original]

It’s a track marked by an emotional melody that leaves a strong impression.

“Yoake to Hotaru” was released in July 2014 and was later included on the album “Hana to Mizuame, Saishū Densha.” Its delicate lyrics, which portray the quiet before dawn and the end of summer, resonate deeply.

The gentle timbre evokes a sense of nostalgia.

With its relatively relaxed tempo, it should be easy even for beginner pianists to play.

Maybe it’s a good choice to try singing and playing, too?

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Charles / flower

A classic that will go down in Vocaloid history, where an up-tempo rhythm intersects with the bittersweet feelings of parting.

Crafted by Balloon, this track wields a catchy melody that transforms the atmosphere from the very intro.

It was released in October 2016 and later included on the album “Corridor,” released in August 2017.

Additionally, a version featuring vocals by Ado and arrangement by Tatsuya Kitani was included on the concept album “Fall Apart,” released in April 2025.

Packed with one instantly recognizable phrase after another, it’s a must-have for intro quizzes when hanging out with friends.

It’s also a perfect pick for those who want to battle over the mic at karaoke.