[Vocaloid] Ballad Song Ranking [2026]

I’ll give you the Earth.harumakigohan78rank/position

I'll give you the Earth / Harumaki Gohan feat. LUMi – This Earth, for You

It’s a soft yet beautiful ballad that evokes a sense of nostalgia.

The singer is LUMi, a VOCALOID released in 2017 who has the mysterious background of being the “Shrine Maiden of the Immortal Jellyfish.” For Harumaki Gohan, the composer, this was the first song using LUMi’s voice, and her conversational singing style harmonizes perfectly with the world the song creates.

Campanellasasakure P79rank/position

sasakure.UK – For Campanella feat. GUMI / Campanella

Those with a keen eye may have already noticed, but this song is based on Kenji Miyazawa’s novel Night on the Galactic Railroad.

It’s a track by the Vocaloid producer sasakureP, also known as sasakure.UK, released in 2009.

The lyrics express feelings for a beloved person who has gone far away.

Perhaps due to its progressive style, it draws you into a mysterious worldview.

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confessionKanzaki Iori80rank/position

Confession/Hatsune Miku

Set to a heartrending melody, feelings of farewell are sung.

Released in 2018 as a song by Kanzaki Iori and later included on the album “Hakushi,” it poignantly voices regret over a past romance and emotions for days that can never return.

The piano-centered arrangement unfolds dramatically toward the latter half, making it feel as though every note carries emotion.

It’s a work that blends gentleness with sorrow—one I’d like those suffering from the pain of parting to hear.

That’s enough.MIMI81rank/position

“That’s enough.” / feat. KAFU

There is music that gently stays close to your heart on sleepless nights.

It’s a song by MIMI released in December 2023.

The piano’s clear, translucent tone and KAFU’s delicate vocals warmly embrace hearts burdened by loneliness and anxiety.

The lyrics empathize with the feeling of blaming yourself for not being able to change, softly reminding you of the importance of accepting yourself as you are.

When your heart feels a bit heavy, listening to this piece will help calm your mind.

How many lonely nights are left?Kasamura Tōta82rank/position

How Many Lonely Nights Left / feat. Mai

When you’re overwhelmed by loneliness, this piece gently rubs your back.

It’s a song by Kasamura Tota, a well-regarded Vocaloid producer known for piano ballads, released in June 2023.

True to Kasamura’s style, it features a simple arrangement of just piano and vocals.

Precisely because of that, the emotions woven into the lyrics reach straight into the depths of your heart.

It makes you feel, “Someday, I’ll surely meet someone I’ll want to cherish for a lifetime.” And if you already have a partner by your side, it will help you appreciate them all the more.

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That’s why I want to die.omochi83rank/position

That's Why I Want to Die / feat. KAFU

A ballad imbued with wistfulness and emotion, where the gentle resonance of the piano seeps into the heart.

Created by omochi and released in March 2025, its beautiful arrangement harmonizes with KAFU’s clear, translucent vocals and truly hits home.

The lyrics revolve around themes of loneliness and loss, making them deeply relatable.

It’s the perfect piece for a trembling, contemplative night—when you want to sit quietly with your thoughts.

It will surely stay by your side.

Dreams, sometimes…marashii84rank/position

I tried playing “Yume, Tokidoki…” [on piano and such]

This is a piece by the pianist Marasy, who gained attention for handling the music in a Toyota commercial.

It was released in 2010 as Marasy’s first original Vocaloid song.

It’s a tear-jerking Vocaloid ballad that sings about feelings for a beloved person one can meet only in dreams.

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