[Vocaloid] Ballad Song Ranking [2026]

rain stops, good-byenio P50rank/position

[Hatsune Miku] rain stops, good-bye [Chinese/Japanese Subtitles]

“rain stops, good-bye” is a ballad composed by Nio-P.

It begins gently with a piano melody and ends on a bittersweet note.

The song portrays two lovers talking past each other, capturing the loneliness of feelings that fail to connect.

After its release with Hatsune Miku in 2008, a Kagamine Len version was produced in 2011.

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Tani Satoko

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Stoke the blue.keeno51rank/position

[Hatsune Miku Dark] Offer the Blue [keeno]

A melody with a fantastical atmosphere resounds in “Ao wo Tabete.” Created in 2022 by keeno, a Vocaloid producer known for numerous love songs, it portrays pure emotions struggling with an unattainable love.

The lyrics evoke poignant scenes that make your heart swell.

It will bring back the bittersweet feelings of a first love.

Even if the romance doesn’t blossom, it’s a grand ballad overflowing with affection for the one you love.

Let the transparent tones of strings and synths soothe you.

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mutō

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Reach for the SkyKasamura Tōta52rank/position

Reach for the Sky　/ feat. GUMI

Tota Kasamura, who has produced many piano ballad Vocaloid songs.

The piece he created using GUMI entirely in English is “Reach for the Sky.” This song portrays a woman who throws herself into the sea.

The scenery as seen from the ocean floor is depicted as both beautiful and cruel.

Try listening while substituting the sea and stones mentioned in the lyrics with various other things.

Also captivating is the richly expressive singing achieved with GUMI.

Every single word of the lyrics is filled with emotion.

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yamamoto

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PianistKasamura Tōta53rank/position

Pianista / feat. Hatsune Miku

“Pianista” is a song that sings of a nostalgic feeling—recalling what one was good at in childhood after becoming an adult.

Created by KasaMura Tota, a Vocaloid producer known for many songs themed around youth, it was released in 2023.

The lyrics give voice to the bittersweetness and loneliness of realizing, as an adult, what you want to do and what you can do—and what can no longer be achieved.

The dynamically shaded piano performance seems to express shifting emotions.

Paired with Hatsune Miku’s translucent vocals, it’s a ballad that portrays the act of facing the present.

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mutō

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CaneléChōchō P54rank/position

[Hatsune Miku] Canelé / Canelé [Chouchou-P feat. Hatsune Miku] [Original]

Also active under the names papiyon and Yuu Ichinose, Chouchou-P is a Vocaloid producer renowned for songs featuring a powerful yet beautiful piano sound.

“Canelé,” included on the mini-album RERISE, has an emotional arrangement that starts with a piano-driven opening and progresses into a rock sound.

With no large melodic leaps and an overall relaxed melody, it’s a great pick for anyone who wants to sing a Vocaloid track at karaoke.

If the key still doesn’t fit, try setting it to match the chorus’s pitch—it’ll likely make it easier to sing.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Reminiscence PoetryYukino Ito55rank/position

Reminiscence Poesy / Koharu Rikka

Yukino Ito, a Vocaloid producer who debuted in 2022.

The song she created as an official “Song” for the voice library Koharu Rikka is “Reminiscence Poetry.” Its structure starts gently and builds toward the end, bringing out the best in Koharu Rikka’s singing voice.

The lyrics, which recall days with a cherished person and come to realize it was love, also seem to reflect the growth of Koharu Rikka as a Vocaloid, which is wonderful.

I hope you enjoy its tender yet heartrending world.

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yamamoto

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unripekeeno56rank/position

Unripe

Keeno, a Vocaloid producer known for transparent-sounding tracks and for having many songs inducted into halls of fame, has garnered widespread popularity.

“unripe,” included on his second album before light—often praised as a collection of masterpieces—shakes the heart with its piano-only arrangement and heartrending lyrics.

With its relaxed tempo, low key, and relatively narrow vocal range, it’s likely an easy number to sing.

However, take care with the melodic leaps in the A section, as they can make it easy to go off pitch.

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Hoshino Takashi

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