A Guide to Vocaloid Rap: A roundup of popular hip‑hop-style Vocaloid tracks

Battle the ChannelAmaterasu-P

[Vocaloid Rap] Battle the Channel / Kagamine Rin & Len by gcmstyle (Amelts-P)

In addition to original songs, the multi-talented Anmeltz-P is known for covers, arrangements, and especially medleys.

This track, released in 2019, is a bona fide hip-hop number—a Vocaloid rap packed with hard-hitting verses.

Rin and Len, squabbling over the TV channel, go head-to-head in a clash reminiscent of a Freestyle Dungeon MC battle.

The rhymes and flow were built from the ground up by deciding what each would say and crafting it from the very start.

It’s a work that might just change how you imagine the “Vocaloid” culture.

SaloonR Sound Design

Saloon/R Sound Design feat. Haru

R Sound Design, also known for working under the name usugeP.

The first piece he produced using Harui is “Saloon.” Harui is a voice library that excels at rap, and in this work, R Sound Design has successfully brought out its full potential.

Give it a listen while paying attention to the skillful flows and rhymes, as well as the stylish lyrics—elements unlike anything we’ve heard before.

Anki addicts are Anki-ing — To the next ERA!Mikito-P

MikitoP “Anki Nerds Are Anki-ing ~To the next ERA!~” MV

These are songs included in “Learning High School Japanese History with Vocaloid,” released as a history study guide.

They rap about historical events, mixing in mnemonic wordplay for the years.

The creator is mikitoP, a popular Vocaloid producer known for tracks like “Roki.” It’s both a cool song and a great study aid—two birds with one stone.

Be sure to memorize it and try singing along.

Makeoshimi Calisthenics No. 1Draft Horse Kaede

Makeoshimi Calisthenics No. 1 / feat. Kotonoha Akane & Kotonoha Aoi

If you listen to it at a moment like “I messed up” or “It didn’t turn out the way I wanted,” it will surely lift you up.

It’s a track by Vocaloid producer Bashiuma Kaede, released in 2023.

The piece is characterized by its gentle piano tones.

Thanks to the lo-fi sound arrangement, you can enjoy it in a relaxed mood.

As the title suggests, the lyrics say, “It didn’t work out this time, but I haven’t lost yet.” The down-to-earth message will warm your heart.

ray tracingIne

Ray Trace / HARU (HARU – RayTrace)

Musical Isotope Harui, known for its rap capabilities, is another top recommendation with the track “Raytrace,” where you can fully enjoy its charm.

This song, created by Ine, depicts the feeling of almost letting your heart sink into a painful situation.

To interpret the lyrics of this piece, it’s a good idea to look into the “ray tracing” mentioned in the title.

Simply put, ray tracing is a technique that accurately reproduces light reflections and other phenomena to create beautiful graphics.

Look at meMerokuru

Look at me / Merokuru feat. Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, Megurine Luka

A sweet-and-sour pop tune woven from the desire to express oneself and the care you feel for someone else.

It’s a track by Merokuru, released in January 2024.

Sung by three Vocaloids—Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, and Megurine Luka—this vibrant number stands out with its refraining phrases and light, buoyant beat that makes your body sway before you know it.

The lyrics, conveying a wish to be noticed, are irresistibly cute.

This piece is perfect for anyone who cherishes human connection—and it’s sure to resonate with your heart.

Human☆RelationsPatrichev

[Kagamine Rin/Len] Human☆Relations [Original Song]

It’s a rap with the vibe of a girls’ duo.

If you like chelmico or HALCALI, it might really resonate with you.

It feels more like singing than rapping, with a smooth, flowing flow.

The four-on-the-floor beat gives it a fun atmosphere.

The lyrics are about tricky human relationships—how small things can turn into big problems and how communication can go wrong—something many people will relate to.

It’s a number that matches Rin and Len’s adolescent voices.

It’d be nice if those feelings of wanting to be together could be conveyed properly.