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

Is that how it is?Kitsuneri

So That's the Vibe (feat. KAFU, Haruri)

It’s an irresistibly laid-back, easy-listening hip-hop tune.

Released in 2024 by Kitsuneri, it features captivating, harmonized vocals from KAFU and Harui.

The two voices blend seamlessly with the light, conversational flow, buoyant beat, and pop-leaning sound.

If you want to transform the everyday haze of frustration into music, give this one a listen.

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SMASH / Opamina feat. HARU

You’ll be drawn into its aggressive world.

Created by Opamina for the winter 2025 edition of VocaColle in February 2025, it features CeVIO AI Harui’s rapid-fire rap over a heavy, cool trap beat.

The lyrics’ powerful message—“shatter the status quo”—resonates with force.

If you’re looking for an energetic track, be sure to check it out!

commotionMiyamori Literature

Noisy Noisy (Gacha Gacha) / Miyamori Bungaku feat. Kagamine Rin, Kagamine Len

A high-energy hip-hop track where aggressive beats collide fiercely with traditional Japanese melodies! Created by Vocaloid producer Miyamori Bungaku, it was originally released in June 2025 as a song provided to the virtual rap unit AKAGIMI, with a Vocaloid version dropping in November.

The edgy vocals of Kagamine Rin and Len are a major draw, and the dense, rapid-fire rhymes and flows are top-tier.

The provocative lyrics stoke festival frenzy and a fighting spirit, making your blood boil just by listening.

Crank it up loud on nights when you want to blast away the haze of everyday life!

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Zuru – Police Piccadilly feat. Haru / Police Piccadilly

It’s a track where refined chill beats resonate with an urban sense of wistfulness.

Released by Police Piccadilly in June 2023, it was later included in the Musical Isotope Series compilation album “Yui no Overlap” in October 2024.

The R&B-flavored sound blends beautifully with the smooth vocals of Haru, the CeVIO AI singing voice.

It’s a Vocaloid song you’ll want to hear in a back alley at night, deeply relatable in its themes of “claustrophobia” and “frustration.”

Gimme×GimmeHachioji P × Giga

Hachioji-P × Giga “Gimme×Gimme feat. Hatsune Miku & Kagamine Rin”

A collaborative track by Hachioji-P, known for his techno music, and Giga, popular for songs like “Hibikase.” Both handled the composition, with lyrics by q*Left.

The track hooks your ears with sound-effect-like elements at its core and a rhythmic melody.

It has a mature vibe.

Flowing delivery layered with English rap gives it a lush, seductive charm.

It’s a cool track, but the call-and-response between Miku and Rin is a lot of fun.

Highly recommended when you want to get pumped up!

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Symbol / Kasane Teto [dama]

You’ll be drawn into a richly layered sound image.

dama’s “Symbol” is an entry for the “Vocalo-rap Submission Festival,” released in May 2024.

It’s characterized by an alternative musical style, incorporating elements of rock and poetry reading while taking on the rap genre.

The theme explores the meaning of one’s existence and the search for identity in contemporary society, with an overwhelming surge of creative power and emotion pouring in through your ears.

You might find yourself fired up by the strength of its message.

NochifuyuTKN

TKN – Nochifuyu ft. Chifuyu Hanakuma

It’s an electronica and hip-hop sound with a lovely sense of floating.

Composed by TKN and released in September 2023.

Delicate synths overlap with soft vocals, gently resonating in the heart.

The lyrics, depicting the changing seasons, carry a slightly sentimental mood.

As you listen, you may find yourself reflecting on your own life.

Recommended for a quiet night alone—it’s sure to soothe your soul.