Recommended songs by Shigure Ui: unforgettable masterpieces that keep looping in your head

I’m not a devil.NEW!shigure ui

Not a Devil / covered by Shigure Ui & Tsunomaki Watame

This work further accentuates the original song’s slapstick energy by turning it into a duet.

Originally a much-talked-about track co-written by Vocaloid producers DECO*27 and PinocchioP, it was released as a cover video by Shigure Ui and Tsunomaki Watame in March 2023.

The contrast between their voices is exquisite, and the lyrics—depicting a duality like an angel and a devil—shine even more through their back-and-forth, enhancing each character’s appeal.

Although there was no tie-in, the video has been viewed over 5 million times on YouTube and has long been loved as a staple hit in the VTuber cover scene.

Give it a listen—along with the video’s illustrations—when you want a boost of energy or to enjoy the lively, skit-like banter between the two.

Pious Saint!! Loli-God Requiem☆NEW!shigure ui

[Original Song] Sanctify!! Loli God Requiem☆ / Shigure Ui (9 years old) [IOSYS (Maron & D.watt)]

This track leaves a powerful impression with its almost excessively catchy phrases and eccentric, airwave-like melody.

It weaves in snappy spoken lines and call-and-response parts, resulting in an extremely addictive listening experience.

Although it wasn’t tied to a major commercial campaign, the song—featured on Ui Shigure’s May 2022 album “Mada Ame wa Yamanai” (“The Rain Still Hasn’t Stopped”)—went viral when its music video was released, with the dance spreading across social media and eventually racking up over 100 million views, making it a historic hit.

This piece is perfect for cranking up the energy at karaoke or for anyone who wants to enjoy music while feeling the full intensity of internet culture.

Pris-Magic!NEW!shigure ui

[Original Song] Pris-Magic! / Shigure Ui [Karasuyasabo · Ayato Shinozaki]

Ui Shigure, who works in various fields as an illustrator and virtual YouTuber.

The original song included on her first album, “Mada Ame wa Yamanai,” released in May 2022, is an electropop track crafted by Karasuyasabou and Ayato Shinozaki, both known as masters of pop.

Its worldview evokes dazzling sparkle—like puddles after the rain and reflections of light—leaving a strong impression.

Her light, slightly innocent vocals pair perfectly with the richly layered, lavish sound arrangement.

It’s a lively, idol-pop-leaning number that offers a different flavor from weighty ballads.

How about giving it a listen when you want to lift your spirits or feel brighter?

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[Original Song] rainy lady / Shigure Ui [Junky]

Rainy Lady is a wistful track where moist, rain-like sounds intertwine with a heartrending vocal.

The song was included as an original piece that colors the closing section of illustrator and VTuber Shigure Ui’s first full album, “Mada Ame wa Yamanai,” released in May 2022.

Written specifically for the album by Junky, known in the Vocaloid and doujin music scenes, it’s a delicate, ballad-leaning mid-tempo pop song in which rainy imagery overlaps with shades of emotion.

The lyrics depict a love so keen that even the smallest everyday gestures become impossible to ignore, beautifully meshing with Shigure Ui’s gentle lyricism.

In July 2023, a music video by Mic-kun was released, allowing listeners to immerse themselves even more deeply in the song’s world.

It’s a track you’ll want to savor on a quiet rainy night, reflecting on your inner self.

Let’s live as we please.NEW!shigure ui

[Original Song] Let's Live As We Please / Shigure Ui [Iyowa]

This pop song captures a resolve to keep moving forward without losing sight of what you love, even as you face your own duality.

It’s a track by Shigure Ui, released for early streaming in August 2024 and included as the closing track on her second full album, “fiction,” which came out the following September.

Vocaloid producer Iyowa not only wrote and composed the song but also created the music video, crafting it as a centerpiece of a project celebrating the fifth anniversary of her activities.

Within its intricate rhythms and addictive melody, there’s a quiet fervor and a gentle forward momentum.

If you listen when you want to enjoy creating or living at your own pace without being swayed by the voices around you, it’s sure to give you a subtle push from behind.

You and the summer music festivalNEW!shigure ui

[Original MV] “You and the Summer Festival / SHISHAMO” [Kagura Mea / Shigure Ui]

When it comes to classic summer events, summer music festivals are a must, right? And nothing fits this exciting season better than a cover video by Ui Shigure and Mea Kagura.

The original song is a signature work by SHISHAMO, released in July 2014, and it was also well-loved as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s “JAPAN COUNTDOWN.” Released on YouTube in July 2023, this cover features an irresistibly cute call-and-response between the two twin vocalists.

Combined with Kuro Lemon’s video and Nana’s illustrations, just watching it makes your heart skip.

It captures a youthful moment where the thrill of romance swells in the special space of a festival, as a bit of hesitation crosses with anticipation.

It’s a song I especially recommend to anyone who wants to get hyped together with someone who’s more than a friend but not quite a lover.

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Gunjou – YOASOBI / covered by Shigure Ui

Ui Shigure, who is active in many fields as an illustrator and an independent VTuber, has shown remarkable versatility.

This cover video, released in January 2022, is a visual work that reinterprets one of YOASOBI’s signature songs with a soft, translucent singing voice.

The original song was inspired by the manga Blue Period and also became widely known as the commercial song for Bourbon’s Alfort Mini Chocolate.

The lyrical world depicting the passion and struggles of creative work deeply resonates with Ui Shigure’s journey, as she has expanded her domain from primarily drawing to expressions like 3D live performances.

The anxieties, loneliness, and exhilaration felt while pursuing a dream are sung with care, resulting in a quiet yet resolute track that gently encourages those who are taking on new challenges.