[Latest] A roundup of Vocaloid songs recommended for teens [Classics]

The Good Child and the Fox SpiritKikuo

Kikuo – Good Girl and the Bewitching Fox

It has a surreal, madness-tinged worldview that somehow makes you want to go there—or keeps you from ever leaving.

It’s a track by the popular creator Kikuo, known for many hits, released in 2022.

Sung from the perspective of a child possessed by a fox spirit, it carries a nursery rhyme-like feel, yet it never stops sending shivers down your spine.

The Japanese-inspired arrangement, with a hint of folk music atmosphere, aligns perfectly with the melody and lyrics.

I think it’s a frightening song you can keep listening to forever.

Life is beautifulsolid beats

Life is Beautiful / Hatsune Miku

We’ve all had times when a small mistake lingers and brings us down, or when we later think, “I shouldn’t have said that.” This track is perfect for brushing away that kind of funk.

It’s a piece by the Vocaloid producer Solid Beats, released in May 2023.

With its four-on-the-floor rhythm that you can’t help but groove to, it’s a light, poppy, upbeat tune.

The lyrics have such an uplifting vibe—they give you energy unconditionally.

It’s a feeling you want to cherish, isn’t it?

Plastic Umbrellacrane

Plastic Umbrella / Tsuru feat. Kasane Teto SV

A heartrending melody falls like a gentle, steady rain.

This track, crafted by Tsuru, was released in November 2024.

The breath-infused vocals of Kasane Teto SV beautifully convey a sense of loneliness amid the bustle of the city.

The lyrics, themed around vinyl umbrellas, trains, and parting, carry a quiet sorrow that tightens your chest.

Also noteworthy is the emotional band sound, marked by a distinctly sentimental guitar.

Shura Roseparticles (te-ni-wo-ha)

Shura Rose / flower・Teniwoha

Shurabara is a rhythmic, cool track that blends a Japanese-style taste with an exotic, oriental atmosphere.

Created by the popular Vocaloid producer Teniwoha and released in June 2024, it serves as the theme song for the character Onigashiki Ura from the mobile game “#Compass Battle Analysis System.” The lyrics have a delightful sound, and the melody line has an addictive snap to it.

It’s crafted so well your body can’t help but move to the beat.

Give it a listen while imagining Onigashiki Ura’s background and story.

Is it reed?Nanuriso

Is it reeds? / Hatsune Miku

Let me introduce “Ashidesuka,” a piece packed with a message that makes your heart skip a beat.

It’s a song by Vocaloid producer Nanuriso, created using Hatsune Miku.

The work throws a stone into the pond of society—its systems and education—yet it doesn’t deliver its point bluntly; its charm lies in its witty, refined turns of phrase.

By the way, the title “Ashi” refers to the plant reed, and is likely derived from the famous quote by the philosopher Pascal: “Man is a thinking reed.” Reeds are fragile plants, here likened to human frailty.

Zunda shrimp fryNamiguru

Zunda Fried Shrimp (Full ver.) / namiguru feat. Zundamon & Kotonoha Akane

‘Zunda Ebi Fry’ is also highly recommended—it’s sure to warm your heart.

This track was created by Namiguru as an entry for the 8-Measure Award and even won the buzzG Prize.

It features Zundamon and Kotonoha Akane, and it charmingly conveys the textures and characteristics of zunda mochi and fried shrimp.

Its cute, comical content is soothing, and beyond that, it also carries an uplifting, positive message, which is part of its appeal.

Strange Talenihoshika

Strange Stories / KAFU

This is the Kaf version of “Kaidan,” created by Team Ghost Club—formed by Nihoshika and other members—for VocaDuo 2024.

Set in a school at night, it tells the story of a protagonist who, after losing their life, wanders as a ghost.

The narrative unfolds through exchanges with a girl—also a ghost—who gently makes the protagonist accept their death.

Beneath the steady beat, there’s a subtly wistful atmosphere.

As you listen, let your mind dwell on the story—why did the protagonist lose their life?