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

OtherworldJun Jun

[Hatsune Miku] Yūyo [Jun Jun]

You’ll be drawn into its somber, majestic tone.

It’s a track by the Vocaloid producer Junjun, known for hits like “Completion” and “Destruction,” released in July 2024.

As the song progresses, the sound and melody open up, and it sends chills down my spine.

In a way, it feels like watching a myth unfold.

The lyrics start out dark, then gradually swell with hope.

If you enjoy worlds with an apocalyptic atmosphere, this will definitely resonate with you.

Noise-gotoRen

Noise-koto – Ren feat. Haru

The languid, downer-style vocals are incredibly cool.

Noisegoto, produced by Vocaloid producer Ren, is a track released in October 2023.

It’s a mid-tempo rock tune with a captivating, hard-edged guitar sound.

There’s plenty to enjoy: a relaxed, understated vibe, a melody infused with hip-hop elements, and stylish piano that ties it all together.

The lyrics, which feel like venting the hazy emotions pent up in your chest, are also striking—many listeners will probably relate.

It really makes you ponder, “What is individuality?” doesn’t it?

Last BirthdayRen

Last Birthday – Ren feat. Seikai

It’s a Vocaloid song where grandeur and transience coexist.

Created by Len, a Vocaloid producer known for works like “Downer Witch” and “Rosenhive,” it was released in December 2024.

Hoshikai’s husky voice matches perfectly with the lyrics that evoke the end of life and parting.

You’ll also be drawn in by the progression that shifts from a waltz style to rock, then into a gentle, subdued mood.

It’s the kind of track you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night.

Lapis RecordRen

Lapis Record – Ren feat. Seikai

Grammar that mixes Japanese and English is pretty cool, right? With that in mind, I’d like to introduce “Lapis Record.” It’s a track by Ren, a Vocaloid producer who debuted in 2020.

The song opens with an eerie music box timbre, and the lyrics depict someone whose heart has grown weary.

By the way, “lapis” refers to a gem, so the title can be interpreted as “gem-like memories.” Keep that in mind as you listen and pay attention to the lyrics.

It's damp.Sougo Shikiura

It's damp, isn't it? – Yuki Kaai

Sogu Shikiura, who delivers numerous songs themed around the real-life love and daily lives of young people.

His 2023 work “Damp, Isn’t It?” paints a sultry portrait of two lovers.

Opening with spoken phrases by Utaai Yuki, the sound heats up as a passionate guitar riff kicks in.

Set against the sweltering heat of summer, the slightly thrilling worldview woven into the lyrics adds a palpable tension.

It’s a track where Utaai Yuki’s girlish vocals, carried by a driving, rhythmic band performance, convey the ache of a bittersweet love.

Limbs peeking out from under a shared umbrellaSougo Shikiura

Limbs slipping out from a shared umbrella – Kasane Teto

A math rock Vocaloid track centered on the theme of “sharing an umbrella,” it stirs the heart with raw, vivid romantic feelings.

Created by Shikiura Sōgo—the creator behind lines like “I’m telling you, the body is honest” and “I’m going to fall for my teacher”—‘Limbs Leaking from a Shared Umbrella’ was released in June 2024.

Its rhythm and guitar sound are striking, as if tamping down a rising euphoria.

You’ll also be captivated by Teto’s vocals, delivered in a tone that feels like she’s speaking directly to you.

As you listen, be sure to ponder what kind of relationship the two characters in the song share.

paranoiaThe very center of Tokyo

Tokyo Manaka – Paranoia feat. Kasane Teto

In a work released by Manaka Tokyo in January 2025, frustrations and dissatisfaction with society erupt over Kasane Teto’s vocals.

The sound, which fuses electronica and rock, is highly addictive.

The music video includes elements inspired by indie games such as UNDERTALE.

Give it a listen when you’re feeling lonely, want to prove yourself, or want to convey your feelings to someone.