In the season of colors. A collection of Vocaloid songs perfect for autumn [refreshing, wistful]

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Autumn Cryptid (long ver) / Otomachi Una

“Autumn Cryptid” is a song by Vocaloid producer Koushi, originally released as a short piece in October 2020.

Its crisp guitar cutting and bouncy slap bass create an addictive sound.

The lyrics are packed with autumn flavors and brimming with humor.

It’s an Una track that blends coolness with fun.

Be sure to check out the version sung by Koushi himself too—you’ll be floored by the contrast!

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Farewell / Hatsune Miku

The scent of fragrant olive drifts softly through the air, bringing on a faintly wistful feeling of autumn.

This is a song that slips seamlessly into that atmosphere.

Created by Ahab, its refreshing yet lonely rock sound is captivating.

Alongside scenes like clear autumn skies and red spider lilies comes a sense of impending farewell with someone important.

Still, it doesn’t feel merely sad; it carries a warm prayer for the other person’s future.

If you like it, be sure to listen to the self-cover version as well.

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Photograph / Kagamine Rin [EO (Eo)]

When I gaze at the trees turning colors, old memories suddenly come flooding back.

It’s a wistful electronic tune that perfectly suits the sentimental mood of autumn.

Created by EO, a Vocaloid producer known for emotionally stirring soundscapes, the track was released in 2023.

The fragile vocals of Kagamine Rin beautifully harmonize with the melancholic melody.

The lyrics portray the feelings of gazing at a single photograph and cherishing days that can never return.

It’s a piece you’ll want to listen to alone at dusk, lost in your thoughts.

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DECO*27 – Ghost Rule feat. Hatsune Miku

The heavy band sound perfectly matches the lyrics that express a lonely heart.

The sing-along chorus in each refrain feels great and makes it a crowd-pleaser at live shows and karaoke.

In the final chorus, the phrase that rises by a semitone twice sends the voltage to its peak! The occasional drops in rhythm along the way are exquisite, too.

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Shunkan Akitō / Seikai

As the summer heat eases and the breeze begins to carry a hint of autumn, do you ever feel a touch of loneliness at the passing of the seasons? This song gently accompanies those subtle shifts of the heart.

Created by Vocaloid producer Mawari and released in October 2024, it features a refreshing band sound that captures both the crispness of summer’s end and the bittersweet beginning of autumn.

The lyrics portray a protagonist who keeps unspoken feelings secret, yet still tries to step forward into a new season.

It’s the perfect listen for moments of quiet reflection at the turn of the seasons.

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Megurine Luka 'Crimson Leaf' [Original Song with PV]

Many Vocaloid fans probably find themselves wanting to listen to this song when autumn arrives.

It’s a track by the Vocaloid producer Kurousa-P, also known as the creator of “Senbonzakura,” released in 2008.

The melody is brimming with an autumnal feel, set to a richly traditional Japanese atmosphere.

The lyrics, which express feelings for a cherished person, are beautiful yet tinged with a certain wistfulness.

As the title suggests, it’s a classic Vocaloid song you’ll want to enjoy while gazing at vivid autumn foliage.

It could be nice to enjoy it as a couple, too.

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livetune feat. Hatsune Miku 'Tell Your World' Music Video

One of the major hit songs that was also used in a Google commercial.

It’s a masterpiece that portrays “Hatsune Miku,” a fictional being shaped by the hands of individual users, in parallel with the equally invisible concept of the internet.

The music video clearly reflects this theme as well.