Twilight LightToa

Toa – Twilight Light – ft. Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin

A heartwarming ballad that sings of hope shining in the dim light.

Composed by Vocaloid producer toa for the smartphone game Project SEKAI as an original song, it was released in November 2023.

The transparent, crystalline vocals of Hatsune Miku and Kagamine Rin leave a strong impression.

Within its melodious tone, the figures of girls searching for light out of darkness come into view.

Even while carrying heavy feelings, they keep looking ahead and moving forward—this work captures that down-to-earth sentiment.

step on a flowerTohta Kasamura

Treading on Flowers / feat. IA

Vocaloid producer Kasamura Tota, known for songs that capture the feelings of youth, drew attention with “Hana o Fumu,” released in 2023.

The song reflects on one’s teenage years and portrays facing the self who has grown into adulthood.

It expresses emotions directed at a self who has forgotten what’s important, while IA’s transparent vocals convey those honest feelings.

Centered on the theme of “flowers,” it delivers a poignant message that gently resonates.

Accompanied by a piano sound both powerful and fragile, this warm ballad gradually spreads cherished memories through the heart.

See you next week.NEW!Ashu

See You Next Week / Hatsune Miku (To Be Continued)

Despite its lighthearted greeting, this piece grips the heart with the sorrow of an endless battle.

It’s a song by Vocaloid producer Ashu, released in January 2026.

Using the motif of a magical girl, it portrays the hidden, solitary wounds suffered behind everyday life.

The ballad-style arrangement exudes a sense of resignation that tightens the chest.

I think it especially resonates when you’re alone and overwhelmed by loneliness.

That's enough.MIMI

“That’s enough.” / feat. KAFU

There is music that gently stays close to your heart on sleepless nights.

It’s a song by MIMI released in December 2023.

The piano’s clear, translucent tone and KAFU’s delicate vocals warmly embrace hearts burdened by loneliness and anxiety.

The lyrics empathize with the feeling of blaming yourself for not being able to change, softly reminding you of the importance of accepting yourself as you are.

When your heart feels a bit heavy, listening to this piece will help calm your mind.

Shouting WoundHANA

Shouting Wounds - Not Allowed

A sad Vocaloid song that brings to the surface, like a soliloquy, the wounds that have formed in one’s heart.

It’s a ballad released in August 2024 by the Vocaloid producer HANA, and its lyrics reflect the desire not to go home and the fear of a shouting parent.

Many listeners may find themselves empathizing with the protagonist’s cry for help.

The melancholic piano-centered arrangement further expands the song’s world.

It might be music that stays close to your painful struggles.

PolarisProject Lumina

Polaris / Star Realm

An irresistible, heartwarming ballad with a dramatic sound.

This 11th release from Project Lumina came out in December 2024 and was part of “VOCAParty! ~Year-End Party 2024~.” Hoshikai’s clear, transparent vocals gently embrace the poetic, beautiful lyrics.

The words of a precious person—likened to the North Star that serves as a guiding light in navigation—and the protagonist’s faith in them shine through, making you feel illuminated as well.

It’s a moving song to listen to when you need the courage to face forward.

I'm sorry for being alive.shizuku

Sorry for staying alive / Kanashi Kunai (Kahu)

It’s a song that questions the purpose of existence and the meaning of life.

Created by shizuku and released in January 2025, it’s a ballad number.

The piano’s resonant tone and the arrangement, which blends beauty with fragility, really hit home.

KAFU’s strained, almost squeezed-out vocals and the heartrending melody sink in through their harmony.

The lyrics tackle the heavy theme of “guilt about being alive.” It’s a Vocaloid track that offers companionship to those feeling troubled or alone.