Masterpieces of Vocaloid Ballads [Tear-Jerking / Heart-Wrenching]
When you’re feeling wistful or sad, what kind of music do you listen to?
Some people might choose bright, uplifting tracks.
But I bet quite a few prefer slower songs that seem to stay close to how they’re feeling in the moment.
So in this article, I’ve put together a collection of Vocaloid ballads.
I’ve picked out a wide range, from recent hits to long-loved classics.
I hope you find a song that fits your heart perfectly.
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Vocaloid Ballad Masterpieces [Tearjerkers & Heart-wrenching] (61–70)
Until I hold you in my arms.MIMI
Vocaloid producer MIMI is known for highly message-driven songs that resonate with teens.
They create a wide range of music, from cute pop to sentimental ballads.
“Until I Hold You” was produced in 2022.
Its straightforward piano sound, marked out at a slow tempo, leaves a strong impression.
You’ll find yourself relating to the lyrics, which depict feelings that are both beautiful and fragile.
Kafu’s transparent vocals soar over a moving melody line that brings tears to your eyes.
It’s a Vocaloid ballad that gently embraces those unbearably lonely moments.
Give me the courage to let go of the happiness I longed for so much.Tohta Kasamura
Despite its very simple instrumentation, why does it feel so profound? This is a song by Vocaloid producer Tota Kasamura, released in 2020.
It’s a deeply sorrowful Vocaloid ballad that sings of wishing to stay by the side of a beloved person they can no longer meet—even in the next life.
The title alone is heartbreaking, and reading the lyrics truly brings you to tears.
The warm melody resonates as well… It’s a masterpiece you’ll want to listen to carefully in a quiet moment alone.
Ideally, on a calm night.
Until I throw away my dreams and become an adultTohta Kasamura
This song vividly portrays the inner turmoil that wavers between reality and dreams, recognizing that the period in life when we can truly do what we want is very short.
I don’t even know whether I have the choice to pursue my dream of becoming an artist or not.
Living between dreams and reality is painful, isn’t it?
I’m just a child who still holds on to my dreams.Tohta Kasamura
This is a tear-jerking Vocaloid ballad dedicated to everyone who has forgotten how to dream.
It’s a song by Vocaloid producer Tota Kasamura, known for choral and piano pieces, released in 2020.
Hatsune Miku’s vibrato-rich vocals and the gently resonant piano sound are wonderfully pleasant to listen to, naturally putting your heart at ease.
The lyrics, which reflect on how to become a wonderful adult, are also captivating.
They make you feel like you should keep the feelings you had as a child, forever.
Echoes of a rainy voiceMikanboshi P
A ballad by IA that’s perfect for rainy days.
IA sings passionately over a simple piano accompaniment.
The melody line is beautiful.
It sings about worries everyone struggles with at least once during adolescence.
Included on the album “Mikansei Eight Beats.”
That's why I want to die.omochi
A ballad imbued with wistfulness and emotion, where the gentle resonance of the piano seeps into the heart.
Created by omochi and released in March 2025, its beautiful arrangement harmonizes with KAFU’s clear, translucent vocals and truly hits home.
The lyrics revolve around themes of loneliness and loss, making them deeply relatable.
It’s the perfect piece for a trembling, contemplative night—when you want to sit quietly with your thoughts.
It will surely stay by your side.
Losing You (Part I)Yasuha.
A longing for someone precious whom you can never meet again… This R&B ballad portrays that painful sense of loss.
It’s a work by the Vocaloid producer Yasuha., also known for “Sukinononi” and “On Your Side,” released in 2017.
The song is included on the album “DIVERSITY.” Centered on a beautiful piano melody, the refined sound blends with Hatsune Miku’s fragile vocals, seeping deep into the heart.
The lyrics vividly convey the protagonist’s regret over time that cannot be reclaimed and words once exchanged, tightening the chest.
It might even bring back a cherished memory within you.