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 & Bittersweet] (71–80)
Give me the courage to let go of the happiness I longed for so much.Kasamura Tōta
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.
The day I cried for the first timeKasamura Tōta
Because we have someone precious, we can keep pushing ourselves…
You may have heard that phrase before, but surely it’s something everyone has felt at some point, isn’t it? These lyrics express that feeling, singing, “You’re my everyday source of strength.” The calm piano accompaniment heightens the song’s moving atmosphere even more.
It’s an emotional song that makes you want to go see the person you cherish as you listen.
I’m just a child who still holds on to my dreams.Kasamura Tōta
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.
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.
Instead of goodbye, a bouquet -strings.ver-hanataba P
This is a self-arranged version of Hana-taba P’s debut work, “Instead of Goodbye, a Bouquet.” The string arrangement makes it even more moving.
Its straightforward and accessible metaphors are easy to relate to and have resonated with many listeners.
confessionKanzaki Iori
Set to a heartrending melody, feelings of farewell are sung.
Released in 2018 as a song by Kanzaki Iori and later included on the album “Hakushi,” it poignantly voices regret over a past romance and emotions for days that can never return.
The piano-centered arrangement unfolds dramatically toward the latter half, making it feel as though every note carries emotion.
It’s a work that blends gentleness with sorrow—one I’d like those suffering from the pain of parting to hear.
Call out to me on a starry nightudon taimā P
A call to the night sky weaves hope and bonds.
Created by Udon Timer P, it was released by KARENT in August 2025 to celebrate Hatsune Miku’s 18th anniversary, with the music video premiering in October.
This is a dreamlike ballad centered on piano, where shimmering synth pads and bell-like embellishments envelop Miku’s transparent vocals.
The lyrics warmly sing of wishes for the future and human connection against a backdrop of falling stars.
Please listen on a quiet night while thinking of someone dear to you.