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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Masterpieces of Vocaloid Ballads [Tearjerking & Heart-wrenching] (101–110)
Fallen blossoms were watching summer.resipa
A bittersweet yet beautiful piece that paints feelings for time that has passed, like blossoms falling away.
Created by resipa and released in June 2024.
Its mellow sound, led by piano and guitar and layered with sound effects that evoke summer scenes, conveys silence and nostalgia.
From a poetic worldview where dreams and reality intersect, you can sense both the cherishing of time with someone precious and a feeling of loss.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night.
You’re okay.irutae50
Vocaloid producer irutae50 created “You’re All Right” out of a desire to support people who are struggling.
It’s a slow ballad whose lyrics affirm everything in one’s life so far and convey the message that the future will surely be better.
We all sometimes lose confidence or become negative, but this song is likely to lift your spirits.
Another highlight is the use of uramei to express a breathy, raspy tone in the voice.
Jenga40mP
A very heartrending song that likens a broken romantic relationship to Jenga.
It has a band sound, but the mood is that of a ballad; perhaps thanks to the piano and guitar tones, it doesn’t feel too heavy and is quite easy to listen to.
And the depth of the lyrics brings you to tears before you know it.
Fireworks in Decemberkashiko.
If you’re heartbroken, this ballad will cut even deeper—it’s unbearably poignant.
It’s a track by the Vocaloid producer Kashiko, known for hits like “Ekohiiki,” released in 2020.
The song is characterized by a gentle mood that pairs a lo-fi beat with beautifully resonant strings.
And Miku’s vocals feel packed with an emotion so intense it’s as if your chest might burst.
The protagonist glimpses an illusion of “you” beyond the fireworks—wishing for it to disappear, yet at the same time not wanting it to fade.
The more you empathize with those feelings, the more it hurts.
Watercolor Carouselkē dasshu
This song was released on Niconico and YouTube in 2017.
Its literary lyrics and the sound of the piano seem to slip gently into your heart.
It makes you want to close your eyes and listen slowly in a quiet place.
The sparkling, beautiful music video is a must-see as well.
Masterpieces of Vocaloid Ballads [Tearjerkers & Heart-wrenching] (111–120)
detoxkomedawara
You’ll be drawn into a world shaped by Otomachi Una’s transparent, crystalline singing voice and distinctive sound design.
This work was released in April 2025.
Despair.A4。
A4, whose original style has earned strong support, released “Despair” in 2023.
It was an entry for the online Vocaloid event VocaColle Spring 2023 and ultimately ranked 5th.
The vocals are provided by the voice creation software KAFU, and the chorus lyrics feature cherry blossoms, crafting a ballad that evokes the feeling of spring.
In the latter half, the distinctive high tones of a Vocaloid appear, heightening the song’s energy.
Be sure to give it a careful listen!
