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Masterpieces of Vocaloid Ballads [Tear-Jerking / Heart-Wrenching]

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

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.

Masterpieces of Vocaloid Ballads [Tearjerking & Heart-wrenching] (101–110)

Jenga40mP

Jenga

Jenga 40mP

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.

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Despair.A4。

A4. - Despair. feat. KAFU (A4. - dear music. feat. KAFU)

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!

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Pseudo Sound TalesDECO*27

DECO*27 – Phony Tale feat. Hatsune Miku

Sonic Fake Stories DECO*27

“If only it were a lie…” Isn’t that what everyone thinks when they’re told it’s over? I’ve written the story of my own not-so-fairytale, not blessed with a happy ending, into lyrics as an “Otonise-Banashi.” It’s a song where lingering attachment is laid bare, so palpable you can almost grasp it.

The more you listen, the tighter your chest feels—painful, heartrending, and moving you to tears.

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true identityRiei

Identity / feat. Hatsune Miku

True Identity Riei

“Shōtai” is a song Riei—who drew attention in the Vocaloid scene with the hit “Byōshin” (“Second Hand”)—produced in 2022.

It vividly portrays the feelings you have in everyday life when things don’t go well or when you feel stuck and hazy.

Many listeners will relate to the exhaustion of living up to someone’s expectations.

The passionate band performance incorporating piano tones conveys that sense of frustration, too.

It’s a ballad whose final chorus line really resonates.

Be sure to listen to Hatsune Miku’s cute vocals carried by the warm, heartfelt melody.

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Just FriendsYasuha.

Hatsune Miku – Just Friends feat. Yasuha [ENG SUB] [Vocaloid Original Song] [Hatsune Miku Original Song]

Just FriendsYasuha.

The pain that comes precisely from changing from friends to romantic interests… it’s a tear-jerking love song.

It’s a track by Yasuha., a Vocaloid producer who’s also active as a DJ, released in 2020.

The sound has an R&B vibe that gently seeps into your heart, and Miku’s transparent, airy voice is another part of its charm.

By the time you finish listening, you might find yourself in tears.

If you’ve ever experienced a love that couldn’t come true—one that was never going to work out—this will especially hit home.

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Masterpieces of Vocaloid Ballads [Tearjerkers & Heart-wrenching] (111–120)

Stoke the blue.keeno

[Hatsune Miku Dark] Offer the Blue [keeno]

Offer up blue to keeno

A melody with a fantastical atmosphere resounds in “Ao wo Tabete.” Created in 2022 by keeno, a Vocaloid producer known for numerous love songs, it portrays pure emotions struggling with an unattainable love.

The lyrics evoke poignant scenes that make your heart swell.

It will bring back the bittersweet feelings of a first love.

Even if the romance doesn’t blossom, it’s a grand ballad overflowing with affection for the one you love.

Let the transparent tones of strings and synths soothe you.

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Fireworks in DecemberSincerely.

Fireworks in December / Hatsune Miku

Fireworks in December. Sincerely yours.

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.

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