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)
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This is a deeply moving song that links rain and tears.
It describes a red thread that was supposed to be tightly tied coming undone.
Even after the heartbreak, they still can’t forget the other person, and their chest aches—it’s palpable and heartbreaking.
The crystalline harmony of the guitar riff and vocals is beautiful, seeping deeper and deeper into the heart.
Only goodbyes make up life.Ito Kashitaro
This is a ballad song by Kashitaro Ito, who also works as a singer-songwriter, about encounters with people and farewells.
By the way, the phrase “Only goodbyes are life” originates from the Japanese translation of the Chinese poem ‘Kan Shu’ (Parting Wine).
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“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.
Stoke the blue.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.
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)
Future (someday)koki
This is a tear-jerking ballad where the beautiful voices of Hatsune Miku and Yamine Renri resonate in the heart, carried by a gently moist guitar accompaniment.
It’s a song you can listen to as an anthem to support you through the ups and downs of everyday life.
You can feel the gratitude toward the people who always support you, as well as the strong conviction that even if things are a bit tough now, the time will come when your efforts will blossom.
The message seeps into your heart and loosens your tear ducts.
Clear in the shade of the treeschiitana
It’s a very nostalgic vocaloid ballad that brings back memories of summer love.
Created by Chītana, a Vocaloid producer known for hits like “Say You Love Me” and “Codependency,” it was released in 2021.
The beautiful piano tones and the chirping of insects that evoke the end of summer linger in your ears.
It makes you wonder: Did I become the kind of adult I wanted to be? Where is the “you” who was with me back then now? The lyrics’ world hits you right in the heart.
If you listen to it alone, you might just shed a tear.