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 [Tearjerkers & Heart-wrenching] (111–120)
Pseudo Sound TalesDECO*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.
true identityRiei
“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.
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.
Fairytale,buzzG
buzzG’s 30th song.
buzzG’s tracks are often in the rock genre with heavy sounds and lyrics that tighten your chest—in other words, very “emo”—and this song is exactly that.
Even after breaking up, the lingering attachment… The girl clinging to feelings she can’t throw away, combined with the sound, makes it incredibly emo!
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.
The day I skipped schoolkikuo
On the day I skipped school, I felt the same way.
Despite its relentlessly negative lyrics, it somehow has a uniquely beautiful vibe.
As you get absorbed in the vocals and the laid-back music, the sudden shift in the song will give you chills.
You know it’s not good, but you can’t stop thinking that way…
It’s a track that resonates with anyone.
hate crimesamagura
While Vocaloid songs often emphasize techniques to make the vocals sound more human, this track’s robot-like vocal delivery harmonizes beautifully with its worldbuilding, creating a strangely captivating charm.
The dry guitar sound, the relaxed tempo, and the profound lyrics that prompt us to ponder what justice truly is—this song crafted by Summer Gratz stirs the listener’s heart.