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

Dreams, sometimes...Marasy

I tried playing “Yume, Tokidoki…” [on piano and such]

This is a piece by the pianist Marasy, who gained attention for handling the music in a Toyota commercial.

It was released in 2010 as Marasy’s first original Vocaloid song.

It’s a tear-jerking Vocaloid ballad that sings about feelings for a beloved person one can meet only in dreams.

Wish SongIori Kanzaki

Wish Song / Kagamine Len

This song by Kanzaki Iori features introspective lyrics that confront one’s own struggles.

I believe the worries depicted in the lyrics are ones that everyone has felt at some point.

That doesn’t mean those worries are easily solved; we have to go on living with them.

This piece gives you the courage to keep fighting—accepting those worries and hardships—so you can gain confidence in yourself.

By the time you finish reading the lyrics, I’m sure you’ll find your eyes welling up with tears.

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Self-Indulgence – Otomachi Una

A song by Vocaloid producer Komedawara, released in 2020.

It opens with crisp acoustic guitar strumming and a rhythmic vocal melody, and the dry tone of the electric guitar that joins partway through heightens the song’s sense of poignancy—there’s a lot to listen for.

The well-placed break in the first verse catches the ear, creating a tension that keeps the listener engaged and brings out the heartache in the lyrics.

In the outro, playing the main guitar riff an octave higher wraps up the track simply yet effectively.

It’s a tear-jerking Vocaloid ballad that conveys the determination to keep moving forward even through days when nothing seems to go right.

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Original Song: Theatrical Terpsichora [Hatsune Miku]

Kenshi Yonezu is a singer who currently enjoys overwhelming popularity.

This is a song he originally composed back when he was a Vocaloid producer.

For that reason, it’s well-known among many Vocaloid fans.

The piece takes theater as its theme, portraying a dancer who keeps performing idly, continuing to dance while thinking about various things.

It depicts a cruel reality in which there’s no place for them in the real world, making it a strangely lifelike song that pierces the heart.

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Picon – Playback ft. Hatsune Miku

Thinking about someone you once loved can make you feel nostalgic, can’t it? For those feelings, “Regeneration” offers a gentle companion.

Created in 2021 by the Vocaloid producer Picon, known for mysterious atmospheres, this piece features a classical melodic line and a poignant piano tone.

Hatsune Miku’s vocals beautifully capture the loneliness of parting and are sure to resonate with your heart.

It’s also recommended for those who don’t usually listen to Vocaloid.

Why not let yourself be wrapped in a work that speaks through a grand theme?

Dream Town ContrastDenpol-P

[Hatsune Miku] "Dream Town Contrast" [Original]

The 16th work by Denpol-P, known for “Hitorinbo Envy.” The piano tone is poignantly beautiful, and from the intro it’s an exceptionally pleasant masterpiece.

It’s a song about parting, but it carefully depicts the feelings in one’s heart, making you feel very gentle even as it aches with sadness.

The sunset sky in the video heightens the emotions even more.

to hug; hugging; embraceYu Komaki

“Hugging” / Yu Komaki feat. Hatsune Miku MV

Vocaloid producer Yu Komaki, also known for posting cover songs as a singer, is renowned for uplifting tracks themed around “hope” and “the future.” Among his works, one of the most heartwarming is “Embracing.” Produced in 2021, it features a classic band sound.

The song carries a bittersweet yet refreshing message, and Hatsune Miku’s clear, translucent voice is sure to resonate with your heart.

If you enjoy J-pop or anime ballads, be sure to give it a listen.