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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Vocaloid Ballad Masterpieces [Tear-jerking & Heart-wrenching] (121–130)
Theater Terpsichorahachi
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.
PlayPikon
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 ContrastDenporu P
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; embraceKomagi Yū
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.
Masterpieces of Vocaloid Ballads [Tearjerking & Heart-wrenching] (131–140)
I can’t go on living.gomen nasai ga ienakute
“I Can’t Live” portrays the emptiness and loneliness of someone who has lost the will to live.
This piece was created by the Vocaloid producer ‘Gomen nasai ga ienakute.’ The song repeats the title phrase while listing reasons for being unable to live, resulting in a compelling structure.
The blend of deep bass and bright piano tones creates a highly addictive sound.
As you listen, pay attention to how the sound changes toward the ending; you’ll likely sense a strong message there as well.
CaneléChōchō P
This is a song posted by Chouchou-P on the 10th anniversary of his VOCALOID uploads.
True to Chouchou-P’s style, it centers on the piano while richly incorporating band sounds, resulting in a beautiful track.
The lyrics passionately shout feelings toward a loved one and the joy of having met them.
It’s a quintessential ballad—endlessly beautiful and warm—a song that will support your heart.
Monologue, on the way to schoolUbanaroku
This is a Vocaloid song that sings of feelings for a loved one who never comes to pick you up, tightening your chest with its heartrending sorrow.
It’s a track by the Vocaloid producer Rok Uhana, also known for the hit “Gankubi, Soroete Gokigenyō,” released in 2021.
After graduation, the beloved promised, “I’ll come for you.” But no matter how much time passes, they never appear.
Just imagining what’s going on in the protagonist’s heart is enough to make you cry.
If you’ve experienced a long-distance breakup, it may resonate with you even more.
