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] (1–10)
Enraptured by the lingering blossomsNEW!keeno
A bittersweet yet warm Vocaloid ballad that likens a cherished person to a flower lingering at the end of the season.
Created by Vocaloid producer keeno and released in 2024, it’s an original track written for the game “Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat.
Hatsune Miku.” In February 2026, the Hatsune Miku version received an official music video.
The band sound is adorned with beautiful piano tones, resulting in a deeply moving piece.
Miku’s mature vocals match the song’s mood perfectly, stirring the heart.
Give it a listen when you want a good cry to reset your feelings.
Living thingsNEW!Kasamura Tōta
A ballad that quietly questions the gravity and sanctity of living.
Created by Vocaloid producer Tota Kasamura, released in February 2026.
Its simple arrangement—just GUMI’s vocals and piano—allows every word to land straight and clear.
While portraying life and the self as small and fragile, it underscores the importance of the modest happiness one can feel precisely because of that.
On nights when you feel alone, or when it’s hard to accept yourself, this piece will gently stay by your side.
sea fireflyKashii Moimi
This song leaves a striking impression with a quietly seeping melancholy, like a secret whispered on the ocean floor.
It’s a track by Vocaloid producer Moimi Kashii, released in September 2024.
The protagonist’s feelings, woven in response to the beautiful glow of sea fireflies, gently tell a story of lost love, deep regret, and an unhealed sense of loss.
Chifuyu Hanakuma’s richly layered vocals further bring those emotions into sharp relief.
As the memories of a loved one flood in, the heart sinks ever deeper.
Delicately capturing the subtlest shades of feeling, this work is a gem of a ballad that tenderly stays close to the sorrow of losing someone dear.
Vocaloid Ballad Masterpieces [Tearjerking & Heart-wrenching] (11–20)
The Path of the Lost ChildKuriyama Yuuri
A deeply profound Vocaloid song that gently stays by your aching heart.
Created by Yuri Kuriyama, it was released in November 2024.
It’s a tie-in track for the multimedia project “Maimai Maigoen,” themed around one of its characters, Yuu Okada.
As the protagonist’s theme in the game, it will especially resonate with those who have played it.
When you lose sight of your path, this song will surely be there to stay by your side.
I’m afraid to live.Hashimoto Hiromi
An unadorned title—precisely the kind that resonates with many.
This is a track by Hiromi Hashimoto, a Vocaloid producer known for a piano-focused musical style, released in April 2023.
With its warm piano and sweeping strings that make your heart tremble, it’s a deeply emotional work.
The lyrics, reflecting a sense of “difficulty in living,” are a lump of raw feeling that almost anyone can relate to.
Combined with the careful delivery of each and every word, it truly strikes a chord.
Thank youfin
A poignant ballad with a bittersweet melody and a heartfelt message of gratitude.
In this work by fin, Hatsune Miku’s whispery vocals and the piano’s ethereal tones resonate deeply.
You want to honestly convey a simple “thank you” to someone important, yet you can’t find the words.
That inner conflict and warmth are gently portrayed within the calm flow of the song.
The melody and lyrics harmonize beautifully, making this a gem of a track that stirs profound emotion.
I won’t let go.Kasamura Tōta
Even after a heartbreak, there are likely people who still don’t want to part ways with the other person.
A song that gives voice to those feelings is “I Won’t Let Go.” This piece was released by Toa Kasamura.
Set across various situations, it’s a track that portrays the longing for someone from whom you’ve been separated.
The chorus consists of simple, repeated phrases, but that very simplicity fuels the imagination.
Try listening while reflecting on your own feelings and experiences.
