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)
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.
Enraptured by the lingering blossomskeeno
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.
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.
Vocaloid Ballad Masterpieces [Tearjerking & Heart-wrenching] (11–20)
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.
The name of that painting isChōchō P
It’s a bittersweet yet powerful rock track that feels like pouring out everything pent up in your heart.
Created by long-active Vocaloid producer Chouchou-P, the piece was released as a video in February 2026 and was written specifically for the smartphone game “Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage!” The lyrics leave a strong impression, conveying a firm resolve to start drawing something again on a blank white canvas, even while carrying setbacks and anguish.
The arrangement—where piano melodies intersect with an intense band sound—showcases Chouchou-P’s distinctive artistry.
It’s a song that will quietly give you a push when you’re feeling stuck.
deep seaRiei
Some of you may be carrying a sense of loss after heartbreak, unable to see the person you love.
For those people, I recommend listening to “Shinkai” (Deep Sea).
It’s a piece by the Vocaloid producer Riei, who debuted in 2021.
The song compares sinking into the deep sea to the experience of profound sorrow, despair, and the days that continue on even without the one you love.
At first glance, it may seem unbearably sad, but in the end it gently gives listeners a push forward.
There’s meaning embedded in the way the lyrics are written as well, so don’t just listen—be sure to check the words themselves, too.
Scenerinri
The heartrending ballad “Scene” featuring Meika Hime is also a must-listen.
This is rinri’s entry for “VocaColle 2024 Winter Rookie.” The lyrics portray a man who has lost someone precious, reflecting on his memories.
Watching the animated music video may convey the situation even more clearly—be sure to watch through to the outro.
Also, although it’s a ballad, the arrangement builds momentum toward the latter half, which is another highlight.