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

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

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.

Masterpieces of Vocaloid Ballads [Tearjerking & Heart-wrenching] (131–140)

Compass, remove the needleSei Bōno × Roku Ubana

Remove the Needle from the Compass / Hijiri Fusano × Roku Uhaka ft. Hatsune Miku

Compass, Removing the Needle — Hijiri Fusano × Roku Ubana

It’s a moving ballad with a melody line that blends transience and beauty, leaving a lasting impression.

Created by Vocaloid producer Rok Uhana based on an illustration by Sei Bōno, the piece is set for release in March 2025.

Hints of sorrow seep through the guitar’s arpeggios, layered with Hatsune Miku’s transparent, crystalline vocals.

The lyrics, depicting struggles with self-worth and inner emotions, pierce the heart.

It’s a heart-aching Vocaloid track you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night.

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Reminiscence PoetryYukino Ito

Reminiscence Poesy / Koharu Rikka

Recollection Poésie Yukino Ito

Yukino Ito, a Vocaloid producer who debuted in 2022.

The song she created as an official “Song” for the voice library Koharu Rikka is “Reminiscence Poetry.” Its structure starts gently and builds toward the end, bringing out the best in Koharu Rikka’s singing voice.

The lyrics, which recall days with a cherished person and come to realize it was love, also seem to reflect the growth of Koharu Rikka as a Vocaloid, which is wonderful.

I hope you enjoy its tender yet heartrending world.

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Palm-Sized Wonderlandnekobōro

Hatsune Miku – Palmtop Wonderland (Tenohira Wonderland) by nekobolo

Palm-sized Wonderland Nekobōro

It’s a very mysterious piece.

It contains many elements and will change its character greatly depending on the listener.

The sound, which makes heavy use of electronic tones and piano, and the crisply articulated vocals leave a strong impression.

The lyrics are abstract and suggestive.

As you follow the words, time slips by before you know it—this is a song with that kind of unusual charm.

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voiceHarry

Voice / HarryP ft. Hatsune Miku (Official Music Video)

Project your voice.

This is a work written and composed by Hari-P that sings of a heartrending farewell.

It is also a related song to the novel “We Quietly Kissed,” published by PHP Institute under the name Tsubasa Harihara.

A melody played during breaks in writing the novel and the protagonist’s feelings came together to form this song as a single piece.

With elements like the novel’s title appearing in the lyrics, it’s an irresistible track for fans who know the story!

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Goodbye, Midnightreruriri

Goodbye Midnight - I tried singing it [yuki]

Goodbye Midnight Rerulili

“Goodbye Midnight” is a collaborative song by rerulili and Moja! “Moja” is the name singer-songwriter Hiromi Oshi ba uses when performing on Nico Nico Douga.

For “Goodbye Midnight,” Moja wrote the lyrics and composed the music, while rerulili handled the arrangement.

The vocalist is the VOCALOID GUMI.

It’s a ballad that portrays the breakup of a mature romance, sung at a relaxed tempo and in a gentle musical style.

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World's End EveMel

World’s End Eve – Hatsune Miku (MEL)

World's End Eve-Mel

“What a beautiful song,” that was my first impression.

True to its title, “World’s End Eve,” it sings of the thought, “What if the world were to end tomorrow?” It’s not intense by any means, yet before you know it, your eyes and ears are drawn to it.

It’s a song that makes you reflect on everyday life and its happiness.

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To Where the Butterfly GoesShimari Ju

Toward Where the Butterfly Goes / Shimari Su feat. Yuzuki Yukari

Toward Where the Butterfly Goes — Shimari Su

It’s a message-driven song that gives you the power to keep moving toward the future.

Created by Vocaloid producer Shima Risu and released in 2020, it features an impressive, emotional tone where a lively band sound is gently wrapped in the timbre of strings.

The solid, distinctive singing voice of Yuzuki Yukari really shines.

As mentioned earlier, the lyrics are another highlight, inspiring a positive mindset.

When you’re struggling to take that one last step, this song might be the one to save you.

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