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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Masterpieces of Vocaloid Ballads [Tearjerking & Heart-wrenching] (141–150)
Palm-Sized Wonderlandnekobōro
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.
Spilling One’s Heart: An Emotional Battlenejishiki
It’s a pleasant song with a beautiful melody and IA’s clear, soaring voice.
Just like the title suggests, the lyrics feel like pouring out one’s heart, and they really stay with you.
When you’re faced with unreasonable demands at work or school or getting lectured, listening to this will resonate with you—your emotions will surge, the tears will flow, and you’ll feel refreshed.
Bleeding Worldnejishiki
This is a song provided by the Vocaloid producer Nejishiki to Tenten Orei, the winner of an event hosted by the virtual karaoke streaming app “topia.” The track is upbeat yet unassuming, simply wishing to be with you at all times.
Its beautiful, delicate melody carries lyrics filled with modest hopes, and as you listen, the blend of tenderness and heartache may bring you to tears.
Perhaps everyone feels the same way—that just being together is enough to be happy.
Masterpieces of Vocaloid Ballads [Tearjerkers & Bittersweet] (151–160)
I’ll give you the Earth.harumakigohan
It’s a soft yet beautiful ballad that evokes a sense of nostalgia.
The singer is LUMi, a VOCALOID released in 2017 who has the mysterious background of being the “Shrine Maiden of the Immortal Jellyfish.” For Harumaki Gohan, the composer, this was the first song using LUMi’s voice, and her conversational singing style harmonizes perfectly with the world the song creates.
Goodbye, Midnightrereriri
“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.
To Where the Butterfly GoesShimari Ju
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.
The sky is fallingmizuumo
A song released by Mizugumo in May 2024, it delicately portrays anxiety and loneliness.
Expressions like the oppressive feeling of a distorted sky about to collapse and the helplessness of a scream that can’t reach anyone tightly squeeze the heart.
Yet in the end, the piece also conveys a sense of hope.
Many listeners will likely relate to the emotions swaying between ideals and reality.
Especially when you feel crushed by daily pressure, give it a listen—it might just make your heart feel a little lighter.