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 [Tearjerkers & Bittersweet] (151–160)
Eternal FireworksThank you, P.
This song portrays a heartrending love story of a blind boy.
He cannot see, yet he falls in love.
Even if a cruel fate awaits, it expresses his resolve to live strongly while loving.
A pure, sincere love that continues earnestly, even without being able to see the one he loves.
It’s a song that makes you want to experience such a pure kind of love.
Listen once, and you’ll find yourself rooting for the protagonist.
Linarianiito P
The flower meaning of linaria is “Please know my love.” As the lyrics suggest, they depict the pure feelings of a young girl in love.
Separately, there are versions sung by MEIKO and KAITO.
In particular, the KAITO version has slightly different lyrics, so be sure to listen and compare.
Reminiscence PoetryYukino 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.
The Summer That Won’t MeltAqu3ra
A fantastical EDM track that tightens the heart.
It’s a song by Aqu3ra, a Vocaloid producer who also works under the name apuera, released in 2021.
Sonically, it builds up gradually into a dance tune, yet its gentle melodic lines shape the world of a ballad.
The lyrics, which recall a summer spent with someone dear, carry a nostalgic finish.
The more you listen, the more it hits you—an achingly bittersweet Vocaloid song.
Summer’s TransparencybuzzG
BuzzG is a Vocaloid producer known for rock tunes featuring intense guitar work.
While many of his songs are relatively fast-paced, the wistful ballad “Natsu no Toumei” showcases his signature guitar.
The song’s hallmark is the contrast between the beautiful arpeggios that come in from the left channel during the A section and the distorted guitars spreading to both sides in the chorus.
In particular, the guitar tone known as “crunch,” which isn’t over-distorted, achieves a finely tuned sound that truly moves the listener.
The music video’s animation is also beautiful, so be sure to check it out along with the song.
Last Night, Good NightKz
“Last Night, Good Night” by kz, who created numerous masterpieces such as “Packaged” and “Yellow.” Unlike most of his works, this one does not use a four-on-the-floor beat.
It makes great use of Hatsune Miku’s vocal timbre, with a chorus distinguished by its soaring high notes.
Vocaloid Ballad Masterpieces [Tear-Jerking & Heart-Wrenching] (161–170)
signo.ken（neko）
This is the second original VOCALOID song by o.ken (neko).
It’s a rock ballad that portrays Hatsune Miku’s heartrending feelings as she waits for a master who will never return.
The straightforward, unadorned lyrics and the soaring high notes in the chorus pierce the heart.