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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.

Vocaloid Ballad Masterpieces [Tear-Jerking & Heart-Wrenching] (161–170)

Kurayascoop

[Hatsune Miku Soft] Kuraiya [Original Song with PV]

Cryer scoop

Contrary to its cute vibe, this song struck a deep chord with many listeners through lyrics that vividly portray the struggle of being unable to change oneself, inspiring strong empathy.

If you listen to it when you find yourself envying others, it might even bring a tear to your eye.

Please take your time and listen closely.

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Spilling One’s Heart: An Emotional Battlescrew-type

【IA】吐心感情戦【オリジナル】 /【IA】Emotion Express【original】

Emotional Battle of Spitting Out One’s Heart, Screw Type

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.

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Bleeding Worldscrew-type

Bleeding World / Neji-shiki feat. Hatsune Miku

Smearing World, Screw Type

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.

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HEAVENHarry

HEAVEN cover rairu

HEAVEN Hari

This is Harry P’s 14th work, included on the 2012 release “RESCUE OF RAINBOWS.” It tells the story of the path two people walked and their sorrowful parting.

A video, with many creators contributing across detailed roles such as illustration, scenario, video production, and mastering, has been released on Niconico.

When the CD was released, a version sung by the vocalist KK was issued simultaneously, so it might be nice to listen to them together.

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I’ll give you the Earth.Harumaki Gohan

I'll give you the Earth / Harumaki Gohan feat. LUMi – This Earth, for You

Harumaki Gohan who gives the Earth

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.

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Summer ticket stubMikito-P

Mikito-P “Summer Ticket Stub” MV

MikitoP’s Summer Ticket Stub

This is a work by Mikito-P, a creator who incorporates a lot of band sounds.

It’s included on the 2014 album “GOOD SCHOOL GIRL.” It’s the original song that later became “Sayonara wa Kienai,” which was created from a different perspective.

The piece portrays the end of a romance, overflowing with poignancy.

Perhaps its unique sense of loss is what makes it a masterpiece.

The guitar at the end is both cool and heart-throbbing.

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I wanted to dance to your heartbeat.Pikon

Picon – I Wanted to Dance to Your Pulse ft. Hatsune Miku

Pikon wanted to dance to your heartbeat.

It’s a classic, gently emotional ballad with piano and strings.

While many vocaloid songs shine when sung by human vocalists, am I the only one who feels this piece is truly a “song for VOCALOID”? The lyrics, which depict delicate shifts of the heart, are given soul by Hatsune Miku’s voice and strike deeply at the listener’s heart.

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