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] (161–170)
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.
Masterpieces of Vocaloid Ballads [Tear-Jerking & Heartrending] (171–180)
Remnants of FlowersPikon
Time gone by, wounds unhealed, emotions in flux…
This work delicately portrays parting and loss through the motif of flowers.
Created by Picon and released in August 2024, it layers Seikai’s clear vocals over a distinctive sound that fuses electronica and ambient, yielding a listening experience that seems to seep into the depths of the heart.
The poetic lyrics and ephemeral melodies evoke the feeling of slowly spinning a story, one chapter at a time.
As you listen, bittersweet memories within you may resurface.
Ayano’s Theory of Happinessjin
“Ayano’s Theory of Happiness” is a song from Jin’s Kagerou Project series.
When it was released on Niconico in 2013, it entered the Hall of Fame in 4 hours and 11 minutes and went on to reach a million views.
It is also included on the album Mekakucity Records.
This song tells a heartrending story centered on a girl named Ayano, and when listened to alongside other Kagerou Project tracks, it lets you fully immerse yourself in the world of the narrative.
Mikage Diaryharumakigohan
A song by the Vocaloid producer Harumaki Gohan, known for music videos with beautifully crafted worlds that make effective use of animation.
“Mikage Diary” is a poignant ballad that fully showcases his appeal, and it’s one you’ll want to experience together with the MV.
The part that really hits home is the chorus’s distinctive harmony.
While the harmony sustains long tones, the main melody weaves through it, a structure that tightens your chest before you know it.
kitchenObikita Nemu.
The piece that gives me a chance to face the reality right in front of me is “kitchen,” produced in 2022 by Vocaloid producer Nemu Obikita.
A heavy rock sound incorporating strings resonates over a slow tempo.
The lyrics, which portray the gap between the self we imagined as children and the reality we live in, are striking.
Some listeners may relate to the moments when, while cooking late at night, your mind drifts elsewhere.
It’s a ballad that reminds us of the importance of living true to ourselves, even when things don’t go as we hope.
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.
In conclusion
We introduced plenty of tear-jerking, bittersweet Vocaloid ballads.
From love songs to tracks about life, there were works themed around all kinds of experiences.
Why not take this opportunity to dive into Vocaloid music and the feelings woven into these songs?