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

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
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)

Summer ticket stubMikito P

Mikito-P “Summer Ticket Stub” MV

Summer ticket stubMikito P

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

I wanted to dance to your heartbeat.Pikon

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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Masterpieces of Vocaloid Ballads [Tear-Jerking & Heartrending] (171–180)

World’s End Evemeru

World’s End Eve – Hatsune Miku (MEL)

World's End Evemeru

“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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Noahyoake no wadachi

Ruts of Dawn 'Noah' feat. Hatsune Miku

Noahyoake no wadachi

A ballad song by Yoake no Wadachi, known for their approachable guitar rock–based tracks.

Unlike their other songs, this one stands out with an exquisitely beautiful orchestral arrangement.

The lyrics explore how to accept one’s own weakness and how to face the things that are precious and not to be lost.

While the song carries a somewhat wistful atmosphere, the words in the lyrics also convey a sense of positivity and hope, and Hatsune Miku’s wonderfully gentle vocals resonate deeply in the heart.

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Remnants of FlowersPikon

Picon – Remnants of Flowers ft. Seikai

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.

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Ayano’s Theory of Happinessjin

Jin / Ayano's Theory of Happiness (IA) [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

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.

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Mikage Diaryharumakigohan

Mikage Diary / Harumaki Gohan feat. Hatsune Miku Anime MV

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.

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