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] (131–140)
to hug; hugging; embraceKomagi Yū
Vocaloid producer Yu Komaki, also known for posting cover songs as a singer, is renowned for uplifting tracks themed around “hope” and “the future.” Among his works, one of the most heartwarming is “Embracing.” Produced in 2021, it features a classic band sound.
The song carries a bittersweet yet refreshing message, and Hatsune Miku’s clear, translucent voice is sure to resonate with your heart.
If you enjoy J-pop or anime ballads, be sure to give it a listen.
I can’t go on living.gomen nasai ga ienakute
“I Can’t Live” portrays the emptiness and loneliness of someone who has lost the will to live.
This piece was created by the Vocaloid producer ‘Gomen nasai ga ienakute.’ The song repeats the title phrase while listing reasons for being unable to live, resulting in a compelling structure.
The blend of deep bass and bright piano tones creates a highly addictive sound.
As you listen, pay attention to how the sound changes toward the ending; you’ll likely sense a strong message there as well.
CaneléChōchō P
This is a song posted by Chouchou-P on the 10th anniversary of his VOCALOID uploads.
True to Chouchou-P’s style, it centers on the piano while richly incorporating band sounds, resulting in a beautiful track.
The lyrics passionately shout feelings toward a loved one and the joy of having met them.
It’s a quintessential ballad—endlessly beautiful and warm—a song that will support your heart.
Monologue, on the way to schoolUbanaroku
This is a Vocaloid song that sings of feelings for a loved one who never comes to pick you up, tightening your chest with its heartrending sorrow.
It’s a track by the Vocaloid producer Rok Uhana, also known for the hit “Gankubi, Soroete Gokigenyō,” released in 2021.
After graduation, the beloved promised, “I’ll come for you.” But no matter how much time passes, they never appear.
Just imagining what’s going on in the protagonist’s heart is enough to make you cry.
If you’ve experienced a long-distance breakup, it may resonate with you even more.
Helical Singularitytou
Listening to it, you strangely feel as if you’ve wandered into another world.
It’s a stylish ballad with a wonderful sense of weightlessness.
The track is by Tooru, a Vocaloid producer known for superb piano sounds, and it was released in 2020.
The sound image, where lightness and tenderness blend exquisitely, is irresistible.
Hatsune Miku’s whispery vocals also shine.
You’ll be drawn into the lyrics’ fantastical worldview as well.
If you listen to it when you’re alone and feeling a bit lonely, it might just keep you company.