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)
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.
I’ll give you the Earth.harumakigohan
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.
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.
The world a few dozen centimeters below youAdeliae
“The World Just a Few Dozen Centimeters Below You” is a track featuring KAFU by Adeliae, released in March 2025.
It was a song provided for the VTuber EMUNEKO.
Centered on a cat as the protagonist, the piece explores the perspective of being “a few dozen centimeters below” its owner, expressing feelings toward a cherished presence.
Its translucent vocals and lyrics that weave together the happiness of the present are truly wonderful.
It’s a song I’d love for you to listen to carefully on sleepless nights—it’s sure to bring you peace.
Hey, love me.shizuku
A song distinguished by Kaho’s clear, translucent vocals.
Its delicate, ephemeral melody line expresses a sweet, aching longing for love.
Composed by Shizuku, it was released in March 2025.
Centered on the timbre of the piano, the finely crafted sound work at times warms and at times aches, as if embracing the listener’s emotions.
The protagonist’s yearning for love is sure to resonate in your heart.
Give it a listen when you’re feeling lonely.