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 [Tearjerking & Heart-wrenching] (11–20)
Sweet LiesAzari
If you’ve experienced a sad, painful farewell with someone precious, this will surely resonate.
It’s a track by the enigmatic Vocaloid producer Azari, known for shadowy works like “Shadow Shadow” and “Who?”, released in March 2023.
The piano’s beautiful, fragile timbre and Utaai Yuki’s childlike voice are striking.
Rather than polished vocal work, it feels as if the words are naturally spilling out.
The sounds are gentle—so why does it hurt so much?
deep seaRiei
Some of you may be carrying a sense of loss after heartbreak, unable to see the person you love.
For those people, I recommend listening to “Shinkai” (Deep Sea).
It’s a piece by the Vocaloid producer Riei, who debuted in 2021.
The song compares sinking into the deep sea to the experience of profound sorrow, despair, and the days that continue on even without the one you love.
At first glance, it may seem unbearably sad, but in the end it gently gives listeners a push forward.
There’s meaning embedded in the way the lyrics are written as well, so don’t just listen—be sure to check the words themselves, too.
By Your Sidefin
The beautiful soundscape that feels like it stretches on forever puts my mind at ease.
“Kimi no Tonari,” produced by Vocaloid producer fin, is a ballad released in July 2024.
It unfolds with piano and bell tones at its core, and in the latter half, string arrangements join in.
The deep, rich sound blends beautifully with the vocals that drop words as if gently letting them fall.
The fragile worldview of the lyrics—“I’m tired, so let’s rest together.
While we do, I’d like to hear your story”—also suits it perfectly.
Every one of fin’s works touches the heartstrings.
I won't let go.Tohta Kasamura
Even after a heartbreak, there are likely people who still don’t want to part ways with the other person.
A song that gives voice to those feelings is “I Won’t Let Go.” This piece was released by Toa Kasamura.
Set across various situations, it’s a track that portrays the longing for someone from whom you’ve been separated.
The chorus consists of simple, repeated phrases, but that very simplicity fuels the imagination.
Try listening while reflecting on your own feelings and experiences.
PianistTohta Kasamura
“Pianista” is a song that sings of a nostalgic feeling—recalling what one was good at in childhood after becoming an adult.
Created by KasaMura Tota, a Vocaloid producer known for many songs themed around youth, it was released in 2023.
The lyrics give voice to the bittersweetness and loneliness of realizing, as an adult, what you want to do and what you can do—and what can no longer be achieved.
The dynamically shaded piano performance seems to express shifting emotions.
Paired with Hatsune Miku’s translucent vocals, it’s a ballad that portrays the act of facing the present.
A Love Like Ephemeral Lightanmitsu
A beautiful ballad that sings of eternal love.
Created by Toshiyasu Miyata of Kis-My-Ft2, also known as Anmitsu, it was released in February 2024, with arrangement by 40mP.
This heartwarming ballad gently depicts the small joys found in everyday life and the supportive bond between two people.
The tender tones of the acoustic guitar evoke a nostalgic atmosphere that envelops the listener.
It’s a song you’ll want to hear when you wish to savor the preciousness of time spent with someone dear.
Masterpieces of Vocaloid Ballads [Moving & Heartrending] (21–30)
huskToa
I think it’s perfect for when you want to cry your heart out and reset your feelings.
It’s a song by the Vocaloid producer toa, who has created hits like “Tsugihagi Staccato,” “ID Smile,” and “Dry Dry Flower,” and it was released in 2013.
Hatsune Miku’s transparent, airy vocals are striking—they fit the grand and beautiful melody perfectly.
The lyrics, which depict parting and reunion, are profoundly moving.
The more you listen, the more it tugs at your tear ducts—a deeply affecting ballad.