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, heartrending] (41–50)
Ironysukoppu
It was included on the album “Boundary Sentimental” and has even surpassed one million plays.
The bouncy piano melody and the rhyming lyrics are great.
In the interlude, the piano just dances and dances! It sings about the many struggles we face in life, and you’re sure to relate.
The gentle-feeling animated PV also stays right by your side.
When you’re tired, listen to “Irony,” take a good rest, and take it easy.
It’s definitely there.Kasamura Tōta
The song I especially want people who feel lonely at school or work, with a tightness in their chest, to listen to is “Chanto Aru yo.” It was created in 2021 by Vocaloid producer Tota Kasamura, known for choral pieces like “Shokuzai.” A powerful, dramatically unfolding piano sound resonates throughout.
Kafu’s raw breathing, expressing emotions just as they are, brings tears.
The gentle message marked out at a slow tempo will wrap around you.
It’s a Vocaloid ballad I hope you’ll play when you want to have a good cry.
But you know,Mizuno Atsu
One of the charms of Vocaloid is how it conveys a wide range of emotions despite its mechanical singing voice.
If you’re looking for a bittersweet, delicate ballad, “Demo ne” is perfect.
Created in 2021 by Vocaloid producer Atsu Mizuno—who’s garnered attention for many songs featuring KAFU—this track’s simple yet moving sound, built from piano and vocals, is sure to bring tears.
KAFU’s emotional singing, which feels strikingly human, is also a must-hear.
It’s a masterpiece that can support your heart when love or life isn’t going your way.
heterogeneousGESO、rinri
GESO, who debuted as a Vocaloid producer in 2021.
The track he created in collaboration with rinri is “Ishu” (Different Species).
By the way, this song is actually rinri’s debut.
Its content presents questions from the perspective of a Vocaloid directed at humans.
Please listen while pondering those questions together.
Another appealing point is the arrangement that feels like a vocal unit—for instance, when another Vocaloid jumps in slightly ahead of the first one who’s singing.
Until I hold you in my arms.MIMI
Vocaloid producer MIMI is known for highly message-driven songs that resonate with teens.
They create a wide range of music, from cute pop to sentimental ballads.
“Until I Hold You” was produced in 2022.
Its straightforward piano sound, marked out at a slow tempo, leaves a strong impression.
You’ll find yourself relating to the lyrics, which depict feelings that are both beautiful and fragile.
Kafu’s transparent vocals soar over a moving melody line that brings tears to your eyes.
It’s a Vocaloid ballad that gently embraces those unbearably lonely moments.
If your sky is going to cryyujii
Composed by Yuzy, the song was released in October 2025 and was written specifically for MORE MORE JUMP! in the game “Project SEKAI: Colorful Stage! feat.
Hatsune Miku.” Yuzy reportedly replayed the event story for dozens of hours to deeply understand the characters and weave the lyrics.
Carried by an emotionally moving sound, it conveys the desire to reach out a helping hand to someone dear who is suffering.
When you feel lonely, when you long for warmth, please give this song a listen.
Dawn and Firefliesn-buna
It’s included on the album “Flowers, Candy, and the Last Train,” released in 2015.
In the same year, it surpassed one million views, becoming the third work to hit a million.
n-buna, who is also active as a member of the band Yorushika—no surprise—the gentle acoustic tones are soothing.
The warm, hand-drawn style of the music video is also quietly comforting.
It gently accompanies those wistful late-summer moments when you want to escape from reality.