Lovely Vocaloid

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

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
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, heartrending] (41–50)

Mélusinen-buna

[Hatsune Miku] Meru [Original] Hatsune Miku – Meru

Meryu n-buna

Each time I listened to it again and again, my own interpretation deepened, and before I knew it, I was in tears.

I can’t help wondering what happened to this girl afterward, and the fact that the outcome can feel completely opposite depending on my mood when I listen—that, too, is part of the song’s appeal.

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Masterpieces of Vocaloid Ballads [Tear-Jerking & Melancholic] (51–60)

LifeTamaazu P

[Hatsune Miku Original Song About Life] Life

Life Tamaazu P

It’s a song that makes you feel like you might cry when you listen to it—especially when you’re just barely getting through each day or giving it your all.

I’ve heard it was made for people who are simply living, which explains why it gently sinks into your heart.

It’s a song I highly recommend when you’re feeling tired.

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The day I cried for the first timeTohta Kasamura

The Day I Cried for the First Time / feat. Iroha Nekomura

The Day I First Cried — Tōta, the Parasol Village

Because we have someone precious, we can keep pushing ourselves…

You may have heard that phrase before, but surely it’s something everyone has felt at some point, isn’t it? These lyrics express that feeling, singing, “You’re my everyday source of strength.” The calm piano accompaniment heightens the song’s moving atmosphere even more.

It’s an emotional song that makes you want to go see the person you cherish as you listen.

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Cherry Blossom Rainhalyosy

With lyrics: Hatsune Miku - Sakura no Ame - PV

Sakura no Ame halyosy

Among Vocaloid fans, it’s a classic graduation song that needs no introduction.

At one point, it was so mainstream that it was sung at graduation ceremonies in various elementary and junior high schools.

It’s perfect for listening during graduation season or farewells, but it’s also recommended for solitary moments when you want to reminisce about the past.

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heterogeneousGESO、rinri

Heterogeneous / Kaai Yuki, GUMI, Narukami Hime

Hetero-GESO, morality/ethics

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.

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Good morning, my songstress.Tohta Kasamura

Good morning, my songstress / feat. Fukase (& IA)

Good morning, my songstress, Kasamura Tota.

This song features lyrics that convey the protagonist’s yearning to find someone precious, along with a beautifully resonant piano tone.

Created by Kasamura Tota, a Vocaloid producer renowned for ballads, it was released in 2020.

Thinking about the protagonist as they put their innermost feelings into words makes my chest tighten.

How will it end…? Please listen all the way to the end.

We also recommend the related tracks Lily of the Endless Night and Until Your Night Breaks.

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Rem's MagicTohta Kasamura

Rem’s Magic / feat. Hatsune Miku

Tota, the Village of Rem's Magic Umbrellas

An emotionally moving Vocaloid ballad that feels like it stays close to a troubled heart.

It’s a song by Vocaloid producer Tota Kasamura, known for piano-centered, soul-stirring musicality, released in 2021.

Both the sound and the vocals are utterly enchanting—the clarity is just incredible.

Be sure to pay attention to the chorus work that’s so characteristic of Tota Kasamura.

If you’re feeling “kind of restless and can’t fall asleep,” this might resonate especially deeply.

Have a handkerchief ready, and enjoy.

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