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Birthday/Birth Celebration: A Special Feature on Vocaloid Birthday Songs

No matter how old you are, birthdays always make your heart race, don’t they?

You might be wondering what present you’ll get from your parents, buying yourself something you love as a reward, or even feeling nervous that your friends might spring a surprise on you.

In this article, we’re doing a big feature on Vocaloid birthday songs!

There are two types of “Vocaloid birthday songs”: songs that are birthday songs in the literal sense, and songs that celebrate the birthdays of Vocaloid characters.

We’ve compiled both types together, so take a look and find the ones you like!

Vocaloid Birthday Celebration Songs (31–40)

Birthdaybinyu P

[Hatsune Miku] Birthday (ryuryu) – Magical Mirai 2017 Live
Birthdaybinyu P

This is a work by Binyu-P, a Vocaloid producer also known by the artist name ryuryu.

It was released in 2016.

Its grand yet gentle tone is soothing.

The lyrics—perhaps from a parent’s perspective—seem like a message addressed to a child gradually growing up.

You can feel the wish for them to come to know the wider world.

A birthday isn’t just important to the person themselves, but also to their family and friends.

This song, with its wonderful sense of sonic expansiveness, makes you realize that.

A Vocaloid song in 10 yearsPinokio P

PinocchioP – The Vocaloid Song 10 Years Later feat. Hatsune Miku / The Vocaloid Songs 10 Years Later
A Vocaloid song in 10 yearsPinokio P

The Vocaloid scene has grown alongside internet culture.

We’ve entered an era where it’s normal to turn the songs you create into videos and share them with everyone.

This is a message song directed at both the music creators and the listeners.

It’s a work by the multi-creator PinocchioP, released for the 2020 Hatsune Miku Birthday Festival.

It’s a remake of “Vocaloid no Uta,” originally published in 2010.

If you’ve ever been hooked on Vocaloid even once, this will undoubtedly hit home.

On my birthday, I’m treated gently by peperoncino.Ie no ura de manbō ga shinderu P

A lovely message song sent to “you,” who has to work on your birthday… but the premise is quite mysterious.

Created by the sibling music unit ‘Ie no Ura de Manbo ga Shinderu P,’ the track was released in 2011.

I say the premise is mysterious because the song is told from the perspective of a type of pasta dish: peperoncino.

But it’s not just a gag song.

It features a driving guitar rock sound and lyrics and melodies that tug at the heartstrings.

By the time you reach the end, you’ll be completely drawn into the world of Ie no Ura de Manbo ga Shinderu P.

Best Frienddoryu~

[Hatsune Miku] “Best Friend” [Original Song] – Doryu~
Best Frienddoryu~

The rhythm is lively and it feels great to listen to! This piece by Doryu, who is also active as a saxophonist, was released in 2009.

It’s a birthday song addressed to a friend who’s always been close.

The lyrics say, “I’m far away, so this is all I can do…” But really, it’s the best present, isn’t it? It reminds us of how important friends are.

The tumbling piano tones are delightfully cheerful, conjuring an image like looking at vivid illustrations.

Birthdaydoriko

[Febuly Mei Birthday Festival] Birthday (doriko feat. Hatsune Miku)
Birthdaydoriko

It’s not just a birthday song; it sings about views on life, the past, and the future, so it’s a moving birthday song that anyone can appreciate, not just those celebrating a birthday.

Also, the illustrations used in the music video are of very high quality, so I recommend enjoying it together with the visuals.

Vocaloid Birthday Celebration Songs (41–50)

Congratulations, thank you.zyun

[Rin/Len Append Original] Congratulations, Thank You. [Kagamine Birthday Festival '10]
Congratulations, thank you.zyun

Kagamine Rin and Len Append are singing a birthday song on their own birthday.

It says, “Nineteen tiles inspired by Hall of Fame Rin/Len songs appear in the video.

Try guessing which song each one represents.” Nice touch of playfulness.

Happy birthdaykeiyan

[Hatsune Miku] Happy Birthday [Original Song]
Happy birthdaykeiyan

This is a birthday song created to commemorate the 7th anniversary of Hatsune Miku’s release.

It’s a work by the Vocalo-P Keiyan, published in 2014.

The warm piano accompaniment is lovely.

The lyrics express feelings of “Happy Birthday, and thank you for singing my song” to Hatsune Miku.

It might be an emotion shared by anyone who uses VOCALOID.

Perhaps because the words are unadorned, the creator’s feelings come across directly.