[On the Holy Night] A Special Feature on Vocaloid Christmas Songs

When a first love comes to an endryo

When a first love comes to an end

Melancholic Christmas love songs are also popular in Vocaloid.

One such long-beloved track is ryo’s “When the First Love Ends.” Its clear, crystalline sound pairs perfectly with the bittersweet lyrics, resulting in a song that truly resonates.

It’s a classic I recommend not only to those who want to hear Christmas love songs, but also to anyone interested in early Vocaloid tracks.

Silent SnowflakesOtomachi Una

[Official] Silent Snowflakes / Synthesizer V Otomachi Una

A Christmas song sung by Otomachi Una, whose delicate vocals are as intricate as snowflakes.

Its charm lies in a beautiful melody that quietly layers like softly accumulating snow and feelings kept in the heart.

Though only 1 minute and 24 seconds long, the piece distills the stillness and warmth of winter.

It’s a song that makes you want to gaze at the glittering, dancing snow and bask in memories with someone special.

Why not listen to it when you want to calm your mind?

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Kara / Surenagu feat. Hatsune Miku

This is an emotional track by Surenagu that sings of the bittersweetness of facing fading memories.

Released in February 2025, the song was produced as an entry for the 27th Project SEKAI NEXT.

Hatsune Miku’s delicate vocals layer over lyrics that powerfully convey prayers for hazy days and the desire not to forget someone dear.

Every element of the sound comes together to create a lyrical world.

Please give it a listen when you’re feeling lonely.

Cynical Blue Never SleepsNanahoshi Orchestra

[Hatsune Miku] Cynical Blue Never Sleeps [Original]

An upbeat song with shimmering brass sounds throughout.

A blue Santa delivers cynical tales to those spending Christmas alone and to people who can’t be honest with themselves.

It was released in 2013.

It conjures up images of a city night.

Diamond Dust HokkaidaLive in a bittersweet world again

Diamond Dust Hokkaido [MV] - Living in a Heartbreaking World Again

This is a heartrending winter tale by Vocaloid producer Mata Setsunai Sekai wo Ikiru.

It’s included in the compilation album “Doubt Me!?” released in November 2023.

Set in a worldline where it no longer snows, it portrays the story of two people separated from each other.

Blending sci-fi elements like radio towers and communication through screens, the lyrics beautifully weave together the blank years and fragments of memory, perfectly matched by Hatsune Miku’s whispery vocals.

Recommended for when you want to look back on memories with someone important to you.

-4°CSatō Noko

-4°C / Hatsune Miku

A work by Noriko Sato that depicts a world below freezing.

It’s a track included on Crypton’s official concept album “Crystal Dispersion feat.

Hatsune Miku,” released in January 2025.

The arrangement features chopped-up processing of Hatsune Miku’s voice and airy, floating synths.

With an experimental approach that incorporates elements of club music, it creates a uniquely atmospheric mood.

Please take your time to listen closely to the sound, which conveys a sense of warmth even amid the cold.

Christmas is about to start!Yojine

Christmas Is Starting! / Yojine feat. The Kotonoha Sisters

This is a Christmas song by Yojine that unfolds a heartwarming world.

The lyrics, adorned with dessert motifs, convey the joy of preparing for the holy night.

The vocals, reminiscent of the interplay between the Kotonoha sisters, are striking—like wandering into a fairy-tale world.

Released in December 2024, the track is also included on the album “scale.” It’s the perfect song for anyone who wants to revel in the excitement of getting ready for Christmas.