Vocaloid Songs for When You Want to Cry [Moving and Heart-wrenching]

HELLO, NEW WORLD!Teary Planet

HELLO, NEW WORLD! / Megurine Luka

This is a song that gives you the courage to take a new step forward.

It’s a work by Teary Planet, released in January 2025.

Megurine Luka’s emotionally rich vocals weave questions to her past self and the future.

It portrays the anticipation for a new world reached after a long journey, along with the struggles along the way—something that really tugs at the listener’s heartstrings.

If you want to have a good cry and reset your feelings, this song will be right there with you.

to liveAtsu Mizuno

Live (feat. KAFU) – Atsu Mizuno

What I especially want those who feel troubled or anxious about school life to listen to is “Ikiru.” It was produced in 2021 by Vocaloid producer Atsu Mizuno and is known as one of his signature songs.

The lyrics, which depict a heart that struggles to join social circles and is prone to feelings of loneliness and solitude, are striking.

Set to a simple arrangement of piano and vocals, Kafu’s heartrending voice resonates.

It’s a song that gently wraps around the honest feelings buried deep inside—the kind that are hard to share with others.

Let the clear, translucent sound gently accompany your downcast heart and give it a listen.

The story continues.sabio

The story continues / sabio feat. Miyamai Moka, Kasane Teto

A warm pop-rock piece that lights a sure hope for two people who chose separate paths.

Created by Vocaloid producer sabio, it was released in December 2024.

It sings of the feelings of two people after parting and setting off on their journeys, and the wish for reunion that resides within the sadness is deeply moving.

The emotionally rich vocals of Maimai Moka and Kasane Teto SV pair perfectly with the grand melody.

Listening to it makes you feel as if it’s personally cheering you on.

Crimson PulseMIMI

Crimson Heartbeat / feat. Hatsune Miku

This song by MIMI, known for her tender, heartwarming musicality, was released in October 2024.

Its lyrics paint a nostalgic twilight scene, and the gentle, piano-centered sound leaves a strong impression.

As you listen, waves of nostalgia and poignancy well up.

While the lyrics dwell on a longing for a lost past, they also offer glimpses of hope for the future.

I think it’s perfect for times when you’re feeling down or want to immerse yourself in memories.

sugarNEW!Secret Piercing

Sugar / KAFU

It’s a highly addictive rock track where sweetness and pain intertwine.

The song is by Naisho no Pierce, the Vocaloid producer known for “Proposal,” and its music video was released in December 2025.

Created as an image song for the manga “And Then the Hero Lies,” it also aired in a TV commercial in October, so many of you may have heard it already.

KAF’s emotional vocals brilliantly capture the feelings of a protagonist seeking love while carrying trauma.

The worldbuilding, swaying between conflicting emotions, is quintessential Naisho no Pierce.

It’s a must-listen for anyone grappling with the complex feeling that “the more you love, the more it hurts.”

Cactus and MirageNotts

[Hatsune-san] Cactus and Mirage [Original]

This song is a work released in March 2010 by Knotz, also known under the name Jakkan-P.

In May 2011, it was included on the album “Creamy Bitter.” Even now, long after its release, it remains beloved by many fans.

Set in a hospital and structured like a story, the song’s heartrending narrative brings tears to your eyes.

Why not give it a listen when you find yourself thinking of someone precious who is no longer here?

PolarisProject Lumina

Polaris / Star Realm

“Polaris” is a song produced by Project Lumina, released in December 2024.

It strikingly portrays a beloved person by likening them to the North Star, capturing the discovery of hope.

As the track progresses, its deepening soundscape is truly moving.

The melodically dramatic development is another key allure.

It may resonate even more when listened to at the turn of the seasons or before a new beginning.