Hits you hard! A collection of dark and cool Vocaloid songs
How often do you usually listen to Vocaloid songs?
These days, there are so many ways to enjoy music—streaming on subscription services during your commute to school or work, or playing YouTube videos in the background while you’re doing something else.
In this article, I’m introducing a selection of dark and stylish Vocaloid tracks with immersive worlds you won’t be able to escape once you’re hooked.
I’ve handpicked only the ones that really hit hard, so they’re perfect for times when you want to boost your mood or sharpen your focus!
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Hits you hard! A collection of dark, cool Vocaloid tracks (61–70)
I am a heretic.szri
Have you ever been tormented by loneliness, thinking, “I’m different from everyone else—maybe there’s something wrong with me”? Szri’s work I Am a Heretic powerfully gives voice to that piercing pain.
Heavy electro sounds intertwine with razor-sharp guitar, and the inhuman vocals of UTAU Adachi Rei heighten the sense of isolation, creating a truly one-of-a-kind world.
Released in July 2025 and included on the compilation album Adachi Adapter, it hits perfectly on nights when you can’t fit in and end up blaming yourself, matching those sharp-edged emotions to a tee.
Nightmare AbyssFuyuu
With pounding drum beats and a heavy bassline, this work by Fuyuu lures listeners into the abyss of a nightmare.
Released as a video in January 2025, it was originally a track on the EP “NIGHTMARE.” Its lyrics, depicting a dark worldview and ruinous love, are striking—recommended for when you’re feeling down or want to experience intense emotions.
The hopeless quality of Kaai Yuki’s vocals also fits perfectly.
Sister XLadyMonsters.
A dark tune that exudes a spine-tingling eeriness.
Created by LadyMonsters., this work is a new masterpiece in the Vocaloid scene, released in October 2024.
Its electro-swing × alternative rock arrangement is striking, and Flower’s powerful vocals brilliantly capture the complexities of human relationships and the darkness within.
The music video features a fantastical touch with fluttering petals.
It has been climbing the Vocaloid charts since its release.
Perfect for those drawn to dark, mysterious worlds.
If you like this track, be sure to check out other works featuring the Lady Monsters as well!
Basaraumigame
A dark, cool Vocaloid track driven by pounding low-end.
Created by umigame and released in September 2024, it portrays the inner struggle of a protagonist who has nothing, yet conveys a strong resolve to “keep on living.” Its defining features are a fast-paced rhythm and a distinctive melodic line, with the vocals of KAFU and Kasane Teto SV enhancing its appeal.
This piece advocates the importance of staying true to yourself—perfect for lifting your mood or boosting concentration.
Watched/Being watchedSTEAKA
Many of you may find that its original sound sears itself into your mind and won’t let go.
Produced by STEAKA and set for release in July 2025, this track was written as the theme song for the immersive horror event “Obaken.” Riding on a sound that’s dark yet pop, it portrays the tense atmosphere of sensing someone’s gaze upon you.
Packed with cinematic phrases that feel like they scrape at the listener’s nerves, it lets you experience the thrill of becoming the protagonist of a horror work.
Highly recommended not only for fans of puzzles and horror, but also for anyone who wants to listen to music that strays just a little from the everyday.