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!

Playlist

Hits you hard! A collection of dark and cool Vocaloid songs
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Shantiwotaku		KAITO's shocking song depicting the darkness of society
2	KINGKanaria		Kanaria’s “KING”: powerful lyrics and sound
3	Imitation Human No. 40¿?		Dark music, heart-stirring lyrics
4	Zamzateniwoha		The music of teniwoha, depicting anguish and growth
5	CasinoAzari		Catchy and captivating casino music
6	Lonely Poison Poisonsyudou		Expressing the difficulty and spirit of walking one’s own path
7	InvisibleFushi		Invisible, a deeply introspective song
8	Orthodoxiaguchiri		Orthodoxia is a profound song sung by Otomachi Una.
9	GEDOdaraku		daraku’s “GEDO” depicts the darkness of society.
10	Caprice CastYugika		Dark, passionate music that stirs the emotions
11	fascinatorMARETU		A mad Vocaloid song: dense emotions and a dark world
12	Demon SkyscraperNiru Kajitsu		Skyscrapers of the devil depict society’s conflicts and human emotions.
13	AshurashuraYurii Kanon		A powerful song that confronts absurdity, toward hope
14	TwitterlandSTEAKA		Depicting the impact of social media on human relationships
15	Asian giant hornetUtsu P		A fierce loud rock song by Utsu-P featuring Miku, blowing away anger
16	MarshmallowDECO*27		DECO*27's intense love confession song
17	SIRENhal		"SIREN" is a song that portrays hope and anguish.
18	Abdus Simawotaku		A provocative musical world depicting the city at night
19	yoHALKA		HALKA's new song: weakness and the pains of everyday life
20	BOSSNIL		A dark song marked by KAITO’s powerful vocals
21	Dirty DuttiHainomi		A song of unstable sounds and deep emotions, Darts.
22	Siri Tellerr-906		IA: A demo track in [R], with a tense, urgent rhythm.
23	The story of a man who became Draculajorujin		A dark song themed around Vlad III
24	Deadly Madman’s TragediaKotaro		Madness and passion: the shocking song of Kasane Teto
25	aconiteUtsu P		A fiercely beautiful metal track by Utsu-P, themed around poisonous plants
26	Paranormal Experiencenakiso		A song that depicts the peril and curiosity of the crying resound
27	nightmaretsubaki		Dark music that portrays the suffocating nature of the city
28	Gengalismfarusuti		A captivating new album of dark pop
29	The 49th dayNashimoto Ui		A bizarre song with eerie lyrics and sound
30	Invitation from the Count of TwilightHyōzan Kiyoteru		A narrative dark pop about a count’s party turning into a tragedy
31	WareiYugika		A Vocaloid song that portrays dark and precarious emotions
32	182.¿?		A hardcore Vocaloid track that expresses vented dissatisfaction and determination
33	Chiso-sama¿?		shimon’s collaboration song has been released
34	Dobermannwotaku		A profound Gackpoid (Kamui Gakupo) track that depicts the darkness of society.
35	Rapid TuneDIVELA		A fast-paced Vocaloid song that stirs the soul
36	blood dollFuyuu		A dark Vocaloid track with a mystical worldview
37	GuiltyFuyuu		A dark Vocaloid track with an intense soundscape that grabs the heart
38	Jack-o-ismfarusuti		A tale of mad love between a vampire and the demon realm
39	Lindenbaumwotaku, dopamine, front line		A collaborative work by three Vocaloid producers, an electro-swing style track
40	HowlerFushi		A catchy track with a dark worldview
41	Mr./Ms. Void¿?shimon		A mobile game track that portrays loneliness and hope
42	eeriebuzzG		buzzG’s dark rock song
43	Funny Insipid Candy VendorNiru Kajitsu		A duet song by Nirukajitsu and flower
44	ShingiraYurii Kanon		A dark fantasy electroswing track
45	fuckMòwěi		Matsuo’s striking track—captivating with its dark vocals
46	VampireDECO*27		A song that layered the thirst of love onto a vampire’s throat
47	None of his works had titles, and he strongly disliked theorizing about or probing into them.paripari sara udon		A song with an appealing title and worldview
48	Ukiyobana LadybuzzG		A dark and mysterious new Vocaloid song
49	cold deathUtsu P		Utsu-P’s shocking new song depicts modern loneliness
50	Forever, forever, forever.¿?shimon		Expressing impatience toward talent and self-denial
51	Sleepy Hollowzensen × sibitto		A Poem for a Halloween Night Masquerade
52	Demons and the Ubiquitousako x guchiri		An oriental, sizzling theme song debuts
53	GangsterItoma P		A dark musical world where resignation and resolve swirl
54	fallentokiwa		The dark worldview of a fallen angel and sophisticated music
55	numbness and dizzinessYugika		A dark and enigmatic electronica track
56	Hatching a curseIDONO KAWAZU		A mysterious track with unique acoustics that captivates the heart
57	NurseryDancerYugika		A song with a noisy singing voice and a fantastical melody
58	Undercover.abaraya		An addictive rock song by Hatsune Miku
59	Deadly Poison Sundries Meikoya-sanSLAVE V-V-R		A dark masterpiece celebrating MEIKO’s 21st anniversary
60	Suiciders’ DystopiaDIVELA		Electro-rock of hope to survive the future
61	Black Halloween 2: Death or Smilejorujin		Halloween music, a tale of condemnation and celebration
62	DARKER!DARKER!Sumia		A dark world woven by heavy bass and synths
63	EMBLEMUtsu P		A stirring song that expresses the difficulties of living in modern society
64	“ryō” re te ″ hi \| ka ″DADA		A twisted affection, an addictive song with eerie lyrics
65	I am a heretic.szri		Music that expresses loneliness, embodying a sense of otherness.
66	L&Pwotaku		Dark Symphony of Love and Peace
67	Nightmare AbyssFuyuu		A song with a dark drum and bass atmosphere
68	Watched/Being watchedSTEAKA		STEAKA’s horror theme song
69	Sister XLadyMonsters.		Expressing the darkness of humanity through dark tunes
70	Basaraumigame		A Vocaloid song that portrays the will to live true to oneself
71	P-PANDAUtsu P		Expressing satire of society through a panda song
72	Reversal OrchestraJunky		A deeply immersive baroque pop track
73	rejection reactionUtsu-P × Fuma no KTR		A collaborative song singing of rebellion against society and freedom
74	Cannibalous Planetguchiri		A dark Vocaloid song about digestion and purification
75	DungeonDanjo Oozora		Electronic music with a dark worldview, depicting the city
76	Your faultYugika		A powerful work whose Yugika songs resonate with the heart