[Sentimental/Emotional] A Collection of Vocaloid Songs That Shake the Heart [Moving Songs]
This expression comes from “emotional,” meaning to be moved by feelings—you’re probably quite familiar with it.
It used to be used more as a keyword for music genres, like “emo rock,” but nowadays it’s an everyday word people use when they’re touched or emotionally stirred.
Some of you might even hear it a lot in conversations with friends.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of emotionally resonant, ‘emo’ Vocaloid songs! You’re sure to find at least one track that really hits you, so be sure to read to the end!
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[Sentimental/Emotional] A Collection of Vocaloid Songs That Shake the Heart [Moving Songs] (91–100)
A gigantic dragon is targeting you.nijou
It’s a Vocaloid track that unfolds a unique world and stirs the heart.
Released by Nijo in 2022, this piece debuted at VocaColle 2022 Autumn and captured the hearts of many listeners.
At its core is the protagonist’s feeling when facing an extraordinary situation, singing, “I’ll protect you.” Wrapped tightly within that vow to protect is the desperate wish: “So please never leave me.” The sound, infused with elements of funky music, and the MV that blends animation with live-action—everything comes together as a highly sophisticated number.
To That Summerfin
A Vocaloid song that captures a nostalgic summer-evening atmosphere and really tugs at the heart.
It’s a track by Vocaloid producer fin, released in April 2024.
Centered around piano and acoustic guitar, it’s a ballad whose background chorus of cicadas (higurashi) stirs a deep sense of longing.
The lyrics, which question the meaning of living for oneself, also hit hard.
When you want to sink into your thoughts or are weighed down by loneliness, there may be no music that fits better than this.
Crescent Moon Rider40mP ft. Hatsune Miku
From the exhilarating piano-and-strings intro, countless listeners find themselves drawn into a heartrending narrative world.
It’s a song that voices the protagonist’s prayer-like feelings: yearning to break free from the present, identifying with the crescent moon in the night sky, and racing toward the future.
Released in March 2010, the track was also included on King Records’ compilation album VL‑SCRAMBLE.
40mP’s pop yet delicate sound meshes perfectly with Hatsune Miku’s crystal-clear high tones.
When you’re frustrated by a reality that won’t go your way, or on nights when you need the courage to take a step forward, give it a listen—chances are it will spark the energy you need for tomorrow.
Ambiguous Lust LoverDenporu P
It’s a rhythmic song about a boy’s faint first love, perfect for listening to at dusk.
The vocalist, flower, has a voice that suits the tone perfectly, making it ache with bittersweet longing.
It feels as though an unfulfilled passion—wished for again and again yet never granted—is vividly expressed within this short track.
I wish I could have experienced a love like this at least once…
You are dead.Kanzaki Iori
It’s a profound, emotionally rich piece that powerfully shakes the listener’s heart.
Composed by Kanzaki Iori, the original version was included on an EP released in August 2024, and a Kasane Teto version was released in June 2025.
It tackles heavy themes such as the searing pain of losing a loved one and the fragility of existence, posing deep questions to the listener.
Coupled with its dramatic musical development, it’s sure to bring tears to your eyes.
If you’re looking to experience a work with a deep, resonant message, give it a listen.
FlightKashii Moimi
You’ll be drawn into a unique world where fragility and coolness coexist.
It’s an electronic number by Vocaloid producer Kashi Moimi, known for captivating many fans with songs like “Cat Loving,” and it fully brings out the distinctive qualities of GekiYaku V.
The lyrics about thinking of a loved one fit perfectly with the composition, which combines grandeur and a sense of speed, making it deeply moving.
If you want to immerse yourself in highly narrative music, be sure to give it a listen.
It is snowing.makarori
The protagonist’s feelings of loneliness and self-loss are conveyed through Hatsune Miku’s innocent singing voice.
Composed by Makarori, the song was released in December 2024.
Its blend of chiptune and piano, along with a delicate melodic line, resonates deeply.
The arrangement’s shifting BPM is also striking.
It skillfully fuses the wintry atmosphere with the human inner world, leaving a profound sense of empathy and lingering aftertaste.
It may be the kind of music that stays by your side when you feel lonely.