[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 Moving Vocaloid Songs [Touching Songs] (141–150)
PhotographEO
When I gaze at the trees turning colors, old memories suddenly come flooding back.
It’s a wistful electronic tune that perfectly suits the sentimental mood of autumn.
Created by EO, a Vocaloid producer known for emotionally stirring soundscapes, the track was released in 2023.
The fragile vocals of Kagamine Rin beautifully harmonize with the melancholic melody.
The lyrics portray the feelings of gazing at a single photograph and cherishing days that can never return.
It’s a piece you’ll want to listen to alone at dusk, lost in your thoughts.
grudge communicationinamuri
A work that hits you right in the chest, brimming with emotion.
It’s a track by Inamuri, released in February 2024.
The lyrics, centered on loss and sorrow, deeply stir the listener’s heart.
Defoko’s vocals further heighten the emotional nuance.
As the song progresses, the desperate wish to stay connected with someone who’s gone comes through, and before you know it, your eyes well up.
The alternative guitar sound and powerful drumming add to its impact.
When you’re in a contemplative mood, there may be no music more fitting than this.
LastlyYushina
An emotional track that seems to turn fluctuations of the heart into sound.
Created by Vocaloid producer Yushina, it was released in February 2025 and ranked in the TOP 100 of VocaColle Winter 2025.
Its exploration of the meaning of “living,” combined with Uramei’s delicate vocals, leaves a lasting impression.
Both the grand sound and the gently soul-soothing melody deliver a warm light of hope.
A song that stands by those standing at a crossroads in life.
Rainfall Aquariumkous
You’re drawn in by its distinctive rhythm and wavering sonic image.
It’s a track by kous, released in July 2021.
The rain and water imagery is beautifully rendered through a fantastical soundscape.
Electronica and ambient blend exquisitely, layered with Hatsune Miku’s translucent vocals, leaving an impression that sinks deep into the heart.
It’s perfect for quiet moments during the rainy season—sitting by the window, lost in thought.
Be sure to take your time and savor it.
Close your hands, open themEO (Eo)
A poignant love song whose translucent vocals and lyrical melodies resonate with the heart.
Released in February 2025 by EO, this work masterfully fuses Kagamine Rin’s cool vocals with a dreamy electronica sound.
The chorus, like waves of sound surging toward you, seems to embody the subtleties of human relationships and the ways hearts drift out of sync.
It’s a must-listen for anyone seeking to heal the pain of heartbreak or grappling with complicated feelings of love.
children’s centerze
This work delicately portrays the lonely feelings of a girl who frequents a children’s center.
Set to a track by Ze-san, it was included on the compilation album “complex.zip,” released in April 2025.
The music video dropped in May and became a hot topic.
The quiet ache, sorrow, and loneliness that seep through its pastoral atmosphere are heart-wrenching.
You can’t stay a child forever… It feels as though the emotions we lose as we grow up have been sealed inside this song.
It’s a Vocaloid track that makes me inevitably project my own experiences onto it.
Blooming/laughing in the skyProject Lumina
It’s a moving song filled with both poignancy and hope.
Created by Project Lumina, this Vocaloid track was released in August 2023.
The duet between Hatsune Miku and Kasane Teto is striking, and the lyrics beautifully depict the summer sky and the delicate emotions of youth.
Its grand soundscape, blending elements of synth-pop and electronica, is captivating and immersive.
It’s a wonderful piece that feels purifying for the heart.
Highly recommended for when you want to face your own feelings.