[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)
Red eyes passTakoyakiKZY
Let me introduce “Akamegane ga Tooru,” a track whose exhilarating, fast-paced sound feels great.
This piece was created by TakoyakiKZY as an entry for the Rookie Ranking of Vocalo Collection (VocaColle) Spring 2023.
The title is pronounced “akamegane ga tooru.” Here, “akame” refers to eyes reddened with bloodshot veins.
In the song, a woman with bright-red eyes looks back on her past and expresses regret.
As you listen, try imagining what might have happened.
Stoke the blue.keeno
A heart-stirring piece where poignancy and beauty intersect.
Written by keeno for the Hatsune Miku Symphony 2022 Yokohama performance, it features lyrics and a melody that evoke deep emotion.
It portrays a lost love and its sorrow through metaphors of blue skies and rain.
The gentle piano lines and Hatsune Miku’s clear vocals blend perfectly, powerfully moving the listener.
Since beginning full-scale activities in 2012, keeno has produced numerous hits, including “in the rain.” With its emotional depth, this song may be just what you need when you want to heal a heart wounded by love.
Lonely Industrial RevolutionShanon
Shannon, a multi-creator, has been active in various fields.
Inspired by the worldwide hit game Minecraft, he created Lonely Industrial Revolution.
In this work, he uses phrases that appear in the game to depict the protagonist’s efforts to enrich their life.
At the same time, however, it also sings of the emptiness of being alone.
Listening to it might change how you feel about the game.
You may also find it resonates with our real lives.
[Sentimental/Emotional] A Collection of Vocaloid Songs That Shake the Heart [Moving Songs] (151–160)
I want to be poisoned by you and drown in it.Shikiura Sōgo
This song depicts a love that is sweet like poison and as deep as drowning.
Released by Sogo Shikiura in January 2024, it packs dense emotion into a brief span of about two minutes.
The vocals by Kauai Yuki and Rossa-chan brilliantly capture the complexities of romantic feelings.
The sound shifts with the emotional ups and downs, stirring the listener’s heart.
The lyrics convey a relationship where love and dependence intertwine, and the struggle to break free—tightening your chest as you listen.
It’s perfect for those troubled by love or those who want to be swept up in a whirlpool of emotion.
An addictive track you’ll want to listen to late at night, again and again.
It feels like fate.haiiro nemuri
Its delicate emotional expression and sound design shake the listener’s heart.
Released by Nemuri Haiiro in February 2025, this work leaves a strong impression with Nurse Robo Type_T’s earnest vocals.
The lyrics, themed around obsession, love, and betrayal, unfold a story where sweet words intersect with brutal passions.
The protagonist’s quiet descent into madness is vividly portrayed within a transparent, lucid melody.
On a lonely night, or whenever your heart trembles, this song will be there to keep you company.
I can’t become an adult.Aliey:S
This is an up-tempo track that carries a bittersweet, melancholic message.
It’s a song by Aliey:S, released in March 2025.
No matter how much time passes, there are things you can’t forget—the lyrics, infused with the ache of parting, really hit home.
As I listen, the faces of friends I no longer see come to mind.
I especially recommend it to those who can relate to the fluctuating emotions of adolescence, or who are searching for their own sense of self.
Less than humanPolyphonicBranch
Let me introduce a dark track by PolyphonicBranch, who has also made waves with major-label full album releases: “Less Than Human.” This piece depicts the murky emotions of a girl trapped in self-loathing.
The drum and bass sound and the restrained, understated vocal delivery seem to express the darkness of the heart.
Also pay close attention to the spoken lines scattered throughout the song and the comically tinged melodic lines.