Lovely Vocaloid

Chills down your spine. A collection of Vocaloid songs that are scary but irresistibly listenable.

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

One reason VOCALOID became widespread is that it offers a vocalist who sings exactly as the creator envisions.

Even when using the same voice library, the content of the works varies enormously.

Love songs, cute cheer songs, rock and hip-hop, R&B—and some are even scary.

So in this article, we’ve put together a selection of VOCALOID tracks that will send chills down your spine.

As you listen with trepidation, you’ll find yourself addicted—every track is that compelling!

Take the plunge into the deep world of VOCALOID!

Chills Down Your Spine: A Collection of Scary Yet Irresistibly Listenable Vocaloid Songs (21–30)

EvaHiiragi Kirai

EVA / KiraI Hiiragi feat. flower

Eva Hiiragi Kirai

In the past, many Vocaloid songs portrayed worlds that humans couldn’t sing themselves, but the world of “Eva” is so deep it’s frightening.

The protagonist’s name is Zaika.

The creator has said they don’t want us to lose sight of the essence, and as you listen, you begin to see the protagonist—constantly denied and sinking into depression—lurking beneath the song.

The more you listen, the scarier it becomes.

It’s a wonderful work, so I highly recommend it.

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The 49th dayUi Nashimoto

Hatsune Miku – Shijukunichi eyes [Yami Shibai 2 ED]

The 49th day, Nashimoto Ui

You might get chills from the ominous atmosphere of this rock sound.

With lyrics that feel like they’re looking down on the living world from the afterlife and a gritty guitar tone, this piece stands out as a work by Nashimoto Ui, who is active not only as a Vocaloid producer but also as a band musician.

It was used as the ending theme for season 2 of the TV anime Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories.

The track heightens the sense of fear within the anime, and Hatsune Miku’s husky vocals match the eerie aftertaste of the story.

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A Chill Down Your Spine: A Collection of Scary but Irresistible Vocaloid Songs (31–40)

Neurosis of a cursePepoyo

Neurosis of a Curse ♪ Hatsune Miku / VY1 / Poyoloid

Cursed neurosis pepoyo

Cute yet scary…

You might not be able to escape this world once you fall in.

This song by Vocaloid producer Pepoyo—known for downer-leaning works like “Easy Euthanasia” and “Dear Sir/Madam”—was released in 2022 and participated in the Top 100 ranking of BokaColle 2022 Autumn.

It’s hard to spell out the content here, but the lyrics hit you deep in the gut.

And the way Pepoyo wraps it all up in something cute and pop—masterful, as expected.

This is the very definition of a ‘swamp’ you sink into.

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Curse, curse, curseFuyuu

Jujuju / Hatsune Miku, Kaai Yuki

Curses Curses Curses Fuyuu

If you’re looking for music with a strong narrative that sends shivers down your spine, this is it! This piece was released by Vocaloid producer Fuyuu in August 2025.

True to its title, it explores the theme of “curses,” expressing the emotions of a protagonist trapped in an inescapable fate.

The dramatic metal-gothic sound intertwines with the wistful vocals of Hatsune Miku and Kaai Yuki, gripping the listener’s heart.

Give it a listen on a night when you want deep immersion and lingering afterglow!

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I will teach you how to commit the perfect crime.Jorujin

I'll teach you the perfect crime / Jorujin

I'll teach you how to commit the perfect crime, Jorujin.

It’s a Vocaloid song that’s so scary you can’t take your ears—or eyes—off it.

Created by the Vocaloid producer Jorujin, also known under the name Ankoku Dowa-P (Dark Fairy Tale P), it was released in March 2023.

The lyrics are based on a trick featured in Soji Shimada’s novel The Tokyo Zodiac Murders, and… well, the content is quite violent, and revealing more would be a spoiler, so I can’t go into detail here.

Even the ominous title is intriguing, and I encourage you to uncover the truth for yourself.

If you’re a fan of detective fiction, this will definitely hit the mark!

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Prisoner of Lust and DesireHitoshizuku-P × Yama△

[Kagamine Rin/Len] Prisoner of Love and Desire [Original: Kagamine Rin/Len Original PV]

Prisoner of Love - Hitoshizuku-P × Yama△

A Vocaloid song whose lyrics depict a world of forbidden love and desire.

It tells the story of a man who falls in love with a woman whom everyone she loves ends up dying.

Is the cause a curse, or something else? The shocking ending will surely leave you stunned.

Despite the catchy melody, it feels like watching a horror movie.

It’s addictive, so please give it a listen.

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Time to replace your brainDADA

The provided characters are symbols/punctuation rather than standard Japanese words, so they do not form a meaningful sentence to translate into English.

No no kaedoki DADA

This is a shocking Vocaloid track that turns the darkness in the depths of the heart into song.

Created by dada, it was released in October 2024.

The lyrics, which spill out the desire to “hurt the one I love most,” are filled with pathological affection.

The protagonist’s torment between love and dependency, paired with a distinctive electronic sound, crafts a one-of-a-kind worldview.

If you’re looking for music like nothing you’ve heard before, be sure to check it out.

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