Chills down your spine. A collection of Vocaloid songs that are scary but irresistibly listenable.
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!
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A chill down your spine. A collection of Vocaloid songs that are scary but make you want to listen (41–50)
The wretched end of Michael, who swore revengeJorujin
The End of Michael, Who Swore Revenge, created with Peter Pan and Wendy as its motif, was produced in 2023 by vocaloid producer Jorujin, known for crafting many story-driven songs.
The narrative unfolds featuring Wendy’s younger brothers Michael and John, as well as a boy with a prosthetic arm.
You can sense a range of emotions from the spoken-style vocals by IA, Kagamine Len, and GUMI.
As each character’s intentions intersect, the truths that come to light are nothing short of shocking.
It’s a Vocaloid track you’ll want to check out alongside its animated MV, which links closely with the dark, world-building lyrics.
A spine-chilling collection of Vocaloid songs that are scary but irresistible to listen to (51–60)
Someone more important than meSin grass
If your partner cheated on you, what kind of action would you take? This is a song by Vocaloid producer Tsumigusa, released in 2023.
If you follow the lyrics, I think you’ll understand what happened.
The music expresses the protagonist’s emotions too—the tempo suddenly speeds up from a relaxed pace, the vocals grow more emotional—and before you know it, you’re immersed in the world and can’t stop listening.
It’s such a dramatic piece that it feels like it could be adapted into a visual work as is.
Not yet, Ame.Pepoyo
A song with an impressively apocalyptic atmosphere.
Composed by Pepoyo and released in December 2024, it symbolically portrays humanity’s powerlessness through unending rain and dim skies.
A world where poisonous rain falls—best left to the imagination.
The contrast between the catchy melody and the ominous mood really pierces the heart.
If you liked this piece, be sure to check out Pepoyo’s other works as well.
follows me everywhereSin grass
It’s a track with a haunting atmosphere, as if it were echoing from the darkness.
Created by Tsumikusa, it was released in April 2024.
Something keeps following right behind you… that lyrical world sends chills down your spine.
The dark soundscape also incorporates elements of hardcore music.
I recommend listening late at night, when you’re alone.
It might also be interesting to explore how it connects with Tsumikusa’s other songs.
Strange Talenihoshika
This is the Kaf version of “Kaidan,” created by Team Ghost Club—formed by Nihoshika and other members—for VocaDuo 2024.
Set in a school at night, it tells the story of a protagonist who, after losing their life, wanders as a ghost.
The narrative unfolds through exchanges with a girl—also a ghost—who gently makes the protagonist accept their death.
Beneath the steady beat, there’s a subtly wistful atmosphere.
As you listen, let your mind dwell on the story—why did the protagonist lose their life?
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The title’s impact is tremendous.
It’s a track by Vocaloid producer CASI, released in 2022, and it was an entry in the Rookie Ranking of VocaColle Spring 2022.
The song takes the curse of a straw doll as its theme, and the lyrics are filled with inescapable words.
A distinctive feature is the play on “wara” (straw) and the internet slang “wara/warai,” represented as “W.” You can feel the sense in the word choices.
The dark, heavy, and ominous electronic sound is impressively cool!
I had a bad dreamPepoyo
This song portrays an unsettling experience in a dream.
“Iyana Yume Mita,” created by Pepoyo, was released in January 2025.
With Hatsune Miku’s innocent vocals, it vividly captures the disgust that lingers after a nightmare.
The process of indelible visual images searing into the mind and turning into trauma—Pepoyo’s distinctive musical sensibility truly shines here.
It’s a track that makes your heart feel uneasy; be sure to check it out.