[Heart-wrenching] Vocaloid breakup songs. Classic love tracks that make your chest ache

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[GUMI] Toumei Elegy [Original Song]

This is a song about the sorrow of losing a loved one.

The raw pain of losing someone precious comes through directly.

You can picture them desperately trying to hold together a heart that feels like it’s about to burst.

The melody has a sense of speed and even a touch of exhilaration, but the lyrics are nothing short of agonizing.

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Kyu-kurarin / Iyowa feat. KAFU

It’s a Vocaloid song with a mysterious charm—cute and pop, yet unstable and artistic.

Created by Iyowa, a Vocaloid producer known for their unique musical style, including “I’ve Lived for 1000 Years,” the track was released in 2021.

A girl’s feelings are sung over dizzyingly shifting sections.

It might sound like a cute love song at first, but in truth… you can’t help but wonder, “What on earth happened to this girl?” It’s an addictive piece that invites deep interpretation.

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Unsteady – Hatsune Miku

This is a Vocaloid song notable for its delicate emotional expression that feels like heartfelt yearning seeping through.

It’s a work by Amara, released in February 2025.

Hatsune Miku’s translucent vocals and the emotional composition resonate deeply.

The chorus unfolds like an outpouring of feeling, which is another highlight.

Many listeners will likely relate to the lyrics, which reflect a contemporary, urban view of love.

If you’ve experienced a breakup, be sure to give it a listen.

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[Mezame-P (Tsunamaru)] Usotsuki - NicoKara on vocal

It’s a heartbreak song with a bubbly, cute vibe.

In keeping with the upbeat feel, it sounds like she’s singing straightforwardly and matter-of-factly, but there’s still something that lingers in the heart, and that really hits you.

This content comes precisely from the fact that it’s not something you can just give up on easily.

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Goodbye, Flower Thief – Hatsune Miku (Meru)

It’s a story about a man who keeps repeating romances that never go anywhere.

He was content just watching the person he liked, but when that person disappears, the everyday life he knew falls apart—this is a sad song about that.

The melody is rhythmic and you can listen with a light heart, but the lyrics themselves are overwhelmingly heavy.

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When it comes to Vocaloid songs, many people might think of this one.

It’s a signature track by Balloon, a Vocaloid producer who also works as the singer-songwriter Keina Suda, released in 2016.

It’s characterized by stylish chord progressions and a bouncy rhythm.

The lyrics depict a rift in feelings with someone important and the breakup that results from it.

The chorus melody sticks in your head after just one listen—you’ll find yourself humming it without thinking.

It’s an undeniable classic of the Vocaloid scene.

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[Hatsune Miku Soft] Kuraiya [Original Song with PV]

The 30th song by Sukoppu included on the album “Heroinicity.” The PV was created by Senka.

It portrays a delicate heart that’s been hurt and filled with regret, shedding tears at night.

It’s moving from the very intro.

There’s a poignant wish to feel glad to have been born into this world.