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[From Classics to the Latest] A Special Feature on Vocaloid Songs That Get the Crowd Going at Karaoke

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

In recent years, Vocaloid songs have become widely recognized across many age groups.

Many creators—such as YOASOBI, Kenshi Yonezu, Eve, Yorushika, Yoh Kamiyama, and TOOBOE—have expanded their activities while engaging with Vocaloid, and there are plenty of singers who first gained popularity through “utaite” covers of Vocaloid tracks.

You’ll even see Vocaloid songs ranking high on karaoke charts.

So for those thinking, “I want to sing a Vocaloid song, but I’m not sure which one to pick…,” we’re introducing Vocaloid tracks that are guaranteed to hype up the room when you sing them!

This is a carefully curated collection of fail-safe hits by our editorial team!

[From Classics to the Newest] A Special Feature on Vocaloid Songs That Hype Up Karaoke (101–110)

Ultimate SenpaiPinocchioP

PinocchioP – Ultimate Senpai feat. Hatsune Miku / Ultimate Senpai

Ultimate Senpai PinocchioP

PinocchioP, who also demonstrates his talent as an illustrator and character designer.

“Ultimate Senpai” is one of his signature songs.

It’s a high-difficulty track packed so densely with words that only a Vocaloid could get through it.

If you can pull it off, it’s sure to get the crowd hyped.

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melancholicJunky

[Kagamine Rin] Melancholic [with Original PV] (Chinese Subtitles)

Melancholic Junkie

With its cute melody and lyrics, this is a song that really suits a female vocalist.

It’s fun whether you sing it solo or with a group.

The tempo is relaxed, and since it doesn’t have the high notes typical of many Vocaloid songs, it’s easy to sing.

It’s especially sure to liven things up at karaoke when there are lots of women.

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Boo-hoo, yodel! (a playful ghostly greeting)Takeaki Wada

Uramashi Yoo-hoo – Takeaki Wada (VOCALOID ver.)

Spooky Yoo-hoo Wada Takeaki

Here’s a track that’s guaranteed to get everyone hyped.

Wada Takeaki’s songs are loved not only for their cool sound, but also for lyrics that, while pop, carry a slightly mysterious world view.

The fresh lyrics packed with onomatopoeia will grow on you the more you listen.

If you sing it at karaoke, the lyrics themselves might get the crowd going, too…

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salamanderDECO*27

DECO*27 – Salamander feat. Hatsune Miku

Salamander DECO*27

These days, countless trends are born from Vocaloid tracks that originate online! “Salamander,” produced in 2022 by DECO*27, a Vocaloid producer active since the 2010s, was written as a collaboration song for Cup Noodles × Project Sekai.

The track stands out with its exotic rock sound punctuated by a lively rhythm.

Hatsune Miku’s performance perfectly delivers the pop, catchy world of the song—it’s heart-melting.

If you enjoy Japanese rock or anime songs, be sure to give it a listen.

Master the rhythmic vocals in the chorus and light up the karaoke stage!

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It's I.reruriri

I am you – rerulili feat. Hatsune Miku

It’s me, why are you being so distant?

Rerulili, a music producer and Vocaloid creator.

His song “I Nandesu” has a catchy melody that’s easy to sing at karaoke and is highly recommended.

Rerulili is well-known for signature tracks like “Nou Shou Sakuretsu Girl” and “Chuunbyou Gekihatsu Boy,” so he’s a great recommendation even for people who don’t usually listen to Vocaloid.

Also, “I Nandesu” is an original track written for the mobile game “Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat.

Hatsune Miku,” so it’s sure to hype up the room when game fans go to karaoke together!

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[From Classics to the Newest] A Special Feature on Vocaloid Songs That Hype Up Karaoke (111–120)

It hurts so much; I want to express my pain.EZFG

[VY1 & VY2] Very Painful, Want to Hurt (bluff style)

I really want to be in pain, EZFG.

If you want to sing a stylish electric tune, this is the song for you.

It’s a track by EZFG—the Vocaloid producer who sparked the “Cyber Thunder Cider” boom—released in 2017.

Its popularity has made it one of his signature works.

It features a calm, understated melody line paired with a sharp yet full-bodied sound.

You might find yourself hooked just from the intro.

Since it’s a duet for VY1 and VY2, be sure to try it as a male–female pair.

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Seikai-chan and Kafu-chan’s Errand CapriccioSouth of South

Seikai-chan and Kafu-chan’s Errand Capriccio

Seikai-chan and Kafu-chan’s Errand Rhapsody: South of the South

There’s no doubt it would hype up the crowd if you could sing it, but actually getting through it is insanely tough! It’s a track by Vocaloid producer Minaminominami, released in 2022.

This denpa-style song took 2nd place in the TOP 100 ranking of Vocalo Collection Autumn 2022.

Its theme of “going to buy ingredients for curry udon” connects to the world of Kafu-chan’s Curry Udon Rhapsody, which was released for Vocalo Collection Spring 2022.

Many people probably recognized it as a Minaminominami song just from the title.

Since it has call-and-response parts, it’s also great for a duet with a friend who loves Vocaloid!

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