Music that comes to your heart. A collection of sad Vocaloid songs.
In this article, we’ve gathered Vocaloid songs in which feelings of sadness are projected onto their worlds.
You’ll find a wide selection, from gentle ballads to sentimental tracks that lay bare the heart.
If you’re feeling sad right now or carrying a heavy burden, the songs we’ve picked out here may be able to stay by your side.
As you reflect on the messages woven into the lyrics, please take your time and listen closely.
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Music that comes to your heart. A collection of sad Vocaloid songs (11–20)
Jane was frozen.quail
The fantastical sound and Miku’s clear, transparent vocals blend beautifully.
This song by Uzura, released in February 2025 as a Bocacolle 2025 Winter TOP100 entry, captivates listeners with its delicate imagery and profound themes.
It expresses the sense of distance between people through a freezing cold.
Haven’t you ever found yourself feeling this way? Recommended for moments when you want to face your own emotions.
As if to loveMIMI
It’s a gem of a piano ballad that gently yet poignantly moves the heart.
Composed by MIMI and released in 2022, its serene piano tones seep into the soul, and KAFU’s warm vocals can bring you to tears.
The lyrics, which empathize with those carrying deep loneliness and solitude, and the delicate melodic lines are truly wonderful.
I think it’s perfect for sleepless nights or when your heart feels unsteady.
I hate it so much.Rain River Snow
An emotionally charged rock number that deeply portrays a dark, closed-off state of mind, this work was released by Amagawa Yuki Sagara in March 2019.
With Hatsune Miku’s trembling vocals and a passionate band sound, it expresses the difficulties and contradictions faced by young people.
Feelings such as dissatisfaction with society and relationships, inner conflict, and self-denial come through and truly resonate.
It’s sure to strike a chord with those who feel anxiety or anguish about living in the present, especially teenagers.
Ephemeral blossoms aboundto shake; to wave; to sprinkle; to abandon (someone); old; worn-out (as a prefix 振る/古/振); to allocate; to brandish
“Adabana Michite” is a work by the Vocaloid producer Furu-san, released in 2013.
Aiming for the feel of an English folk song, it features the gentle tones of accordion and percussion, which perfectly complement the lyrics’ emotive depiction of the changing seasons.
It also pairs beautifully with Hatsune Miku’s soft singing voice.
The lyrics are a deeply heartrending portrayal of the protagonist’s feelings as they wait endlessly for a loved one to return.
It’s a Vocaloid song that will quietly resonate with anyone who has experienced parting.
Life expectancy: 2:30PinocchioP
A thought-provoking Vocaloid track that beautifully captures the transience and poignancy of life.
Composed by PinocchioP, it weaves a narrative from birth to death within a brief 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
Included on the 2023 album META.
The emotionally charged arrangement, centered around the timbre of the piano, is especially striking.
Another point of note is how the song subtly weaves in discomfort with the way “death” is treated as a dramatic device.
It’s a piece that sits with the subtleties of the heart—when you want to reflect on the meaning of life, or when you’re grieving the loss of someone dear.
A winter day. At the sea,Garden edging stone
Set against a wintry sea, this poignant piece gently sings of parting and renewal.
Composed by Sonehashi Ishi, it was released in February 2024.
Delicate, layered soundscapes blend with Hatsune Miku’s autotuned whisper vocals to create a deeply affecting finish.
The repeated refrain of “goodbye” in the lyrics conveys lingering attachment to what has been lost.
From winter to spring, subtle emotions surge and recede with the changing seasons.
Listening alone on a winter’s day, you may find it resonates especially deeply.
Music that reaches your heart. A collection of sad Vocaloid songs (21–30)
Servant of EvilAkuno-P
A song related to the Seven Deadly Sins series.
It tells the story from the perspective of the servant, the twin younger brother of the princess from the previous work, “Daughter of Evil.” The previous installment presented the public history, while this one reveals the truth behind it, and its shocking developments drew significant reactions from listeners.