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 (31–40)
A single crimson leafKurousa-P
This piece features a richly Japanese atmosphere and a wistful melody that resonates deeply with the heart.
Produced by Kurousa-P, the Miku version was released in 2008 and the Luka version in 2009.
With a clear, translucent singing voice, it beautifully captures autumn scenes and delicate emotions.
Through the changing seasons of falling crimson leaves, bittersweet love and parting are portrayed with exquisite sensitivity.
It has long been loved by Vocaloid fans and is sometimes performed at anime and game-related events.
I recommend listening to it while taking a solitary walk at dusk in autumn.
It will surely stay close to your heart.
the ends of the earthKobayashi Onikisu
A pop requiem sung by Hatsune Miku themed around a final farewell to a loved one.
It was included on EXIT TUNES PRESENTS Vocalostar feat.
Hatsune Miku and Hatsune Miku Best ~memories~.
AriaMIMI
A track by MIMI, distinguished by its beautiful piano tones.
Released in February 2024, this song expresses an earnest wish to remain in the present and not yearn for dawn.
Lyrics imbued with anxieties about growing up and the desire to escape reality resonated deeply with many listeners.
Recommended for those who want to reexamine where they stand.
A moving piece that shines with MIMI’s delicate sensibility.
I can’t go on living.gomen nasai ga ienakute
Woven by Gomennasai ga Ienakute, this work is a song that leaves a deep imprint on the listener’s heart.
Released in April 2023, it is included on the album Impressionism.
The sorrowful voice of Kagamine Rin beautifully expresses the emptiness felt in the monotony of everyday life and the chaotic state of mind when you can’t understand your own feelings.
It offers comfort to those who feel the weight of living.
I hope you’ll use this song as a chance to face yourself.
Sunset Hilldoriko
A ballad depicting the heartbreak of a high school girl.
In addition to being released as a single on the Groove note label, remastered versions are included on the compilation album “Vocarhythm” and the album “unformed,” and it is also available for karaoke.
Music that comes to your heart. A collection of sad Vocaloid songs (41–50)
Reach for the SkyKasamura Tōta
A song by Tota Kasamura that portrays the weight of emotions sinking to the ocean floor.
Released in February 2023, this work marks Kasamura’s 100th song.
Written entirely in English, GUMI’s strained, wrung-out vocals resonate deeply.
Through its vocal work and soundscape, it brilliantly evokes the ocean’s quiet and cold.
The lyrics carry both a yearning for a beautiful, unreachable blue sky and a profound sense of despair, gripping the listener’s heart.
Recommended for those who feel stuck in life or are seeking music that stays close to the heart.
Scenerinri
The heartrending ballad “Scene” featuring Meika Hime is also a must-listen.
This is rinri’s entry for “VocaColle 2024 Winter Rookie.” The lyrics portray a man who has lost someone precious, reflecting on his memories.
Watching the animated music video may convey the situation even more clearly—be sure to watch through to the outro.
Also, although it’s a ballad, the arrangement builds momentum toward the latter half, which is another highlight.
