[Carefully Selected] A Special Feature on Hidden Vocaloid Masterpieces
Musicians who started as Vocaloid producers—like Kenshi Yonezu, Ayase, and Eve—have been doing amazingly well lately, haven’t they? They’re always near the top of the Japanese music charts.
In this article, we’d like to introduce some hidden Vocaloid gems.
It’s perfect for anyone looking for music they haven’t encountered before! We’re using the phrase “hidden gems,” which basically means “songs that deserve much more recognition.” This is a playlist our editorial team confidently recommends!
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[Carefully Selected] Hidden Vocaloid Masterpieces (1–10)
hollowanoinbae

This is a Vocaloid rap layering the voices of Uzuki and Hiyori Shirakane over a laid-back hip-hop beat.
The track by anoinbae was released in 2018.
The theme explores the sense of emptiness and stagnation felt in modern society, portraying unfulfilled emotions and the struggle against an unchanging daily life.
Its chill sound delivers a sophisticated finish that evokes a nighttime cityscape.
It is included on the compilation album “MIKUHOP LP3.”
Sainarayoruno

“Sainara” is a track by yoruno, released in January 2021.
v flower’s powerful yet wistful vocals beautifully convey the song’s emotional ebb and flow.
The structure, which builds gradually from a quiet intro, gives the impression of long-buried feelings welling up from the depths of the heart.
The surging bassline is irresistible—an exceptionally stylish piece.
Packed with the sadness of parting, resignation, and loneliness, this song is sure to resonate with many listeners.
Panic Dancerze

Although it’s a short piece at about one minute and thirty seconds, it doesn’t feel lacking at all! Created by Ze/Ze-san, a popular Vocaloid producer who also writes songs for artists, it was released in 2022.
It’s a Vocaloid track with a lively sound that hides a hint of darkness.
I imagine many people will find the lyrics relatable.
In our current lives, where “difficulty living” feels almost normal… it’s a Vocaloid song with a message that hits home, making you listen as if you’re hearing your own story.
[Carefully Selected] Hidden Vocaloid Masterpieces (11–20)
Huh? Are you fictional?toroorii

It sounds like the axis is off, yet it still works as a single piece of music…
It’s a Vocaloid track crafted with an exquisite sense of balance.
Created by Toroory, a Vocaloid producer known for experimental music, it was released in 2022.
You can’t take your ears off the wavering beat steeped in dissonance and the mysterious melody line that carries a hint of hip-hop.
And the eccentric vibe of the music video matches the tone of the track perfectly.
Once you listen, you won’t be able to escape Toroory’s world.
Fiction writerpote

This is a profound Vocaloid song that portrays the inner conflict wavering on the boundary between reality and fiction.
Created by Pote and released in November 2018, it features v flower’s gentle vocals resonating over a pop melody, while the lyrics carry the complex emotions of someone who weaves stories.
If you’re involved in creative work, the questions this piece poses will likely strike a chord.
It’s a Vocaloid track with a mysterious charm that makes you inevitably relate it to your own experiences as you listen.
soliloquyAo yori mo ao

This is a rock number where VY1’s beautiful vocals blend with a sound that seems to resonate from the ocean floor.
The track, by Aoyori mo Ao, was released in 2019.
The lyrics carefully depict introspective emotions, delicately expressing the loneliness and inner conflicts felt in everyday life, and they resonate deeply with listeners.
The band-driven soundscape is highly emotional.
Give it a listen when you want to face your inner self alone.
Future predictions don’t come true.Inamaminami

This experimental UTAU track weaves intricately interlaced timbres to create a mysterious sense of weightlessness.
It’s a work by Vocaloid producer Manami Ina, released in October 2021.
Centered on C-sharp minor and interspersed with 9/8 and 7/8 meters, the structure invites listeners into a dreamlike world.
Jazz-tinged chords such as G♯m7/C♯ and DM9(#11) generate a distinctive tension, intertwining with Kudada Yane’s vocals to produce a truly one-of-a-kind sound.
Perfect for listeners seeking a new auditory experience.


