[Carefully Selected] A Special Feature on Hidden Vocaloid Masterpieces

hollowanoinbae

hollow / Uduki × Shirakane Hiyori (Lyric Video)

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.”

Fiction writerpote

Fiction Writer – Pote / v flower [MV]

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.

The Last Space VoyageGomahichi

Final Space Journey - Hatsune Miku

A cute yet somewhat wistful Miku song that draws you in with its gentle electronic tones.

Created by Vocaloid producer Gomahichi and released in 2022.

As the title suggests, the lyrics unfold around the theme of a “Final Space Voyage,” depicting the inner feelings of Hatsune Miku.

The thoughts she wants to convey at the very end… by the time you reach the outro, it’s hard not to get teary-eyed.

The whispery vocals also perfectly match the mood of the track.

By the way, the MV illustrations were done by the artist themselves.

soliloquyBluer than blue

Monologue / VY1 [MV]

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.

Huh? Are you fictional?gooey

Hatsune Miku: “Huh? Are you a fictional character?”

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.

StrangeloveLove in a Closed Room

Strangelove / Locked-Room Love feat. KAFU

This is a song that drags you into a dangerous yet beautiful world of love! It’s a work by Misshitsu no Koi, released in 2022.

The theme is a codependent romantic relationship, featuring a crisp bass, stylish synth sounds, and KAFU’s languid vocals that leave a strong impression.

The lyrics depict a precarious love where pain and pleasure intersect, sure to resonate deeply with those who relate to self-sacrificial romance.

When you’re feeling lost in love, it might be the song that stays close to your heart.

Future predictions don't come true.Inami Manami

Future Predictions Don’t Come True – Kuzu Dayone

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.