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[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!

[Carefully Selected] Hidden Vocaloid Masterpieces (11–20)

The Wonderland and Alice.Surely, forever, alone.

It’s a mysterious Vocaloid track that makes the boundary between reality and fantasy feel like it’s growing blurred.

“Kitto, Zutto” is a song by Bocchi-san, released in October 2021.

The fantastical world woven by Yamine Renri’s vocals is somehow eerie yet beautiful, drawing the listener into its story.

A guitar-driven rock sound intertwines with elements of electronica, resulting in a melancholic finish.

And each word of the lyrics, like a soliloquy, pierces the heart.

It’s a perfect song for when you want to escape from reality.

Panic DancerYes

The music video “Panic Dancer” is feat. Hatsune Miku.
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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.

Day of the Four-Leaf Cloverpote

Four-Leaf Day – Pote / Kagamine Rin [MV]
Four-leaf day pote

A heartwarming pop number that weaves together the small joys hidden in everyday life.

Composed by Vocaloid producer Pote, it was released in October 2019.

Its light, gentle melody skillfully intertwines motifs of hope and good fortune symbolized by the four-leaf clover, creating a soothing listening experience.

For those going about their ordinary days, it may remind you of the beauty found in fleeting moments.

I know love.Ozone

“I Know Love” / Hatsune Miku – “I know love”
I am ozone that knows love.

A piercing piano rock piece that probes deeply into love.

Crafted by Ozone, this track portrays the protagonist’s complex emotions—happy on the surface yet emotionally unfulfilled.

Many listeners will likely relate to the struggle between yearning for unconditional love and the painful gap with reality.

Released in 2018, it was later included on the 2020 album “Moon and Flowers.” It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you’re worn out by human relationships.

Fireworks BoyRainnosuke

This is a Japanese-style number that delicately portrays the sweet and bittersweet feelings of youth.

Composed by Amekaisan, it was released in April 2020.

Rooted in a band sound, the nostalgic piece draws you into lyrics that evoke summer scenery.

As you keep listening, you suddenly find yourself relating it to your own experiences.

It’s the perfect song for when you want to reminisce about your younger days.

AntenAUshio

AntenA / Ushio ft. Otomachi Una
Antenna Ushio

This is a message song woven from an emotional band sound and Otomachi Una’s crystal-clear vocals.

Composed by Vocaloid producer Ushio, it was released in 2018.

The upbeat rhythm paired with refreshing guitar and keyboard arrangements leaves a strong impression, with every sound brimming with positive energy.

When you’re worn out by daily life or ready to start something new, listening to it will surely give you a nudge forward!

[Carefully Selected] Hidden Vocaloid Masterpieces (21–30)

Only one side is burning.ueil

Only One Side Is Burning / Hatsune Miku
Only one side is burning ueil

“Only One Side Is Burning” is a work released in January 2024 by the Vocaloid producer ueil.

Active since 2022, ueil also works as a composer, providing songs to various artists.

The track is characterized by an electronica-tinged ambient vibe, and Hatsune Miku’s whispery vocals fit the song’s world perfectly.

The sound evokes a bittersweet loneliness and a touch of nostalgia, slowly sinking into your heart as you listen.

Be sure to give it a listen!