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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 (21–30)

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If you’re in the mood for something sweet and poppy, this is a must-listen.

Created by LiveP for Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat.

Hatsune Miku, it features Kagamine Rin’s refreshing vocals that perfectly match the buoyant rhythm.

The lyrics capture blissful moments like delectable sweets, and before you know it, you’ll find yourself smiling as you listen.

Whether you’re about to confess your feelings or returning a gift to someone you like, this song will give you the courage to speak up.

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Manmes – Beyond feat. Kagamine Len (Visualizer)
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It’s a chill dance tune that makes you want to snap your fingers to the rhythm.

Created by Vocaloid producer Manmes and released in 2021.

If you like city pop, this will definitely hit the spot! The spacious synth sound and Len’s laid-back vocals are irresistible.

The funky bassline that occasionally steps forward is another highlight.

The romantic, space-themed lyrics are wonderful as well.

Perfect for listening at night while gazing at the cityscape!

[Carefully Selected] Hidden Vocaloid Masterpieces (31–40)

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As the track progresses, its sense of drive intensifies—this is a highly avant-garde number.

It’s a song by the Vocaloid producer Shikakudot, released in 2022.

At first it gives the impression of “electric music resonating with futuristic synths,” but then it shifts from a rock-infused arrangement to noisy breakbeats, and from there into an almost hardcore development… No matter how many words I use, the only way to end this is to say, “Just listen to it first.” And definitely turn the volume up!

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A cool Vocaloid track where release-cut piano and guitar intertwine.

Created by Touka-sa, a popular Vocaloid producer known for “CatDog” and “White Spring,” it was released in 2022.

KAFU’s mature vocals match the sultry sound, and while the song is rhythmic throughout, it leaves a chic impression at the end.

The lyrics, themed around “irritation,” are startlingly sharp, making you wonder if people might be thinking that way about you, too.

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Agarue / TakoyakiKZY feat. Hatsune Miku
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It’s a sharp, mix-driven rock tune that reveals a decadent worldview.

Created by Vocaloid producer TakoyakiKZY—also known for the hit “Reika”—it was released in 2022.

The sounds are incredibly satisfying, from the sci-fi-tinged synth leads to the guitar cutting and slap bass.

Before you know it, you’ll be swaying, snapping your fingers, and locking into the groove.

And the emotional guitar solo in the outro is absolutely outstanding—so make sure you listen all the way to the end!

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Daammmmmnnnnnn – PIPPO feat. Hatsune Miku
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The rhythm is striking, as if it’s walking forward slowly and steadily, step by step.

It’s a track by the Vocaloid producer PIPPO, released in 2020.

Built on a band sound, the piece unfolds with a dynamically resonant piano tone that lingers in the heart.

Despite its warm musical mood, the lyrics are pessimistic.

Singing about an unreachable future over a catchy melody—the combination, that gap, really gets you.

It might even prompt you to reflect on your own life.

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This is a work that makes you empathize with the protagonist, who lives with self-loathing and anxiety.

It’s a piece by the Vocaloid producer Campanula, released in 2019.

Just like the title suggests, the song has a somewhat fairy-tale-like feel.

By blending band sounds with synth phrases, it creates a tone reminiscent of music you might hear at an amusement park.

And the bittersweet lyrics contrasted against that sonic image really hit home.

Using the word “fairy-tale” to express emotions that fill one’s mind—the word choice is brilliant.