[Trend] A collection of nostalgic Vocaloid songs we used to listen to a lot
Vocaloid, a synthetic voice technology that often carries a cutting-edge image, actually dates back to 2007 with the release of Hatsune Miku.
When you think about it that way, quite a bit of time has passed since the scene first took shape.
There’s even a term for the generation that has been listening to Vocaloid songs since childhood: the “native Vocaloid generation.” In this article, we’ve put together a collection with the theme of “nostalgic Vocaloid songs”! It may especially resonate with those who “used to listen to Vocaloid a lot back in the day.” Let’s unravel the history of Vocaloid together!
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[Trend] A Collection of Vocaloid Songs We Used to Listen to—Nostalgic Picks (71–80)
Huh? Ah, I see.Chōchō P
Some of you were surely thrilled by this mature, sophisticated vibe.
This is a signature song by Chouchou-P, who also works under the name Yu Ichinose as a singer-songwriter, released in 2010.
It’s known for its edgy lyrics and exhilarating, fast-paced sound.
The song has inspired countless derivative works, including “tried singing” videos.
In 2020, a rearranged version was released to celebrate the 10th anniversary, generating buzz—so you can enjoy comparing it with the original!
Hello/How are you?nanou
This song is sure to resonate when you face feelings that only you can truly understand—your honest, innermost thoughts.
It’s a track by Nanou, a Vocaloid producer also known as Hoehoe-P.
With a mid-tempo pace that feels as if it’s matching your walking speed, the sound carries a sense of warmth.
The gentleness of the vocals is likely one reason it feels that way.
In the course of social life, there are true feelings that are hard to tell others and impossible to put into words.
I believe this song will clear away the tightness caught in your throat.
CendrillonShigunaru P
You can’t help but listen, enchanted by the romantic atmosphere.
This song, by Vocaloid producer Signal-P—also known for “Rin Rin Signal” and “Adolescence”—was released in 2008.
Its strong narrative lyrics and the duet by Hatsune Miku and KAITO are the song’s biggest draws, evoking a thrilling, heart-pounding tension and a bittersweet love story.
In 2018, ten years after its debut, an anniversary version was released.
Be sure to listen to it alongside the original.
Chill, fluffy Sea-of-Trees girlishiburo
“Yurufuwa Jukai Girl” is a smash hit by Ishifuro, released in October 2011.
Its appeal lies in the gap between the catchy melody and the slightly negative-leaning lyrics.
Sharply portraying the feelings of young people, it resonated with many Vocaloid fans.
This track is also included on the album “Teenage Nekra Pop.” It’s a song we especially recommend to anyone who feels stifled by everyday life.
It hurts so much; I want to express my pain.EZFG
“Totemo Itai Itagaritai” is a song by EZFG, released in January 2012.
Its distinctive lyrics interweave the pain of mouth ulcers with the pain of love, leaving a strong impression.
Over an electronica-based sound, a duet by VY1V3 and VY2 blends harmoniously.
It’s a song I’d love people who feel deep-seated pain and inner conflict to listen to.
Included on the album “Cyber Thunder Cider.”
15 Years of a Clingy Guy’s Petty ObsessionIe no ura de manbō ga shinderu P
The song “Sticky-Type Guy’s 15 Years of Clinginess,” packed with the unique worldview of P-san from Mambo Dying Behind the House, portrays a man who remains fixated on a single woman for 15 years, blending humor with poignancy.
It’s characterized by striking lyrics and a catchy melody that leave a deep impression on listeners.
It’s a track I especially recommend to those who have experienced losing someone important or are troubled by single-minded love.
If you listen to it while holding onto a bittersweet love, you may find both empathy and comfort.
Ordinary World ConquestPinokio P
PinocchioP is a Vocaloid producer who creates songs with unique themes and has many signature tracks.
Active since the late 2000s in the early days of Vocaloid, he produced the 2012 song “Arifureta Sekai Seifuku.” It resonates with a sound where electro synths intertwine with passionate guitar riffs.
The song is themed around students in a school classroom, and its message—addressed to a “someone” who exists somewhere—is striking.
It’s a Vocaloid track that conveys emotion through Hatsune Miku’s somewhat wistful vocals, which compellingly express a sense of frustration.
