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[Trend] A collection of nostalgic Vocaloid songs we used to listen to a lot

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.
Music writer / guitarist / Certified web writing practitionerHoshino Takashi
Drawing on over 30 years of experience with guitars and bands since my high school days, I specialize in music-related articles and have handled many feature pieces to date. While my tastes lean toward genres like hard rock and heavy metal since I first picked up the guitar, I make a point of listening to a wide range of styles, both Japanese and Western, on a daily basis. I began working as a freelance writer in 2018. I hold a Web Writing Practical Certification, and in addition to writing, I’m also studying video editing. In my private life, I’m raising an elementary school child and stay active while supporting their extracurriculars, such as parkour and dance.

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!

[Trend] A Collection of Vocaloid Songs We Used to Listen to—Nostalgic Picks (71–80)

15 Years of a Clingy Guy’s Petty ObsessionIe no ura de manbō ga shinderu P

Clingy Guy’s 15 Years of Petty Obsessedness / Sunfish Is Dead Behind My House P (Turn on subtitles; lyrics are available in other languages)

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.

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Ordinary World ConquestPinokio P

PinocchioP – Common World Domination feat. Hatsune Miku / Common World Domination

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.

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Envy CatwalkTōma

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Toma, a Vocaloid producer who’s popular with listeners for his story-driven tracks.

His 2011 work “Envy Cat Walk” is a Vocaloid song where Hatsune Miku’s mechanical vocals intertwine with a rock sound.

Her smooth singing unfolds over a high-velocity band performance, delivering lyrics that evoke a thrilling love story with rhythmic flair.

As the track moves into its latter half, the tempo rises and the passionate sound accelerates into a rock number.

Why not revisit Vocaloid—nostalgic yet new—and give it another listen?

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clock lock workshachi

Hachi MV “clock lock works” HACHI

clock lock workshachi

“Clock Lock Works” is a work released under the name Hachi, the Vocaloid producer alias of Kenshi Yonezu, a singer-songwriter active at the top of the Japanese music scene.

Published in November 2009, its whimsical, fantastical world instantly captured listeners’ hearts and quickly joined the ranks of popular songs.

Beyond the track itself, the animated music video by Minakata Laboratory also drew attention.

In the chorus, Miku playing the bass moves incredibly smoothly.

It has the feel of a nursery rhyme with a hint of darkness, a quality that connects to Yonezu’s current style.

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from Y to YJimii Samu P

from Y to Y (feat. Ichika Hoshino, Saki Tenma, Honami Mochizuki, Shiho Hinomori, and Hatsune Miku)

from Y to YJimii Samu P

When you’re heartbroken and sad, there aren’t many songs that hit as deeply as this one.

It’s a track by JimmyThumb-P, one of the artists who led the early Vocaloid scene, released in 2009.

The lyrics depict the feelings of parting with someone precious, yet perhaps because of the brightness in the arrangement, you’re left with a refreshed feeling by the end.

The emotional development in the latter half is especially great.

If you’re trying to move past a negative mindset, this song might just help you.

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