Melancholic Vocaloid songs: masterpieces that pierce the heart
This time, we’re introducing a collection of poignant, heart-piercing Vocaloid songs.
From love-themed tracks to ones that embrace feelings of loneliness, as well as deeply moving pieces, we’ve picked selections from many genres—so if you look, you’re sure to find a song that resonates with your heart.
These are all perfect for when you want to have a good cry or face your worries head-on.
Take your time to savor the story woven into each track, and be sure to check them out.
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Bittersweet Vocaloid songs: masterpieces that pierce the heart (101–110)
Indigo RainAqu3ra
An EDM track that gently accompanies your sentimental summer nights.
It’s a song by aqu3ra, the popular Vocaloid producer known for “Lonely Universe,” released in August 2025.
You’ll be captivated by the ethereal soundscape woven from its lyrical melody and Hatsune Miku’s crystal-clear vocals.
The lyrics, which layer a longing for someone you can no longer meet over summer rain and the stars, resonate deeply.
If you listen to it when you’re feeling sentimental, it will hit even harder.
When the morning glories fallpusu
It’s a song about the end of summer.
The lyrics, which vividly paint the scenes, and the sentimental melody evoke an irresistible sense of nostalgia.
No matter what season you listen in, you can probably feel the loneliness of a summer drawing to a close.
GLACIESMIMI
When you find yourself thinking, “I’m exhausted by life,” this song is sure to be a source of comfort.
It’s a track by the Vocaloid producer MIMI—known for hits like “Mashumarry” and “Issei no de”—released in March 2023.
Although the song has a brisk pace, what swirls in your heart as you listen is a blend of wistfulness and peace.
The polished sound, the cohesive melody line, and Miku’s down-to-earth vocals resonate in your ears and your chest.
It’s a gentle Vocaloid song that feels like someone sitting beside you, listening to your story.
I’m sorry I couldn’t love you.bubuzera
A song by Bubuzera, included in the compilation CD “How to Tell a Lie” released in April 2024.
Sung with Kasane Teto SV’s clear, translucent voice, it gives poignant expression to the ache of being unable to love someone.
Many listeners will relate to those ever-trembling, wavering emotions.
The rich, layered sound arrangement also seems to speak for those feelings.
If you’re struggling with a relationship—be it with a lover or a friend—please give this track a listen.
migrating (back upstream)/making a return migrationSatō Naiko
I keep wandering through the city at night like a pelagic fish.
This track by Noriko Sato was released in November 2025.
A duet by Kaai Yuki and Wakana, it features an evocative sound design that drifts like a water’s surface.
Lo-fi electronic tones and watery sounds weave a downer-pop soundscape that mirrors the narrator’s inner conflict as they ask themselves, “Should I just stop trying to resurface?” It’s a perfect song for nights spent drifting along the boundary between oblivion and awakening.
Melancholic Vocaloid songs: masterpieces that pierce the heart (111–120)
Don’t say goodbye.MIMI
There are nights when you’ll hate your own weakness… and this is something that will stay close to those feelings.
It’s a song by Karo-P and MIMI, known for their heart-touching style, released in June 2023.
Featuring a simple arrangement centered on acoustic guitar and piano, it gives the sense that the vocals and lyrics come straight into your ears.
Many listeners will surely find comfort in its message: “It’s okay not to push yourself—wait for the moment when you can face forward.”
The sky is fallingmizuumo
This is a song that tightens the heart and stirs a bittersweet ache.
Released by Suiun in May 2024, it’s marked by a strikingly transparent melodic line.
Through poetic words, it weaves the anxieties and loneliness of daily life and the inner struggle that sways between ideals and reality.
It’s a work that anyone standing at a crossroads in life can relate to, leaving a deep afterglow.
Please take your time and really listen to it.