Melancholic Vocaloid songs: masterpieces that pierce the heart

Ironysukoppu

[Hatsune Miku Soft] Irony [Original Song with PV]

This is a song produced by Scop, a Vocaloid producer known for his skill in expressing the strength, weakness, and instability of girls in the midst of adolescence.

This track fully showcases his signature style and is, of course, extremely popular.

It is included on his fifth album, “Boundary Sentimental.”

migrating (back upstream)/making a return migrationSatō Naiko

Migrating / Kaai Yuki feat. Wakana

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.

OrangeTōma

The one who did a cover of “Orange” is Megatera Zero.

When the topic turns to moving Vocaloid songs, this is a track that almost always gets mentioned.

The original is great, of course, but I also recommend the version sung by the utaite Megatera Zero—it conveys both power and gentleness.

GLACIESMIMI

“GLACIES” / MIMI feat. Hatsune Miku

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.

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Araki Jakkan

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If life has weightAoigi Gou

If life has weight / Hidden Life

Formerly active under the name Gogo Afternoon Tea, Vocaloid producer Gou Aoiki has continued to create high-quality tracks since his debut, driven by his commitment to sound.

Released on April 18, 2023, the song “If Life Has Weight” is an exhilarating number featuring a meticulously crafted rock ensemble and a driving beat.

The feeling of comparing yourself to others and falling into a loop of self-denial is something many people have likely experienced at least once.

This rock tune leaves a lasting impression on both the ears and the heart, with a striking contrast between its personal life challenges and its refreshing melodies.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Lonely UniverseAqu3ra

Lonely Universe / Aqu3ra feat. flower & Hatsune Miku – Lonely Universe

Lonely Universe is the third original Vocaloid track by Aqu3ra.

Its future-bass sound, rich with modern elements, is especially popular among younger listeners.

With its diverse palette of timbres, the song feels vivid—almost like listening from beneath the water’s surface.

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zunx2P

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See you next week.Ashu

See You Next Week / Hatsune Miku (To Be Continued)

Despite its lighthearted greeting, this piece grips the heart with the sorrow of an endless battle.

It’s a song by Vocaloid producer Ashu, released in January 2026.

Using the motif of a magical girl, it portrays the hidden, solitary wounds suffered behind everyday life.

The ballad-style arrangement exudes a sense of resignation that tightens the chest.

I think it especially resonates when you’re alone and overwhelmed by loneliness.