Melancholic Vocaloid songs: masterpieces that pierce the heart

Only goodbyes make up life.Ito Kashitaro

[Hatsune Miku] Only Goodbyes Are What Life Is [Ito Kashitaro]

This song with a sorrowful title sings of a truth of the world: “Life is nothing but farewells.” Even if the title is taken at face value, there are countless stories leading up to goodbye.

How do we face loneliness, a human weakness? It’s a song that makes us contemplate this timeless theme of life.

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[Hatsune Miku] “When the First Love Ends” (Chinese Subtitles)

A popular winter song by the Vocaloid producer who created numerous hits such as “Melt,” “Black★Rock Shooter,” and “World is Mine.” It’s a bright and refreshing pop song about a girl with a crush who ends up being separated from the person she likes.

Little Cigarnodio

Little Cigar / Hatsune Miku [Hatsune Miku]

This is an electronic track wrapped in a nostalgic atmosphere.

Created by Vocaloid producer nodio, it was released in January 2021.

Its stylish sound design—an exquisite fusion of chiptune and lo-fi hip-hop—is striking.

The meticulous attention to sonic texture and spatial depth draws listeners into a unique world.

The lyrics, which subtly convey the pain of parting, are also memorable.

It’s perfect for immersing yourself in music alone on a quiet night.

Spring LonelinessInabakumo

Inabakumori “Haruno Jakumaku” Vo. Tsurumaki Maki

Many people may find themselves relating to the self-deprecating thoughts woven into the lyrics.

This song is by Vocaloid producer Inabakumori, also known for works like “Lagtrain,” and was released in 2021.

It’s an official song for Synthesizer V’s Maki Tsurumaki AI.

A piano timbre rings wistfully through this emotionally rich rock number, stirring a sense of nostalgia as you listen.

It’s a poignant piece with a mysterious atmosphere that makes you ponder, “What kind of being am I, really…?”

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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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Overinterference / Gekiyaku Nurse Robo Type T

Actions taken with good intentions can gradually turn into the imposition of “rightness” that binds the other person—this work portrays the fragility of such human relationships.

Released in July 2025, it features a stylish sound arrangement and a song structure that incorporates monologue-like narration.

The protagonist’s pent-up emotions resonate directly with listeners’ hearts through the music.

If you’ve ever struggled with how close to be to someone, or felt uncertain about your own sense of what’s right, this piece may strike a deep chord.

Hello, Planetsasakure P

sasakure.UK – Hello, Planet. feat. Hatsune Miku / *Hello, Planet.

This is the final song in the “Apocalypse Series,” a set of four tracks themed around the end times, each sung by a different VOCALOID.

Its popularity is evident from the remarkable feat of all four songs surpassing a million plays.

The pixel-art music video, which blends cuteness with poignancy, is a must-see.