Lovely Vocaloid

Melancholic Vocaloid songs: masterpieces that pierce the heart

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
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.

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.

Melancholic Vocaloid songs: masterpieces that pierce the heart (181–190)

PhotographEO

Photograph / Kagamine Rin [EO (Eo)]

Photograph EO

When I gaze at the trees turning colors, old memories suddenly come flooding back.

It’s a wistful electronic tune that perfectly suits the sentimental mood of autumn.

Created by EO, a Vocaloid producer known for emotionally stirring soundscapes, the track was released in 2023.

The fragile vocals of Kagamine Rin beautifully harmonize with the melancholic melody.

The lyrics portray the feelings of gazing at a single photograph and cherishing days that can never return.

It’s a piece you’ll want to listen to alone at dusk, lost in your thoughts.

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The Third HeartHarumaki Gohan

Third Heart / Harumaki Gohan feat. Hatsune Miku Anime MV

Third Heart Harumaki Rice

My heart races at the calm yet dramatic soundscape.

Composed by Harumaki Gohan, a Vocaloid producer also known for hits like “Meltyland Nightmare,” the song was released in 2021.

It’s a profound work that contemplates what kind of existence we are in the eyes of others.

Change your perspective, and your position shifts as well.

Like the song’s protagonist, many of us know the feeling of viewing ourselves from a third-person perspective.

When you’re weighed down by loneliness and feeling a pang of sorrow, give it a listen.

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I don't want it, I don't want it, I don't want it.Toa

Toa – I don’t need it, don’t need it, don’t need it. – ft. SEKAI (Toa – Not For Me – ft. SEKAI)

I don’t need it, I don’t need it, I don’t need it. To a—

It’s a ballad that resonates deep in the heart.

Created by Vocaloid producer Toa, known for hits like “Tugihagi Staccato” and “ID Smile,” it was released in May 2022.

The delicate melodies woven by piano and strings are layered with a clear, translucent vocal, resulting in a piece that truly touches the soul.

The resolve to sever ties with memories of the past, as expressed in the lyrics, is especially moving.

Give it a listen when you want to deepen your dialogue with yourself or sort out your feelings.

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Winter has come to an end.Healthy Cathedral

Winter Has Announced Its End / KAITO V1 & V3 – Sukoyaka Cathedral [VOCALOID Original Song]

The Vigorous Cathedral where winter declared its end

You can see a scene of a sorrowful farewell emerging.

Created by Sukoyaka Cathedral and released in February 2025, it features vocal work using two versions of KAITO, V1 and V3, beautifully expressing the changing seasons and the ache of parting.

Just following the singing voice is enough to bring tears to your eyes.

In addition, the development toward the latter half of the song feels as if overflowing emotions have been turned directly into music.

A dramatic KAITO track—be sure to give it a listen.

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Life Reset ButtonKEMU VOXX

[HD] Life Reset Button [GUMI Original Song + PV] - KEMU VOXX

Life Reset Button KEMU VOXX

The lyrics and composition are by Kemu, known for dynamic, fast-paced band sounds.

It’s a track marked by strikingly melancholic lyrics filled with loneliness and emptiness.

True to Kemu’s style, it’s a band-driven, wistful, and heartrending rock number.

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What I want you to listen to issasanomarie

What I want you to hear / sasanomaly

What I want you to listen to is Sasanomaly.

This is a song by Sasanomaly, who is also active as a singer.

As a Vocaloid producer, he goes by the name Nekobolo.

You can feel a warmth in his distinctive melodies.

Miku’s clear, transparent vocals and Sasanomaly’s own gentle singing each have their own unique appeal.

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Yoshiwara LamentAsa

[Kasane Teto] Yoshiwara Lament [Original]

Yoshiwara Lament Asa

Asa’s original song for Kasane Teto, “Yoshiwara Lament,” posted on July 20, 2012.

It remains enduringly popular and is also performed by Wagakki Band, the rock band in which Asa plays bass.

When people talk about poignant original Vocaloid songs, this masterpiece is almost always mentioned.

The song is set in the Edo period, and the pervasive sense of sorrow is overwhelming.

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