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.

Bittersweet Vocaloid songs: masterpieces that pierce the heart (191–200)

true identityRiei

Identity / feat. Hatsune Miku

True Identity Riei

If you listen to it when you’re struggling to figure out who you really are, it might stay by your side.

This song by Riei, who also performs as part of the music unit Rietaku, was released in 2022.

It’s a ballad where Miku’s clear, soaring vocals shine over a transparent acoustic sound.

Both the melody and lyrics are heartrending; before you know it, your chest warms and you feel moved to tears.

I imagine many people have felt this way about someone important to them.

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Whirlwind (dust devil)oQ

Whirlwind (Tsumujikaze) / Hatsune Miku

Whirlwind (tsumujikaze) oQ

It’s a Vocaloid song whose lyrics are filled with an emotion akin to resignation—heartrending, yet still encouraging you to face forward.

Created by oQ, a multi-talented Vocaloid producer who also handles the illustrations and video, it was released in 2020.

Hatsune Miku’s calm vocals pair perfectly with the cool, stylish sound, making it feel as if the swirling emotions within are being poured out just as they are.

We can’t always get the results we want, right? Even so, we still have to keep walking—that’s the feeling this mature Vocaloid track inspires.

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nonsenserinri

Soranohoto / Narukaka Hime

Soragoto Rinri

Rinri made their debut as a Vocaloid producer in July 2022.

The song “Saragoto,” created as a rookie entry for VocaColle 2023 Summer, features lyrics that poignantly capture feelings toward someone you can no longer meet, squeezing your heart.

Its ensemble, rich with depth and dimension, pairs with the story’s bittersweetness to draw you into its world.

Though it’s a short piece of about two minutes, its message and melody pierce the heart—a sentimental Vocaloid track.

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Campanellasasakure.UK

sasakure.UK – For Campanella feat. GUMI / Campanella

Campanella sasakure.UK

A track by sasakure.UK, known for charming songs that make extensive use of electronic sounds and effects.

The motif is Kenji Miyazawa’s Night on the Galactic Railroad.

With GUMI’s airy vocals providing a pleasant feel, it’s a heartrending yet beautiful masterpiece.

It was released in 2009.

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Melancholic Vocaloid Songs: Heart-Piercing Masterpieces (201–210)

Indigo's RebuttalΔ

As Blue As Indigo / xinhua

Blue Rebuttal Δ

Delta, a Vocaloid producer known for their distinctively raspy tuning, also works as a member of an animation creator group.

Their 19th track, “Indigo Refutation,” lingers in the ear with its driving beat and subtly mystical ensemble.

The lyrics, which evoke someone struggling forward even amid despair, may feel sentimental yet somehow hopeful to many listeners.

It’s a track whose cynical worldview stirs the senses, offering a dreamlike sense of depth.

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Sleeping Townwhale

Sleeping Town feat. yama (Official Video)

The Sleeping Town Whale

Kujira’s fifth original Vocaloid song, “Nerumumachi.” It features an R&B-style melody laid over a steady, understated beat.

The smooth, mature vibe makes you feel as if you’re in a club.

I hope you’ll experience the strongly message-driven lyrics at night, in the city where you live.

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pinky promisescoop

[PDA-FT PV] Pinky Swear [Hatsune Miku: Hanakoto & Hanaguruma] (720p/60fps)

Pinky-promise scoop

The songwriting and composition were handled by Sukoppu, known for emotionally rich, heartrending songs that have earned strong support.

With a retro-tinged sound, it portrays the complicated romance of a courtesan.

It’s a mature, wistful number with a slightly dark hue.

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