Melancholic Vocaloid songs: masterpieces that pierce the heart

Artificial Flower DemonKou

Artificial Flower Demon / Kou feat. flower

A heart that should be in love, yet remains unfulfilled… A stylish, bittersweet Vocaloid track that likens shifting emotions to artificial flowers.

Created by Vocaloid producer Kou, it was released in March 2023 and is included on the album “Madoubutsugi,” released the same year.

The mid-tempo arrangement, tinged with a jazz essence, gives the impression of something you’ll want to listen to slowly with your eyes closed.

The protagonist’s hollow feelings expressed in the lyrics match the sonic imagery, drawing you in emotionally.

When you’re tormented by loneliness, this song might be just what you need.

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eternityKashii Moimi

Eternity / MoiMi Kashii feat. Uraname

Eternity portrays the grief of a woman who has lost someone dear to her.

It is a work by Moimi Kashii, a creator behind many Hall of Fame tracks.

The first half quietly expresses sorrow over a nostalgic soundscape, then the chorus surges and lays bare intense emotion—a structure that builds to a powerful release.

This contrast seems to be one reason it has gained widespread support.

With its overall incorporation of Japanese aesthetics and a dark atmosphere, it’s also recommended for fans of the Taisho Romantic style.

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A Certain Bakeneko Love StoryNem

[96Neko] I Tried Singing “A Certain Monster Cat’s Love Story”

This song is from the perspective of a cat who has transformed into the girl’s late lover to cheer her up as she grieves his loss.

It’s a track I provided to 96neko, included on the album “memoReal.” The performance by TEST and chappie is incredibly cool, so I hope you’ll pay attention to that as well.

chocolate milkapuera

Chocolate Milk / Apvella feat. Hatsune Miku

A song that fully brings out Hatsune Miku’s singing voice.

The theme—“If we break up, you’ll disappear from this room”—is a staple of love songs, but it’s the artist Apuera’s skill that keeps this classic setup from ending as a mere story.

The indescribable fatigue and melancholy of heartbreak, and the poetic depth of entrusting those feelings to chocolate milk, are truly wonderful.

It’s sure to become something you’ll hold dear.

If you get the chance, why not savor it slowly while enjoying some alone time at a café?

Lady Laybarūn

Lady/Re:flower

An elegant and emotional song with a wistful guitar ringing out.

It’s a track by Balloon, a Vocaloid producer who also performs as singer-songwriter Keina Suda, released in 2017.

The lyrics express a desire to know you more, yet there’s something precarious about it.

Relationships aren’t easy, are they… If you want the audio, it’s included on the second album, “Corridor,” so be sure to check it out!

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I can’t sayshikido

I Can't Say It / Hatsune Miku

I want to tell the person I like how I feel, but I just can’t put it into words.

Haven’t we all experienced that frustrating feeling? This song by Vocaloid producer shikido delicately portrays those hidden emotions in the heart.

Hatsune Miku’s crystal-clear vocals and the pop sound tinged with wistfulness highlight the purity of those feelings.

If you listen to it when you can’t bring yourself to confess, you’ll likely see yourself in the protagonist.

FABRICATEDKitazawa Gōhei

FABRICATED / Kyohei Kitazawa feat. Hatsune Miku

This is Kyohei Kitazawa’s “Ichi-1,” released in July 2025.

Sung over a deep, immersive beat, it explores precarious, ephemeral themes of manufactured warmth and fabricated memories.

With Hatsune Miku’s matter-of-fact vocals, it lyrically portrays the protagonist’s heart wavering on the boundary between reality and fiction.

Listen on a contemplative night or when you’re in a slightly sentimental mood, and this mysterious, beautiful soundscape is sure to capture you.