Melancholic Vocaloid songs: masterpieces that pierce the heart
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.
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Melancholic Vocaloid songs: heart-piercing masterpieces (211–220)
emptiness/void (kara)Presto
Perhaps everyone has moments when they “somehow feel empty.” That’s exactly when I’d like you to listen to “Kara/Kyo (Emptiness/Void).” It’s a piece by Vocaloid producer Presto, created using Hatsune Miku.
The song centers on the two kanji in the title, expressing both “feeling hollow inside” and “the futility of life.” However, it isn’t gloomy—by the end, it points toward hope for the future.
Listening to it will surely lift your spirits.
Fleeting eternityYasuha.
Have you ever remembered a happy moment from the past only to feel sad afterward? If so, the song “Ephemeral Eternity” speaks for you.
It’s a work by Yasuha, a Vocaloid producer who has created numerous tie-in songs for companies.
The song looks back on memories with a former lover and dwells on the days that are gone.
It’s also known as the set piece for an illustration contest; checking that out might help you enjoy the song’s world even more.
Artificial Flower DemonKou
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.
Poignant Vocaloid songs: masterpieces that pierce the heart (221–230)
Cursed Pinksaitou owari
It’s a bittersweet Vocaloid song that portrays the struggle with self-esteem.
Created by Owari Saito, it was released in February 2025.
Beneath its pop sound, it weaves in a distinctive dark edge and a fantastical worldview.
It delicately depicts the inferiority that arises from comparing yourself to others and questions the “cuteness” society demands.
If you can’t quite find the courage to give a White Day return gift, this song might just sit with those slightly hesitant feelings.
Let it help you sort out your emotions—and go ahead and give that present.
Dear19’s Sound Factory
Over a pop, exhilarating guitar sound, Hatsune Miku sings about a girl’s feelings after parting with someone important to her.
The way it builds from a quiet chorus into an increasingly powerful development is thrilling.
The self-arranged version is also recommended.
It was released in 2008.
Fiction BlueAyase
A song by Hatsune Miku blazing down the pop road, recommended even for listeners who don’t usually listen to VOCALOID.
The artist, Ayase, is a renowned Vocaloid producer who’s also gained popularity with tracks like “Last Resort.” The “blue” in the title “Fiction Blue” can be felt to carry nuances of youth and innocence.
The lyrics—about a beautiful romance and its end, yet my feelings remain just as they were back then—are truly tear-inducing.
Expressions like “Let’s meet at our secret place” hit way too hard for a heart sunk by heartbreak!
ice creamGuiano
It’s a bittersweet Vocaloid track with a pop sensibility.
The song is by Guiano, a Vocaloid producer also known for works like “Did I Die?” and “Superhero,” and it was released in 2021.
It’s included on his second album, A, which came out the same year.
The music is gentle electronic with a dreamy atmosphere.
Maybe we can swallow even the worst things as long as we have ice cream with them… If only that were possible, right… When you’re lost in your thoughts alone, this song might be the support at your back.