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: masterful tracks that pierce the heart (41–50)

migrating (back upstream)/making a return migrationSatō Noko

Migrating / Kaai Yuki feat. Wakana

Satō Noriko on a migratory journey

I keep wandering through the city at night like a pelagic fish.

This track by Noriko Sato was released in November 2025.

A duet by Kaai Yuki and Wakana, it features an evocative sound design that drifts like a water’s surface.

Lo-fi electronic tones and watery sounds weave a downer-pop soundscape that mirrors the narrator’s inner conflict as they ask themselves, “Should I just stop trying to resurface?” It’s a perfect song for nights spent drifting along the boundary between oblivion and awakening.

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Bittersweet Vocaloid songs: timeless tracks that pierce the heart (51–60)

Nothing but lifeNuyuri

It’s Just Life / Flower・Yuzuki Yukari : It’s Just Life / nulut, avogado6

Only life is lukewarm.

It’s a rock number with a strikingly light, catchy guitar sound.

Created by the well-known Vocaloid producer Nuyuri, also famous as the author of “Fragile,” it was released in 2017.

Its high-sense sound and high-quality PV seize listeners’ hearts and won’t let go.

The lyrics convey a kind of frustration with oneself that’s easy to relate to.

The more you listen on repeat, the more you get drawn in.

By the way, it’s also great for karaoke.

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Shouting WoundHANA

Shouting Wounds - Not Allowed

shouting wound HANA

A sad Vocaloid song that brings to the surface, like a soliloquy, the wounds that have formed in one’s heart.

It’s a ballad released in August 2024 by the Vocaloid producer HANA, and its lyrics reflect the desire not to go home and the fear of a shouting parent.

Many listeners may find themselves empathizing with the protagonist’s cry for help.

The melancholic piano-centered arrangement further expands the song’s world.

It might be music that stays close to your painful struggles.

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You are dead.Iori Kanzaki

You’re dead / Kasane Teto SV

You are the dead Kanzaki Iori.

It’s a profound, emotionally rich piece that powerfully shakes the listener’s heart.

Composed by Kanzaki Iori, the original version was included on an EP released in August 2024, and a Kasane Teto version was released in June 2025.

It tackles heavy themes such as the searing pain of losing a loved one and the fragility of existence, posing deep questions to the listener.

Coupled with its dramatic musical development, it’s sure to bring tears to your eyes.

If you’re looking to experience a work with a deep, resonant message, give it a listen.

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It's fine for now.MIMI

"It's fine for now." / feat. KAFU

It's fine for now, MIMI.

The song I’d like to introduce as one that stays close to those who are tired is “Ima wa Iin da yo” (“It’s Okay for Now”).

It’s a track produced by Vocaloid creator MIMI.

The gentle piano sound makes it a soothing ballad.

The lyrics embrace and encourage people who are weary of life, so listening to it feels cleansing.

Another appeal is that it depicts many situations listeners can relate to.

Try listening while seeing yourself in the song’s protagonist.

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atonementTohta Kasamura

Atonement / feat. VOCALOIDs

Atonement Umbrella Village Tota

When you’re going through something tough or feeling lonely and isolated, you find yourself wanting to listen to songs that speak to you gently, don’t you? “Atonement,” included on Vocaloid producer Tota Kasamura’s 2018 release “Even Without an Umbrella, We Set Out,” is a track where a poignant piano resonates.

Its melody unfolds with a simple arrangement that’s moving and carries the appeal of a choral piece.

The lyrics, which give voice to aching feelings and unspoken truths, are also noteworthy.

In a world with many places to belong—school, work, the internet—this song gives you strength in those heartbreaking, helpless moments.

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peach-colored keyIyowa

The Peach-Colored Key / Iyowa feat. Hatsune Miku

peach-colored key Iyowa

The Vocaloid producer Iyowa, whose name comes from having a weak stomach.

Their commissioned song “Momo-iro no Kagi” for a unit in the smartphone game Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat.

Hatsune Miku creates impact through its striking piano melody and an ensemble that unfolds dramatically.

The lyrics, depicting a bond that can be read as either friendship or love, evoke both human loneliness and the preciousness of connection.

It’s a sentimental number marked by a beautiful yet hysterical arrangement.

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