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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Bittersweet Vocaloid songs: masterful tracks that pierce the heart (41–50)
Wait for me on the other shore.rinri
An alternative number that captivates with its dreamlike sound and heartrending worldview.
Released in August 2025, this piece was created as a character song for Yukiyuki in the Fifth Kikai installment, “Higan.” Its theme—like speaking to someone who has departed for the distant beyond—echoes deeply in the heart.
The lyrical melody, wrapped in the sense of loss so characteristic of rinri, and the delicate electronic tones feel as though they trace a restless heart’s wandering just as it is.
On a quiet night when you’re thinking of someone dear, take your time immersing yourself in this fragile yet beautiful sonic world.
Nothing but lifenuyuri
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.
Ainotoa
A nostalgic song that stirs the bittersweet feelings sleeping deep in your heart.
It’s a work by Vocaloid producer Toa, released in August 2024.
Set to a light, French pop-inspired melody, it sings of lost love.
The chorus lingers in your ears, leaving a curious aftertaste.
Recommended for those who have experienced the end of a romance or want to face themselves.
How about taking some quiet time alone to really listen?
That summer reaches saturation.Kanzaki Iori
From the very first line, it hits like a shock—a heartbreakingly poignant summer Vocaloid song.
It’s a signature work by Vocaloid producer Kanzaki Iori, released in 2018.
Centered on the protagonists “I” and “you,” it has a strong narrative quality that makes you feel as if you’re reading a novel.
The sound intensifies in step with the unfolding story, tightening your chest to the point of pain.
If you haven’t heard it yet, please listen all the way to the end at least once.
It might be the kind of music that stays in your heart for life.
bereavementShanon
It’s a heart-wrenching piece that portrays time spent with a loved one through the lens of death.
The song is by Shannon, a Vocaloid producer known for popular works like “Yomikudarino Akari,” and it was released in March 2024.
Composed solely of acoustic guitar and vocals, its simplicity allows the lyrics’ worldview to enter straight into your ears and mind.
Despite being packed with feelings of farewell, the melody is light, and that contrast really gets you.
This song might be the one to stay by your side in your helpless sadness.