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.

Playlist

Melancholic Vocaloid songs: masterpieces that pierce the heart
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Even though the moon is beautifulMizuno Atsu		A poignant piano piece that gently stays close to the heart
2	barelysukoppu		A poignant song that delicately portrays the sense of distance in human relationships
3	Dear Sir/Madam, from us, the liars.usagi		A song featuring Kagamine Len’s earnest vocals
4	You look like an angel.usagi		Kagamine Len’s heartrending, emotional new song
5	Sorry I’m not a godAliey:S		A song that portrays one’s limits and inner struggles
6	The Day You Sneer at MeNakase Miru		A poignant song that weaves regrets about the past
7	sleepwalkingNaisho no piasu		A complex love song of ephemerality and pain
8	sea fireflyKashii Moimi		A beautiful song that portrays the pain of heartbreak
9	EpilogueNaisho no piasu		A heartbreaking breakup song that portrays a love that has ended
10	overwritingiyowa		A wistful Vocaloid song filled with the past and regret
11	Fallen blossoms were watching summer.resipa		A lyrical song that portrays nostalgic summer memories
12	confessionNaisho no piasu		Render searing emotions with KAFU’s singing voice
13	Circling, revolving, ever continuing to go aroundnogumi		A Vocaloid song about love, time, and destiny
14	MelImanishi		Mel is a Vocaloid song that depicts loneliness and the difficulty of living.
15	Crimson PulseMIMI		MIMI’s Bittersweet Memories Vocaloid Song
16	Fall in autumn.Unoka		A Hatsune Miku song reflecting the loneliness of autumn
17	I think, therefore I am.nogumi		A Hatsune Miku song that questions the meaning of one's existence
18	Remnants of FlowersPikon		A song that delicately depicts farewell and loss through flowers
19	Enraptured by the lingering blossomskeeno		A heartrending seasonal flower ballad by keeno
20	One more time.jungun		JunJun’s new song that portrays regret and lingering attachment
21	Sayeru StarVivid Lila		A bittersweet love story under the starry sky
22	Nibble on me with a cute act.haiiro nemuri		A song that expresses the complex emotions of heartbreak through electropop
23	A kind personP.I.N.A.		A Miku song with a calm, decadent, and distinctive worldview
24	Amanojaku164		The intense rock song by 164, “Ama no Jaku” (Amanojaku)
25	The Day I Became a Godusagi		A Kagamine Len song about the sense of loss for someone precious
26	Living thingsKasamura Tōta		A ballad that questions the weight and preciousness of life
27	Go on ahead.Nakase Miru		An emotional song that portrays the pain of envy
28	spot rateInabakumo		Inabakumori's highly addictive rock song
29	Since the moment I met yourodao		A ballad song celebrating KAITO’s 20th anniversary
30	If I could become someone’s heartYurii Kanon		A desperate, impulsive, rock-style Vocaloid song by yurry canon
31	An Unmeltable Backgroundkyiku		Music that emotionally portrays a sense of loss
32	World’s end, noise in the electric lights, from beyond the ripples come silence and death throes, 22-centimeter shoes on the water’s surface, Libra ranks 11th, for my broken self, a snowdrop.Aliey:S		A long-titled song that stirs the emotions
33	The red spider lily is cryingଳ		A Vocaloid song that evokes the seafloor
34	When I die,tsuna.		A song of the heart that quietly sings of solitude and loss
35	You’re cute when you’re dead!nebahera		A Vocaloid song that expresses a craving for approval with poisonous lyrics
36	Night Sky Patrol of TomorrowOrangestar		Popular Vocaloid songs that are Orangestar’s signature tracks
37	Hated by life.Kanzaki Iori		Struggle with Death and a Ray of Hope
38	Dawn and Firefliesn-buna		An emotional rock song of the Vocaloid track “Yoake to Hotaru”
39	The Future Vanishing Diaryharuna.		A poignant piano rock piece depicting the end of youth
40	That summer reaches saturation.Kanzaki Iori		A bittersweet summer Vocaloid song by Kanzaki Iori
41	to liveMizuno Atsu		Introducing the appeal of Atsu Mizuno’s signature song “Ikiru” (“To Live”)
42	I can’t return to the bottom of the waterkyiku		A song expressing a longing for the past and a yearning for salvation
43	midnight sunyūkisan		The aching sorrow of walking while holding thoughts of someone lost
44	It’s fine for now.MIMI		A soothing ballad that embraces the weary
45	Ainotoa		A nostalgic song of lost love
46	Wait for me on the other shore.rinri		Expressing ethereal music, a sense of loss, and a departure
47	I wish to be loved.MIMI		A heartwarming ballad sung by Kafuka
48	Nothing but lifenuyuri		Nuyuri’s rock number, a highly addictive track
49	If your sky is going to cryyujii		Yuji’s song in Project Sekai resonates with the heart.
50	bereavementShanon		A simple song that portrays parting with a loved one
51	Eulogy of Starry TearsMIMI		An album of songs that depict self-denial with a faint glimmer of hope
52	Shouting WoundHANA		A sad Vocaloid song that expresses emotional scars
53	peach-colored keyiyowa		An emotional song composed by the Vocaloid producer Iyowa
54	Karakuri Pierrot40mP		The despair and loneliness depicted in the lyrics of Karakuri Pierrot
55	Telephone Booth by the SeaMIMI		Feelings for a precious person far away
56	seems like (just) my imaginationChōchō P		Chouchou-P’s “Kokoronashi” is a hugely popular song that has surpassed one million views.
57	atonementKasamura Tōta		Kasamura Tota’s song “Atonement” heals the heart
58	apparent death; suspended animationryōryō		A song that confronts the difficulties of living and loneliness
59	Charlesbarūn		Balloon production, a song themed around parting
60	Just once is fine—please pat my head.zuki		zuki's works, with themes of family and self-esteem
61	A-un BeatsHanyū Maigo		Introducing the captivating songs of Hanyuu Maigo
62	Slowly NightMIMI		A gentle Vocaloid song that accompanies loneliness
63	Failed Girlkairiki bea		A song about the feelings of a girl who feels suffocated
64	The Last Confession of the EarthKEMU VOXX		GUMI’s bittersweet love song
65	Until I hold you in my arms.MIMI		A gentle encouraging song for people who bottle up their feelings
66	To That Summerfin		A song that depicts the nostalgia and unease at summer’s end
67	AriaMIMI		A heartfelt song by Vocaloid PMIMI wishing for the dawn
68	That’s why I want to die.omochi		A gentle piano ballad
69	The Howling of the Lost OneNeru		Guitar rock written and composed by Neru
70	town/cityjon-YAKITORY		A Vocaloid song about memories of the city and nostalgia
71	Donut holehachi		Kenshi Yonezu produced a masterpiece under the name Hachi.
72	Mélusinen-buna		Miku’s singing voice depicts the scene of floating lanterns
73	Your ShapeKasamura Tōta		A ballad that resonates in Nayuka’s heart, the depth of life
74	Don’t go.Souta		A brave, devoted sentiment that mourns parting
75	sugarNaisho no piasu		Expressing the pain of love through Kafune’s emotional vocals
76	You are dead.Kanzaki Iori		A song that portrays profound emotions and the pain of loss
77	UNFADINGMIMI		Miku’s gentle song that seeps into the heart in the quiet
78	I’m sorry for being alive.shizuku		A ballad that questions the meaning of existence
79	By Your Sidefin		Introduction to fin's soothing musical works
80	pair (of animals), mating pairkojika		Kojika’s “Tsugai” features captivating, literary lyrics
81	You just don’t get it.monet		A song with emotional lyrics and a rock sound
82	Dream Kisstoiki		Breath-san’s “Dream Kiss”: Portraying a Precarious First Love
83	I’m a good girl.namiguru		A story about a girl struggling under her parents' expectations
84	Hz jumps_Λ__Λ _		A moving Vocaloid song with captivating water sounds
85	When the morning glories fallpusu		Sing nostalgically about the end of summer
86	HenceforthOrangestar		A summer song that paints hopeful feelings for you
87	It’s goodbyeNakase Miru		A breakup song that portrays the distance between yearning and reality
88	terminusrinri		An emotional song that portrays the anxieties of a changing city
89	I’m still a baby.MIMI		A Vocaloid song that depicts the bittersweet emotions of adolescence
90	playing at cagesRuliea		A story of a sealed room and the spell of love
91	Cowardly Mont BlancDECO*27		DECO*27 produces a love song with GUMI
92	Non-breath ObligePinokio P		A Vocaloid song that satirizes the stifling nature of modern society
93	deep seaRiei		"Deep Sea" by Riei that reached a million
94	orz…ītsu		A yami Vocaloid song with Miku’s hopeless worldview
95	The diagnosis was love.Neru & z’5		Introducing classic electronic music masterpieces by Neru
96	bamboo-copterKasamura Tōta		Kasamura Tota’s heartrending song shakes the heart.
97	Mosaic RollDECO*27		A rock song with DECO*27’s memorable guitar riff
98	a burn you got from someone else’s injury (literally: a “received burn”)kyiku		A Vocaloid song that resonates with the heart and stirs the emotions
99	Butterfly on the Right Shouldernori P		Kagamine Rin and Len mature-sounding pop song
100	At long last, you died.kowadori		A Vocaloid song depicting the death of a loved one
101	Cherry Blossom Rainhalyosy		A classic graduation song with a bittersweet vibe
102	I hate it so much.amaga		An emotional song depicting the struggles of young people
103	The sky is fallingmizuumo		Expressing inner conflict through Mizugumo’s poignant music
104	Losing You (Part I)Yasuha.		A bittersweet longing for someone I will never meet again
105	Torinoko City40mP		A 40mP Vocaloid song that projects feelings of loneliness
106	from Y to YJimii Samu P		JimmyThumb-P, understated but high-quality songs
107	Don’t say goodbye.MIMI		A healing song that embraces vulnerability
108	landmarknasoni		A cry of the heart that seeks salvation while denying itself
109	Jakkuyomitan akane		Akane Yomitan’s UTAU Teto song features a compelling, soliloquy-like worldview.
110	hydrangeaNaisho no piasu		A song of hydrangeas that portrays parting and rebirth
111	Flywayhalyosy		Introduction to the song “Flyway,” newly written by halyosy for Leo/need
112	EulogySatsuki		A memorial song sung by Kasane Teto conveys deep emotions.
113	Ironysukoppu		A song that expresses the feelings of an adolescent girl
114	migrating (back upstream)/making a return migrationSatō Naiko		Melody of a heart wandering through the night city
115	OrangeTōma		A moving introduction to a Vocaloid song
116	GLACIESMIMI		Gentle Vocaloid songs that heal the heart when life feels exhausting
117	If life has weightAoigi Gou		Aozuki Gou’s exhilarating rock song
118	Lonely UniverseAqu3ra		Lonely Universe, modern future bass
119	See you next week.Ashu		The lament of a magical girl wavering between loneliness and battle
120	Only goodbyes make up life.Ito Kashitaro		A life facing farewells and loneliness
121	I’m sorry I couldn’t love you.bubuzera		A poignant love song featuring the vuvuzela
122	Night turns (comes around)amagumori		A bittersweet pop tune produced by Amagumori
123	Sad MachinePorter Robinson		A duet of digital and human emotional singing
124	loguerinri		Music that carefully captures the beauty of everyday life
125	Fire◎Flowerhalyosy		A love song by Kagamine Len with a fireworks motif
126	Hello, Planetsasakure P		The final song in the Apocalypse series
127	antidote for lonelinesskuro usagi		A moving masterpiece that portrays loneliness
128	It’s a reset.toa		A moving song that portrays an escape from reality
129	Indigo RainAqu3ra		A wistful summer night, getting drunk on aqu3ra’s EDM
130	I want to know the texture of your skin.rakuen shigai		A provocative song that depicts ultimate love
131	Only one side is burning.ueil		A poignant musical piece by ueil
132	Fragilekyiku		Kyiku’s work: Realizing the importance through loss
133	Shining blue, so bluenuyuri		A melancholic Vocaloid song produced by nuyuri
134	Chain Girlnoboru↑P		A passionate cheering song for exam takers
135	Farewell, nameless days.yukue watto		A Vocaloid producer’s song that sings about memories with a loved one
136	master keynejishiki		Poignant remembrance of lost time and the future
137	the ends of the earthKobayashi Onikisu		A powerful pop requiem with synth-laden clarity
138	Only serious.Aotani		The discomfort with irresponsible people receiving high evaluations
139	SecretMIMI		A secret Vocaloid song that gently wraps up my true feelings
140	Destroying the worldNeru		Neru’s highly addictive song
141	CendrillonShigunaru P		A duet song by KAITO and Miku
142	Regret messageAku no P		A story of a girl’s wish drifting away into the sea
143	NeotenyLonePi		A song that depicts an obsession with youthfulness and distorted desires
144	string telephoneLil Hyvää		Delicate, fantastical Vocaloid song
145	Eye Examination40mP		A bittersweet love song by GUMI
146	Scenerinri		A poignant ballad scene of Meika Hime
147	Escapade Chronicleyukimi		Express hope and a sense of liberation through Miku’s singing voice
148	Thinking of you who left in summerbaker		A popular Vocaloid song depicting a summer farewell
149	Ayano’s Happiness Theoryjin		Ayano’s Theory of Happiness: Questioning Happiness
150	Milk Crown on Sonechkayujii		Yuzi’s fourth work, depiction of an oppressed girl
151	GiftNaisho no piasu		Expressing emotions with a loved one as a gift
152	quiet roomyūkisan		A highly addictive Miku musical work
153	Spring LonelinessInabakumo		Introduction to a 2021 song by Vocaloid producer Inabakumori
154	soliloquyAo yori mo ao		An emotional rock song by introspective VY1 with submarine acoustics
155	Regulus RebellionRen		My heart is captured by the searing, resonant song.
156	Hajimete no Otomalo		The joy of being able to sing even without words
157	When a first love comes to an endryo		Vocaloid producer's winter unrequited-love pop
158	Little Cigarnodio		A classic of nostalgic electronic music
159	If only I could live like I did back thenfin		A nostalgic Vocaloid ballad
160	Reply desiredMikito P		A yearning for a reply, the poignant feelings of unrequited love
161	Reminiscence and Purple Smokeaino		The Cursed Infant and the Witch’s Heartrending Bond
162	Juvenile MarchMizore		Mizore’s distinctive songs and piano are captivating
163	secretharumakigohan		Harumaki Gohan’s Loneliness and Bittersweetness
164	Purple sunflowerKashii Moimi		Kashii Moimi’s 48th work, a love song featuring prominent piano
165	The Third Heartharumakigohan		A Harumaki Gohan song. Gazing at myself from another person’s perspective.
166	Winter has come to an end.sukoyaka daiseidō		A beautiful KAITO song of farewell by Sukoyaka Cathedral
167	overinvolvementszri		The danger that imposing one’s idea of what’s best can ruin relationships
168	short nightNoz.		A lyrical piece that evokes nostalgia for summer night memories
169	Hey, love me.shizuku		A love song marked by Kaf’s translucent, airy vocals
170	Compass, remove the needleFusano Hijiri × Ubhana Roku		A ballad whose transparency, like Hatsune Miku’s, seeps into the heart
171	Life Reset ButtonKEMU VOXX		Kemu’s wistful, heartrending rock
172	Remensiasekikomi gohan		A song overflowing with honest feelings for a loved one
173	What I want you to listen to isSasanomarii		Sasanomaly’s distinctive and warm songs
174	Yoshiwara Lamentasa		Yoshiwara Lament, the bittersweetness of Edo
175	CakeYūnosuke		A bittersweet song that depicts the fragility of human relationships
176	I want to see you.Shigunaru P		A poignant masterpiece that’s become a topic of conversation for its excellent vocal tuning
177	LeonProject Lumina		The song Leon that won an award at VocaColle Spring 2023
178	How many lonely nights are left?Kasamura Tōta		A piano ballad that soothes loneliness
179	I won’t let go.Kasamura Tōta		The desire to hold on to someone even after a heartbreak
180	Nearly EndŌe Karushī		A song that portrays the pain of parting
181	true identityRiei		A heartfelt ballad that questions one’s true self
182	Whirlwind (dust devil)oQ		A Vocaloid song that depicts resignation and positivity
183	nonsenserinri		rinri's sentimental Vocaloid song
184	Campanellasasakure.UK		A song inspired by Night on the Galactic Railroad
185	holonwotaku		A sophisticated rainy track that fuses piano and synth
186	Indigo’s RebuttalΔ		Feature introduction of Δ’s 19th work, “Indigo Rebuttal”
187	Until my cheeks dryiyowa		Vocaloid songs that heal a tired heart
188	Sleeping Townkujira		Whale’s fifth work, an R&B night city
189	pinky promisesukoppu		A song by Sukoppu that depicts the love of a courtesan
190	Because I’m not humandeddobōru P		A VOCALOID love song with a bittersweet, aching mood
191	Kokorotoraboruta P		Dance music that gives robots a heart
192	JuggernautNatsushiro Takaaki		Takao Natsushiro's signature song Guitar Rock
193	lacerakuen shigai		A ballad of the Paradise City streets depicting a farewell in a hospital room
194	Don’t be happy.haiiro nemuri		A song that expresses the complex emotions of romance
195	eternityKashii Moimi		A song that portrays grief for someone lost
196	That girl who doesn’t listen to Japanese rock always sings about love.haruna.		Depicting love and breakup with someone who doesn’t listen to rock music
197	I’m glad I’m a ghost.40mP		A ghost watches over their loved one forever
198	I know love.Ozon		A moving song that portrays the complexities of love
199	Rum raisin pancakesapu3ra		A poignant song by Aqu3ra for a rainy day
200	each5≠1Åusa burū		Sophisticated R&B, sounds that resonate with the heart
201	Infinite DriftDorosubyouya		The serene music of Dosuheiya that depicts loneliness.
202	On an irretrievable evening-4℃		A sentimental track at -4°C, thoughts for a wistful night
203	Unnecessaryisonosuke		Light, yet introspective and wistful music
204	Light of NightmareKashii Moimi		An emotional Hatsune Miku song by Kashi Moimi
205	Don’t mess with me.haruna.		Express the pain of parting through emotional rock
206	Sad, sad, palm of the hand.kyiku		A heart-stirring song by kyiku that portrays loneliness
207	detoxkomedawara		Otomachi Una's unique sonic world
208	I don’t want it, I don’t want it, I don’t want it.toa		Toa-san’s ballad that resonates with the heart
209	Moon Gazerhigma		A poignant, beautiful rock tune that resonates with the heart
210	I can’t sayhiragi		Stylish melodies resonate with inner conflict.
211	remainsnejishiki		remains announced by Nejishiki in November 2024
212	Reminiscence PoetryYukino Ito		A wistful demo song in the style of a rock ballad
213	Runaway Boy and Lost GirlcosMo@bousou P		A story of a lost girl searching for a runaway boy
214	Write it, love it.kokoro no yori doko ro		A gentle song that embraces the pain of love
215	At least let me forget while I’m in this pure white dream.rinri		The fleeting singing voice of NAKI Hana Hime sinking into a white dream
216	Just Be FriendsDixie Flatline		An R&B song depicting a breakup between a man and a woman
217	Astronautpowapowa P		A completed musical work by a young talent
218	emptiness/void (kara)Presto		A song that leads from emptiness to hope
219	Fleeting eternityYasuha.		A song that portrays the sadness of reminiscing about the past
220	Artificial Flower DemonKou		A bittersweet Vocaloid song likened to artificial flowers
221	Cursed Pinksaitou owari		A Vocaloid song depicting the struggle with self-esteem
222	Dear19’s Sound Factory		A song in which Hatsune Miku sings about the feelings of a breakup
223	Fiction BlueAyase		Introducing Hatsune Miku’s pop track “Fiction Blue”
224	ice creamGuiano		A melancholic Vocaloid song produced by Guiano
225	illicit loveHIGHEST ONE		A Vocaloid song about unrequited love
226	A Certain Bakeneko Love StoryNem		A cat disguised as her boyfriend makes the girl happy
227	You are not at fault.Δ		Fusion of deep introspection and a light sound
228	chocolate milkapuera		I entrusted the fatigue and melancholy of heartbreak to chocolate milk.
229	old radiourara (makā P) pīhyara P		A poignant collaboration song singing of future machine loss
230	It was surely spring.gomen nasai ga ienakute		A four-on-the-floor track that poignantly portrays the budding feelings of spring
231	Dreaming Little Birdhaya ya P		A Japanese-style duet song by Miku and Rin
232	forty-sevenMikito P		Mikito-P’s work “Yonjuunana” is popular
233	Setsuna PlusMikito P		Miku’s singing voice and the guitar sound feel fresh
234	A lone child of the townyukue watto		A Vocaloid song that sings of loneliness and introspection
235	OptimistImanishi		A sad piano rock song about giving up on oneself
236	Eredine ST85 TabletsKaosuP		Chaos-P’s rock song, harboring a deep meaning
237	Your body temperatureKuwagata P		A fast-paced rock track with guitar and piano
238	Sing of FlowersShino		A Vocaloid song portraying the earnest feelings of being unable to say goodbye
239	escapadeTsukada Takashige		A fleeting R&B Vocaloid ballad
240	Lady Laybarūn		An emotional song introduction by Balloon
241	Yoiyamiichi ni san		A Japanese-style Vocaloid song that saves you from the pain of daily repetition
242	AliceFurukawa Hompo		Furukawa-P's electro ballad
243	I want to be poisoned by you and drown in it.Shikiura Sōgo		Addictive Vocaloid song by Kaai Yuki
244	think tankInabakumo		Think tank, depicting the emotions of memories
245	Blue rainy seasonSuiren		A nostalgic Vocaloid song themed around the rainy season
246	to hug; hugging; embraceKomagi Yū		Komaki Yuu’s ballads soothe my heart.
247	Sure.Ōnuma Paseri		Onuma Parsley portrays clumsy love
248	R mark GUmetora		Umetora’s unrequited-love Vocaloid song
249	I ended up hating (you/it).higma		A poignant farewell song by higma
250	SwimmyTeihen P		A work created by volunteers joining forces
To be continued...