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	barelyscoop		A poignant song depicting the sense of distance in human relationships
2	Even though the moon is beautifulAtsu Mizuno		Poignant lyrics, a music work that resonates with the heart
3	You look like an angel.rabbit		An emotional song whose poignant vocals by Kagamine Len resonate with the heart
4	Dear Sir/Madam, from us, the liars.rabbit		Poignant lyrics, a heart-stirring song by Kagamine Len
5	Sorry I’m not a godAliey:S		A heartrending song that portrays one’s limits and inner struggles
6	The Day You Sneer at MeNakase Miru		A poignant Kafu song that faces the past
7	sleepwalkingSecret Piercing		A secret piercing, singing the pain of love
8	Fall in autumn.Unoka		A Hatsune Miku song reflecting the loneliness of autumn
9	sea fireflyKashii Moimi		A deeply moving song that delicately portrays the pain of heartbreak.
10	loguerinri		Music that carefully captures the beauty of everyday life
11	See you next week.Ashu		The lament of a magical girl wavering between loneliness and battle
12	Fallen blossoms were watching summer.resipa		Memories of summer, to the precious one I’ve lost
13	EpilogueSecret Piercing		A heartrending breakup song, emotions that resonate in the heart
14	Circling, revolving, ever continuing to go aroundnogumi		A moving song that sings of love and the passage of time
15	overwritingIyowa		A song that depicts heartrending emotions that pierce the heart
16	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
17	The Future Vanishing DiaryHaruna.		A poignant piano rock piece depicting the end of youth
18	Crimson PulseMIMI		A Vocaloid song of wistfulness and warmth, coloring memories
19	MelImanishi		A sentimental song depicting loneliness and the difficulty of living
20	I think, therefore I am.nogumi		A Hatsune Miku song that questions the meaning of one's existence
21	When I die,Tuna.		A song of the heart that quietly sings of solitude and loss
22	Eulogy of Starry TearsMIMI		An album of songs that depict self-denial with a faint glimmer of hope
23	Remnants of FlowersPikon		Parting with flowers, a poignant melody that resonates in the heart
24	sugarSecret Piercing		Expressing the pain of love through Kafune’s emotional vocals
25	One more time.Jun Jun		Junjun's new song expresses regret and lingering attachment.
26	Sayeru StarVivid Lila		Bittersweet love and music offered to the starry sky
27	Sad MachinePorter Robinson		A duet of digital and human emotional singing
28	Nibble on me with a cute act.Gray Slumber		Bittersweet heartbreak, a floating sonic image and emotions
29	Hz jumps_Λ__Λ _		A moving Vocaloid song with captivating water sounds
30	Amanojaku164		Amano-jaku, an emotion-filled rock song
31	I wish to be loved.MIMI		A heartwarming ballad sung by Kafuka
32	playing at cagesRuliea		A story of a sealed room and the spell of love
33	If your sky is going to cryYuji		Yuji’s song in Project Sekai resonates with the heart.
34	If I could become someone’s heartYurii Canon		A poignant Vocaloid song where despair and hope intertwine
35	Telephone Booth by the SeaMIMI		Feelings for a precious person far away
36	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
37	I’m a good girl.Namiguru		A story about a girl struggling under her parents' expectations
38	Wait for me on the other shore.rinri		Expressing ethereal music, a sense of loss, and a departure
39	Your ShapeTohta Kasamura		A ballad that resonates in Nayuka’s heart, the depth of life
40	AinoToa		A poignant Vocaloid song that sings of lost love
41	EulogySatsuki		A memorial song sung by Kasane Teto conveys deep emotions.
42	Night Sky Patrol of TomorrowOrangestar		A masterpiece by Orangestar, the comet Vocaloid producer
43	JakkuAkane Yomitan		Akane Yomitan’s UTAU Teto song features a compelling, soliloquy-like worldview.
44	Hated by life.Iori Kanzaki		A quiet light of hope in lyrics that face death
45	seems like (just) my imaginationChouchou-P		The Vocaloid song “Kokoronashi” is a hugely popular ballad.
46	bereavementShannon		A moving song that portrays facing death
47	to liveAtsu Mizuno		Atsu Mizuno's 'Ikiru' is a moving masterpiece.
48	That’s why I want to die.omochi		A wistful song with gentle piano that deeply touches the heart
49	That summer reaches saturation.Iori Kanzaki		A bittersweet summer Vocaloid song that resonates with the heart
50	migrating (back upstream)/making a return migrationSatō Noko		Melody of a heart wandering through the night city
51	Nothing but lifeNuyuri		A rock song by Nuyuri that resonates with the heart
52	Shouting WoundHANA		A poignant Vocaloid song that turns emotional scars into music
53	You are dead.Iori Kanzaki		A song that portrays profound emotions and the pain of loss
54	It’s fine for now.MIMI		A soothing song to encourage someone who is tired
55	atonementTohta Kasamura		A tender, heart-stirring, bittersweet song
56	peach-colored keyIyowa		A song with a story that resonates in Hatsune Miku's heart
57	The Howling of the Lost OneNeru		A rock song themed around wailing, by Neru
58	landmarknasoni		A cry of the heart that seeks salvation while denying itself
59	Slowly NightMIMI		Healing loneliness: MIMI’s Vocaloid song “Slowly Night”
60	Dawn and Firefliesn-buna		An inspiring song by Yorushika's n-buna
61	To That Summerfin		The end of summer and a question to existence
62	Dream Kisssigh		Breath-san’s “Dream Kiss”: Portraying a Precarious First Love
63	apparent death; suspended animationLiao Liao		Music that faces the difficulty of living
64	Just once is fine—please pat my head.zuki		Zuki's heart-touching song that depicts growth and family
65	Karakuri Pierrot40mP		A lonely story that begins with a failed rendezvous
66	I want to know the texture of your skin.Paradise Cityscape		A provocative song that depicts ultimate love
67	AriaMIMI		A relatable song filled with gentle kindness
68	Losing You (Part I)Yasuha.		A bittersweet longing for someone I will never meet again
69	Failed GirlKairiki Bear		A song that sings about a girl's suffocation and inner feelings
70	CharlesBalloon		A farewell song produced by Keina Suda
71	I’m sorry for being alive.shizuku		A song with a heartrending vocal that questions the meaning of life
72	Don’t go.Souta		A bittersweet song about parting that resonates with the heart.
73	A-un BeatsHanyuu Maigo		Focus on the captivating lyrics of Hanyū Maigo.
74	deep seaRiei		The deep-sea-themed songs by Riei, a Vocaloid producer from Hokkaido
75	antidote for lonelinessBlack rabbit		A moving masterpiece that portrays loneliness
76	It’s goodbyeNakase Miru		A breakup song that portrays the distance between yearning and reality
77	The Last Confession of the EarthKEMU VOXX		A bittersweet love song by GUMI, produced by kemu
78	You just don’t get it.monet		A song with emotional lyrics and a rock sound
79	orz…Eee-tsu		A sense of unease drifts through the chill music.
80	Indigo RainAqu3ra		A wistful summer night, getting drunk on aqu3ra’s EDM
81	pair (of animals), mating pairkojika		Vocaloid producer kojika’s new song “Tsugai” is captivating.
82	town/cityjon-YAKITORY		An emotional song that sings of a town’s memories and feelings
83	Until I hold you in my arms.MIMI		A gentle, healing song for those who bottle up their feelings
84	Non-breath ObligePinocchioP		A song that portrays the hardships of living in modern society
85	Donut holeBee		Kenshi Yonezu creates hit songs under the name Hachi.
86	Mélusinen-buna		Song of floating lanterns—Miku’s voice resonates with light and the heart
87	OrangeToma		A moving masterpiece of a Vocaloid song, recommended by Megatera Zero
88	Don’t say goodbye.MIMI		Gentle music that embraces weakness
89	I’m still a baby.MIMI		A poignant song portraying adolescent emotions
90	By Your Sidefin		A heartwarming ballad by fin that resonates with the soul
91	UNFADINGMIMI		A beautiful song where kindness and poignancy melt together
92	HenceforthOrangestar		Orangestar's song of summer memories
93	terminusrinri		A delicate song that sinks in on sleepless nights
94	NeotenyLonePi		A song that depicts an obsession with youthfulness and distorted desires
95	Torinoko City40mP		A poignant Vocaloid song by 40mP that expresses a sense of loneliness
96	from Y to YJimmySam-P		High-quality music creator with plain thumbnails
97	The sky is fallingseaweed (mozuku)		A stirring song by Mizugumo, singing of loneliness and inner conflict
98	hydrangeaSecret Piercing		A song that sings of the sorrow of parting and the hope for rebirth
99	When the morning glories fallpss		Portray the end of summer with wistful lyrics
100	master keyScrew Style		Poignant remembrance of lost time and the future
101	I hate it so much.Rain River		An emotional song depicting the struggles of young people
102	At long last, you died.kowadori		A song about facing the grief of losing someone dear
103	Cowardly Mont BlancDECO*27		DECO*27 sings a bittersweet love song with GUMI.
104	Mosaic RollDECO*27		An impressive rock song by DECO, with an equally captivating music video.
105	Cherry Blossom Rainhalyosy		A graduation song with a heartrending melody that resonates with the heart.
106	GLACIESMIMI		A wistful, gentle singing voice that heals a weary heart
107	I’m sorry I couldn’t love you.vuvuzela		A poignant song by Kasane Teto, a masterpiece that portrays emotion
108	Night turns (comes around)rain clouds		A poignant song by Amagumori that sings of loneliness and despair.
109	Butterfly on the Right ShoulderNori-P		Captivating songs by Kagamine Rin and Len
110	Infinite DriftNusubeya Dorohira		The serene music of Dosuheiya that depicts loneliness.
111	Light of NightmareKashii Moimi		An emotional Hatsune Miku song by Kashi Moimi
112	string telephoneLil Hyvää		A hauntingly beautiful song that resonates with the heart, performed by Hatsune Miku
113	overinvolvementszri		The danger that imposing one’s idea of what’s best can ruin relationships
114	Regulus RebellionRen		My heart is captured by the searing, resonant song.
115	On an irretrievable evening-4℃		A sentimental track at -4°C, thoughts for a wistful night
116	CakeYūnosuke		A bittersweet song that depicts the fragility of human relationships
117	It’s a reset.Toa		A heart-touching song that sings of the sorrow of escapism
118	bamboo-copterTohta Kasamura		Expressing feelings of parting with a wistful melody
119	Regret messageAkuno-P		A wish-filled bottle rides the waves and drifts away
120	soliloquyBluer than blue		An emotional rock song by introspective VY1 with submarine acoustics
121	Ironyscoop		A classic song that portrays the inner emotions of an adolescent girl
122	Little Cigarnodio		A classic of nostalgic electronic music
123	Rum raisin pancakesapu3ra		A poignant song by Aqu3ra for a rainy day
124	each5≠1ÅUsa Blue		Sophisticated R&B, sounds that resonate with the heart
125	Unnecessaryisonosuke		Light, yet introspective and wistful music
126	If life has weightGou Aoki		Gou Aokigi’s rock song: liberated from self-denial
127	Eye Examination40mP		A bittersweet love song between a teacher and a student
128	Fragilekyiku		Realizing the importance of things through the pain of breaking
129	Only goodbyes make up life.Kashitaro Ito		An elegy of life that faces farewell
130	Lonely UniverseAqu3ra		Aqu3ra's captivating futuristic track
131	Fire◎Flowerhalyosy		A bittersweet love song with a fireworks motif, a Kagamine Len track
132	Hello, PlanetSasakure-P		Final song of the Apocalypse series; four songs have surpassed one million plays.
133	Compass, remove the needleSei Bōno × Roku Ubana		A heart-touching ballad of transience and beauty
134	Write it, love it.a source of emotional support		A gentle song that embraces the pain of love
135	Flywayhalyosy		Halyosy’s Vocaloid song “Flyway,” a song about bonds
136	quiet roomorganic acid		A catchy song by Orangestar, featuring Hatsune Miku.
137	Spring LonelinessInabakumori		A poignant song that portrays self-deprecating emotions and a sense of loss
138	the ends of the earthOnyx Kobayashi		A final farewell and the strength to look ahead
139	Only serious.Aotani		The gap between one’s usual bad reputation and a small good deed
140	SecretMIMI		A soothing song that gently envelops the true feelings of the heart
141	Destroying the worldNeru		An addictive Neru track with a jazz-rock vibe
142	The diagnosis was love.Neru & z’5		Neru’s masterpiece: the appeal of deep lyrics and electronic sounds
143	CendrillonSignal P		A duet song depicting Cinderella’s love and inner conflict
144	I can’t sayhiragi		Stylish melodies resonate with inner conflict.
145	secretHarumaki Gohan		Harumaki Gohan’s world of stars and loneliness
146	Reminiscence PoetryYukino Ito		A poignant rock ballad by Koharu Rikka
147	detoxrice straw bag		Una’s transparent singing voice and unique sound
148	Reminiscence and Purple SmokeAino		The Cursed Infant and the Witch’s Tragic Bond
149	Shining blue, so blueNuyuri		Nuyuri’s poignant song “Aoku Aoku Hikaru” (Shining Blue, Blue)
150	Chain GirlNoboru ↑P		A breakthrough youth anthem that resonates with exam-takers
151	Scenerinri		Naruhana Hime’s ballad “Scene” is moving
152	Only one side is burning.ueil		A poignant ueil song, heart-dyed by Hatsune Miku
153	Escapade Chroniclesnow viewing		A fragile, ephemeral singing voice; a song filled with hope and a sense of liberation
154	Thinking of you who left in summerbaker		A VOCALOID masterpiece that expresses seasonal partings and bittersweet longing.
155	Ayano’s Happiness Theoryjin		Jin’s masterpiece depicting a family’s happiness
156	Farewell, nameless days.Yukue Watto		A poignant masterpiece that sings of memories and resonates in the heart
157	Milk Crown on SonechkaYuji		Yuji’s fourth work: a sweet, mellifluous melody with cruel lyrics.
158	GiftSecret Piercing		An emotion-filled song, a gift for someone special
159	Sad, sad, palm of the hand.kyiku		A heart-stirring song by kyiku that portrays loneliness
160	Until my cheeks dryIyowa		Hatsune Miku’s gentle singing voice that heals the heart
161	Moon Gazerhigma		A poignant, beautiful rock tune that resonates with the heart
162	Hey, love me.shizuku		A heartrending song that depicts a fleeting love
163	Crescent Moon Rider40mP ft. Hatsune Miku		A fast-paced, heartrending tale and a song of hope
164	I couldn’t fully become it.kyiku		Eclosion Failure: A Candid Cry from the Heart and Introspection
165	Hajimete no Otomalo		Even if words cannot be spoken, songs convey the heart.
166	When a first love comes to an endryo		A classic winter song, a bittersweet tale of unrequited love
167	Sure.Onuma Parsley		A poignant tale of a devoted protagonist and their clumsy love
168	That girl who doesn’t listen to Japanese rock always sings about love.Haruna.		Emotions of love and farewell woven into music
169	I know love.Ozone		A moving song that portrays the complexities of love
170	laceParadise Cityscape		A poignant song of the hospital room, an emotional ballad
171	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
172	Remensiasekikomi-gohan (ceremonial red rice dish; also called sekihan)		A heartwarming song that never forgets the memory of love
173	If only I could live like I did back thenfin		The poignant sound of the acoustic guitar resonates in my heart.
174	Reply desiredMikito-P		A song that sings of the bittersweet feeling of waiting for a reply
175	Juvenile MarchMizore		A popular Vocaloid producer known for songs featuring captivating piano and vocals
176	Purple sunflowerKashii Moimi		MoiMi Kashi’s new song is a delicate, wistful piece.
177	short nightNoz.		Nostalgia for memories that have passed on a summer night
178	way of dyingforute		A poignant ballad that questions the meaning of life
179	I won’t let go.Tohta Kasamura		A song that sings about not wanting to part even after a heartbreak
180	holonwotaku		The Vocaloid song “Holon” with a mature vibe
181	Don’t be happy.Gray Slumber		A moving song that expresses the poignancy of love
182	Don’t mess with me.Haruna.		Express the pain of parting through emotional rock
183	PhotographEO		Melancholic electronic music that sings of autumn memories
184	The Third HeartHarumaki Gohan		A deeply self-aware song that portrays subtle emotions from another’s perspective
185	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
186	Winter has come to an end.Healthy Cathedral		An emotional song that sings of a farewell scene
187	Life Reset ButtonKEMU VOXX		A rock song imbued with KEMU’s melancholy
188	What I want you to listen to issasanomarie		Nekobolo’s song features a warm, distinctive melody.
189	Yoshiwara LamentAsa		Kasane Teto “Yoshiwara Lament,” a heartrending masterpiece
190	I can’t sayshikido		Expressing feelings for someone you love through a song
191	FABRICATEDKyohei Kitazawa		The Illusion of Memories Sung by Hatsune Miku
192	Cursed PinkSugar grinding finished.		A Vocaloid song that portrays the struggle with self-esteem
193	I want to see you.Signal P		A poignant masterpiece by Hatsune Miku, lyrics by Deadman.
194	LeonProject Lumina		The moving song that drew attention by winning the Leon Award at VocaColle Spring
195	How many lonely nights are left?Tohta Kasamura		A heart-touching ballad that heals loneliness
196	Nearly EndOe Karushii		A moving song that sings about the pain of parting
197	true identityRiei		A heart song of self-discovery accompanied by music
198	Whirlwind (dust devil)oQ		A mature Vocaloid song where resignation and hope intersect
199	nonsenserinri		The poignant song 'Sorage' by rinri that resonates with the heart
200	Campanellasasakure.UK		A masterpiece inspired by Night on the Galactic Railroad
201	Indigo’s RebuttalΔ		A mystical melody and hopeful lyrics
202	Sleeping Townwhale		An R&B track that colors the quiet night city
203	pinky promisescoop		Scop's Wistful Courtesan's Lament
204	Because I’m not humanDeadball P		Pornograffitti-style VOCALOID song
205	KokoroTravolta-P		A moving story about a robot gaining a heart
206	JuggernautTakaaki Natsushiro		Takaaki Natsushiro’s signature song, singing of growth and burning passion.
207	Eme’s BirdcageRen		A song of a birdcage that fantastically depicts the distortion of love
208	You are not at fault.Δ		Lightly portraying a poetic inner world
209	Midsummer Rainmaya		A wistful summer rain song woven by guitar and a deep, low voice
210	remainsscrew-type		“Remains” is a bittersweet love story.
211	Minazuki (the traditional Japanese name for the sixth month)Winter Pavilion		Early-summer scenery, Len’s heartrending singing voice
212	Before I disappear tomorrowAmeyoshi		Moved by bittersweet music at summer’s end
213	I’m glad I’m a ghost.40mP		Eternal love and longing depicted from a ghost’s perspective
214	Mia’s Doll ManorRen		A bittersweet longing to breathe life into a doll
215	Oni childnecchi		Necchi's music shines with electronica and originality.
216	A Certain Bakeneko Love StoryNem		A song in which a cat transforms into a lover and heals a grieving woman
217	OptimistImanishi		A song that portrays the poignant feeling of self-renunciation.
218	Sing of FlowersShino		A masterpiece that portrays the heartrending feelings of being unable to part
219	escapadeTakashige Tsukada		A poignant song that sings of fleeting feelings
220	Yoiyamione two three		A Japanese-style Vocaloid song for people tired of everyday life
221	I want to be poisoned by you and drown in it.Sougo Shikiura		An addictive Vocaloid song that sings of raw, passionate love
222	think tankInabakumori		The song “Think Tank,” filled with feelings for someone special
223	I hate summer.Asai Umi		A piano rock piece depicting the loneliness and sense of loss of summer
224	Runaway Boy and Lost GirlcosMo@Bousou-P		A sad story of a girl searching for a runaway boy
225	Yubikiri Setsunasiglyna		A moving song that captures emotions about a changing everyday life
226	Just Be FriendsDixie Flatline		Adult R&B, a sad masterpiece about farewell
227	AstronautPowapowa-P		The delicate musical world of a young artist
228	emptiness/void (kara)Presto		A song that transcends emptiness and finds hope
229	Fleeting eternityYasuha.		A wistful song that immerses you in past memories, 'Fleeting Eternity'
230	Artificial Flower DemonKou		A poignant song that likens the emptiness of love to artificial flowers.
231	eternityKashii Moimi		A classic that sings of sorrow and love for someone dear
232	Dear19’s Sound Factory		A masterpiece in which Hatsune Miku sings about the feelings of heartbreak
233	Fiction BlueAyase		A heart-touching breakup song by Hatsune Miku
234	ice creamGuiano		Support your back with the fantastical songs of Vocaloid producer Guiano
235	illicit loveHIGHEST ONE		Unreachable feelings and heartache, bittersweet lyrics
236	chocolate milkApuera		Hatsune Miku’s Heartfelt Poem of Heartbreak
237	old radioUrara (Maka-P) Pihyara-P		A poignant song that sings of a future without machines
238	It was surely spring.I can’t say I’m sorry		A four-on-the-floor track that poignantly portrays the fleeting love of spring
239	Dreaming Little BirdHayaya P		A Japanese-style duet song with beautiful, enigmatic lyrics
240	forty-sevenMikito-P		Mikito-P’s popular song “Yonjuunana” (Forty-Seven)
241	Setsuna PlusMikito-P		An emotional Hatsune Miku singing voice
242	A lone child of the townYukue Watto		A beautiful musical world of solitude and introspection
243	Eredine ST85 TabletsChaos-P		A profound, moving rock song by Chaos-P
244	Your body temperatureStag Beetle P		An emotional song by Kuwagata-P
245	Lady LayBalloon		An emotional song that depicts the difficulty of human relationships.
246	AliceFurukawa Honpo		A beautiful electropop-style melodic ballad
247	Blue rainy seasonJade Lotus		A rainy season song with striking reverb-drenched strings
248	to hug; hugging; embraceYu Komaki		An inspiring song whose uplifting lyrics resonate with the heart
249	Singing in the pouring rainshigure (late autumn/early winter drizzle)		An inspiring song about moving forward and facing ahead in the rain
250	R mark GUmetora		Umetora’s Vocaloid song that depicts the heartache of unrequited love
To be continued...