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[Latest & Classic] A Special Feature on Rock Vocaloid Songs [VOCAROCK]

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
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.

There are various coined terms in the Vocaloid scene, and among them, Vocaloid rock songs are written as “VOCAROCK.” In this article, I’ve put together a selection of popular VOCAROCK tracks.

From timeless classics to newer releases, it’s a well-rounded lineup.

So I can confidently say it’ll resonate with both rock fans and Vocaloid fans! If you read through to the end, you might just catch a glimpse of the history of rock in the Vocaloid world.

Be sure to find your new favorite track!

[Latest & Classic] Rock Vocaloid Song Special [VOCAROCK] (211–220)

It’s post-Zunda Rock!sekai denryoku

It's post-Zunda rock, nanoda – Zundamon [Colorless Transparent Anonymous Festival] / post-zunda-rock nanoda

It's post-Zunda Rock!sekai denryoku

A sophisticated piece of post-rock and poetry reading that you might not expect from the title.

It’s a work by the Vocaloid producer World Electric, released in 2022, and it was their entry for the event “Mushoku Tōmei-sai” held the same year.

The floating guitar arpeggios and understated drumming feel incredibly good.

And the final development is wildly emotional! Crank it up loud and you’ll surely feel your heart surge with emotion.

Be sure to listen closely to each and every word.

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I’m not mentally unstable!isana

[MV] I'm Not a Menhera! / Isana feat. Hatsune Miku & Otomachi Una

I’m not mentally unstable!isana

This is the sixth work by Vocaloid producer Isana and a breakout hit in the Vocaloid scene.

It’s an addictive track that fuses cute lyrics and melodies with a heavy rock sound.

The arrangement in the pre-chorus, where a characteristically rapid-fire Vocaloid melody blends with rock’s sense of speed, is truly worthy of the name “VOCAROCK.” What’s more, the series of sudden turns—from the high-speed pre-chorus into a meter change that flows into a poppy chorus—should provide plenty of excitement for rock fans.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Order, as you command.Ubanaroku

Order, as you command / Ubana Roku ft. Hatsune Miku

Order, as you command.Ubanaroku

Playing the version of yourself that others want and ending up feeling lonely…

Isn’t that a message anyone can relate to? It’s a track by Vocaloid producer RokUhanaroku—known for hits like “Heads Together, Good Day” and “Self-Proclaimed Music Lover”—released in 2022.

It’s a dance-rock number built around edgy guitar sounds.

The catchy melody line is striking, but when you take in the feelings woven into the lyrics, you might find yourself thinking, “Maybe that’s part of the performance too.”

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Killing time, someone’s lifeUbanaroku

Killing Time, Someone’s Life / Rok Uhana ft. Hatsune Miku

Killing time, someone's lifeUbanaroku

This is the fifth track by Vocaloid producer ROKU Uhana, known for dark lyrics and a guitar rock-driven sound.

The lyrics, which tackle themes that have become serious issues in our social media age, leave a powerful impression.

Setting these dark words to a melody that’s both wistful and briskly catchy heightens the sense of madness even more.

The blend of dry rock sonics and a strong message is addictive—a Vocaloid song that could only have been born in the modern era.

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Hoshino Takashi

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I hate it, I hate it—my ego is huge!Wada Takeaki

[Otomachi Una’s] Kirai Kirai Jigahidai! – Takeaki Wada (KurageP) / Hate it. Hate it. “JIGAHIDAI!” – KurageP

I hate it, I hate it—my ego is huge!Wada Takeaki

If we categorize it, it’s four-on-the-floor dance rock, but perhaps due to the relaxed tempo and the shadowy feel of the melody and lyrics, it makes you want to listen closely rather than dance.

The song is by Takeaki Wada, also known as Kurage-P, and was released in 2016.

The percussion sounds are catchy and really stick in your ears.

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Che-che, check, one-two!Wada Takeaki

Cheche Check One Two! – Takeaki Wada (KurageP) / Check Check Check One Two! – KurageP

Che-che, check, one-two!Wada Takeaki

It grabs you right from the start.

The guitar solo is insanely cool, and the overall quality of the track is incredibly high.

The lyrics are about someone who loves their teacher so much they start acting bizarre, but maybe it feels cute because it’s a Vocaloid song.

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Trash and Trash!Wada Takeaki

TRASH and TRASH! – Takeaki Wada (KurageP) / TRASH and TRASH! – KurageP

Trash and Trash!Wada Takeaki

A song that makes you want to clean when you listen to it.

For people who can’t throw things away, it might pierce right through the heart.

But what’s amazing about this song is that it doesn’t end there.

If you listen to the end, it takes an astonishing turn that makes you go, “Hmm.” It may sound light, yet it’s heavy and profound.

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