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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 Collection [VOCAROCK] (301–310)

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Hatsune Miku 'Ash-Crowned'

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An impressive rock tune that asks what the true self really is.

It’s a track by Vocaloid producer Sohbana, released in March 2025.

The comfortable rock-inspired sound meshes perfectly with Miku’s clear, transparent vocals.

The lyrics capture the inner conflict of a protagonist who has been playing the role of the “model student.” It’s sure to resonate with anyone who wants to reexamine their sense of self.

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Rain is a prison sentence.Sohbana

Hatsune Miku 'Rain Is a Prison Sentence'

Rain is a prison sentence.Sohbana

A stylish rock number driven by a funky bassline.

It’s a track by Vocaloid producer Sohbana, also known for works like “I’m Really Fine,” released in 2022.

It participated in the BOCALOID Collection Spring 2022 TOP 100 rankings.

Centered on a crisp, hard-edged band sound, the sharp sonic textures unfold and pair perfectly with Miku’s poised vocals.

The lyrics explore the loneliness felt while being caught in the rain.

Phrases that incorporate hip-hop elements also leave a strong impression.

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[Latest & Classic] Rock Vocaloid Song Special [VOCAROCK] (311–320)

Light the fuse of tinnitus that echoes around the worldTHE SPELLBOUND

Synthesizer V AI Yume no Kesshō POPY / Light the fuse of the ringing in the ears that echoes around the world

Light the fuse of tinnitus that echoes around the worldTHE SPELLBOUND

I’d definitely recommend this to anyone who loves shoegaze! “Light the Fuse of Tinnitus That Resonates Around the World” is a Vocaloid track by the rock band THE SPELLBOUND.

It’s cool, grand, and the sense of sonic uplift is fantastic.

As you listen, you just want to keep turning up the volume.

POPY’s relentless vocal work is also striking.

It’s an extremely fantastic Vocaloid song that makes you envision the dawn of a new world.

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If Teto moves on a yellow background, it’ll go viral.Yu-ra

If Teto moves on a yellow background, it’ll go viral / Kasane Teto

If Teto moves on a yellow background, it’ll go viral.Yu-ra

A stimulating Kasane Teto track that satirizes the Vocaloid scene with plenty of humor.

Released by Yu-ra in February 2025, the song carries a scathing message aimed at the Vocaloid community, where visual elements and character appeal are what generate buzz.

Honestly, I bet many creators are making their works with exactly these feelings.

It’s a pop-rock tune whose candid thoughts at the end are easy to empathize with.

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Snowdrop / Ci flower

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An alternative rock track that opens with a weathered, down-at-the-heels guitar sound.

Composed by the Vocaloid producer amber, it was released in June 2023.

I imagine many people will be drawn to its downer, melancholic atmosphere.

The thick, full-band ensemble feels great and really sets your eardrums vibrating.

The literary lyricism, Ci flower’s squeezed-out vocal delivery, and the distortion-laden guitar solo blend beautifully—a Vocaloid song that, strangely enough, feels calming.

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[GUMI] Notebook [Original!] / [GUMI] Notebook [Official Video]

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This is a moving Vocaloid song that portrays a protagonist bound by a mysterious book of prophecy, struggling against fate to carve out their own path.

Composed by buzzG and released in February 2012, it’s included on the album “Time machine films.” Its energetic rock sound and powerful rhythm harmonize perfectly with the song’s theme.

The chorus builds with rising emotion, gripping listeners and not letting go.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants to believe in their potential and move forward—it will surely give you a push.

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World LampshadebuzzG

World Lampshade [reunion] / buzzG feat. GUMI

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If you like rock sounds, “World Lampshade” is also recommended.

It’s a track included on buzzG’s album IFREET.

The song was originally written for the vocalist Ryokun, and this version is essentially a self-cover.

Set to a drum’n’bass-fueled, fast-paced sound, it sings of love for an irreplaceable person and how that person is one’s reason to live.

Try listening while thinking of a lover, a friend, or family.

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