[Hits Home] A Special Feature on Dark/Vent Vocaloid Songs

ProposalSecret Piercing

Proposal / can or cannot

Naisho no Pierce, a Vocaloid producer who debuted in 2021.

The most memorable work in which he achieved his first entry into the Hall of Fame is “Proposal.” This song conveys deep affection.

However, instead of depicting love straightforwardly, it expresses the jealousy and suffering born from love.

It’s a bit frightening, isn’t it? The piece uses KAFU, and by blurring certain pronunciations and the like, it achieves an expressive vocal performance.

Thanks to that, you can keenly feel the darker emotions.

VampireDECO*27

DECO*27 – Vampire feat. Hatsune Miku

It’s a Vocaloid rock tune with a yandere vibe.

Created by DECO*27, a Vocaloid producer who also writes songs for famous artists, it was released in 2021.

It’s a mixture rock number that effectively incorporates electronic sounds.

The section where it shifts into a jazz style partway through is really interesting.

The lyrics, which liken the feeling of wanting someone too much to a vampire, are cute yet delightfully dark.

With its upbeat feel, it’s a track I highly recommend for karaoke.

mafiawotaku

Mafia / wotaku feat. Hatsune Miku

I think you can tell it has a dark vibe just from the title.

It’s a track by wotaku, the Vocaloid producer also known for “Sibylla” and “Gehenna,” released in 2020.

The hip-hop-centered sound arrangement and the way the melody is crafted leave a strong impression—it’s a very cool piece.

And the occasional jazzy touches are stylish.

The aggressive wording in the lyrics fits perfectly with the tone.

It’s a cool Vocaloid song you’ll definitely have on repeat.

Kurayascoop

[Hatsune Miku Soft] Kuraiya [Original Song with PV]

Scop, a Vocaloid producer known for expressing a unique worldview, the fragility and darkness of the heart, and human weakness.

This song, “Kuraia,” packed full of that darkness and pain, is incredibly relatable when you’re feeling down.

You can sink into it all the way to rock bottom, or let it encourage you.

It’s a “dark” song I want every troubled person to hear.

Mélusinen-buna

[Hatsune Miku] Meru [Original] Hatsune Miku – Meru

It’s a Vocaloid song with stunning visuals.

The lyrics are quite dark and disturbed, but the melody, the illustrations used in the piece, and the overall atmosphere of the video are wonderful, giving it a strong sense of aesthetic refinement.

I recommend it to anyone who likes downer-style guitar rock.

Nothing I do goes well.meiyo

Nothing I Do Goes Right / meiyo feat. KAFU [Music Video]

Everything is crammed tightly into the title.

It’s a track by meiyo, who’s also active as a singer-songwriter, released in 2021.

It went viral by expressing blunt, negative feelings with a light, hip-hop-tinged sound.

I think you’ll understand when you listen—this is exactly what people mean by “addictive.” No matter how much we put on a front, once you peel back a layer, maybe everyone feels this way… or maybe not.

But it’s definitely possible, isn’t it?

When the con man starts to laughNashimoto-P

Hatsune Miku - When the Con Man Laughs

A rhythm and melody steeped in an eerie allure.

This is a track by Producer Nashimoto-P, who also serves as the frontman of the band Araiyakashi.

The rough, distorted guitar tones seize your heart and refuse to let go.

Hugely popular as a song for “tried singing” cover videos, it stands as a monumental work in Vocaloid rock.