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

It was all a dream!Black rabbit

It was all a dream! – Kasane Teto SV

Kurousagi’s track “It Was All Just a Dream!” is a melancholic, yami-style song with meticulously crafted sound design.

Released in September 2024, the piece pairs Kasane Teto’s heartrending vocals with a simple beat that really sinks in.

The lyrics convey feelings of self-denial and escapism, and it’s easy to empathize with the protagonist who tries to shake off the past by saying “It was all just a dream.” The more you listen, the more you get drawn into its mysterious depth.

It’s the perfect song for when you’re feeling down or want to be alone with your thoughts.

Echoes of a rainy voiceOrangestar

Orangestar – Amekigoe Zankyō (feat. IA) Official Video

When you see someone below you, it makes you feel like you’re still okay, right? In the story, they vent their disgust at themselves for looking down on others to feel secure, and they struggle with that.

But the song gently comforts the listener, saying that this is a normal part of being human and encouraging them to accept themselves without forcing it.

Hanged Girl of the Haunted HouseToma

[GUMI] The Hanged Girl in the Haunted House PV (English Subs)

It’s an addictive song with lyrics told from the perspective of a ghost girl left behind in an old mansion.

Created by Tohma, a popular Vocaloid producer known for his unique musical style and sophisticated word choice, it was released in 2012.

The strong narrative naturally makes you picture the scenes in your mind.

The sharp guitar tones and powerful drums are really cool.

No no, I don’t wanna!MARETU

[Hatsune Miku] Iyaiyayo [Original]

It’s a gut-punch of a song that claws at your chest—a deeply depressive track.

This piece by MARETU was released in May 2024.

True to MARETU’s style, the lyrics are dark despite the rhythmic sound.

You can feel the desperate plea in the words: “Please, someone save me.” It might be the perfect song for those who feel lonely or wish someone would truly understand them.

But you know,Atsu Mizuno

But You Know feat. KAF – Atsu Mizuno

For example, if you listen while thinking about a lover you parted with despite still loving them, or about someone precious you can no longer meet, it’s bound to make you cry.

It’s a song by Atsu Mizuno—also known for works like “Ikiru” and “Shiritai”—released in 2021.

Though it’s a simple piece consisting only of piano and vocals, perhaps for that very reason, it has a power that shakes the human heart.

With a quietly conversational melody and lyrics that gradually draw you in, it’s a Vocaloid track that makes your chest tighten.

tearsMARETU

[Hatsune Miku] Namida [Original]

It’s a light yet dark, highly addictive Vocaloid number.

The track is by MARETU, a popular Vocaloid producer known for hits like “Umin(a)oshi” and “White Happy,” and it was released in 2021.

Miku’s dry vocals pair perfectly with the peril-laden lyrics.

It’s very rhythmic, yet perhaps because of the heaviness of its worldbuilding, it stirs emotions that lie deep in the chest.

As for the made-up kanji that appear in the PV, as the song progresses… what happens, and what do they mean? Please find out for yourself.

unceasingly indigoShishi Shishi

Unceasing Indigo / Hatsune Miku

This is a city-flavored Vocaloid track featuring crisp guitar sounds and gentle piano tones.

It’s the breakout work of Vocaloid producer Shishi Shishi, released in 2019.

The lyrics capture the feelings of a protagonist struggling with the fear of never becoming anyone at all.

As suggested by the PV’s imagery, the sound arrangement evokes neon-lit cityscapes and meshes perfectly with the song’s theme.

The word choices have excellent rhythm and mouthfeel, making it irresistibly hummable.

All in all, it’s a classic I can highly recommend for karaoke.