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

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.

Day by Daysyudou

Hatsune Miku & KAFU - day by days [syudou]

Even though we’re always together, my heart isn’t fulfilled at all… This piece depicts an empty, hollow inner world.

Created by the Vocaloid producer syudou—also known for working on Ado’s hit song “Usseewa”—it was released in 2022.

It’s packed with syudou’s signature touches: jittery beats, ominous-sounding synth phrases, a writhing bassline, and rapid-fire melodies.

Many people have fallen into this worldview and can’t get out… needless to say.

Repeat Onecat bug

[96Neko] Tried singing 'Repeat One Grain'

This is a song about realizing you were nothing more than a convenient presence to the other person.

It’s a track by Nekomushi-P, the well-known Vocaloid producer behind “Wanwan-o Nyannyan-o,” released in 2010.

Despite its catchy melody, it conveys a crushing sense of heartbreak.

If you’ve recently gone through a breakup, you might find something to relate to in it.

MizanBalloon × Nuyuri

Mizan/flower, Kaai Yuki

Misan is a collaborative song produced in 2022 by Balloon, a Vocaloid producer who also works as the musician Keina Suda, and Nuyuri, a Vocaloid producer known for signature tracks like Lower.

The band sound carries a slightly ennui-laden atmosphere that leaves a strong impression.

The story-like lyrics unfold dramatically and feel cool.

Some listeners may find themselves empathizing with the way one becomes sick at heart precisely because they care for the one they love.

This is a Vocaloid track soothed by the pure vocals of flower and Kaai Yuki.

Be sure to experience the sound that gently accompanies a bittersweet love.

Life expectancy: 2:30PinocchioP

PinocchioP – 2:30 Left to Live feat. Hatsune Miku / 2:30 Life Remaining

Life is long yet short…

This is a Vocaloid song that makes you think and fills you with the feeling of “How should I live from here on?” It’s a track by PinocchioP, the Vocaloid producer behind hits like “Slow Motion” and “Ultimate Senpai,” released in 2022.

As the title suggests, it portrays the span from birth to death in a brief two minutes and thirty seconds.

Its cutting-edge concept and chill-tinged sound showcase PinocchioP’s remarkable musical sensibilities.

If you’re struggling with how to live your life, you should definitely give it a listen.

ParasiteWorld's Backside P

[Original] Parasite

Although it’s a song about a troubled girl, Miku’s voice sounds gentle.

The bass and drum tones are refreshing, making it pleasant to listen to.

As the song progresses, the lyrics overflow with deeply dark, unhealthy words, yet when it ends, I find myself wanting to listen again.

thermal anomalyIyowa

Heat Anomaly / Iyowa feat. Rei Adachi

I’m overwhelmed by a worldview so expansive it can’t be contained by single words like “new,” “unlike anything else,” or “art.” This song, released in 2022, is by IYOASOBI (Iyowa) — the Vocaloid producer also known for “Living for 1000 Years” and “Kyukurarin.” It took first place in the “VocaColle 2022 Autumn” rankings.

The song’s structure, the melody, the next sound that comes—everything is unexpected.

Before you know it, you’re drawn into Iyowa’s world.

It’s a Vocaloid track that pierces the heart, perfect for simply drowning in the sound or for digging into the lyrics’ meaning.