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

You are me, and I am you.victream

You are me, and I am you / flower

It’s an upbeat track built around a four-on-the-floor rhythm, but perhaps because of its cool melodic lines and lyrics that feel philosophical and tinged with helplessness, it really makes you think.

It’s a piece by Victream, who is also active as a vocalist, released in 2019.

The sound strikes a great balance—flashy yet easy to listen to—which is fantastic.

Thanks to that, the lyrics slip right into your head.

So, whose image do you find yourself overlapping with the word “kimi” (you)?

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Araki Jakkan

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Yami-account steroidskairiki bea

[Official] Yami-aka Steroid / Kairiki Bear feat. Hatsune Miku

Kairiki Bear is a popular Vocaloid producer known for signature songs like “Venom” and “Darling Dance.” “Yami-Aka Steroid” shares its title with the first solo live held at Spotify O-EAST in Shibuya, Tokyo on April 29, 2024.

The song portrays a heart filled with pain, loneliness, and negative emotions, despite being in love.

The protagonist’s feelings—facing inner turmoil and a sense of alienation from being misunderstood—leave a strong impression.

You’ll be drawn in by its eerie-sounding production.

If you’re looking for a highly addictive track, this one’s a must-listen!

Qshiina mota

"Q" Shiina Mota feat. Kagamine Rin with Chinese subtitles

The sound that starts with a rock vibe is cool, and the melody in the chorus is so impactful you won’t forget it after a single listen.

It has strong dark elements, but the sense of openness feels pleasant, so listening to it is refreshing.

The offbeat drumming is irresistible.

How to kill talentMidLuster

How to Kill Talent / MidLuster feat. Hatsune Miku

A Vocaloid track that delivers sharp insights and stirs the heart.

Created by MidLuster and released in October 2024, it’s a number that fuses a BPM 260 electronic sound with Hatsune Miku’s somewhat ephemeral vocals.

The lyrics depict struggles with talent and self-expression, offering a keen satire of modern society.

If you’re wrestling with your sense of self, this song might be there for you.

Hide and Seek19’s Sound Factory

[Hatsune Miku] Hide and Seek [Original Song]

Days passed in fear of being disliked, unable to show my true self to others.

But the person who hated me the most was myself.

I’ve been playing so many different characters that I no longer know which one is the real me, the song says.

It ultimately comes to the conclusion that it’s about time I acknowledge myself.

pinkMARETU

[Hatsune Miku] Pink [Original]

With its lively, digitally driven timbre and a prominently pounding beat, the first impression is striking.

And above all, almost as soon as the track begins, the vocal work and chord progression give off an unsettling atmosphere.

The lyrics, too, use many eerie words that seem designed to stoke the listener’s anxiety, yet the rhyme schemes and the way the sounds resonate are pleasing to the ear.

This is, in the truest sense, a “highly addictive Vocaloid track.” You won’t be able to escape the repeat button!

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kappamaki

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Observation of AntsHīringu P

Kagamine Rin - Ant Observation 2010 [Original]

It features the vibe of a children’s educational anime and developments that can only make you say, “How did it end up like this?” Works by Healing-P, such as “Pink Bunny,” “Tomobe Station,” and “Shinoman,” have uniquely distinctive titles.

Since they’re a Vocaloid producer with a wide range—from dark, troubled lyrics to heartrending ones—I recommend starting with whichever title catches your eye!