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

I will teach you how to commit the perfect crime.Jorujin

I'll teach you the perfect crime / Jorujin

It’s a Vocaloid song that’s so scary you can’t take your ears—or eyes—off it.

Created by the Vocaloid producer Jorujin, also known under the name Ankoku Dowa-P (Dark Fairy Tale P), it was released in March 2023.

The lyrics are based on a trick featured in Soji Shimada’s novel The Tokyo Zodiac Murders, and… well, the content is quite violent, and revealing more would be a spoiler, so I can’t go into detail here.

Even the ominous title is intriguing, and I encourage you to uncover the truth for yourself.

If you’re a fan of detective fiction, this will definitely hit the mark!

massacre (literally: 'kill everyone'; often written 皆殺し)Nakiso

Minagoroshi / Kaai Yuki

The song “Minagoroshi” by Vocaloid producer Nakiso was released in February 2024.

Its spine-tingling sound arrangement and Yuki Kaai’s innocent vocals create a one-of-a-kind atmosphere.

Not only the musical style but each lyric feels raw; though it’s a “yami-song” (dark, depressive track), it carries a bittersweet, beautiful mood.

From this work—an intricate blend of gentleness and madness—you can sense Nakiso’s unfathomable punk spirit.

terrorNeru

Neru – Terror feat. Kagamine Rin

There are times when something unpleasant happens and you feel down, right? Sometimes it even feels like the whole world is laughing at you…

This is a song by Neru, a popular Vocaloid producer also known as Oshiire-P.

It was released in 2014.

The introspective lyrics are sure to resonate especially with younger listeners.

Although it’s introduced as a “dark” song, it’s also a track that gives you the courage to face forward and move toward the future.

MonsterKIRA

KIRA – MONSTER ft. GUMI English (Original Song)

This is KIRA’s 2017 piece “MONSTER,” featuring GUMI.

It’s an amazing song where she describes herself not as an ordinary girl but as a monster, asking whether you’re ready to be with her.

As you can see from the video, despite the delicate lines, there’s a heavy, striking presence that gives off an unmistakably extraordinary vibe.

Having GUMI’s cute voice sing these slightly scary lyrics creates a mischievous, little-devil feel that makes it all the more addictive.

It’s a solid, cool work that showcases KIRA’s worldview—something you don’t really find in the Japanese music scene—shaped by the fact that she lives in Germany!

Who?Azari

Who?

It’ll make you want to snap your fingers to the beat! This track by Azari, a Vocaloid producer known for dark electronic sounds, was released in 2022.

It’s a stylish piece that pairs a steady, understated beat with murmured, gritty vocals.

Once you hear it, it’s addictively captivating.

The monochrome animation in the music video is also one of the elements that makes the song so appealing.

It’s a Vocaloid track you’ll want to play on repeat—no matter how high you turn up the volume, you’ll still be craving “more!”

GiftedEnraku Asobi

Gifted/Uramei - Enraku Asobi

The Vocaloid producer Enraku Asobi released “Gifted” as a “cool track.” It portrays a protagonist who, because of their genius, can’t connect with anyone and feels isolated.

The powerful choice of words and the heavy bass are, in a word, “cool.” The vocals use Uraname, and the pitch swings dramatically up and down—this could be interpreted as expressing the protagonist’s inner conflict, or even a scream.

Also, pay attention to the intricate rhymes woven throughout the song.

I am a doll.Ayaitono Nana

I am a doll.

Miku’s forlorn-sounding voice matches the lyrics perfectly.

The melody feels like a slice from a retro drama, or like something from a run-down amusement park.

In the climactic finale, the sadness feels like it’s about to burst! The lyrics, overflowing with sorrow, really tighten your chest.