[Hits Home] A Special Feature on Dark/Vent Vocaloid Songs
A huge number of Vocaloid songs are available online.
New tracks are constantly being created around themes like emotions, scenery, seasons, and events.
Among them, there are also many pieces known as “yami songs” (dark or depressive songs).
I bet quite a few people like that kind of music.
You might listen when you want something to empathize with your feelings, or play them when you want to think deeply and intensely.
So in this article, we’ll be introducing plenty of Vocaloid yami songs!
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[Hits You Hard] A Selection of Dark/Vent Vocaloid Songs (141–150)
the lowest of the low (person); despicable persono chibi-san
When you’re struggling, there are times when everything feels painful and you stop caring about anything, right? For moments like that, I want you to listen to Ochibisan’s “Saitei Ningen” (“Lowest Human”).
Just from the sound, it might feel like a powerful, upbeat song, but the lyrics are very dark, and that contrast is startling.
The guitar carries real power and resonates deeply with the heart.
I breathed with tearssaikawa
It’s a heartrending Vocaloid ballad that sings, “To feel sadness is what it means to be alive,” and it really stirs the emotions.
The track is by Vocaloid producer saikawa and was released in 2020.
The light, strummed acoustic guitar and the resonant, beautiful piano tones seep into your heart as you listen.
Maybe because of that sound, the lyrical message hits even harder.
Hatsune Miku’s gentle delivery suits it perfectly and… it brings tears to your eyes.
If you ever find yourself thinking that just being alive is painful, please give it a listen.
Jude, my boyfriendsyudou
How about a Vocaloid song with a shocking ending? It’s a track by syudou, the Vocaloid producer also known for working on Ado’s smash hit “Usseewa,” released in 2021.
The arrangement is lively, but there’s this suspicious, eerie atmosphere—hard to put into words.
It feels as if you can see right through what’s going on in the “boyfriend’s” head in this song.
It’s like an answer song to “Cute na Kanojo,” so try listening to them together.
sneerkomedawara
Vocaloid producer Komedawara’s song “sneer,” released in March 2025, features Otonoha Una’s calm singing voice that leaves a strong impression.
Its rock-tinged, ennui-laden soundscape pairs perfectly with the cynical lyrics that depict a relationship between fellow losers.
The visuals by illustrator Yasutatsu brilliantly embody the song’s worldview.
It’s a perfect listen for nights when you want to think deeply, or when you want someone to understand how you feel.
banquetjohn
Since 2019, John has been active as a Vocaloid producer and has gained popularity with his unique stance.
On September 17, 2020, he launched his solo project “TOOBOE,” declaring that he would expand his activities into the mainstream J-pop scene—making him an artist whose future endeavors are highly anticipated.
His eighth release as a Vocaloid producer, “Utage” (Banquet), has earned Hall of Fame status on Niconico.
Sung over an electropop-style track reminiscent of early Vocaloid songs, the lyrics mix playful spirit with occasional provocative expressions, inviting multiple layers of interpretation.
Along with illustrations that seem to contain hidden tricks, it’s a track that fans of this kind of atmosphere will find irresistible.
What I want you to listen to isnekobōro
It’s a Vocaloid “yami song” that skillfully expresses feelings of loneliness and restlessness, as if you have no place to belong.
If possible, I want you to listen to how I feel—even if you’re not facing me.
That kind of desperate cry comes through alongside a cute melody.
You can feel the hazy emotion of wanting to reach someone, yet being unable to.
Among yami songs, this one is relatively bright.
Sweet LiesAzari
If you’ve experienced a sad, painful farewell with someone precious, this will surely resonate.
It’s a track by the enigmatic Vocaloid producer Azari, known for shadowy works like “Shadow Shadow” and “Who?”, released in March 2023.
The piano’s beautiful, fragile timbre and Utaai Yuki’s childlike voice are striking.
Rather than polished vocal work, it feels as if the words are naturally spilling out.
The sounds are gentle—so why does it hurt so much?