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

Micchan, who’s well-known for committing copycat suicidesMaero P

[Megpoid] Micchan, well-known for copycat suicides [Original]

The title is already kind of sick, isn’t it? It’s a work by Maero-P, released in 2010.

The lyrics are extremely heavy, like they weigh on your back.

The melody is catchy and easy to listen to—maybe not exactly light and breezy—but it gives a guitar rock vibe that isn’t overly dark.

By the way, there’s also a Lily version, so if you’re interested, definitely look it up.

Raid Boss: Catastrophic LovecosMo@Bousou-P

Raid Boss: Catastrophic Love – cosMo@Bousou-P feat. Yuzuki Yukari

It’s a high-speed Vocaloid track that makes you want to say, “Now this is a dark worldview.” It’s a work by the famous producer cosMo@Bousou-P, who has been active since the earliest days of the Vocaloid scene, released in 2020.

As the title suggests, the protagonist is a raid boss with immense power.

Love and everything else bend to her will… it’s that kind of yami song.

The wall-of-sound arrangement presses in on you, amplifying the message even further.

It’s one entry in a series of songs known as “The Abode of Monsters,” so be sure to check out the other tracks as well.

Phoboswotaku

Phobos / wotaku feat. KAITO

A Vocaloid track with a stylish yet heavy atmosphere that sends chills down your spine.

It’s by wotaku, the Vocaloid producer also known for “Gehenna” and “Shanti.” This is the KAITO version of a song originally released in August 2019 with Hatsune Miku on vocals.

The arrangement is irresistibly pop yet tinged with a certain shadow.

The lyrics sing of inescapable loneliness, fear, and inner conflict.

KAITO’s heartrending voice delicately conveys that pain and truly hits home.

Take your time listening and let your imagination dwell on the story.

tsuzumigusaIyowa

Tsuzumigusa / Iyowa feat. Hatsune Miku (Dandelion / Iyowa feat. Hatsune Miku)

Sanrio’s character project “Maimai Maigoen.” “Tsuzumigusa” is themed around one of its characters, the Lion.

It portrays the Lion’s determination to protect someone precious to him, as well as the inner conflict that arises from it.

If you know the story of the work, you’ll be able to relate even more.

By the way, the title “Tsuzumigusa” is another name for the dandelion.

Keeping that in mind as you listen might lead to all kinds of discoveries.

SayokoMikito-P

“Sayoko” Hatsune Miku Original ver.

This is a “yami” song that pursues realism, singing about the darkness in a girl’s heart.

Days when it feels like your very self is being denied.

That sinking feeling we’ve all experienced at least once.

Even when you live a life with no particular hardships, there are times when, as if suddenly attacked by something, you end up hating everything.

This song gives voice to a girl’s anguished cry in such moments, carried on a distinctive melody.

Angel 92MARETU

[Hatsune Miku] Angel 92 [Original]

Angel 92 by MARETU, the Vocaloid producer known for hits like “Uminaoshi” and “White Happy.” Miku’s edgy vocals pair perfectly with a sound that blends weight and lightness.

Even the title alone offers plenty to analyze, so you might discover something new with every listen.

It’s a must-hear not only for fans of dark, troubled songs, but also for anyone who likes cool tracks.

Great Wizard of OzDark Fairy Tale P

Oz no Kaitai-sho / Jorujin

This is a song based on The Wizard of Oz, created by Ankokudouwa-P, an artist known for crafting dark songs inspired by fairy tales and other stories.

Please pay attention to the title as you listen.

It’s a narrative-driven track that will leave you going “!?” at the end.

The world of Ankokudouwa-P is on full display here.

It’s made to be enjoyable not only for those who love the original The Wizard of Oz, but also for those who aren’t familiar with it.