[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!
Let’s take a peek into the deep, rich world of the Vocaloid scene!
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[Hits You Hard] A Selection of Dark/Vent Vocaloid Songs (141–150)
Case ARiei
It’s a Vocaloid track with a bleak worldview, yet an unyieldingly fiery rock sound! Released in 2021 under the name Riei by Riei, who’s also active as a YouTuber.
The dance-rock intensity of the sound is insanely cool, and flower’s powerful, resonant vocals are striking.
The lyrics, which delve into “self” and “reason for existence,” are sure to resonate especially with younger listeners.
If you like emotional tracks, definitely give it a listen!
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.
secret moodnakiso
A track that grabs your heart with its catchy melody and distinctive lyrics.
Created by Nakiso, this piece was released in July 2024 and sparked buzz among Vocaloid fans.
The world woven by Kaae Yuki’s vocals pierces deeply into the listener’s heart.
The lyrics, which project a sense of dependency, send chills down your spine.
It’s scary, yet you can’t help but keep listening—that’s its charm.
This work fully showcases Nakiso’s talent; dive in and immerse yourself.
[Hits Deeply] A Special Feature on Dark/Vent Vocaloid Songs (151–160)
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.
venomous snakeOtosugi Kanade
Thanks to the fast-paced arrangement with a touch of exotic flair, it lifts your spirits right from the intro! It’s a track by Vocaloid producer Kanade Otsugi, released in December 2022.
True to the title “Poisonous Snake,” it’s seamless, ever-unfolding electronic music.
The high-class sonic image never gets old.
And the yandere-tinged lyrics, conveying the message that “even if you regret it, it’s already too late,” send chills down my spine.
When the morning glories falljippsu
The decadent lyrics linger in my mind.
However, despite the content of the lyrics, the falsetto is beautiful.
It gives off a very poignant atmosphere.
The lead-in to the chorus is so powerful, and I think it’s an outstanding ballad.
The guitar tone, which feels like pure emotion poured straight out, is great too.
Pain, pain, fly awaykyiku
A stylish Vocaloid track that portrays the subtleties of personal distance.
“Itai no Itai no Tondeike” by Vocaloid producer kyiku was released in March 2023 and participated in the Rookie Ranking of BokaColle 2023 Spring.
It’s a mixture rock number that pairs a refined beat with sharp guitar phrases and a crisp bassline.
The way the sound is constructed is incredibly high-sense and high-quality, and the lyrics—imbued with a downer worldview—stand out beautifully against it.