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

Isolation wardZankyō-P

Isolation Ward / Kagamine Rin

Rather than a “yami song” (emo/sick song), it’s more of a “yami” as in darkness—a track with strong horror-song elements.

It vividly portrays a girl descending into the shadows in an isolated ward.

The worldview feels like reading a horror novel and sends shivers down your spine.

Why not enjoy it as a summer ghost story to feel a chill?

MeowMARETU

[Hatsune Miku] Nyan [Original]

It’s a Vocaloid track with an outstandingly addictive thrill that sends shivers down your spine.

It’s a song by MARETU, released in December 2024.

With lots of cat meows throughout, it might sound cute at first listen.

But beneath that lies a viscous, story-driven core.

It’s a quintessential MARETU number that pierces the listener’s heart.

Take your time to delve into it and consider what meanings the song might hold.

Angel wings.A4。

A4. - Angel Wings. feat. KAFU & Gekiyaku

It’s a cool, funky number that makes you want to snap your fingers! Created by A4, a Vocaloid producer known for hits like “Elephant in the Museum,” it was released in October 2022.

The sound approach, blending a glamorous and cool vibe, is super stylish.

With its urban soundscape, it really hits especially well when you listen while gazing at the city night view.

Pay attention to the lyrics, too, where swirling emotions—feelings of inferiority and anxiety, as well as the will to move forward—take center stage.

Enjoy.

Imperial educationOmoi

Imperial Education / Hatsune Miku

From the opening alone you might think it’s loud rock, but the real charm of this song lies in its development.

The way the style rolls and shifts, paired with the repeated melodic lines, is addictive.

It’s a track by Omoi, the music unit of Sakurai and Kimura, released in 2019.

With philosophical lyrics and a highly refined music video, it’s an irresistibly compelling “yami” song no matter where you cut it.

Swirling and weaving throughsigh

Guruguru Kuguru / flower

It’s an upbeat-sounding track, but the lyrics are filled with dark undertones—like turning our morbid curiosity into music.

Composed by Toiki, who also wrote Ado’s “ANEMONE” and “Corpse Lover,” it was released in April 2023.

A bassline that can even come off as comical, a rhythmic beat, a catchy, snappy melody—and lyrics that sharply contrast with all of that.

If it hooks you, you’ll find yourself in a world you can never escape.

Marionette Ariasilvana

Marionette Aria / flower

It’s a vibey yet deeply troubled Vocaloid track you’ll want to put on repeat.

Created by Vocaloid producer Shirubāna and released in 2021, one of its charms is the lush, sensual sound.

v flower’s cool, matter-of-fact vocals really shine here.

The lyrics, which portray a heart gradually being worn down and falling apart, hit hard.

It’s the kind of deeply layered piece that makes you wonder if, without realizing it, you might be the same.

Highly recommended if you like songs with a gothic atmosphere.

Enko GirlNashimoto-P

Hatsune Miku - Enkō Girl (Original Song)

I think you can tell it’s a “yami” song just from the title.

But it’s not just dark—there’s a certain wistfulness to it as well.

It’s a track by Vocaloid producer NashimotoP, known for songs like “Aa aaaa aaaaaa.” The husky tuning, the gritty, pounding bass, and the sharp, cutting guitar should be irresistible to fans of grunge rock.