[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 Deep] A Collection of Dark/Vocaloid Yami Songs (181–190)
twilight gloomMizore
A foreboding atmosphere hangs over Tsutsu-Yami.
This track was created by Mizore, who has been uploading songs to YouTube since 2020.
First, the impactful sound stands out: it’s structured by alternating between a piano-led section and a drum-and-bass section.
Though different in flavor, both parts stoke a sense of unease.
Also pay attention to the lyrics, which are peppered with chilling words.
If you listen closely, a deeper message may come into view.
Imperial educationOmoi
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.
DownerPolyphonicBranch
As the title suggests, it’s a very downer-style Vocaloid song.
It’s a track by PolyphonicBranch, a Vocaloid producer who has even made a major debut, released in 2020.
From the intro, a dark atmosphere starts to seep in.
However, the chorus is incredibly catchy, and you can really get into it.
The choice of words in the lyrics has a great sound to them, making you want to sing it yourself—that’s another charm.
The lyrics dwell on negative emotions, but I can’t help empathizing with these feelings.
true identityRiei
I wonder what my true self really is—if you’re a junior or senior high school student, you might be struggling with that question.
This song is here to stay close to those feelings.
It’s a piece by Vocaloid producer Riei, released in 2022.
A heart-wrenching rock ballad where band sounds blend with the timbre of piano.
Hatsune Miku’s straightforward vocals shine against the arrangement, and before you know it, your tears start to well up as you listen.
Rather than chasing a definite answer, why not first listen to this track and let it calm your heart?
Spiral RuboxSwitch
You’re instantly drawn into the world of the song.
The fairy tale–like melody and eerie lyrics become irresistible.
The same motif repeats, but each time it makes my heart race, and the meaning of the title containing the word “spiral” feels like it pierces my heart.
“Luvox” is the name of a medication prescribed as an antidepressant.
fool; simpleton; blockheadisonosuke
Isonosuke’s Vocaloid track “Bongu” (Fool) was released on January 31, 2024.
Centered on the themes of not knowing, not understanding, and misunderstanding, it delves into subtle everyday emotions and thoughts while conveying a message that resonates with listeners.
Its refined sonic texture is another reason it draws you in.
Experience this unique musical world that evokes the struggles and introspection of people in contemporary society.
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.
