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

Forever, forever, forever.¿?shimon

Forever, ever, ever. /¿? feat. flower

This track hurls feelings of restless yearning for talent and self-denial over an intense sound.

Written by ¿?shimon for the empathy-driven drama content “We Are Up All Night,” the piece will be released in October 2025.

Its glitch-forward sound design expresses inner turmoil, while flower’s high vocal timbre lays bare the protagonist’s raging emotions.

If you’ve ever felt your efforts go unrewarded or found yourself feeling miserable in comparison to others, this is a song you need to hear.

Lucifer¿?shimon

Lucifer /¿? feat. flower

The thick, dubstep-infused sound work is irresistible! It’s a track by Vocaloid producer ¿?shimon, released in 2022.

Centered on the fallen angel “Lucifer,” the piece embraces a dark worldview.

That mood comes through in the sound arrangement as well, with a glitch-like mix that chops up aggressive sounds—super cool! And the explosive chorus and groovy progression feel packed with ¿?shimon’s sensibilities.

It’s a polished Vocaloid track that seems compelling no matter which part you take.

334 enemiesKonata P

[GUMI] 334 Enemies [Original PV]

It’s a sad Vocaloid song that sings about the feeling of becoming more and more alone.

Created by the Vocaloid producer Konata-P, also known as Chamu, it was released in 2012.

With its electro-dance-rock vibe, it’s really catchy—you’ll want to play it on repeat.

The guitar solo is cool, too! By the way, the title “334” is a wordplay that sounds like “samishii” (lonely) in Japanese.

Black OutAzari

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When you say “a Vocaloid song with no video title,” most people can probably guess whose work it is.

It’s a track by Azari, a Vocaloid producer with many fans overseas, released in May 2022.

The electric sound is irresistible—less “cool” than downright “cold.” Its dark worldview, the lyrics that nimbly weave rhymes, and the melody are all captivating.

If this was your first time discovering Azari, be sure to check out other works like “Nightmare.”

Let's give up.Sin grass

♫𝙻𝚎𝚝’𝚜 𝙶𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚞𝚙♫

Zaisou’s “Let’s Give Up” is a track released in July 2024.

Set to Hatsune Miku’s vocals, it weaves a fantastical yet deranged world that grabs listeners by the heart.

The lyrics, which depict the protagonist breaking into a home, create an intensely serious atmosphere.

The spoken-word sections make the worldview feel even more real.

If you like scary-style Vocaloid songs, this is one you should definitely hear.

Listening alone late at night might send chills down your spine.

NightmareSecret Piercing

Nightmare / Kafu

A dark and emotional piece that feels like peering into the abyss of the heart.

Featuring KAF and released in June 2025, this track comes from Naisho no Pierce, also known for “Proposal.” The themes of “sickness” and “bittersweet sorrow” blend beautifully with the richly shaded sound.

It’s perfect for nights when you want to forget the everyday and immerse yourself deeply in the world of music.

Be sure to check out the version sung by Yukimura as well!

LogicalistHizumi Zero

Logicalist – Distortion Zero feat. VY1

An irresistibly intense, hardcore electric tune.

It’s a track by Vocaloid producer Hizumi Rei, released in 2021.

The sound is captivating, like a wall of noise closing in.

It makes you want to whip your head back and forth with abandon.

The lyrics, inspired by the Trolley Problem—a thought experiment in ethics—are thought-provoking.

Every sharp, forceful word strikes straight to the heart, making this an aggressive piece.

Perfect for when you want to drown in a sea of sound.