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

survivorshipRaity

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This song expresses the anxiety and despair of wondering whether anyone would extend a helping hand to someone like me.

It was selected as the theme song for the free game “Bloodstained Flower.” As you play the game, the meaning of the lyrics gradually becomes clear.

Sweet-tooth GluttonyRokuba

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The creator, Rokuba, says this song is themed around one of the Seven Deadly Sins: Gluttony.

I’m captivated by the pure tone of the piano and IA’s clear vocals.

The English pronunciation is very authentic.

It feels as thrilling as watching a story unfold in a theater.

mimic×holicVell

Vell – mimic×holic feat. Hatsune Miku

If you like “yami songs” (dark, depressive tracks), “mimic×holic” is a must-listen.

This piece is a song produced by Vell, and its lyrics depict a woman who changes parts of her face in pursuit of beauty.

In the title, “mimic” means to imitate, and “holic” indicates being addicted or obsessed.

From this, it can be inferred that the woman in the song wishes to become someone else.

The dark production elements—such as the sampled electrocardiogram sound in the interlude—are also highlights.

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BLINDNESSjohn

BLINDNESS / Hatsune Miku

Also known as Gyaku-Shoudou-P, John included the track “BLINDNESS” on his album EXIT TUNES PRESENTS Supernova.

It’s a high-tempo song that pairs Hatsune Miku’s high-tone vocals with an energetic sound.

While it’s rhythmical and pleasant to listen to, the lyrics present a hard-hitting depiction of how difficult the world can be.

The more you listen, the more depth you can feel in its painful, sorrowful words.

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Just like that, just like that—stay just like that forever.kikuo

Kikuo – Just like that, just like that, just like that forever, just like that

An artistic Vocaloid track that sends chills down your spine.

It’s a song by Kikuo, a Vocaloid producer who’s drawing attention from music fans overseas, released in August 2023.

The production process is showcased on the online course platform Coloso.

It’s pastoral yet shadowy, eerie, and fantastical—a worldview that words can’t fully capture.

This is exactly what “Kikuo’s music” feels like, isn’t it? I bet many people are curious about how Kikuo makes his songs.

Be sure to check out Coloso.

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Araki Jakkan

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Frog Dancekikuo

Kikuo – The Frog’s Dance

Kikuo, a Vocaloid producer whose originality has drawn international attention.

In March 2023, he released “Kaeru no Odori,” a track that pulls you into its oriental atmosphere.

You can’t help but get absorbed in its folk-influenced, richly layered sound arrangement.

It’s like you’re listening to music yet feel as if you’re reading a book of myths.

Pay attention to the hardcore developments in the latter half, too.

Dive into Kikuo’s world! The high-quality animated music video is also a must-see.

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Eroding Worldkurai haruto

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A track that evokes madness with sandstorm-like noise and repeating high tones.

As an instrument, the vocaloid—GUMI’s voice—gives me chills.

The sensation that the listener’s breathing and heartbeat are being controlled feels exactly like the “world” is being “eroded,” and it becomes irresistible.