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

fool; simpleton; blockheadisonosuke

Bongu / Chisei

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.

Madness born of eruditionMachigerita-P

[Hatsune Miku] Knowledgeable, and Thus Mad [PV + Bonus]

Be careful when listening to “yami songs” late at night—many of them will make you too scared to go to the bathroom.

This track is one of those.

Miku’s voice sounds like she knows nothing, the lyrics offer no way forward, and the same melody plays over and over until your senses feel dulled, yet I can’t help but listen, trembling.

Please make sure there’s really no one behind you before you press play!

Eme’s BirdcageRen

Emerald Birdcage – Ren feat. Seikai

This song draws you into a beautiful yet deranged world where a beloved person is locked inside a cold birdcage.

It’s a work released by Vocaloid producer Ren in July 2025.

A dark-pop number with a waltz rhythm that lingers in your ears, it expresses the warped emotions of binding the one you love precisely because you love them, all through a dreamlike sound.

It’s frightening yet impossible to look away—that’s its allure.

Immerse yourself in this allegory-rich world.

Santa Muertewotaku

Santa Muerte / wotaku feat. Haru

It’s a melodious, dark Vocaloid hip-hop track that makes you stop in your tracks and listen.

Created by the popular Vocaloid producer wotaku and released in June 2024, it portrays inner conflict about life and criticism of society over a downbeat track.

Harui’s cool vocals leave a striking impression.

If you listen to it alone in your room late at night, it’s sure to hit you especially hard.

Waiting for the rain.Afternoon tea

Waiting for the Rain. / Otomachi Una

For those who find themselves sinking into sadness when memories of parting with someone they love or a friend resurface, this one comes recommended.

It’s a fast-paced rock track by Vocaloid producer Gogo Tea.

You can feel the nostalgic atmosphere of a summer evening.

The lyrics and the tear-jerking melody fit together perfectly—it’s irresistible.

Devour me and possess me.hiroki

hiroki. – Devour Me feat. KAFU

It’ll make you want to blast those woofers with powerful low end! This track by Vocaloid producer hiroki.

was released in 2022.

Throughout, it delivers a thick, heavy sound reminiscent of dubstep, but there’s also a section with an EDM-like sense of openness.

It seems like the kind of song that would send your energy through the roof at a club or festival! Rather than digging deeply into the lyrics or analyzing every timbre, I’d say crank up the volume and enjoy it first—it’s a dynamic Vocaloid track.

Rotten Girl Grotesque RomanceMachigerita-P

[Miku Original] Rotten Girl Grotesque Romance [Stalker]

It’s a track included on the compilation CD “EX:P ~Ex:Producers~.” The song portrays a young girl’s feelings of love, but that love is overflowing with madness, and men might feel a chill down their spine when they listen to it.

Being loved that much would be flattering, but ideally you’d want a bright, happy relationship.

Still, in reality, there may be women who think, “If he won’t turn around and notice me, then I might as well…”