[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!
Let’s take a peek into the deep, rich world of the Vocaloid scene!
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[Hits You Deeply] A Special Feature on Dark/Vent Vocaloid Songs (231–240)
How to kill talentMidLuster
A Vocaloid track that delivers sharp insights and stirs the heart.
Created by MidLuster and released in October 2024, it’s a number that fuses a BPM 260 electronic sound with Hatsune Miku’s somewhat ephemeral vocals.
The lyrics depict struggles with talent and self-expression, offering a keen satire of modern society.
If you’re wrestling with your sense of self, this song might be there for you.
terrorNeru
There are times when something unpleasant happens and you feel down, right? Sometimes it even feels like the whole world is laughing at you…
This is a song by Neru, a popular Vocaloid producer also known as Oshiire-P.
It was released in 2014.
The introspective lyrics are sure to resonate especially with younger listeners.
Although it’s introduced as a “dark” song, it’s also a track that gives you the courage to face forward and move toward the future.
[Hits Home] A Special Feature on Dark/Vent Vocaloid Songs (241–250)
girl’s self-harmPolyphonicBranch
A grungy Vocaloid track with cool, distorted guitar.
It’s a song by PolyphonicBranch (aka Porifoi/Polypho), released in 2013.
As the title suggests, it sings from the perspective of a girl who turns to self-harm…but scars aren’t only the ones you can see, right? This rock number also delves into the darkness of the heart.
Recommended for band music fans.
Case ARiei
It’s a Vocaloid track with a bleak worldview, yet an unyieldingly fiery rock sound! Released in 2021 under the name Riei by Riei, who’s also active as a YouTuber.
The dance-rock intensity of the sound is insanely cool, and flower’s powerful, resonant vocals are striking.
The lyrics, which delve into “self” and “reason for existence,” are sure to resonate especially with younger listeners.
If you like emotional tracks, definitely give it a listen!
pity partyRoji
This song expresses the loneliness and self-loathing deep within the heart through a weighty yet beautiful melody.
Released by Roji in October 2024, it brought a fresh breeze to the Vocaloid scene.
Characterized by its dark worldview and delicate sound, it makes a powerful appeal to listeners’ emotions.
It’s sure to become a track you’ll want to play over and over again.
Shadow-Stepping EstrangerSubstreet
Despite being composer Substreet’s very first posted work, it immediately racked up over 100,000 views and became a hit.
Its hallmark is the striking contrast between the shadowy, evocative lyrics and the catchy rhythm and memorable melody line.
BADDIE BUDDY BUNNYSumia
Sumia’s “BADDIE BUDDY BUNNY” expresses a sticky, all-consuming kind of love.
In this track, flower sings the male part and Hatsune Miku sings the female part.
The song depicts a man and a woman, disillusioned with the world, becoming self-destructive yet still loving each other.
Its unique, dark, and bewitching aesthetic is a major draw.
The exhilarating, fast-paced sound can also be interpreted as portraying the duo’s reckless rampage.
