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[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!

[Hits Home] A Special Feature on Dark/Vent Vocaloid Songs (241–250)

Swirling and weaving throughtoiki

It’s an upbeat-sounding track, but the lyrics are filled with dark undertones—like turning our morbid curiosity into music.

Composed by Toiki, who also wrote Ado’s “ANEMONE” and “Corpse Lover,” it was released in April 2023.

A bassline that can even come off as comical, a rhythmic beat, a catchy, snappy melody—and lyrics that sharply contrast with all of that.

If it hooks you, you’ll find yourself in a world you can never escape.

I’ll go crazy.Kawasaki Nōchirasu

A bit provocative and almost as if it turns the melancholic spring air on its head, this song is a work by Kawasaki Nautilus, released in March 2023.

Its dynamic melody and Kafu’s energetic vocals stir the heart.

With the theme “a song about the strange people who appear in spring,” it vividly portrays the surge of sensitive feelings that wash over you in unguarded moments, offering an escape from the busyness of daily life.

Hear it once and you’ll find its rhythm irresistibly compelling—there’s a definite addictive quality hidden within.

ElvioletRen

El Violet – Ren feat. Seikai
ElvioletRen

It’s a solemn Vocaloid track that pulls your attention into its sizzling, insistent beat.

Composed by Ren, the Vocaloid producer behind “Downer Witch” and “Sunset of Rêve,” it was released in April 2023.

The tempo is relaxed, yet unlike a ballad it maintains a constant sense of tension.

The lyrics, which express feelings for a loved one, have a touch of madness, and yet their beautiful wording and the song’s worldbuilding are utterly captivating.

The arrangement incorporating breath sounds is also superb.

I want to be poisoned by you and drown in it.Shikiura Sōgo

I want to be poisoned by you and drown in it – Kaai Yuki
I want to be poisoned by you and drown in it.Shikiura Sōgo

Sikura Sogo captivates listeners with a unique emotional expression centered on deep melancholy.

“I Want to Be Poisoned by You and Drown” is a Vocaloid track released on January 24, 2024.

Though just over two minutes long, it’s packed with a message that resonates.

This work stands out for its emotionally charged creativity, rendering a soundscape that expresses the complex feelings where love and hate intertwine.

The depiction of a mind tormented and tossed about by romance is striking.

If you want to be drawn into a whirlpool of emotion, this is a must-listen.

Look, look.Hiiragi Kirai

Mite Mite / Hiiragi Kirai feat. flower
Look, look.Hiiragi Kirai

It’s a work that satirizes the craving for approval, with an incredibly addictive pull.

It’s a song by the Vocaloid producer Kirai Hiiragi—known for darker styles like “Bocca della Verità” and “Autophagy”—released in March 2023.

Overall, it’s a fast-tempo rock number, but it carries a chaos that can’t be summed up with that simple description.

The way it’s all tightly held together really feels quintessentially “Kirai Hiiragi.” And the lyrics, about waiting for others to notice you, are so sharp they hit you right in the chest.

[Hits Home] A Special Feature on Depressive Vocaloid Songs (251–260)

A disease called pessimismMushi no shirase

Be sure to check out “A Disease Called Pessimism” released by Mushi no Shirase as well.

The “pessimism” in the title refers to the feeling of viewing the world as something unpleasant.

In the song, a man falls in love and realizes how wonderful life can be, but after many twists and turns, he ends up growing weary of life.

Its heartrending yet mysterious story will capture your heart.

Imagine what became of the male protagonist and what happened to him.

You might find some clues by watching the music video.

Fox deityKagishitoo

Kitsunegami | Shito Kanimoku Vo. Kitsuko
Fox deityKagishitoo

This is a captivating track set in a fantastical world inspired by a fox deity.

Created by Shito Kanigi, it was released in November 2024.

You’ll be drawn into the unique atmosphere woven by its mysterious melody and the vocals of the fox girl.

The lyrics unfold a mythic story infused with mad, obsessive love, letting you experience the sensation of drifting between reality and fantasy.

Highly recommended for those who enjoy eerie, foreboding tales—this song is sure to open up a new world for you.