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

Someone more important than meSin grass

Someone More Important Than Me / Hatsune Miku

If your partner cheated on you, what kind of action would you take? This is a song by Vocaloid producer Tsumigusa, released in 2023.

If you follow the lyrics, I think you’ll understand what happened.

The music expresses the protagonist’s emotions too—the tempo suddenly speeds up from a relaxed pace, the vocals grow more emotional—and before you know it, you’re immersed in the world and can’t stop listening.

It’s such a dramatic piece that it feels like it could be adapted into a visual work as is.

Da Kawsound painting

­ ­ ­ ­

You’ll be drawn into its dreamy yet shadowy, distinctive atmosphere.

Created by the Vocaloid producer Otoe, “Da-ko” will be released in November 2025.

The synth sound exquisitely blends a futuristic vibe with an analog feel, and Yukari Yuki’s muffled vocals are captivating.

The BPM is on the faster side, but it’s the kind of track you’ll want to sit with and really listen to.

The lyrics are introspective, as if looking down on oneself from a distant, bird’s-eye view.

If you like this song, be sure to open the YouTube video description and check out the text written there as well.

Heaven DopeBoiled Fruits

Therefore Niru Kagami (Boiled Fruits) 'Heaven Dope' with Flower [Official] - HeavenDope

I’m overwhelmed by the artistic soundscape that projects a cruel, hopeless world.

The track is by Vocaloid producer Nirukajitsu and was released in August 2022.

It’s the second chapter of the creative project “Creation: Heaven and Hell,” which is expressed through both music and visuals.

The unpredictable development and sense of narrative give it a tense impression.

But toward the latter half, rhythmic phrases multiply, and before you know it, you’ll be nodding along.

If you’re hooked, be sure to check out Chapter One, “Tricolage,” too!

Horror Gardencha~

Fear Garden [Kyōfu Garden] - Kagamine Rin [Kagamine Rin]

It’s a horror-style track.

This is an astounding piece by Chaa, who’s well known for crafting eccentric, denpa-style songs.

The dissonance gives you the creeps.

The highlight is how Rin’s innocent voice blends with lyrics that lay bare twisted desires.

If you like a little-devil Rin who lifts you up only to drop you down, this one’s for you!

Phenomenonszri

Phenomenon / Lethal Drug

A high-sense Vocaloid track that overwhelms you with its breakneck development.

Composed by szri and released in February 2024, it ranked 26th in the VOCACOLLE 2024 Winter TOP 100.

The arrangement is incredible, with waves of sound surging in from the very beginning.

The hardcore beat envelops your whole body.

You can even feel the protagonist’s inner world—loneliness and inner turmoil as written in the lyrics—radiating from the sound itself.

Parallel Sweets Worldleft slash

[Kagamine Len Append V3] Parallel Sweets World [Original Song]

Is the slightly scary image that sweets tend to have because of the fairy tale Hansel and Gretel, or is it because of Halloween? This song follows that trend as well.

The ending is a must-hear, shifting suddenly from the poppiness of sweets, Len Kagamine’s innocent voice, and the cute lyrics.

The way the song unfolds will really take you by surprise, won’t it?

DownerPolyphonicBranch

Downa / Hatsune Miku – Polypho [ downa / Hatsune Miku ]

As the title suggests, it’s a very downer-style Vocaloid song.

It’s a track by PolyphonicBranch, a Vocaloid producer who has even made a major debut, released in 2020.

From the intro, a dark atmosphere starts to seep in.

However, the chorus is incredibly catchy, and you can really get into it.

The choice of words in the lyrics has a great sound to them, making you want to sing it yourself—that’s another charm.

The lyrics dwell on negative emotions, but I can’t help empathizing with these feelings.