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

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Jenny/¿? feat. flower

We Produce Empathetic Drama Content: “We Are Up All Night.” The third installment in the project that portrays the characters’ emotions is “Jenny.” This piece is a collaboration between Vocaloid producer ¿?Shimon and singer Eve Dot, and its lyrics—aimed at casting a provocative stone into society—have sparked a huge response.

The ultra-deep bass sound is another major draw.

You can ponder the lyrics, or simply enjoy swaying your body to the heavy low end.

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Nuyuri – Iria / Kafu : Iria

Nuyuri, who is active as a singer-songwriter and Vocaloid producer, created his first original song using Fuka, titled “Iria.” The lyrics depict the darkness of the human heart.

As you listen, it becomes clear that the protagonist feels guilty and has committed some kind of wrongdoing.

Since it doesn’t over-explain, listeners can expand their own interpretations and empathize more deeply, which is great.

By the way, the title seems to be either a third-person plural form or a personal name.

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[Music Video] Vanish / Guchiry feat. KAITO

The Vocaloid song I want people who feel lonely or isolated on dark nights to hear is “Vanish.” It was produced in 2022 by Guchiri, a Vocaloid producer known for delivering highly story-driven tracks to listeners.

The passionate band sound—blending rock and electronica—leaves a strong impression.

It paints a glossy, thrilling night and pairs perfectly with KAITO’s performance, which carries a touch of irony.

It’s a rock number that fits those nights when you just can’t shake a depressive mood.

If you find yourself thinking about the one you love without meaning to, be sure to give it a listen.

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The MV “Hakutomo” is feat. Hatsune Miku.

This work depicts a sickly kind of beauty in sharing the end of life.

Announced by Kore-san in July 2024, it was their entry for VocaDuo 2024.

The sound arrangement carries a mad, deranged atmosphere, and combined with Miku’s rolled-tongue vocal style, it exudes an eerie mood.

It expresses the desire to be released from the hardships of this world, laced with black humor.

Its unique worldview seeps into the heart.

This song might accompany the loneliness and solitude within you.

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Case A / feat. flower

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!

The Ant, the Grasshopper, the Praying Mantis, and XXXJorujin

The Ant, the Grasshopper, the Praying Mantis, and XXX / Jorujin

It’s a dark Vocaloid song that will seize your ears.

Created by Jorujin, also known as Dark Fairy Tale P, it was released in 2025.

While it’s inspired by Aesop’s fable “The Ant and the Grasshopper,” new characters like a praying mantis are introduced, leading to unexpected twists.

With themes of cooperation and betrayal, the story’s world pulls you in deeper as you listen.

Be sure to stay with it all the way to the end.

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Aaaaaaaaaaaa / Satapan-P feat. Hatsune Miku

Many of you are probably striving to master what you love.

And when you do, there are times when things don’t go well and your spirit nearly breaks, right? Capturing that situation with raw realism is “Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.” This piece is a song newly written by Satapan-P for the Rookie Ranking of VocaColle 2023 Summer.

It portrays the rapid surge of negative emotions at ultra-high speed.

However, it also carries an encouraging, positive message at the end.