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

The punchline is the same.Crying × Brain

The Punchline Is the Same feat. Kaai Yuki [Nakiso × Nou]

This is a work released on Raison d’etre, a project channel where illustrator Nou creates music based on legendary creatures.

It was produced by Vocaloid producer Nakiso—known for major hits like “Dokuzu”—and released in April 2023.

The theme is Medusa, the monster who turns you to stone if you meet her gaze.

The arrangement, where the vocals and overall momentum steadily build and then drop all at once, feels quintessentially Nakiso.

The lyrics convey a sense of resignation—“no matter who comes, they’ll end up turned to stone anyway”—and the title, by extension, shows exceptional taste.

Sunset Love SuicideMachigerita-P

[GUMI Original Song] Sunset Love Suicide [Double-Suicide Rock]

As the title suggests, it’s a yandere song.

It’s about a girl who was toyed with and becomes yandere, yet the cool rock tones give it a surprisingly crisp, clean feel as it flows by the ear.

Vivid scenes come to mind—an after-school school building, a sailor-uniformed girl, a lovers’ suicide.

Pain, pain, fly awaykyiku

Pain, pain, fly away / okay?

A stylish Vocaloid track that portrays the subtleties of personal distance.

“Itai no Itai no Tondeike” by Vocaloid producer kyiku was released in March 2023 and participated in the Rookie Ranking of BokaColle 2023 Spring.

It’s a mixture rock number that pairs a refined beat with sharp guitar phrases and a crisp bassline.

The way the sound is constructed is incredibly high-sense and high-quality, and the lyrics—imbued with a downer worldview—stand out beautifully against it.

A disease called pessimisma foreboding; a premonition; a gut feeling that something bad will happen

A Sickness Called Pessimism / Hatsune Miku

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.

true identityRiei

Identity / feat. Hatsune Miku

I wonder what my true self really is—if you’re a junior or senior high school student, you might be struggling with that question.

This song is here to stay close to those feelings.

It’s a piece by Vocaloid producer Riei, released in 2022.

A heart-wrenching rock ballad where band sounds blend with the timbre of piano.

Hatsune Miku’s straightforward vocals shine against the arrangement, and before you know it, your tears start to well up as you listen.

Rather than chasing a definite answer, why not first listen to this track and let it calm your heart?

I couldn't even believe in myself.hernia

Unable to even believe in myself / IA

When your mind is unwell, you can’t help losing confidence in yourself, which only makes you more exhausted.

In times like that, I want you to listen to Hernia’s “Jibun sae Shinjite Yarezu ni” (“Unable to Even Believe in Myself”).

The song’s lyrics feature a protagonist who becomes ill because they can’t do the same things as everyone around them—something many listeners are likely to see themselves in.

Believing in yourself is the first step toward recovery.

EternityCommand High Drink

Eternity / ⌘ KAFU

For those who carry truths they can’t tell anyone, I recommend the Vocaloid song “Eternity.” Created in 2022 by Vocaloid producer ⌘Hainomi, who captivates listeners with music that’s beautiful yet barbed, it resounds with a dazzling, dynamic electro sound.

Many will relate to its message that challenges the majority.

The refreshing melody, expressing a transparent heart, pairs perfectly with KAFU’s vocals.

It’s a track that gently embraces the loneliness and solitude felt by those in the minority.