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

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

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

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.

NecroATOLS

ATOLS – Necro feat. Uraname

“Sequelae, Memorandum, Time Bomb” by Vocaloid producer Satsuki is a work that carefully portrays the darkness of the heart.

The first half depicts a gloomy mood over a near-futuristic sound.

Then, from the latter half, it modulates into an intense sound, culminating in a structure that showcases ultra high-speed vocals at the climax.

As you listen, try considering the meaning embedded in the title and in how the vocals are divided between Hatsune Miku and Kaai Yuki.

By the way, the latter half is quite fast-paced, so I recommend first listening to the MV with on-screen lyrics.

Love ShakeEmon

Love Shake

Crafted by Vocaloid producer Emon and released in November 2024, this work stands out for its downbeat tone and Yukii’s elusive, airy vocals.

The lyrics, depicting distorted human relationships and a self-centered way of life, pierce the hearts of those of us living in modern society.

Many listeners are bound to be drawn to a song with such a dark worldview.

It’s a piece that portrays deep introspection and emotional turbulence—be sure to give it a careful, immersive listen.

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If you’re looking for a song that gives you the chills, I also recommend “Fudekimono.” It’s a track released by the Vocaloid producer ⌘Hainomi, who debuted in 2021.

It features an intense, chaotic sound and high-register vocals using Kasane Teto.

The lyrics depict the act of popping a blemish, and they really spark your imagination about what the blemish—and the liquid that bursts out—might symbolize.

Be sure to listen along with the unsettling music video.

StrangersHeavens P

Hatsune Miku Original Song 'Strangers'

This is a famous Hatsune Miku song that rides a catchy melody to express a heart swaying between freedom and restraint.

Even if you break out of confinement, what spreads before you is still a world of constraint.

It sings of how restrictive life can be.

And yet, it also conveys a hopeful message: unless you keep moving forward, your feelings will never reach anyone.

Living Dead BanditSupii-chan

Living Dead Banded / vo: KAF

A socially conscious, yandere-tinged zombie panic metal track.

Created by Supii-chan and released in February 2024.

Its high-speed development, KAFU’s cool vocals, and rhythmic instrumentation fuse into an addictive listen.

There are shout sections too, and their sheer impact is devastating.

The music video, inspired by screens from various game genres, is also captivating.

A recommended song for anyone looking to explore a new style of Vocaloid.

Children’s ParadiseSadoya

Children's Paradise / Sadoya feat. KAFU

The gap between the title and the song just gets me.

It’s a track by Vocaloid producer Sadoya, released in October 2022.

Every timbre feels ominous, perfectly matched with KAFU’s noise-tinged vocals.

I imagine many people love this dark, heavy, frightening mood.

The eerie MV, which blends illustration and live-action footage, adds even more depth to the worldbuilding.

(What kind of story is about to begin from here…?) It’s one of those Vocaloid songs that makes you want to see what happens next.