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

Lazily swayingCelery

Lazily Swaying – Celery feat. Hatsune Miku

This piece expresses a looping, circling state of mind by following the same melodic line.

It’s a track by the Vocaloid producer Celery, released in June 2023.

The way candid feelings are laid over a simple arrangement makes it feel like you’re listening to the protagonist’s monologue.

“I don’t want to think about anything right now…” It’s perfect for that kind of mood.

The development toward the outro is especially captivating—an excellent Vocaloid song with great sensibility.

Teens, in particular, will likely relate.

Sweet-tooth GluttonyRokuba

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The creator, Rokuba, says this song is themed around one of the Seven Deadly Sins: Gluttony.

I’m captivated by the pure tone of the piano and IA’s clear vocals.

The English pronunciation is very authentic.

It feels as thrilling as watching a story unfold in a theater.

EmblemATOLS

ATOLS – Emblem feat. Hatsune Miku

The lo-fi sound gives you chills.

It’s a track by the Vocaloid producer ATOLS—known not only for musical sensibility but also for a distinctive, off-the-beaten-path approach to music videos—released in 2021.

The song has a calm yet eerie tone, but there’s a strange allure that makes you want to keep listening.

The lyrics’ worldview is addictive, too—something you want to analyze and dissect.

It’s a very unique-feeling Vocaloid track that makes you want to stop thinking and just surrender yourself to the sound, swaying left and right like a candle.

vulgarUtsu-P

Utsu-P – Vulgar feat. flower

“Gehin” has also received a huge response from overseas Vocaloid fans.

It’s a work by Utsu-P, who is also active in a band.

The song packs a serious punch: set to a heavy metal-style sound, it’s built around shouting words that might be considered “vulgar.” It’s a pretty unusual theme, right? But it doesn’t stop there—it also digs into “love” and “humanity.” It’s simply cool, and its message really grabs you.

karmaATOLS

ATOLS – Karma feat. Hatsune Miku

Be sure to experience the intoxicating electric sound! This track by ATOLS, a Vocaloid producer whose unique musicality captivates fans, was released in 2022.

You’ll be drawn in by the contrast between the heavy low-end pressure and the catchy melodies and upper-layer synth phrases.

The worldview of the lyrics and the title featuring the word “Gō” (karmic burden/karma) also seem to be expressed through the song’s tone.

Listening on earphones or headphones might let you immerse yourself even deeper into “Karma.”

FrankenNight Ode

Franken / Shirez by name

A song that sounds like muttered monologues, dripping out bit by bit, pierces the heart.

It’s a work by Vocaloid producer Yosho, released in 2022.

Perhaps because the sonic palette is so simple, every single word in the lyrics hits directly.

Another hallmark is the bassline, which intentionally preserves the tactile feel of the player’s fingers.

Against the song’s steady, understated tone, this human touch is woven in to express the protagonist’s emotions.

On nights when you’re tormented by loneliness, this track is sure to keep you company.

zoetropeHachiya Nanashi

Original, v flower / Zoetrope

Built around stylish guitar cutting, the rhythmical yet melodious bass line darts around freely, giving the track a light, breezy feel…

and yet its biting content seems to capture the vibe of today’s youth.

The track is by the popular Vocaloid producer Hachiya Nanashi, who concluded six years of activity on August 23, 2020, and the Vocaloid used is v flower.

As you listen while wondering who exactly the lyrics are directed at, you may find yourself in a rather complicated state of mind.