[Hits Home] A Special Feature on Dark/Vent Vocaloid Songs
A huge number of Vocaloid songs are available online.
New tracks are constantly being created around themes like emotions, scenery, seasons, and events.
Among them, there are also many pieces known as “yami songs” (dark or depressive songs).
I bet quite a few people like that kind of music.
You might listen when you want something to empathize with your feelings, or play them when you want to think deeply and intensely.
So in this article, we’ll be introducing plenty of Vocaloid yami songs!
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[Hits Home] A Special Feature on Dark/Vent Songs in Vocaloid (351–360)
I’m glad it wasn’t today.Asano Kogetsu
Precisely because of its light, buoyant tone, the lyrics’ bittersweet worldview stands out.
The song, by Vocaloid producer Asano Kogetsu, was released in 2021.
Centered on an acoustic guitar–driven band sound and colored with piano, strings, and synths, it features a pleasantly soothing vibe.
The lyrics spell out feelings for a dear person who can no longer be met, making you want to unravel the story of what might have happened.
Give it a listen when you find yourself thinking, “I wonder what they’re doing now…”
GalleriaHiiragi Kirai
It’s a Vocaloid song that makes you inevitably ponder the story woven by its lyrics and music video.
Composed by Hiiragi Kirai, known for hits like “Autophagy” and “Bocca della Verità,” it was released in 2021.
The tuning—wavering and pushing a husky tone even further—feels quintessentially Hiiragi.
That alone has enough charm to make you think, “I want to listen again!” It also matches perfectly with the eerie soundscape.
If you enjoy analyzing works, this one will especially resonate with you.
greetingHiiragi Kirai
Kirai Hiiragi, who has produced many Hall of Fame tracks.
From his second album, I’d like to introduce “Greedin.” This song paints a highly original worldview and is said to carry the message that there is no hierarchy among people.
The repeated use of the title phrase in the lyrics is particularly striking and sticks in your ears.
Incidentally, “Greedin” can be taken as both a play on “greeting” and an original coinage based on the English word “greed.”
Old Testament Generalization StreetHiiragi Magunetaito
You’ll be swallowed up by the needle-sharp sonic image.
This work by Vocaloid producer Hiiragi Magnetite—known for a stylish musical sensibility—was released in 2020.
It’s dark, with a palpable sense of pressure; that alone is irresistible.
The unpredictable song structure is another draw, and the shout parts in the chorus are especially cool.
It’s a track with ocean-floor depth that makes you want to ponder the meaning of every single word lined up in the lyrics.
HydrangeaUmetora
It’s a Vocaloid song with a gothic atmosphere.
Created by Umetora, a Vocaloid producer also known for “Ifuudoudou” and “Koshitantan,” it was released in 2018.
The lyrics depict a protagonist who seeks a precious existence even at the cost of throwing everything away—their intensity and strength of feeling are almost frightening.
At the same time, it evokes a poignant sadness, making it a heart-wrenching Vocaloid track.
It’s connected to Umetora’s other song “Sakurasou,” so be sure to give that one a listen as well.
Enko GirlNashimoto P
I think you can tell it’s a “yami” song just from the title.
But it’s not just dark—there’s a certain wistfulness to it as well.
It’s a track by Vocaloid producer NashimotoP, known for songs like “Aa aaaa aaaaaa.” The husky tuning, the gritty, pounding bass, and the sharp, cutting guitar should be irresistible to fans of grunge rock.
When the con man starts to laughNashimoto P
A rhythm and melody steeped in an eerie allure.
This is a track by Producer Nashimoto-P, who also serves as the frontman of the band Araiyakashi.
The rough, distorted guitar tones seize your heart and refuse to let go.
Hugely popular as a song for “tried singing” cover videos, it stands as a monumental work in Vocaloid rock.