[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 Collection of Dark/Vent Vocaloid Songs (31–40)
best friENDhya
A dark fantasy Vocaloid track that portrays both the beauty and madness of friendship.
Released by hya in October 2025, this duet by Hatsune Miku and Amai delivers a striking impression with lyrics that transform a seemingly positive theme of “best friends” into creeping obsession.
The heavy beat and horror-tinged sound design are irresistibly captivating.
Listen while imagining the emotions hidden behind the smiles!
The Religion of Solitudesyudou
“The Religion of Loneliness” by syudou, released on February 3, 2020.
It’s a song themed around misfortune, perfectly fitting the mold of a dark, emotionally heavy Vocaloid track.
The lyrics carry a strong message, allowing for a variety of interpretations the more you think about their meaning.
The song speeds up partway through, and there’s even a section where the words are sung letter by letter in English—pure syudou, brimming with emotion and creativity.
The sensation of being dragged into a deep swamp feels like a kind of religion born from the song itself.
Immerse yourself fully in its unique worldview.
Da Kawotoe
You’ll be drawn into its dreamy yet shadowy, distinctive atmosphere.
Created by the Vocaloid producer Otoe, “Da-ko” will be released in November 2025.
The synth sound exquisitely blends a futuristic vibe with an analog feel, and Yukari Yuki’s muffled vocals are captivating.
The BPM is on the faster side, but it’s the kind of track you’ll want to sit with and really listen to.
The lyrics are introspective, as if looking down on oneself from a distant, bird’s-eye view.
If you like this song, be sure to open the YouTube video description and check out the text written there as well.
string telephoneLil Hyvää
A delicate, dreamlike Vocaloid track that pierces deep into the listener’s heart.
Created by Lil Hyvää, this piece was released in February 2025.
Its ephemeral sound—woven effectively with elements of electronica and dream pop—stands out, paired with Hatsune Miku’s whisper-like vocals.
Each note feels like it seeps into the depths of your chest.
It’s a song that gently stays by your side when your heart feels unsteady or when you’re trapped by painful memories.
Even though I loved youMARETU
It’s a Vocaloid song that drenches you in thick, messy emotions and stabs right into your chest.
“Aishiteita noni” by Vocaloid producer MARETU was released in July 2023.
The song gives voice to the feelings of a protagonist betrayed by the one they love.
Its sound arrangement blends grandeur with rawness, and once it hooks you, you can’t escape.
If you listen with earphones or headphones, you’ll notice a squelching “gucha” sound effect right by your ear, pulling you even deeper into its world.
Now, can you imagine what the protagonist of this song is doing?
[Hits You Hard] Vocaloid Yami (Dark/Mentally Ailing) Song Special (41–50)
Non-breath ObligePinokio P
A profoundly moving work that cuts deep into the heart.
This song by multi-creator PinocchioP was released in 2021.
Its lyrical worldview centers on “breath,” and the sound arrangement spotlights one of the elements that shapes vocal performance—the “breath” itself.
Everything comes together as one and washes over our ears.
Despite its soft sonic image, there’s a palpable tension that makes your heart race for reasons you can’t quite place.
It’s included on the fifth album, Love, released the same year, so be sure to check it out if you want the recording.
self-indulgencekomedawara
This is a guitar rock track whose appeal lies in its punchy sound and the piercing vocals of Otomachi Una.
Composed by Komedawara, it was released in May 2020.
The structure is fresh, starting abruptly with vocals and no intro, from which a lyrical arrangement and a wistful melody intertwine.
The lyrics, which calmly recount everyday despair and resignation, overlap with the dynamics that open up dramatically in the chorus, powerfully stirring the listener’s emotions.
It’s dark yet somehow pop, and that exquisite balance draws you in.
Give it a listen when your heart is tired, yet you still want to face forward.