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[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!

Let’s take a peek into the deep, rich world of the Vocaloid scene!

[Hits You Hard] A Special Feature on Depressive Vocaloid Songs (341–350)

Goblin shark?Hiiragi Kirai

Loveka? / Hiiragi Kirai feat. flower
Goblin shark?Hiiragi Kirai

Just from the intro, you’re completely immersed in its world.

Created by Hiiragi Kirai—known for the distinctive worlds of tracks like “Autophagy” and “Bocca della Verità”—this piece was released in 2020.

It’s a unique song that plays on the homophony between “love” and the deep-sea fish “goblin shark” (loveca/loveka), brimming with Hiiragi Kirai’s signature eerie flair.

The brisk horn section phrases slide through your ears and shoot straight through your mind.

Once you’re hooked, there’s no getting out—such is this VOCALOID track.

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Old Testament Generalization StreetHiiragi Magunetaito

Hiiragi Magnetite – Old Testament Pan-Generalization City / Hatsune Miku
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.

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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.

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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.

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I’m dead.Shiino Mirin

I’ve died — KAFU · Yuzuki Yukari
I’m dead.Shiino Mirin

A philosophical Vocaloid track that depicts the concept of the “individual” in contemporary society.

Created by Vocaloid producer Mirin Shiino, who made a name with the hit “Then Your Ideology Should Just Die,” it was released in 2022.

You could call it dark EDM—that might be the simplest description—and its pressing, encroaching sound sets your heart on edge.

Before you know it, your hand will be reaching for the volume-up button.

While the driving beat tends to grab your attention, be sure to listen for the chill piano phrases running underneath.

There’s even a poetry-reading-style section in the middle… It’s a highly sophisticated track, packed with clever twists that never let you get bored.

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