[From Classics to the Latest] A Special Feature on Vocaloid Masterpieces and Legendary Tracks!

Tie and Untie, Rakshasa and SkeletonBee

Hachi MV 'Tie and Untie: Rakshasa and Corpse' HACHI / Musunde Hiraite Rasetsu to Mukuro

A track using Hatsune Miku, produced by Kenshi Yonezu, also known as Hachi.

As you can see and hear, it’s a piece marked by traditional Japanese instruments, melodies, and phrasing.

But it’s not merely themed around “wa” (Japanese style); the playful spirit of the arranger and clever wordplay are also highlights.

Listen multiple times, read the lyrics, and try to discover those playful elements.

Holy Lance Exploding Boyreruriri

Holy Lance Exploding Boy – Rerulili feat. Kagamine Len

A track where high-tempo waves of sound surge all at once.

The sounds packed into this high-speed tempo feel as if they travel straight from the ears to the brain.

The catchy, rhythmic lyrics are distinctive, but it’s also worth listening for the message woven into them and considering what’s being sung about—making it a fun song to ponder as well.

Nothing but lifeNuyuri

It’s Just Life / Flower・Yuzuki Yukari : It’s Just Life / nulut, avogado6

One’s own life.

Certainly, being alive is wonderful.

But by itself, it amounts to nothing.

This is a song that sings of that fear and reality.

The self, as an existence, will eventually fade away.

It portrays, straightforwardly, the thoughts that anyone alive will inevitably have.

If you try to listen while doing something else, you’ll be drawn into its world of melody and lyrics, and your work will come to a halt.

It’s a classic masterpiece of Vocaloid.

Children Recordjin

Jin / Children Record (IA) [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This is a song positioned as the theme of Jin’s series Kagerou Project, which was also adapted into an anime.

It vividly portrays young men and women facing anguish and hardship, and it gives you the feeling that “Alright, it’s finally about to begin.”

CinderellaDECO*27

DECO*27 – Cinderella feat. Hatsune Miku

DECO*27 is a Vocaloid producer who has continued to lead the scene since the 2010s, known for numerous songs themed around “love.” Among his works, the one I especially recommend is “Cinderella.” It’s included on MANNEQUIN, released in 2022.

The electro sound driven by a dynamic rhythm is addictive, and the humorous flow that showcases Hatsune Miku’s cute vocals is another highlight.

It’s an upbeat tune that I hope even those who’ve “hardly ever listened to Vocaloid songs” will try.

slow motionPinocchioP

PinocchioP – SLoWMoTIoN feat. Hatsune Miku / SLoWMoTIoN

It’s a playful song.

It sings about everyday relatable moments and the journey of life.

The protagonist is a woman with a fever.

As we grow, we gain some things and lose others, but it makes you feel like, for now, let’s just keep living.

It’s a piece you’ll want to listen to when you’re lost in life.

merry bad endMafumafu

Merry Bad End / Mafumafu feat. Hatsune Miku

There’s a dark side to girls’ groups.

We’ve turned that reality into a straightforward, dark song.

When rumors spread, even someone who used to pass as “cute” gets left out.

It portrays the flipside of that imaginary utopia.

Some guys might even find that, by listening to this song, the illusions they held about girls are shattered.