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

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Mafia / wotaku feat. Hatsune Miku

As you can imagine from the title, it’s a dirty piece.

It’s a track by the Vocaloid producer wotaku, also known for works like “Gehenna” and “Noel,” released in 2020.

The way the song structure and sound arrangement feel like they’re gradually closing in on you is really cool.

Elements of hip-hop, jazz, and EDM intertwine exquisitely, giving the track real depth.

It’s only about three minutes long, but perhaps because of its musical density, it leaves you with a strong sense of satisfaction when it ends.

Tell Your WorldKz

livetune feat. Hatsune Miku 'Tell Your World' Music Video

A song sprinkled with stylish design elements set against the backdrop of an adorable MMD, with Lat-style Miku dancing intensely.

Kz’s signature digital synth takes the lead melody, resulting in dance music that feels incredibly refreshing and transparent.

Kz is also a pioneer who brought VOCALOID—still an underground genre at the time—into mainstream media exposure such as television.

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Noda / Zundamon, Hatsune Miku, Kasane Teto

Have you listened to “Noda,” which surpassed 1.5 million plays about two weeks after its release? It’s a track written by Daibakuha Arata, a Vocaloid producer who debuted in 2021, for the anonymous submission event “Mushoku Tōmeisai II.” Centered around a fast-paced piano melody, it’s crafted with a psychedelic vibe.

The standout feature of this piece is its use of Zundamon, Hatsune Miku, and Kasane Teto.

The three, each with a distinct mood and timbre, are harmonized in an exquisite balance.

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Yukopi – Strong Wind Slicked-back Hair (feat. Kaai Yuki)

Once you hear it, it keeps playing in your head nonstop! “Gale All Back,” a track by Vocaloid producer Yukopi, was released in 2023.

Its humorous worldview became a hot topic and went viral, especially on short-form video platforms.

If you’re a frequent subway user, you’ll probably relate to that moment when you step out of the exit and a strong gust of wind slicks your hair straight back.

The lyrics, which spotlight ordinary everyday scenes, and the occasional voice-cracking sound of the recorder are irresistibly catchy.

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Orangestar – DAYBREAK FRONTLINE (feat. IA) Official Video

A Vocaloid track with clear, soothing piano and synth tones.

Released by Orangestar in 2016, known for signature works like “Asu no Yozora Shoukaihan.” It’s included on the 2017 album “SEASIDE SOLILOQUIES.” The lyrics, blending anxiety and hope for the future, strike right at the heart.

The way the melody weaves brightness and poignancy feels just like the moment dawn breaks.

A song that stays by your side as you take a new step forward.

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Nothing I Do Goes Right / meiyo feat. KAFU [Music Video]

These days, more and more Vocaloid songs are blowing up thanks to social media.

Speaking of Vocaloid tracks that went viral on TikTok, “Nani Yattemo Umaku Ikanai” comes to mind.

It was produced in 2021 by the singer-songwriter meiyo.

The song is a simple yet technically crafted piece of electro-pop.

Its candid lyrics about modern struggles seem to have resonated with teens.

You can enjoy its distinctive flow, with murmured asides and conversational delivery.

If you like danceable, rap-influenced tracks, definitely give it a listen.

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Orangestar – Henceforth (feat. IA) Official Video

This song, with its beautiful piano and strings, is by Orangestar, also known as Mikansei-P, and was released in 2020.

Built around a four-on-the-floor rhythm, it’s a refreshingly brisk track with an exhilarating sense of speed that just feels great to listen to.

The lyrics convey a bittersweet yet powerful resolve—“Even if you’re not here, I’ll keep moving forward”—which is deeply moving.

It makes me want to do my best, too.

It’s a Vocaloid song I’d love for you to listen to on a hot summer day.