Lovely Vocaloid

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

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

Vocaloid songs that are popular with younger generations and big hits at karaoke!

In this article, we’ll introduce famous “god-tier” tracks for anyone thinking, “I want to get into Vocaloid, but I don’t know where to start!”

The Vocaloid scene kicked off around 2007, and since then countless masterpieces have continued to emerge up to today.

So we’ve picked out a whole lot of standout songs!

We’re also updating this article regularly so more people can discover the world of Vocaloid.

Even if you’ve read it before, be sure to check back again!

[From Classics to the Newest] A Special Feature on Vocaloid Masterpieces and God-tier Songs! (261–270)

Spring-driven Girl ClockDrop

[Official] Spring-Wound Girl Clock feat. Hatsune Miku [Original Song]

Clockwork Girls Drop

It’s a track used in the game “#Compass.” Because it features a lot of electronic sounds, it may sound like technopop at first, but the gentle piano—and above all, the world evoked by its lyrics—are truly overwhelming.

It’s a dark, fairy-tale-like piece where the lyrics and music are seamlessly woven together.

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Maelstrom of a MomentBalloon

Vortex of an Instant / flower

Ephemeral Vortex Balloon

A jazzy, mature, and sentimental piece.

It’s a song by Balloon, a Vocaloid producer who also works as the singer-songwriter Keina Suda, released in 2020.

The ambient soundscape pairs perfectly with flower’s heart-rending vocals, and as you listen, you can feel your tears welling up.

Carrying the memories of “you” that hurt every time they surface, the protagonist lives through today.

The lyrics trace those feelings, and it makes our own hearts ache as well.

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IMAWANOKIWAIyowa

IMAWANOKIWA / Iyowa feat. Hatsune Miku

IMAWANOKIWA Iyowa

Listen once, and you might find it impossible to escape this mysterious music.

It’s a piece by Iyowa, a popular Vocaloid producer known for a distinctive style that could be described as a blend of chillout and rock, released in 2019.

Above all, the standout feature is the sound design, which makes it feel as if the record’s rotation speed is changing.

That sound really sticks in your ears, doesn’t it? And yet, it doesn’t tip too far into the avant-garde; it retains a solidly catchy element, which shows Iyowa’s keen sense and excellent balance.

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waning moonGotta do it or else / I have to, no choice

Crescent Moon feat. Yuzuki Yukari / Kibou no Tsuki – Nakyamurya

Without the longed-for moon, it's hopeless.

The pleasant, progressive sound makes you want to listen again and again.

It’s a piece by Nakyamurya, released in 2018.

Both the lyrics and the music evoke the image of gazing at a sparkling starry sky.

And of course, the real highlight is the backing track: bass and piano solos, crisp guitar phrases, and drum parts that are calm yet technical.

Each element is distinctive, yet the overall cohesion of the song never falters—it’s high-quality music.

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[From Classics to the Latest] A Special Feature on Vocaloid Masterpieces and God-Tier Songs! (271–280)

KokoroTravolta-P

[Kagamine Rin] Kokoro [Original Song]

Kokoro Tora Volta P

This is a popular song with warm yet bittersweet, story-driven lyrics themed around robots and “kokoro” (heart).

Its captivating worldview has inspired novelizations and stage adaptations.

Beyond the lyrics and melody, Rin’s tender, innocent voice also moves listeners.

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True feelingsGreat Desert Wave New

True Feelings / Kagamine Rin, GUMI, Kagamine Len

True Feelings: Great Desert Waves New

This is a Vocaloid song that will skyrocket your self-esteem! It’s a piece by Vocaloid producer Shin Dabanami, known for hits like “Ai no Uta,” released in June 2024.

It’s an upbeat, high-energy tune from start to finish, and the more you listen, the more your spirits rise.

The driving melody perfectly matches the lyrical message that “You are a genius.” It’s a positive song that makes you want to take even just one step forward!

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Nn... ah... ah.SLAVE V-V-R

“Nnh, ah, ah.” / SLAVE.V-V-R

Nn… ah… ah… SLAVE V-V-R

Please enjoy this song together with its visuals.

It’s a track by SLAVE.V-V-R, a Vocaloid producer who keeps “failing” to retire (?), released in 2021.

Chic piano phrases, a punchy guitar riff, and an ever-advancing, driving rhythm—its addictiveness is off the charts.

Hatsune Miku’s whisper-like vocals are also distinctive.

And at the very end of the song… I really hope you’ll listen all the way to the last moment.

It’s a cool, sultry Vocaloid track.

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