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

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 Latest] A Special Feature on Vocaloid Masterpieces and God-Tier Songs! (331–340)

become emptyMIMI

“Become Empty” / feat. Hatsune Miku & KAFU
become emptyMIMI

Breezy yet somehow bittersweet Vocaloid songs are quite popular, aren’t they? “Kū ni Naru,” produced in 2022 by MIMI—known for signature tracks like “Marshmary” and “Lapis Lazuli”—is a dreamy piece.

It features soft, airy synths and sparkling, percussive piano tones.

The cute twin vocals of KAFU and Hatsune Miku are heart-melting, too.

Packed with an emotional message that portrays the ache of unrequited love, it’s a work that resonates deeply.

If you’re looking for a song with a girly aesthetic, be sure to give it a listen.

I’m a Ghost type.syudou

[Hatsune Miku] I'm a Ghost Type [syudou]
I'm a Ghost type.syudou

A song by syudou, released in January 2024 as the 9th entry in “Pokémon feat.

Hatsune Miku Project VOLTAGE 18 Types/Songs.” Its sound and lyrics evoke the unsettling atmosphere of Lavender Town, one of the cities from the original Pokémon games.

It first gives you a spine-chilling fright, but it’s not just that—there’s also a warmth that conveys the bonds between companions, which really hits home.

It’s a track brimming with love for Pokémon—be sure to give it a listen.

ShiteYurii Kanon

Shite / Yurii Canon feat. Narukami Mikoto
ShiteYurii Kanon

Yurry Canon is a Vocaloid producer who delivers Japanese-style rock tunes to listeners and is also known for providing songs to numerous artists.

His 2022 track “Shite” features a dynamic arrangement, with a melody line reminiscent of Japanese rock and kayōkyoku, making it a great pick for Vocaloid beginners.

Why not experience the powerful rock sound that perfectly matches Mikoto Naruka’s elegant vocals?

Red Purge!!!P.I.N.A.

Kagamine Rin/Len - Red Purge!!! (Original MV)
Red Purge!!!P.I.N.A.

This song takes its motif from works by Kazumi Takahashi—novelist and scholar of Chinese literature—specifically Sange, Jashūmon, and My Disintegration.

The theme is intriguing, and the lyrics show real flair.

At first, the distinctive vocal tuning can be off-putting, but gradually it becomes quite appealing.

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I’m not a devil.DECO*27 x Pinokiopī

DECO*27 x PinocchioP – I'm Not a Devil feat. Hatsune Miku
I'm not a devil.DECO*27 x Pinokiopī

A collaboration between two wildly popular vocaloid producers set the scene abuzz.

“Not a Devil” by DECO*27 and PinocchioP was released in January 2023.

It’s a nonstop, high-energy track with addictiveness that goes beyond “highly addictive.” The entire song features Hatsune Miku on vocals, and it’s interesting that you can tell which parts each producer handled just from how the voice is crafted.

It’s a piece that makes you think, “They really made this together,” and it was one of the works that supercharged the 2023 vocaloid scene.

Glorious DayEVE

Glorious Day feat. Hatsune Miku – Eve Music Video
Glorious DayEVE

Released in March 2024 as the final song of the Pokémon x Hatsune Miku collaboration project, this track brilliantly fuses Eve’s characteristically wide-ranging musicality with the world of Pokémon.

It conveys a powerful sense of adventure and the exhilarating release that comes from overcoming hardships.

The rich, full-bodied sound and the message embedded in the lyrics are sure to resonate with you.

Take your time and savor it!

-ERRORniki

[Lily] -ERROR [Original Song] (english subs + romaji)
-ERRORniki

More people might know the cover version, but this is the original.

Despite the melancholic tone of the song, Lily’s powerful voice—pleading, almost crying out—is incredible.

As the chorus swells, it stirs the heart and makes you want to cry.