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 Latest] A Special Feature on Vocaloid Masterpieces and God-Tier Songs! (341–350)

Ray's musingsnihoshika

Rei’s musings / Rei Adachi

I want Hoshika in Rei’s tweet

This work by Nihoshika features a distinctive sound where electronic and pop are exquisitely mixed.

Released in June 2024, it features UTAU’s Adachi Rei on vocals.

The lyrics are composed from posts tweeted on Adachi Rei’s X account.

Once you listen, you’ll find yourself unable to escape its mysterious worldview.

Try capturing the concept of Adachi Rei with both your ears and your mind.

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Heavenly Water MaidenKikuo

Kikuo – Maiden of the Heavenly Waters

Kikuo, Maiden of the Heavenly Waters

This work unfolds an epic story that feels like unraveling an ancient Japanese legend.

The track was released by the globally acclaimed Vocaloid producer Kikuo in August 2025, and premiered as part of YouTube Music Weekend.

Traditional Japanese tones suffused with a wa-like atmosphere are brilliantly fused with Kikuo’s signature, meticulously crafted sound design.

As you listen, you can experience a deep sense of immersion—almost as if you’re watching a film.

Hatsune Miku’s mysterious vocals are a perfect fit for this world, too! Be sure to explore and interpret the profound story for yourself.

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Elegy for an Absolute Old FriendRo2noki

Absolute Old-Friend Elegy / Kasane Teto & Yokune Ruko (♀)

Absolute Old Friend Elegy Ro2noki

An emotional track with an irresistible interplay between two voices and a bittersweet melody.

It portrays the lingering feelings and helplessness toward a dear friend who’s gone.

While looking back on an irretrievable past, there’s an impossible-to-shake wish to meet again somewhere… These complex emotions are carried by a nostalgic band sound.

The song is a work by Vocaloid producer Ro2noki, released in August 2025.

I think it’s a Vocaloid track that perfectly fits a sentimental mood.

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I'm not interested.jon-YAKITORY

Not Interested / jon-YAKITORY feat. KAF

I'm not interested, Jon - YAKITORY.

It’s a Vocaloid track that’s irresistible for its tsundere-style love—pushing someone away with a “I’m not interested in you,” while burning with feelings underneath! Created by jon-YAKITORY, it’s the Vocaloid version of a song written specifically for hololive VTuber La+ Darknesss.

It portrays heavy romantic emotions: a cool, aloof exterior masking a blazing, possessive desire inside.

jon-YAKITORY’s signature addictive sound perfectly amplifies that twisted affection.

This worldview is bound to hit home for many!

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Ribbonsabio

Ribbon/sabio feat. Kasane Teto

Ribbonsabio

This track is irresistible for its fusion of meticulously crafted sound and a heartrending melody line.

Created by Vocaloid producer sabio and released in August 2025, it took first place in the Rookie Rankings of VocaColle Summer 2025.

The song explores the theme of “connections between people.” It distills the pure desire to form strong bonds with others, and just reading the lyrics alone can be moving.

The grand, EDM-centered sound arrangement is another highlight.

When you’re troubled by relationships or feeling down after a setback, this song will lend you strength.

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Light and DesireNuyuri

Hikari and Desire / Kasane Teto SV – Closed Desire

Hikari and Yoku-nu Yuri

An introspective Vocaloid track that captivates with its poetic word choices.

Created by Vocaloid producer Nuyuri, it was released in August 2025.

The song ranked 9th in the VOCACOLLE 2025 Summer TOP 100.

It portrays a delicate psyche swaying between a longing for light and an irrepressible surge of desire.

The struggle with an inflated sense of self, and the attempt to find meaning precisely within that exhaustion, is deeply moving.

Recommended for nights when you want to carefully face your inner self.

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V.SGreat Desert Wave New

V.S / Hatsune Miku, Kasane Teto, Zundamon, GUMI, Gekiyaku V, Kazehiki V, Kagamine Rin, Kagamine Len

V.S Great Desert Wave New

This is the title track of the album “V.S,” released in November 2024, by Namaku Hanshin, featuring multiple vocal libraries including Hatsune Miku, Kasane Teto, and Zundamon.

The music video was released in April 2025 and became a hot topic.

It’s an extremely grand work in which the sense of emotion swells more and more as the song progresses.

The beautiful vocal work and the resolve to move forward in order to leave a proof of life embedded in the lyrics harmonize, stirring the heart.

Listening to this song brings hope for the future.

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