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

NecroATOLS

ATOLS – Necro feat. Uraname

Nekro is a piece that makes use of Uramei’s somewhat sorrowful voice.

It’s a work by the Vocaloid producer ATOLS.

While the song doesn’t spell out the situation in detail, it depicts someone who had been living a happy life falling into hell.

Since specialized terminology appears, looking it up will help you understand the worldbuilding more deeply.

Another appeal is that it allows for various interpretations.

Some say the protagonist has died, while others say they are about to be born.

peacockATOLS

ATOLS – Peacock feat. Hatsune Miku

A sophisticated electric tune with a Japanese aesthetic.

It’s a track by ATOLS, a Vocaloid producer known for a uniquely individual musical style, released in June 2023.

The synth sound carries a majestic atmosphere, and it’s something you’ll want to savor with headphones or earphones—there’s that much spaciousness in the sound image.

While it features catchy rhymes like “kujakku” (peacock) and “amanjaku” (contrarian), the lyrics as a whole possess a high level of artistry that’s equally compelling.

FamiliaAira

Familiar / IA

A spine-tingling Vocaloid track where richly narrative lyrics intertwine with bustling yet madcap music.

Released by Aira in October 2024, this song distills the protagonist’s plea for salvation to God.

While the arrangement maintains a bright atmosphere throughout, hints of unease in the words and melodies draw you in.

It’s an IA track with a curious, addictive quality that makes you ponder the story behind the song.

Cheeks of the Seasons and WonderlandKai

[Hirohako] Seasonal Cheeks and Wonderland / Kai feat. Hatsune Miku

Kai, whose song “Goodbye Princess” became a hit in the Vocaloid scene, has released “Season’s Cheeks and Wonderland,” a cute pop track featuring Hatsune Miku.

The song’s highlight is the build-up from the pre-chorus into the chorus.

The flow in that section is so beautiful you’ll want to replay it over and over, and it gives you chills when you listen.

Incidentally, the track was also chosen as the campaign theme song for “Hirohako Spring Tourism,” and its bright, springlike vibe is part of its charm.

AnotherNIL

Another/Gekiyaku

A hip-hop piece that draws you in with its weighty sound.

It’s a track by the Vocaloid producer NIL, released in July 2023.

The bass-heavy production carries a tense edge that makes your own heartbeat quicken to match.

It may sound restrained on the surface, but you can feel a surge of powerful emotion roiling underneath.

Gekiyaku’s noisy vocals fit the tone and worldview of the song perfectly.

With imposing lyrics that fire you up, it’s a wildly cool original UTAU track.

Instant SAN-check knockoutSTEAKA

SAN-value direct burial / miku

This is a Vocaloid track where a unique worldview fuses with overwhelming musicality.

Created by STEAKA, it was released in December 2024.

Pounding rhythms, sliced-up electronic sounds, explosive synths, unpredictable development—the list of charms is endless.

Despite the chaos, the melodies are undeniably catchy, and the lyrical world is top-notch.

If you’re looking for an immersive musical experience, be sure to check out “SAN-chi Chokusō” (SAN-Value Direct Burial).

Zero drifting apartSohbana

Hatsune Miku “Zero Separating Apart”

It’s a unique mixture dance-rock tune that stirs you by directly touching the feelings deep in your chest—calling to mind an inner landscape of the heart.

The track is by Vocaloid producer Sohbana, released in March 2023, and it placed 9th in the Bokakore 2023 Spring TOP 100 rankings.

The witty word choices in the lyrics heighten anticipation, making you wonder, “What phrase will come next?” The compatibility with the calmly tempered sound is outstanding.

It feels like the inorganic and the organic are exquisitely blended together.