[Refreshing] A Special Feature on Vocaloid Summer Songs [Nostalgia]
Blue skies, towering summer clouds, the chirping of cicadas… What images come to mind when you think of summer? A fresh, youthful vibe, or a season that brings back nostalgic memories? Each of you probably has your own unique idea of “summer.” In this article, we’re featuring a special roundup of Vocaloid summer songs! We’ve gathered plenty—from feel-good tracks to bittersweet ones, and even a few with a touch of horror.
You’re sure to find a song that matches your image of summer.
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[Refreshing] Big Feature on Vocaloid Summer Songs [Nostalgia] (71–80)
Ramunewatashyo
This song has a wonderful rhythm that makes you want to dance when you listen to it.
It’s a track by Watasho, whose unique sound sense is loved by many Vocaloid fans.
It was released in 2017.
The poignant lyrics, which evoke memories of a summer romance, are especially captivating.
Transparent SummerMIMI
This piece captures the transparency of summer.
Summer isn’t just about heat.
The lyrics that make you look forward to summer are, I think, the song’s greatest charm.
The recorder’s tone fits well, too.
The simple, light rhythm is also pleasant to listen to.
Wonderland and the Song of Sheephachi
This is a song by Hachi, also known as Kenshi Yonezu, who is active as a singer-songwriter.
It was released on Niconico in 2010 and later uploaded to YouTube.
The sound is striking for its contrast between calm and intensity, and listening to it makes you feel uplifted.
Eternal vacationhalyosy
You might find your tear ducts giving way if you listen at the end of summer.
This song is by the Vocaloid producer halyosy, known for creating many heart-touching masterpieces like “Sakura no Ame,” and its video was released in August 2023.
It’s the Vocaloid version of a track provided to the singer group Irregular Dice (Ireisu) and released in June of the same year.
The arrangement features a strikingly grand string sound, and a melody line that blends freshness with a nostalgic atmosphere.
The lyrics, which look back on summer days spent with friends, make you inevitably relate them to your own memories.
StarmineNem
It’s a song that vividly conveys the heartache and loneliness of a summer scene that repeats every year—the town looks the same, the flow of people is the same, and the only thing that’s different is that “you” aren’t there.
Its ballad-like tone and the sound of fireworks inserted just before the final chorus bring tears to your eyes.
Sherbet Streamiruka aisu
What turns a blisteringly hot summer day into a refreshing mood is “Sherbet Stream.” Created in 2021 by Iruka Ice, a Vocaloid producer known for colorful and pop tunes, it features a breezy sound that evokes images of “sky blue” and “youth.” Its sparkling, positive lyrics will resonate, making you feel hopeful about the future.
It’s a happy tune that perfectly suits a cute, idol-like Hatsune Miku.
Why not let this summery song soothe you and blow away the summer heat?
Hanged Girl of the Haunted HouseTōma
Speaking of summer, it’s all about horror—and when you think horror, you think ghosts.
With that in mind, how about this song? It’s by Tohma, a Vocaloid producer renowned for sophisticated musicality and composition that exudes a strong sense of aesthetics.
It was released on Niconico in 2012.
Judging by the title, you might expect a scary track, but the content leaves quite a poignant impression.
Take your time and savor the highly narrative lyrics.