[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)
And then the night lights upMIMI
Living ordinary days and finding moments of beauty within them—this is a nostalgic piece that invites reflection on life.
It’s a track by Vocaloid producer MIMI, also known as the creator of “Moment,” released in 2020.
The depth of the soundscape, centered on the timbre of the piano, feels as if it seeps into the heart.
The contrast between the lyrics’ philosophical message and the lightness of the rhythm is also striking.
It makes you want to cherish the time you’re spending right now.
If you want to revel in the melancholy of summer’s end, by all means.
Miku Summer Ondoiyowa
Vocaloid producer Iyowa, known for signature songs like “Kyukurarin,” has gained popularity with tracks that capture a girl’s cute feelings.
Created in 2021, “Miku Natsu Ondo” was featured in the official Hatsune Miku VR world, MIKU LAND 2021 SUMMER VACATION.
Its jazzy, bittersweet piano sound resonates.
You’ll swoon as she rhythmically sings lyrics that paint the excitement of a festival.
While the song boasts a beautiful melody line, it also carries a touch of ennui.
It’s a number that conveys the fleeting beauty and fragility of summer—the kind that makes you wistful when it ends, with images of “fireworks” and “summer vacation.”
Sky Songn-buna
This song begins with the strummed tones of an acoustic guitar.
It’s a summer track by n-buna, a popular Vocaloid producer known for works like “Toumei Elegy” and “Umiyuri Kaiteitan.” It was released in 2012.
The lyrics express a desire to go to a dear person who is far away.
The sense of speed makes it feel as if the emotion of “I want to see you” is overflowing.
[Refreshing] Big Feature on Vocaloid Summer Songs [Nostalgia] (81–90)
The Yearned-For Little MermaidYASUHIRO (Yasuhiro)
This song features crisp, stylish guitar cutting that’s undeniably cool.
Created by the Vocaloid producer YASUHIRO (Yasuhiro), known for releasing many highly addictive tracks, it was published in 2015.
Its philosophical lyrics weave the song’s dreamlike atmosphere.
Beyond the summer wind*Luna
It’s a melancholy summer song that recalls a “you” I can no longer meet.
Created by Vocaloid producer Luna, also known for “8.32” and “Heal Me,” it was released on Nico Nico Douga and YouTube in 2013.
It’s a guitar rock track that feels like every emotion is exploding, and it can move you to tears when you listen.
It’s also available for karaoke, so if you want to sing it, give it a try.
Summer Imitationkashiko.
“Summer Imitation” is a piece released in August 2023 and an entry in the VOCALOID Collection 2023 Summer TOP 100 ranking.
It portrays a summer spent with someone dear who’s trying, even just a little, to make you happy.
The imagery in the lyrics conveys a longing for days that will never return.
When the end of summer makes you want to look back on those fleeting moments, this song is a perfect fit.
Try listening with earphones or headphones to savor every detail of the sound.
Summer Days, Ghosts, and God(s)Tinkle-POP
It’s a highly narrative song whose lyrics depict the relationship between a little girl’s ghost and “me,” and the feeling of being unable to forget her even now that she can no longer be seen.
Created by the musical unit tinkle-POP—comprising Mofu@, yasu (mixer), and tom”U”—it was released in 2011.
It’s a guitar rock track that makes you feel as if you’re sprinting through the wind, and it warms your heart as you listen.