[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] (101–110)
August 32Kou
This is a track by Kou, one of the members of the creator team Diarays.
It was released on a video site in 2013.
The oriental musical style is pleasing to the ear.
The narrative-style lyrics are captivating.
It is included on the album “Oblivion Diary.”
Alignsushi P
“Bye-bye, Our Summer” — This is the author’s comment.
What’s being sung over the exhilarating melody is perhaps about days that will never return, about that once-in-a-lifetime summer.
It feels like a quintessential, orthodox-style Vocaloid song.
The chorus in particular is a must-listen.
Bluish Disordernuyuri
It’s a fast-paced rock number that kicks off with a gritty, hard-driving bass.
Created by Nuyuri, a Vocaloid producer who also works as a singer-songwriter, it was released in 2015.
Take your time to savor the philosophical lyrics.
The understated melodic line is cool as well.
Henshinjin
If you were the kind of kid who often imagined yourself as a hero, this will especially resonate! It’s a track by Jin, also known as Shizen no Teki-P—the creator of the Kagerou Project—released in 2022.
It’s a stylish rock tune that pushes an edgy band sound to the forefront.
Those razor-sharp riffs and cutting rhythms are irresistible! The lyrics convey a powerful message: “Let’s live exactly as we want.” Be sure to listen while comparing it with the story in the music video!
On deathShanon
Mysterious soundscapes and rhythms, and the choice of words in the lyrics.
This song fully showcases the unique world of Shannon, a versatile creator who handles everything from video production to illustration.
It was released in 2018.
Beyond the song’s inherent quality, it’s also a musically intriguing work that reveals a variety of influences, such as jazz- and progressive-inspired phrases and an interlude incorporating dubstep.
[Refreshing] Big Feature on Summer Vocaloid Songs [Nostalgia] (111–120)
Hachis turns his back on summermeru
This is a song by Melo, a Vocaloid producer known for shimmering guitar rock.
It was released in 2015 on Niconico and YouTube.
The lyrics capture a straightforward feeling of love that evokes youth.
It might especially resonate with students.
The blue that fades with summersaika
From the intro alone, it has a lovely, summery vibe! It’s a track by Vocaloid producer Saika, released in 2020.
The ear-pleasing acoustic guitar, the gritty bass, and the resounding piano are irresistible.
Highly recommended if you like four-on-the-floor tracks.
That said, the lyrics about the loneliness of a summer without someone special really squeeze the heart.
The use of reversed audio creates a magical timbre that effectively feels like it’s voicing the protagonist’s emotions.