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[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.

Be sure to read to the end!

[Refreshing] A Grand Feature on Vocaloid Summer Songs [Nostalgia] (121–130)

summer festivalHomura Takadō

IA Summer Festival (Original Song)
Homura Takadame Summer Festival

A track from the album “Maiden Voyage,” themed around summer festivals and the love stories connected to them, just as the title suggests.

Its acoustic sound unfolds at a relaxed pace, offering a calm, warm atmosphere that’s part of its charm.

Odo Robosea tea

Odo Robo / Kotonoha Sisters with Zundamon
Odo Robo Kaicha

The winner of the Rookie division at VocaColle Summer 2023 was Kaicha’s “Odo Robo.” It’s a track with an appealing festival-like vibe in both its melody and lyrics, comically depicting robots enjoying a dance.

The interspersed humorous lines highlight the charm of the characters as well.

Another highlight is the abundance of homages to past popular songs.

The more of a Vocaloid fan you are, the more it’ll make you grin.

Example summerTakoyakiKZY

Example Summer / TakoyakiKZY feat. Hatsune Miku
Example Summer Takoyaki KZY

The gritty band sound is emotional! Created by the Vocaloid producer TakoyakiKZY—whose entry for the 2023 Spring “VocaColle,” Akagan ga Tooru, also drew attention—this track was released in 2022.

It starts with shimmering electric piano and then unfolds into a delay-drenched guitar riff that sounds incredibly cool.

If you enjoy playing instruments, you might find yourself wanting to try it out.

The dynamic ebb and flow of the arrangement is stylish, too.

Give it a listen while reflecting on the relationship with “you.”

Summer IdolOSTER project

[Hatsune Miku / Kagamine Rin] Summer Idol
Summer Idol OSTER project

It’s an upbeat, classic rock ’n’ roll tune.

The track is by OSTER project, also known as Fluffy Cinnamon.

It was released on a video-sharing site in 2012.

The bright sound feels perfect for summer.

It’s included in the VOCALOID-based game “Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA f.”

[Refreshing] A Major Feature on Summer Vocaloid Songs [Nostalgia] (131–140)

Starlit Sky CocktailHideyoshi

Starry Sky Cocktail feat. Hatsune Miku / Hoshizora Cocktail feat. Miku Hatsune
Starlit Cocktail Hideyoshi

It’s a Vocaloid song with a mysterious worldview—futuristic yet somehow retro.

It’s a track by the Vocaloid producer Hideyoshi, released in 2020.

The soundscape evokes 80s electronic music, which is a distinctive feature.

The guitar solo is tastefully cool, too! And the melody and vocals are gentle and soothing.

The lyrics, which suggest the end of a romance, blend poignancy with a touch of positivity.

It’s recommended for a summer night when you want to spend some relaxed, unhurried time.

7daysemon

[Megurine Luka] 7days [Original] [VOCALOID] Chinese Subtitles
7daysemon

That four-on-the-floor rhythm feels great.

This is a track by emon, who also performs as a member of the Osaka-based techno unit Tes.

It was released on Niconico in 2010.

The song expresses overflowing feelings for a loved one.

It’s one of the tracks distributed as part of the Megurine Luka 2nd anniversary project.

dolphin kickwotaku

Dolphin Kick / wotaku feat. Hatsune Miku
Dolphin kick wotaku

It’s an upbeat summer tune that bursts open like a big, blooming flower! The song is by Vocaloid producer wotaku and was released in 2022.

If you’re familiar with wotaku’s work, you might have been surprised when you heard it—since they’ve released so many dark tracks, who would’ve thought they could nail such a cute summer song too? I’m in awe of their wide-ranging songwriting skills.

That said, the hardcore interlude is classic wotaku.

It’s the kind of track that’ll hype you up anytime, not just in summer!