[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!
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Ho'oponoponoMerokuru
A pop number brimming with a tropical vibe—perfect for when you want to escape the busyness of everyday life and the hustle and bustle of the city! Vocaloid producer Merokuru released “Ho’oponopono” in May 2024.
Its tropical, warm sound arrangement, like waves lapping on the beach, is soothing.
The vocals by Miku and Luka layered over it are incredibly gentle, too.
The title “Ho’oponopono” is a Hawaiian term for a way of thinking said to cleanse the heart.
Why not sing along with the song and calm your mind?
Ultramarine Summer QuiltTiny.
A bittersweet rock number that brings back memories of a summer spent with someone special.
It’s a track by Vocaloid producer Chiitana—also known for hits like “Whatever,” “Say You Love Me,” and “QTQT”—released in 2018.
The chorus melody carries a distinctly Japanese flair, evoking the feeling of summer in Japan.
The arrangement’s mid-song shift into a jazzy, stylish groove is an intriguing touch as well.
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Fujisawa Cicada Bombcafeoni
An anachrotic beepy-synth technopop track.
Released on August 16, 2011.
Set in Fujisawa City, famous for Enoshima, it tells the story of a girl whose heart flutters with the arrival of summer but who is frightened by cicadas.
The lyrics portray her feelings of confusion, wondering if the cicadas are oddly fond of her.
Smolderregulus
A summer day, a farewell to someone precious to whom I couldn’t convey my feelings.
But when summer comes again, I can meet you.
It’s a captivating song with a mysterious, novel-like worldview.
Created by regulus, a Vocaloid producer renowned for ballads, it was released in 2016.
The transparent piano phrases, guitar arpeggios, and ambient synth tones weave a grand sonic landscape.
The emotionally stirring guitar solo is irresistible as well.
As you listen, tears begin to flow naturally… a wistful summer-themed Vocaloid track.
Rainbow CiderTezuka
A poignant guitar rock number that brings back memories of a summer spent with someone special.
It’s a track by Tezuka, a Vocaloid producer who also posts performance and singing covers.
The song was released in 2016 and is included on v flower’s compilation album “Ichigo Ichie.”
KaerazuInumaru Playhouse
This song is captivating for its traditional Japanese-inspired worldbuilding.
It was released in 2015 as the third work by the creator unit Inumaru Shibaigoya.
The piano timbre is otherworldly, suffused with a slightly eerie atmosphere—likely because it was produced with Obon as its theme.
Give me back my main (one)/true love■37
An impressive electronic tune where a sense of floating and loneliness intersect.
Created by ■37, this work was released in September 2024.
The vocal work featuring Kasane Teto SV, Hatsune Miku, and IA is distinctive.
Riding on a sound with a unique sense of rhythm, a cutting-edge worldview unfolds.
It feels like a portrayal of late summer in a way that is quintessentially ■37.
If you’re seeking a music experience unlike any before, why not give it a listen first?