[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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Summer-colored AnswerOrangestar
An up-tempo track included on Orangestar’s album of summer songs, “Seriously, This Is Why I Hate Summer…”.
Perhaps because of the summer heat, the protagonist finds themself recalling someone dear who once stood by their side and ends up searching for their figure.
It’s a song that tightens painfully in the depths of your chest.
Fire◎Flowerhalyosy
“Fire◎Flower” basically means fireworks.
It’s a pure, bittersweet summer love song about wishing the time spent setting off fireworks with the one you love could last forever.
Created by the Vocaloid producer halyosy—also known as the author of “Sakura no Ame”—it was released in 2008.
The arrangement blends band sounds with piano tones for a very pleasant listen.
If you’re in love right now, hearing it will make you want a romance with no regrets.
How about letting this song give you the courage to confess your feelings?
Rain of Time, The Final WarOrangestar
This is the 20th work by Orangestar, known for depicting a distinctive summer-themed worldview.
The two-step key change in the final chorus is surely the song’s biggest highlight.
Along with its thought-provoking lyrics, it really hits home.
You’ll find yourself listening to it over and over again.
late summerYukopi
It’s a lyrical song that expresses the heartache that tightens your chest at summer’s end.
Composed by Yukopi, known for “Gale All Back,” it was released in February 2025.
The gentle timbre of the piano and the dramatic strings convey the bittersweetness of late summer, stirring deep emotions.
Its worldview evokes nostalgia for memories that have passed and times you can’t return to, making it perfect for those who want to sink into a nostalgic mood.
Islayn-buna
A fast-paced four-on-the-floor guitar rock track.
This song is by n-buna, who is also active as the composer for the rock band Yorushika.
It was released in 2015 on Niconico and YouTube.
Its refreshing atmosphere evokes a summer sky after the rain.
SynchronizerOrangestar
This song opens with a deeply reverberant piano sound.
It’s a work by Orangestar, known for releasing numerous summer-themed Vocaloid songs, and it was published in 2016.
The track, its melody, and the vocals brim with a refreshing clarity—listening to it feels like a cool breeze is blowing through your mind.
The bittersweet lyrics capture a page of youthful summer days.
It’s a breezy number that will resonate with listeners of any generation.
It feels great to listen to on a sunny day while taking a walk.
August, you are.Epoch
A song that paints bittersweet memories, with the delicate tones of the guitar seeping into the heart.
Created by the Vocaloid producer Epoch, also known for works like “Somnium,” and released in August 2021.
It’s a rock number packed with overflowing emotions for cherished people we can no longer meet, and for the summer days that have passed.
The resonant, emotional sound captivates both ears and heart.
Before you know it, you find yourself listening as if it were your own story.