[In the Season of Love] A Special Feature on Vocaloid Songs to Listen to on White Day

Senpai!OSTER project

Senpai! / OSTER project feat. Kasukabe Tsumugi

It’s a captivating song that portrays the sweet, heartrending feelings of unrequited love.

Created by OSTER project and released in June 2024.

The protagonist, who harbors a crush on an older student, leaves a strong impression as she pours her feelings into every little gesture—tugging at her cardigan, fixing her hair.

The lyrics, which capture the frustrating distance between them, combined with Tsumugi Kasukabe β’s translucent vocals, convey the purity of being in love.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants to bask in the bittersweet emotions of youth!

Talent for loveOSTER project

Talent for Love / OSTER project feat. Rikka Koharu

“Koi no Sainō” is a track by OSTER project, released in December 2023.

It’s a cute pop tune about a girl who easily falls in love, feeling perplexed by her own personality yet wishing to honestly convey her feelings to the one she likes.

Koharu Rikka’s clear, transparent vocals seem to further highlight the protagonist’s emotions.

It’s a highly relatable song—if you’re headlong in love, definitely give it a listen!

mochimochiTAK

[MV] TAK – ‘Mochimochi’ feat. Hatsune Miku

It’s a delicious, feel-good song filled with love for sweets.

Produced by TAK, this work was released in August 2024.

Its sound arrangement incorporates elements of electropop, while the gentle, cheerful melody warms the heart.

Another hallmark is the lyrics, which feature a wide variety of treats from traditional Japanese confections to Western sweets.

I think this song is perfect for when you’re thinking about what to give back for White Day.

Knockoutmerokuru

Knockout / Merokuru feat. Hatsune Miku

Merokuru’s “Knockout,” which depicts the push-and-pull of love with a catchy pop melody, is the perfect track for White Day, when the passion of Valentine’s Day still lingers.

This piece, which gained buzz as a Rookie entry in the 2023 Summer VOCALOID Collection, conveys the laid-back strategy of a contrarian protagonist aiming for small victories in romance.

Yet in the end, they can’t resist the other’s charm and get knocked out—adorably so.

Overflowing with a desire to resonate with everyone in love, this work is sure to spark your romantic feelings!

First Love Academy, Pure Romance DepartmentNem

First Love Academy, Department of Pure Love / Kagamine Rin & Len, GUMI

It’s a love song set in a school that not only current students but also working adults can relate to.

It portrays a romance where feelings you think you’re hiding are obvious to everyone around you, and even after being rejected on White Day, you keep trying instead of giving up.

You can’t help but wish those bittersweet yet joyful days would last forever.

Champion Road of LoveNem

Love’s Champion Road / Kagamine Len

An up-tempo pop song where Kagamine Len takes on a high-stakes love match in the ring.

Created by Vocaloid producer Nem, the track was released in March 2024.

It was written specifically for the Nintendo Switch title “Fit Boxing feat.

Hatsune Miku: Exercise with Miku.” Featuring effectively employed brass sounds, the song’s lyrics shine with innovative expressions that fuse boxing and romance.

Feelings of love are likened to punches and jabs, powerfully conveying that burning passion.

If you want to express your straightforward feelings to someone you like, let this song give you a boost!

I feel like I’m going to melt.namiguru

Melting Away / Namiguru feat. AiSuu [AiSuu 2nd Anniversary Work]

How about the sweet and cute “I Might Melt”? Released by Namiguru in December 2024, this catchy number sings straight from the heart to that special someone.

With a light, upbeat sound woven from a variety of tones, the track exudes Namiguru’s signature playfulness.

It’s a perfect fit for White Day—especially when you can’t wait to give your return gift.