Top 10 Vocaloid Songs by Machigerita-P

It should be clear by now that I love Vocaloid music, if the success of “10 Happy-Sounding Vocaloid Songs with Extremely Dark Lyrics” is anything to go by. The talented people who put together songs entirely from the ground up using nothing but digital software (known as “Producers” in the Vocaloid community) deserve our utmost admiration and respect.

I’ve enjoyed the works of many different producers over the years, but there has been one whose music has stuck with me for longer than any other, and he goes by Machigerita-P.

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As far as Vocaloid producers go, Machigerita-P (or simply Machigerita) is one of the most highly regarded in the community. Best known for implementing themes of horror, he is behind some of the most beloved (and disturbing) Vocaloid songs out there. And of course, since I love Machigerita’s music so much, I want to dedicate an entire list to talk about the ten songs that I replay the most often.

A couple things to note: This is a personal list, so I will only be considering songs that I personally enjoy. Secondly, and most importantly, since almost all of Machigerita’s work is horror-themed in one way or another, there will be content warnings in place, though we still advise reader discretion.

10. I Wonder If You’ll Say You’re Sorry

CW: Gossiping, torture, implied murder

Tales of revenge are a guilty pleasure of mine; it’s so thrilling to watch someone take matters into their own hands and dish out payback against someone who has wronged them, which is why it’s such a popular theme in modern music. Ideally, the melody and lyrics should sound at least a little bit aggressive, to let the listener know that the narrator is angry about their injustice and that they’re about to return the favor in spades.

Not surprisingly, “I Wonder If You’ll Say You’re Sorry” has that vibe pinned down to a T. The story goes that Gumi has been the subject of some nasty rumors, and now she’s about to make the responsible party pay. Of course this doesn’t truly justify the torture and eventual murder, but to her, the fact that she has been wronged justifies her actions.

What makes “I Wonder If You’ll Say You’re Sorry” a great revenge song is how the instruments are used to convey the rage and sadism that Gumi is feeling in those moments, which almost makes us root for her. If you ever want to write a ballad of revenge, you might want to take notes from Machigerita.

9. Hocus Pocus Cooking

CW: Stalking, implied drugging

The yandere trope is a tried-and-true method of eliciting shock and horror, and Machigerita has perfected the formula to writing unforgettable yanderes.

Our protagonist of “Hocus Pocus Cooking” is a novice witch who is trying to concoct a love potion, which she will then trick her crush into drinking, thereby making him fall in love with her. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately), every attempt ends in catastrophic failure. As a last resort, she evokes the Summoned Devouring Beast Valentine and commands him to eat anyone and everyone who gets in the way of her goal of making her crush hers.

What I love most about this song is the high-energy, whimsical yet menacing melody that you can’t help but dance to. It conjures thoughts of playfulness, but also potential danger, just like our amateur witch.

8. DarkerHalloweenYumYummyGillia

Generally speaking, Machigerita’s songs fall into one of two categories: genuine horror songs or fun-filled Halloween celebration songs. The ones in the latter group are generally suitable for a wider audience, since the lyrics don’t contain any mature subject matter and the melodies are more fun- and upbeat-sounding in composition. Essentially, if you wanted to throw a family-friendly Halloween party, Machigerita has you covered!

When you first play “DarkerHalloweenYumYummyGillia” (yes, that is all one word), the first thing you hear is the sound of ocean waves coupled with organ music fading in. You might be led to believe that this will turn out to be a serene piece, but nope! A shriek ushers in the Halloween hyperpop melody that perfectly sets the tone for the rest of the song.

What makes this song stand out is the fact that “DarkerHalloweenYumYummyGillia” lovingly references many of Machigerita’s other Halloween-themed bops, including “Dream Meltic Halloween,” “Pumpkin Head Spooky Dance,” and “Halloween Patisserie Tricka Torka.” It’s really cool to see callback after callback to his previous works, and all set to a track that wouldn’t sound out of place in an old-school Sonic the Hedgehog game!

7. Dream Meltic Halloween

Continuing with the Halloween tributes, “Dream Meltic Halloween” is a delightful choral arrangement giving praise to all things spooky. The way the voices of Miku and her friends blend together so seamlessly to create such an energizing banger would put Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” to shame.

There’s not much else to say, really.

6. Broken Human Machine

CW: Misanthropy, implied self-hatred, wishing death upon others, implied body horror

Some people just can’t help but see the worst in everyone.

This song is just three and a half minutes of Miku spewing insults and other hateful words at some poor unnamed sap(s). We never know who exactly she’s talking to, or even if it’s a single person or an entire group. Yet that’s precisely why it’s one of my go-to songs to listen to when I’m in a particularly nasty mood. The industrial-sounding instrumentals compliment the misanthropic message very nicely as well. So if you wake up one morning and choose violence, give this song a listen and feel heard.

5. Sunset Love Suicide

CW: Suicide, murder, toxic relationships

It should never be said that romance is easy. If only one person is putting in the effort to make things work, it can all fall apart quickly. That being said, there are significantly better ways to deal with the fallout of a failed relationship than committing a murder-suicide.

Gumi is madly in love, but she soon comes to believe that her lover may be stringing her along, perhaps even cheating on her. It’s never confirmed if whoever she’s dating really is two-timing her, but that just makes her reaction seem all the more irrational; Gumi comes to the conclusion that the only way to keep her partner all to herself forever is if they die together. Regardless of if they are guilty or not, the only true wrongdoer in the end is her.

4. Rotten Girl, Grotesque Romance

CW: Stalking, murder

Machigerita has created some unforgettable characters over the course of his Vocaloid career, but none have come close to the sheer madness and sadism of the Rotten Girl.

It starts out as your standard yandere-narrated story, with Miku declaring her undying (and wildly unhealthy) devotion to Kaito. But then one day, she discovers Luka getting cozy with him, and instantly resolves to bring their relationship to a violent end. Without getting too graphic, however, it’s the second half of the song where things start to get “grotesque.”

“Rotten Girl, Grotesque Romance” is undeniably Machigerita’s most famous song, perhaps even the most famous song in the entire Vocaloid community, and for good reason: the fast-paced and dramatic melody coupled with the disturbing lyrics make the song tense and frightening all throughout. This song will go down in Vocaloid history as the quintessential yandere track.

3. Halloween Monster Party Night

Returning to the lighter side of Machigerita’s discography, we have my personal favorite of his spooky ditties, “Halloween Monster Party Night.” If this track were being played at a Halloween party, I would be on the dance floor in a heartbeat (despite my inability to dance).

It’s one of those songs that needs little description; “Halloween Monster Party Night” is the “Monster Mash” of Vocaloid!

2. Patchwork Toxin

CW: Child abuse/neglect, implied cannibalism

Childhood is an integral time in a human being’s life. It’s during these years that we learn how to interact with others and navigate the world. So when an authority figure acts abusively towards a child in any way, however intentionally or unintentionally, it leaves scars that may very well never heal.

Our girl Miku finds herself in such alarming circumstances. It’s bad enough that her own mother berates her for things she has no control over, but her father doesn’t seem to be in the picture at all; there’s also very little food in the house, and the only thing she has to talk to is her rag doll. Loneliness, sadness, confusion, and slipping sanity are the core themes of “Patchwork Toxin,” ones that are expressed beautifully in the backing instrumentals.

It’s not clear what exactly happens next, but Miku goes on to tell us that she has found a way to rectify at least two of her problems before settling in for a nice juicy steak and some red jell-o for dessert. To me, Patchwork Toxin serves as a chilling cautionary tale of why children must be treated with the the utmost love, care, and respect during their most vulnerable years.

1. The Full Course for Candy Addicts

CW: Body horror, cannibalism, animal cruelty

Anyone who knows me knows that I am a fan of anything and everything sweet. What those people may not know is that I am also a fan of well-written horror.

One look at the thumbnail of “The Full Course for Candy Addicts” tells you all you need to know about the contents of this song; disturbing body horror and themes of cannibalism set to a sinister yet highly danceable melody. Not surprisingly, this song also stars a yandere narrator, one whose body is stitched up worse than Frankenstein’s monster yet still has room in her belly for her beloved. The lyrical content is undeniably nausea-inducing, but the music is such a banger that I can easily overlook what Miku is saying and just dance!

It may not be Machigerita’s most well-known song, but for my money, “The Full Course for Candy Addicts” is the one I keep coming back to and it’s likely that it will continue to be my go-to gross-out song for years to come.