All of LadyMonsters’ Vocaloid Songs, Ranked

For many longtime listeners, Vocaloid and horror go together like peanut butter and chocolate. My theory is that the uncanny timbre of an artificial voice lends itself nicely to a macabre character or story, which adds to the frightful experience. Many producers have made a name for themselves creating creepy and disturbing songs with these characters, including Steampianist, Kikuo, and, of course, Machigerita, just to name a few.

But today, I want to shine some light on an up-and-coming voice that has very real potential to go big in the Vocaloid community—a little channel by the name of LadyMonsters.

LadyMonsters

Though the LadyMonsters channel is a relative newcomer to the Vocaloid scene, having launched in April of 2023, it has already amassed over 100,000 subscribers and over 5 million views. Clearly, there is still a demand for this genre of Vocaloid music for them to have gained such a large following in such a short amount of time, and it goes without saying that I’m one of them.

Despite following the “disturbing thumbnail, but no title” trend that has been cropping up all over this niche corner of YouTube, LadyMonsters isn’t just some edgy clickbait farm. The breathtaking artwork promises songs that will send shivers up your spine, and when you click on a video, it delivers in spades. With 16 unique monsters to choose from—from common vampires to girls based on characters like Jason Voorhees—there’s something for everyone. Not to mention the fact that it’s so much fun to predict which monster the next girl will be, as LadyMonsters uploads on a consistent monthly basis.

Before I continue, please bear in mind a few things: Firstly, this is yet another personal list and so the rankings are based solely on my opinion. Second, and most importantly, LadyMonsters covers some very heavy themes, sometimes with humor, and almost all of their featured ladies are victims in some way or another. I’ve included content notes for specific topics, but caution is advised for the whole list.

16. “SisterX”

Content Notes: Demonic possession, religious imagery, sexual abuse (implied), tobacco

There is not a single song in the LadyMonsters lineup I would consider bad or even just average, nor a single song that I don’t look forward to hearing when I fire up my Halloween playlist. I just like some more than others, and I’m sorry to say the newest song is the weakest in my eyes. The story of a young nun being possessed by the Devil and going on a blasphemous rampage just feels a little predictable. Perhaps it’s because I’ve never considered myself a religious person, or maybe I’ve become grown to LadyMonsters’ dark themes by now, but “SisterX” just didn’t leave as big an impact on me as the rest of the ladies have. It’s still an absolute bop, though—something that wouldn’t be out of place at a goth nightclub.

15. “Jason Girl”

Content Notes: Murder/death, necrophilia

This next girl may be named after the nightmare of Camp Crystal Lake, but I would say the similarities don’t go much beyond the name. When I think of Jason Voorhees, I think of a silent, ruthless force of nature whose sole purpose is to kill horny teens in the most gruesome ways possible—not a yandere girl who learns how to kill in brutal fashion but has moral quandaries over it as a result. To be fair, though, I do appreciate that Jason Girl looks like she’s always having the time of her life, if her smile is any indication. I just wish there was more of the iconic slasher villain we’ve come to know and fear.

Fun fact: Jason Girl is the 13th of LadyMonsters’ ghoulies. Hooray for references!

14. “Mummy”

Content Note: Death

It’s only just occurred to me how very few Vocaloid songs use the beautiful sounds of traditional Egyptian musical instruments—if there even are any others—and I think that’s a massive shame. If you happen to agree with me, “Mummy” is here to fill the gap! It’s a treat for lovers of not only Egyptian music but also Egyptian mythology: Plentiful references to deities and stories are woven into the gruesome tale of a mummy who seeks to bring her mummified lover back to life. Short, sweet, but undeniably spooky, it’s a solid entry in the Thriller Circus lineup.

13. “Bride of Franken”

Content Notes: Body horror, abuse (implied), incest (implied), murder/death

Mary Shelley’s iconic monster has inspired terror in readers for over two centuries now, and it’s not hard to see why. It serves as a grim reminder about the consequences about taking the laws of nature into one’s own hands. That’s one of the reasons it continues to frighten people in the modern era and why “Bride of Franken” works so well: It captures the themes of ambition and lost innocence perfectly, and it even goes one step further in the messed-up department with the climax of the song. The lonely creature, fed up with her creator’s abuse, decides to turn the tables and make him as much a monster on the outside as he is on the inside. It’s a nasty twist on an already ghoulish story, but it stays true to its literary roots.

12. “Long-Necked Woman”

Content Notes: Infidelity, sexual assault (implied), murder/death, suicide

The first of LadyMonsters’ yōkai ladies, a rokurokubi, spins us a classic tale of cheaters getting what they deserve. Even though the man she loves made her a promise long ago, he’s still unfaithful and gets up to other unsavory acts. Despite holding a deep-seated grudge against him, she waits for him patiently to return every night until she decides she’s had enough and offs the both of them. It’s undoubtedly one of the saddest songs ever put out by this channel, but the beat keeps us coming back for more.

11. “Sarayashiki-Loop”

Content Notes: Murder/death, abuse

How would you feel about spending your afterlife in a dank, dark well counting the same plates over and over again? If that sounds like your idea of torture, you’ll definitely feel for our next ghoulie. Catching feelings for the wrong man spelled her demise, and now her restless spirit—biding her time by counting plates at the bottom of the well—seeks revenge on the one who cruelly ended her life. It’s a straightforward revenge story, but one that gets in your head thanks to the catchy beat.

10. “Hanako-san in the Restroom”

Content Notes: Sexual abuse, child abuse, murder/death

Jumping forward a few centuries to a more modern monster, Hanako-san is as mysterious as she is frightening. Accounts vary greatly not only as to how she came to be but even exactly how she operates. What we do know is that her vengeful spirit haunts the third stall of the girls’ bathroom on the third floor. This song recounts one of the stories surrounding Hanako-san’s death: being bullied to death by a group of sexually abusing bullies. It does not skimp on the gory details, and it makes us feel sorry for her as well as afraid of her. Again, this is not a definitive explanation to the true urban legend, but regardless of which story you believe to be the truth, it’s bound to be upsetting, and LadyMonsters makes sure of that.

9. “Jill-o’-Lantern”

Content Notes: Death (implied), body horror

By and large the tamest of the LadyMonsters catalogue in terms of content, “Jill-o’-Lantern” is a celebration of the spooky season and all the tricks and treats that come with it. Don’t get it twisted, though, because there’s still a bit of body horror towards the very end (this is still a LadyMonsters song, after all). There really isn’t much to say, not because it’s unremarkable but because the song does its job of praising the spooky season very well. If Halloween could get an official anthem, “Jill-o’-Lantern” would definitely get my vote!

8. “Jiangshi”

Content Notes: Murder/death, stalking

At last, we’ve come to the original LadyMonster herself, the one that started it all. The vaguely Chinese-sounding melody and danceable rhythm lend themselves nicely to a hopping zombie stalking her former lover. It almost makes you feel like you’re hopping along behind her, watching the Jiangshi as she terrorizes her targets and gobbles them up like a couple of cheap burgers. It may not be the most popular of LadyMonsters’ songs, but you must respect to the one that kickstarted the channel’s popularity.

7. “Monster Cat Jealousy”

Content Notes: Murder/death, drug abuse, stalking

“Monster Cat Jealousy” is a rather … unique entry on today’s list. Not because it’s a bad song—far from it—but because it presents us with lore surrounding the werecat that most wouldn’t associate with the beast. Fate is a theme that has been explored extensively in romance, but necessarily as it relates to jealous monster cats who kill their old flame’s new lover while strung out on drugs. All the same, it’s an unexpectedly fun number that keeps you wondering what will happen next.

6. “Draculove”

Content Notes: Murder/death, blood, stalking, nonconsensual transformation

Much like Frankenstein’s monster, vampires have been an endless source of fascination for centuries, and especially since Bram Stoker’s legendary novel. Whether you portray them as tragic antiheroes or irredeemable monsters, having a vampire in your story is bound to stir up some interest. This little lady is no different; she’s a predator who lures men in with her beauty, only to drain them of their blood. But then, she experiences romantic attraction for the first time, and she’ll do anything to get her hands on the object of her desires. My favorite part of “Draculove” is that it sticks to the lore that says it’s not the bite that’s the catalyst for a human turning into a vampire, but rather the human drinking vampire blood. It’s a bop with literary accuracy, and that’s why it’s so high up on my list!

5. “Pandemica”

Content Notes: Murder/death, disease, zombie apocalypse

You wouldn’t expect a song about a zombie outbreak to be so fun and energetic, but this little number also stars a lively and cute gyaru girl, so it’s almost a given. I’ve never heard a song that jumps from one key to another with this much polish outside of the typical use during the final verse. As fun as the melody is, though, Pandemica may be one of LadyMonsters’ saddest figures when you really think about it. Here we have a schoolgirl who tragically gets turned into a zombie but somehow retains her human consciousness as a result of her love for her crush. Even this isn’t enough to keep her from tearing into his flesh, and all the poor girl can do is watch as her body moves of its own accord. It’s kind of a jarring juxtaposition, even by this channel’s standards, but that won’t keep me from tapping my toes to the beat!

4. “Maiden Medusa”

Content Notes: Body horror, religious themes, death

When you really think about it, the story of Medusa is one of the most tragic tales in Greek myth. Once stunningly gorgeous, she was the victim of Poseidon’s advances and was punished by the goddess Athena for it. Her LadyMonsters song, despite the upbeat melody, puts the “monster’s” misery the forefront of the story, as she’s forced to isolate herself from the rest of society because of her monstrous appearance. Then one day, she gets a visitor at her temple (implied to be Perseus) and falls in love with him—but before she can try to talk to him, she accidentally petrifies him with her gaze. If you weren’t reading the subtitles, you’d never know that it’s a tragic love story, but you’d enjoy it either way!

3. “Doping Pierrot”

Content Notes: Murder/death, sexual abuse, drug abuse

Regardless of how you feel about clowns, you cannot deny that the story of “Doping Pierrot” is supremely messed up. A fast-paced and playful melody ushers us into a tale of abuse of the worst kinds, and how the Doping Pierrot exacts her revenge on her abuser. Heck, despite the repeated phrase “doping, doping love,” I don’t even think this ghoul really loves the guy all that much, if at all. All that aside, this is one heck of an energetic song that gets you in the mood to do some flips yourself!

2. “Ogre Lady”

Content Notes: Violence, torture, murder/death

Unlike most of the ladies on this list, Ogre Lady isn’t a victim, she’s a vigilante. Like Draculove, she lures in men who she believes are guilty of abusing women and then brutally tortures them before killing them. It almost sounds ghoulishly happy, as she clearly takes great enjoyment in doling out punishment, and the militaristic yet upbeat melody compliments that sentiment perfectly. So, if sadistic melodies are your jam, I would highly recommend adding this one to your workout playlist to get pumped up!

1. “Doll’s Fall”

Content Notes: Body horror, stalking (implied), murder/death

Some fans might feel it’s a cop-out to place the most popular song on the LadyMonsters channel at the top of my list, but I feel its 2.4 million views are very well earned. Even if you were to listen to “Doll’s Fall” without watching the video, you could probably tell what kind of monster she is, with a jaunty rhythm and a tempo that’s not too fast but not too slow.

Our featured ghoulie is the spirit of a girl horrifically trapped in the body of a porcelain doll who is made to spy on other residents of the mansion where she and her lover reside. Though she longs for a genuine connection, she’s happy to follow his orders until she realizes that he’s the one who got her into this predicament in the first place. At which point, well, you know what she does next.

From a whimsical yet haunting melody, to a fun and unique character that sticks in your head, “Doll’s Fall” has it all!

So, which leading lady is your favorite?