Anime songs to listen to on Halloween: Theme and insert songs from anime about yokai and ghosts
When it comes to October events, Halloween is the first that comes to mind! It’s become a familiar annual tradition, and every year lots of Halloween songs by Japanese artists are released.
In this article, we’re picking out anime songs that will amplify the fun Halloween vibe! We’ll introduce tracks that are perfect as BGM for parties with your anime-loving friends or for karaoke.
If you’re stumped on a Halloween costume, these might even spark some ideas! Be sure to read to the end!
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Anime songs to listen to on Halloween: Theme songs and insert tracks from anime about yokai and ghosts (61–70)
Yokai Human BemHoney Knights
The opening theme of the TV anime “Yokai Ningen Bem,” which features humanoid monsters who long to become human and fight evil despite being persecuted.
The rich choral work by the male vocal group Honey Knights and the unsettling melody perfectly match a show that takes a different perspective from the typical moralistic good-versus-evil stories common in anime.
Its jazz-inflected beat is stylish and sure to liven up Halloween parties and karaoke sessions.
The lyrics also make it an ideal anime song for Halloween, where ghosts and yokai take center stage.
Memory of the UniverseMaaya Sakamoto
This is the opening theme for BEM, created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Yokai Ningen Bem.
The lyrics and music were written by the irresistibly alluring Ringo Sheena.
The five-piece instrumental jazz band SOIL&”PIMP”SESSIONS performed the track, giving it a mysterious, Halloween-like rhythmic flair.
It sounds like it would be even more fun to march along in yokai costumes and dance to the music!
COSMIC LOVENana Mizuki
This is the theme song of Rosario + Vampire, which depicts the love between a boy who wanders into a school attended by yokai and a vampire.
The song is performed by voice actress Nana Mizuki.
Since the anime itself is a love story, the lyrics are sweet and bittersweet.
Party of MonstersKiyoshi Hikawa
It’s a danceable monster tune.
A lavish collaboration between Kiyoshi Hikawa and Tetsuya Komuro, it will be released digitally in April 2025, with the CD to follow in June.
Chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime “GeGeGe no Kitaro: The Generations of GeGeGe I Loved,” it sparked a lot of buzz.
With techno-flavored rhythms and even high-speed rap woven in, it marks a new frontier for Hikawa.
This ultra-repeatable track is a must-add to your playlist!
Masquerade ParadeWhale at Night in the City
You also won’t want to miss “Masquerade Parade,” which pulls you into a bewitching world.
It’s a brand-new track written by the music unit Kujira Yoru no Machi as the ending theme for the anime Yami Shibai 11.
The anime is a horror series that depicts various urban legends, and the song matches it with an ominous, unsettling sound.
The lyrics, which sing about the dual nature of people, and the laughter that slips in partway through are sure to send a chill down your spine.
Also pay attention to the lyrics portraying a “person who loves scary stories.”
Ghosty booga-booga, boo-ga-cha!BMK
The anime “Obake Zukan,” popular for its story featuring a parade of delightful ghosts, has a beloved theme song titled “Obake Bakebake Bakegatcha!” The track was created by BMK, an entertainment group based in Nagoya.
Its charm lies in the playful lyrics that repeat the title phrase and the dance moves that portray ghosts.
In the music video, you can enjoy performances by both the members and the ghosts.
Another hallmark of the song is its positive take on ghosts.
Sexy SexyCASCADE
Let me introduce “Sexy Sexy,” the ending theme of the anime Ghost Stories, which unfolds a tale of fending off yokai on a school campus.
This track is by the rock band CASCADE.
As the title suggests, it has a sultry vibe, portraying the feelings of a woman who longs to see the one she loves.
While the lyrics read like a love song, it’s said there’s a hidden message that ties into the anime’s story.
Why not try your own interpretation?