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: Opening and insert songs from anime themed around yokai and ghosts (1–10)
Shall we dance?ReoNa
This is a track where lavish sound and dance fuse together.
It’s a song by ReoNa, released in July 2022 as her sixth single.
Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “SHADOWS HOUSE 2nd Season,” it perfectly ushers in the mysterious tale set within an enigmatic manor, captivating with a world that is glamorous yet subtly unsettling.
The sound, arranged with jazz and big band flavors, feels as if you’ve wandered into a suspicious circus.
Play it as background music for a Halloween party to create an eerie yet dazzling atmosphere!
ReunionVaundy
The opening theme for the anime The Summer Hikaru Died by Vaundy.
It’s a song that captures the world of a boy’s uneasy coexistence with “something” disguised as a human, expressed through melodious piano and emotional guitar.
The music recreates a faint sense of anxiety and an unpredictable tension, creating a unique atmosphere where poignancy and fear intersect.
Why not listen to this track and talk about the slightly scary and mysterious The Summer Hikaru Died?
Parade of Lifekujira
This is a song by Kujira that graced the opening of a gentle story about a young master living alongside Edo’s spirits.
Written specifically for the anime “Shabake,” it was released in 0/2025.
Centered on the themes of the cycle of life and its fragility, it conveys the strength of caring for someone and the tenderness of living with unseen presences, all expressed through a lyrical melody.
A stylish pop track recommended for fans of yokai.
Anime songs to listen to on Halloween: Theme songs and insert songs from anime about yokai and ghosts (11–20)
mo∞entKito Akari
This piece was released digitally in July 2025 as the ending theme for the second part of the TV anime “Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun 2.” The lyrics, composition, and arrangement are by Saku, and they capture the protagonist’s resolve to move forward despite carrying regret and impatience.
And of course, Akari Kito’s clear, transparent vocals are wonderfully emotional.
With its worldview that blends the uncanny and the everyday, it’s an anime song that lets you savor the afterglow of the story—especially when you listen on Halloween night.
Kaikai KitanEVE
The opening theme of the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen is a song perfectly suited for Halloween.
Right from the first lines, the word “mononoke” leaps out, and Eve’s expressive vocals “chant” the worldview of jujutsu as the lyrics unfold.
Eerie motifs like battles that dispel darkness and hollow humans are sprinkled throughout, heightening the Halloween atmosphere.
Released in October 2020, the track was also included on the EP ‘Kaikai Kitan / Ao no Waltz’ and became a major hit, surpassing 100 million views on YouTube.
It’s perfect for anyone attending a party in cosplay from this jujutsu-themed anime or those who want to belt out anison at karaoke.
UNDEADYOASOBI
A YOASOBI song that celebrates the importance of living in the present without being bound by the past or future.
Released in July 2024 as the theme song for the anime “Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season.” The rapidly unfolding EDM sound and ikura’s shape-shifting vocals leave a strong impression, perfectly matching the world of the story featuring vampires and apparitions.
The lyrics, which emphasize the importance of continual change rather than settling for the status quo, really resonate.
Highly recommended if you want to hype up a Halloween party with your anime-loving friends.
Enjoy Halloween with anisong!
Revolutionary Journey – On the WayAina ji Endo
A high-velocity opening theme where the occult collides with youth.
Written and composed by Aina The End as the main theme for the TV anime Dandadan Season 2, the song will be released digitally in July 2025.
Its emotional sound blends a mysterious melody with a fiery message.
The lyrics—expressing a resolve to fight to protect what’s precious alongside a sentimental longing for love—mirror the very feelings of the anime’s protagonists.
In the music video, the duality of humans and yokai is portrayed, interweaving scenes of wandering through darkness with moments of emotional release.
While embracing yokai as a Halloween-appropriate theme, the track brims with positive energy that urges you to look forward, making it perfect for costume parties or karaoke gatherings among anime fans!