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 songs from anime about yokai and ghosts (11–20)
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!
chantPuniru
This track, where the cuteness of a slime heroine intersects with a dark Halloween aesthetic, is a cover of Ado’s smash hit “Show.” Reborn with a cutting-edge sound that fuses trap and EDM elements, this arrangement perfectly suits the lively Halloween vibe.
Another highlight is how Yū Shinohara delivers the famously “most difficult ever” original’s challenging vocal expressions with a clear, airy falsetto while staying true to the character’s personality.
The song gained buzz as the ending theme for the anime “Puniru wa Kawaii Slime.” It’s guaranteed to light up a Halloween party themed around zombies and ghosts, or bring the house down at karaoke with anime fans!
Revolutionary Journey – On the WayAina the End
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!
Trick or Trick!Akaya Kirihara, Atsukyo Tono
As the first Halloween song from Tenipuri Music, an unconventional duet by Akaya Kirihara and Atsukyo Tono has been released.
The lyrics, where the unsettling air of night intertwines with sweet temptation, create a unique world that blends a game-like chase with a precarious romance.
It was pre-released digitally in September 2024, with the CD following in October.
Performed only at the final show, the song reportedly had fans who had mastered the call-and-response parts.
It’s perfect for livening up a Halloween party or a karaoke session with friends!
Red Knight VampireYamato Alexander, Juouin Kakeru, Suzuno Yuu
A dark gothic rock track perfect for Halloween night.
It was included on the June 2018 album “KING OF PRISM RUSH SONG COLLECTION -RED NIGHT VAMPIRE-.” As an original song for the smartphone game “KING OF PRISM: Prism Rush! LIVE,” it expresses a vampire-themed world through music.
The aggressive sound that feels like an unrelenting pursuit, paired with lyrics that evoke darkness and blood, creates a sinister atmosphere that’s sure to hype up any Halloween party or karaoke session.
If you’re stuck for costume ideas, going as a vampire might be just the thing!
IRIS OUTKenshi Yonezu
Kenshi Yonezu’s new song, written as the theme for the feature film Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, is a standout track that’s perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit.
The world of Chainsaw Man—filled with devils and fiends—fits Halloween to a T.
Crafted as Yonezu kept gazing at the Reze chapters from the original manga, the song features a driving rock sound and powerful rhythms.
This marks their second collaboration after the TV anime theme KICK BACK.
Its dramatic structure, which heightens the battles and thrilling developments, makes it a great pick for anyone looking to amp up the energy at a Halloween party or in karaoke.
Anime songs to listen to on Halloween: Theme songs and insert songs from anime about yokai and ghosts (21–30)
Dancing stars on me!μ’s
If you want to hype up any event—not just Halloween—you can’t go wrong with a dance tune! “Dancing stars on me!” is a track used as an insert song in the anime Love Live!.
Its catchy yet grand sound is captivating, and as you listen, you’ll naturally start to feel energized.
The lyrics, which convey the message “Let’s live true to ourselves!”, are positive and uplifting.
By the way, the theme of this song is actually Halloween.