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 (21–30)
monsterYOASOBI
This song is used as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime BEASTARS.
It starts with a suspicious, eerie tone, and it seems like it would be fun to sing along to the rhythm.
Many children might get hooked on the distinctive chorus melody that sticks in your head after just one listen.
The tempo is fast, but the key is to ride the rhythm as you sing! It would probably liven things up if you played the song and sang it at a Halloween event or party.
Party of MonstersKiyoshi Hikawa with Tetsuya Komuro
This dance tune, created by a collaboration between the prince of enka and a master of techno-pop, is a perfect Halloween monster song.
Told from the perspective of yokai, it depicts a world that embraces being true to yourself, mirroring the spirit of Halloween where you dress up and enjoy another side of who you are.
Blending high-speed rap with techno sounds, this groundbreaking track has also been selected as the ending theme for the anime “GeGeGe no Kitaro: The Generations of GeGeGe I Loved,” airing from April 2025.
How about singing it at karaoke with friends in yokai cosplay and dancing your hearts out? The music video, featuring intense dance performances, will boost the party mood too.
P0WER - Evil Spirits Begone --Shintenchi Kaibyaku Shudan- Zigzag
This is the opening theme for the anime Hell Teacher Nube.
It will be released as a single in August 2025 as the artist’s first anime tie-in song.
Fusing heavy guitar riffs with a Japanese-style arrangement, the track builds dramatically from the shout of “Begone, evil spirits!” Centered on the themes of courage and kindness embodied by the series, it’s crafted with an easy-to-sing melody that resonates powerfully with listeners.
Perfect for anyone wanting to amp up the monster-banishing mood at a Halloween party or for karaoke gatherings with anime fans!
Hunting SoulHAYASii
An in-story unit with a brilliant concept: a metal band formed for exorcisms.
The insert song for season 2 of “Dandadan,” by HAYASii, is a full-on purification performance by musicians summoned to dispel the evil eye.
Its power metal sound—woven from high-tone shouts and virtuosic guitar—has a weighty finish that feels like an homage to X JAPAN.
It was released digitally in August 2025 and later included on the soundtrack in October.
Crafted with a spirit of “serious silliness,” this track is recommended for anyone who wants to get into a yokai-slaying mood at a Halloween party or in karaoke.
Red LiberationfripSide
A vampire-themed track that’s perfect for Halloween.
Released by fripSide in October 2023, this song was chosen as the opening theme for the anime “The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess.” Its powerful sound puts a rock flavor front and center! The exhilarating progression and choral harmonies feel great, making it a number that’s sure to light up live shows.
It’s a fiery anison that conveys a strong will to overcome fate.
Kira☆to KimiFes!Hello, Happy World!
This song, brought to you by a band known for their colorful, pop-infused style, is packed with a full-on festival vibe.
The lyrics, themed around festivals, capture the brilliance of those moments when you go all out and have fun with friends.
Filled with calls to get the party roaring and messages about shining together, it’s a perfect fit for a Halloween party where everyone gathers in costume.
It was released digitally in June 2022 and later included on the album “SMILE ON PARADE.” With its bright band sound and dynamic, energetic melody, it’s the kind of track that naturally brings a smile to your face as you listen.
It’s also a great pick for karaoke when you want everyone to sing along and get hyped!
KICK BACKKenshi Yonezu
This is a song by Kenshi Yonezu released in November 2022 as the opening theme for the anime Chainsaw Man.
It portrays the protagonist Denji’s ruinous desires and inner conflict through a roller-coaster-like progression of pounding beats and repeated key changes.
The lyrics blend a thirst for happiness with a sense of emptiness when it can’t be attained, depicting impulses that run out of control like the recoil of a chainsaw.
Certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, this track is recommended for fans of dark worlds and for those who want to create an eerie Halloween atmosphere with music.