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 (41–50)
No.7Jibaku Shōnen Band
A song by Jibaku Shounen Band, released in February 2020.
It was used as the opening theme for the anime “Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun.” The lyrics are striking in how they skillfully depict human psychology, where secrets, rumors, truth, and fiction intertwine.
The twin-vocal call-and-response and hard rock sound are fiery, making it an incredibly cool piece.
I think it’s perfect to sing at a Halloween party karaoke!
Anime songs to listen to on Halloween: Anime opening and insert songs themed around yokai and ghosts (51–60)
GeGeGe no KitaroKiyoshi Hikawa
Speaking of Halloween, you think of ghosts—and when it comes to ghosts in anime, this has to be it: the opening theme of the anime GeGeGe no Kitaro.
It’s a song that has been used for many years, so people of all ages are likely to know it.
The version I’m introducing by Kiyoshi Hikawa is part of a long tradition—many famous singers like Yoshikazu Ikuzō and Shigeru Izumiya have also performed it.
You can’t go wrong adding this track to your playlist! Sing along together and have a fun Halloween!
Leave it to me tonightIori Nomizu
This song was used as the opening theme for the anime “Is This a Zombie?” and marks Iori Nomizu’s debut as an artist.
Because it incorporates many EDM elements, it’s often played at anime-only Halloween club events.
It’s a very easy track to get into and groove to.
A Cruel Angel's ThesisYoko Takahashi
This is the 11th single by female singer Yoko Takahashi and the opening theme of the TV anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, whose complex story and compelling characters are popular across generations.
It’s also a karaoke staple; its catchy, impactful lyrics and melody are so well-known that even people unfamiliar with the anime can sing along.
With many fans cosplaying characters from the show, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at Halloween parties and karaoke—a quintessential anime song.
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This is a song featured as an insert track in the anime Revolutionary Girl Utena.
Its sound arrangement, which blends classical music with heavy metal, is distinctive and creates a grand, expansive atmosphere.
It’s a gothic-style anime song that’s perfect for Halloween.
7 Girls WarWake Up Girls!
If you’re putting on a performance in an idol-style costume, definitely try using this song! It’s the opening theme from the TV anime version of the multimedia project Wake Up, Girls! The lyrics are positively brimming with hope for the future, which is a big part of its appeal.
Combined with its upbeat sound, it creates an atmosphere that fills you with energy to face tomorrow.
It’s perfect for when you want to lift your spirits! Let’s make it an irresistibly fun Halloween with this bright and cute track!
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A cool track with an intense synth-driven groove.
The progression from the A section to the B section is fun, and it leaves you excited for what comes next! It was the opening theme for A Certain Scientific Railgun.
Perfect for boosting your energy at Halloween.