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: Anime opening and insert songs themed around yokai and ghosts (51–60)
Feeling super duper great!Dempagumi.inc
This song was used as the opening theme for Season 2 of the anime The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
It’s a lively track that’s very Dempagumi.inc.
If you’re throwing a party during the Halloween season, it’s an upbeat anison you’ll want on your playlist.
Happy Halloween, MARIAMaria Ushiromiya (Yui Horie)
This song was used as a character song for the anime Umineko: When They Cry.
Yui Horie’s cute vocals are poppy and suit the Halloween-style, spooky track very well.
It even includes a witch-like laugh, which makes it very unique.
BRIGHT STREAMNana Mizuki
If you want to whip your Halloween party into an absolute frenzy, this is the track to play.
It’s a song by Nana Mizuki, an anisong singer known for her powerful vocals, released in 2012 as her 28th single.
It was selected as the theme song for the film Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha The MOVIE 2nd A’s.
The arrangement features a rich, full-bodied sound that evokes an epic story.
It’s a passionate anisong that feels like it awakens emotions slumbering deep within your heart.
NEW DRAMA PARADISEJun Fukuyama
While featuring a vampire as the protagonist, the anime The Vampire Dies in No Time 2 unfolds a heartwarming story.
Its unprecedented portrayal of vampires became a hot topic, didn’t it? As the anime’s theme song, voice actor Jun Fukuyama performs “NEW DRAMA PARADISE.” From a vampire’s perspective, the song looks back on past memories and sketches out hopes for the future.
It’s pretty emotional how it weaves in elements unique to long-lived vampires.
Anime songs to listen to on Halloween: Theme songs and insert tracks from anime about yokai and ghosts (61–70)
Love CirculationKana Hanazawa
A slightly occult-themed anime is perfect for Halloween! How about “Ren’ai Circulation” from the Bakemonogatari series? It’s sung by Kana Hanazawa, who plays Nadeko Sengoku.
It’s an adorable rap number that will keep a smile on your face the whole time.
Not just the melody, but her vocals are absolutely wonderful.
The song is filled with feelings for someone you love, so it’s great for couples to enjoy on Halloween.
Highly recommended for karaoke, too!
Crazy about chocolateKaria Nomoto
It was released in 2005 as the opening theme for the TV anime Sugar Sugar Rune.
Sung by Karia Nomoto, who has close ties to composer Yasuharu Konishi, its sultry vibe is irresistible.
The sweet, sonorous world crafted by the original creator, Moyoco Anno, will put you in a bubbly mood.
Be careful—it might make you crave sweets while you listen (lol).
Perfect as BGM for a Halloween candy party!
Moonlight LegendMisae Takamatsu
The opening theme of the TV anime series Sailor Moon, which became a huge hit with its style of incorporating a boys’-favorite premise—where the protagonist transforms using special powers to fight evil alongside her friends—into a shoujo manga framework.
Its classical arrangement and delicate lyrics and melody, befitting an anime with a female lead, gained popularity alongside the show itself, reaching a level of recognition that people of the generation, regardless of gender, are likely to know.
The instantly recognizable look is also a cosplay favorite, and together with the song, it livens up Halloween night.
It’s a track you’ll want to play when you want to amp up the energy at parties or karaoke.