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!
Playlist
| Anime songs to listen to on Halloween: Theme and insert songs from anime about yokai and ghosts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | sunflowerChilli Beans. |  play_arrow | Expressing the wistfulness of school-dismissal songs and anime theme songs |
| 2east | veins upon veinsKAFUNÉ |  play_arrow | Shabake ending theme |
| 3east | You are a monster.TOOBOE |  play_arrow | Questioning the inner conflict when one’s neighbor turns out to be a different person |
| 4east | You’re crazy.dandadan |  play_arrow | WurtS's Dandadan ending theme, a pleasant piece of music |
| 5east | A heart on the verge of transformingSou |  play_arrow | A song that exhilaratingly portrays the conflict between yokai and humans |
| 6east | Yokai RendezvousREAL AKIBA BOYZ |  play_arrow | REAL AKIBA BOYZ's anime ending theme song |
| 7east | Kagome KagomeŌishi Masayoshi |  play_arrow | Hanako-kun anime opening song |
| 8east | Shall we dance?ReoNa |  play_arrow | ReoNa's opening theme for Shadow House |
| 9east | ReunionVaundy |  play_arrow | Vaundy, a mystical song as an anime opening theme |
| 10east | Parade of Lifekujira |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song from a story of living with yokai |
| 11east | mo∞entKito Akari |  play_arrow | Hanako-kun 2 ending theme song |
| 12east | Kaikai KitanEVE |  play_arrow | The opening theme of Jujutsu Kaisen is a hype song. |
| 13east | UNDEADYOASOBI |  play_arrow | A passionate song that conveys the importance of living in the present |
| 14east | Revolutionary Journey – On the WayAina ji Endo |  play_arrow | Occult youth: a high-velocity, exhilarating theme song |
| 15east | POP IN 2B Komachi |  play_arrow | The Oshi no Ko anime songs are captivating. |
| 16east | Song of the DeadKANA-BOON |  play_arrow | An upbeat song about chasing dreams in a world of zombies |
| 17east | chantpuniru |  play_arrow | A slime-heroine track brimming with Halloween vibes |
| 18east | Trick or Trick!Kihara Akaya, Tono Atsukyo |  play_arrow | The Tenipuri Halloween song makes its first appearance. |
| 19east | Red Knight VampireYamato Arekusandā, Jūōin Kakeru, Suzuno Yū |  play_arrow | A vampire song that echoes on Halloween |
| 20east | IRIS OUTYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Chainsaw Man theme song, a fast-paced rock track |
| 21east | Dancing stars on me!μ’s |  play_arrow | An upbeat dance tune used as an insert song in Love Live! |
| 22east | This is HalloweenThe Citizens of Halloween |  play_arrow | Popular Nightmare songs during the Halloween season |
| 23east | Ojamajo Carnival!!MAHO dō |  play_arrow | The opening theme song of Ojamajo Doremi |
| 24east | monsterYOASOBI |  play_arrow | The BEASTARS opening theme is rhythmic and memorable. |
| 25east | Party of MonstersHikawa Kiyoshi with t.komuro |  play_arrow | An enka–techno collaborative Halloween song |
| 26east | Hunting SoulHAYASii |  play_arrow | The powerful music of an exorcism metal band |
| 27east | Os-alienerio wo kamatte chan |  play_arrow | Opening theme song of Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko |
| 28east | Flower of the AbyssShimamiy a Eiko |  play_arrow | Higurashi Opening Horror Theme Song |
| 29east | Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream5 |  play_arrow | Liven up Halloween with the Yokai Exercise |
| 30east | Song of Pumpkin PuddingUchida Aya |  play_arrow | An insert song in which the protagonist fully becomes a pumpkin pudding. |
| 31east | P0WER – Evil Spirits Begone –-Shin Tenchi Kaibyaku Shūdan- Jiguzagu |  play_arrow | The Hell Teacher Nūbē opening theme is fire. |
| 32east | Red LiberationfripSide |  play_arrow | Halloween song from a vampire anime |
| 33east | Kira☆to KimiFes!Harō, Happī Wārudo! |  play_arrow | A festive, full-throttle song to enjoy with your friends |
| 34east | KICK BACKYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Chainsaw Man OP, Yonezu's electrifying song |
| 35east | Serious LOVE 1000%ST☆RISH |  play_arrow | Electric tracks for events |
| 36east | I want to be friends.Gakuen Seikatsu-bu |  play_arrow | School-Live! theme song |
| 37east | Hare Hare YukaiHirano Aya, Chihara Minori, Goto Yuko |  play_arrow | The Haruhi dance became a huge craze. |
| 38east | Sky-Blue DaysNakagawa Shoko |  play_arrow | Introduction to the opening theme song of Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann |
| 39east | We’re the Yokai Humans! — What’s wrong with aiming to become human?DOTAMA |  play_arrow | A modern portrayal of yokais' cries |
| 40east | Contagion of a Dire DreamALI PROJECT |  play_arrow | Gothic rock-style theme song of the anime “Another” |
| 41east | DuDiDuWa*lalalaKOTOKO |  play_arrow | The ending theme song of Magical Girl Squad Arusu. It features KOTOKO’s cute singing voice. |
| 42east | Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon |  play_arrow | Opening theme song of Attack on Titan |
| 43east | Gera Gera Po SongKingu Kurīmusōda |  play_arrow | A youkai Watch opening theme that's perfect for Halloween |
| 44east | Gyororing♪Nanami |  play_arrow | Yo-kai Watch opening theme, Forward-Looking |
| 45north_east | RAINSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | The insert songs in Studio Ghibli films are beautiful. |
| 46north_east | Witch☆ActivityKMM Group |  play_arrow | The ending theme song of Witch Craft Works |
| 47north_east | Tank!The Seatbelts |  play_arrow | Jazz numbers from Cowboy Bebop |
| 48north_east | Shiny RayYURiKA |  play_arrow | Upbeat anime song by YURiKA |
| 49north_east | DIRTYnaitomea |  play_arrow | A song by Nightmare is the anime's opening |
| 50north_east | No.7Jibaku Shōnen Bando |  play_arrow | The anime opening theme song by Jibaku Shounen Band |
| 51north_east | GeGeGe no KitaroHikawa Kiyoshi |  play_arrow | Recommended: GeGeGe no Kitaro theme song |
| 52north_east | Leave it to me tonightNozomi Iori |  play_arrow | Iori Nomizu’s debut anisong work |
| 53north_east | A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko |  play_arrow | Opening theme song of Evangelion |
| 54south_east | Absolute Destiny ApocalypseRE:BIRTH |  play_arrow | Gothic-style anime song |
| 55east | 7 Girls WarWake Up Girls! |  play_arrow | Positive songs by Wake Up, Girls! |
| 56east | only my railgunfripSide |  play_arrow | Introduction to cool synth tracks |
| 57east | Feeling super duper great!denpagumi.inc |  play_arrow | Dempagumi's Halloween party song |
| 58east | Happy Halloween, MARIAUshiromiya Maria (Horie Yui) |  play_arrow | Anime character songs: witchy tracks by Yui Horie |
| 59east | BRIGHT STREAMMizuki Nana |  play_arrow | Nana Mizuki’s Halloween-themed anime songs |
| 60east | NEW DRAMA PARADISEFukuyama Jun |  play_arrow | Theme song of a vampire anime |
| 61east | Love CirculationHanazawa Kana |  play_arrow | Renai Circulation from Bakemonogatari is fitting for Halloween |
| 62east | Crazy about chocolateNomoto Karia |  play_arrow | Sugar Sugar Rune OP theme song |
| 63east | Moonlight LegendTakamatsu Misae |  play_arrow | opening theme song of Sailor Moon |
| 64east | Yokai Human Bemhanī naitsu |  | Opening theme song commentary for Yokai Ningen Bem |
| 65east | Memory of the UniverseSakamoto Maaya |  play_arrow | The opening theme of Bem written and composed by Ringo Sheena |
| 66east | COSMIC LOVEMizuki Nana |  play_arrow | A Love Story Between a Yokai School and a Vampire |
| 67east | Party of MonstersHikawa Kiyoshi |  play_arrow | Kiyoshi Hikawa and Tetsuya Komuro collaboration song |
| 68east | Ghosty booga-booga, boo-ga-cha!BMK |  play_arrow | Theme Song of the Ghost Picture Book |
| 69east | Sexy SexyCASCADE |  play_arrow | Ending theme song of a school-set yokai-slaying anime |
| 70east | OtonokeCreepy Nuts |  play_arrow | Creepy Nuts’ mysterious song |
| 71east | monochromeDancing Dolls |  play_arrow | A powerful anthem that forges a new era |
| 72east | HALLOWEEN PARTY – Poupelle Ver. –Hyde |  play_arrow | HYDE covers a Halloween song in the Poupelle version |
| 73east | Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc |  play_arrow | Violin Ballad of Black Jack |
| 74east | Sidoniaangela |  play_arrow | The grand songs of angela |
| 75east | Chu, diversity.ano |  play_arrow | ano song Chainsaw Man Chinese style |
| 76east | Fluffy party, getting carried along and feeling happyharmoe |  play_arrow | A fluffy, pop-style anime ending theme |
| 77east | W●RKmillennium parade × Shiina Ringo |  play_arrow | A collaboration song by millennium parade and Ringo Sheena |
| 78east | Love SickAina ji Endo |  play_arrow | Love Sick is the theme song of Karakasa. |
| 79east | Masquerade ParadeKujira Yoru no Machi |  play_arrow | Masquerade Parade Introduction |
| 80east | Cream Puff FunkFirosofī no Dansu |  play_arrow | Choux Cream Funk is the ending theme of Mashle. |
| 81east | I want to tell you with all my heart!Mimori Suzuko |  play_arrow | Opening theme song of a witch anime |
| 82east | My WingsNakashima Masami |  play_arrow | The ending theme song of Ojamajo Doremi |
| 83east | Little Meg the Witch GirlMaekawa Yōko |  play_arrow | This is the theme song of Meg, the witch of the Demon Realm. |
| 84east | GHOST SWEEPERHarada Chie |  play_arrow | Opening theme song of Ghost Sweeper |
| 85east | Because you can’t see it, right!?Yotsuya Miko (CV: Amamiya Sora) |  play_arrow | The Adventure of a Girl Who Can See Aberrations |
| 86east | Even hell’s judgment depends on you.Jigoku no Sata Ōruzutāzu |  play_arrow | A pop song with a hell theme that's perfect for Halloween |
| 87east | Haro Kuri Danceyou bekkusu rengougun |  play_arrow | Yo-kai Watch ending theme |
| 88east | Destiny -Sunflower-Shimatani Hitomi |  play_arrow | Gothic-style opening theme of Black Jack 21 |
| 89east | No buts!kawada mami |  play_arrow | Mami Kawada’s Halloween-themed electronic track |
| 90east | Another WorldHotei Tomoyasu |  play_arrow | Tomoyasu Hotei composed an anime opening theme song |
| 91east | Get On UpSugimoto shimai |  play_arrow | Ending theme of Net Ghost Stories |
| 92east | CherishIshihara Kaori |  play_arrow | Children in ghost costumes ask for candy |
| 93east | DIES IN NO TIMEFukuyama Jun |  play_arrow | Introduction to a comedic work featuring vampires |
| 94east | Hazard symbolyūyū |  play_arrow | Hazard symbols are a dark rock song |
| 95east | Blow outSuzuki Konomi |  play_arrow | Konomi Suzuki's 13th single |
| 96east | Top Speed Fall in LoveAmamiya Sora, Ozawa Ari, Nomura Mayuka, Yamazaki Haruka, Aikawa Natsuki, Nakamura Sakura |  play_arrow | Introduction of the opening theme for Monster Girls |
| 97east | Memories of TomorrowTakahashi Naozumi |  play_arrow | This is the opening theme song of Black Blood Brothers. |
| 98east | Rebirth -rebuild-Ogata Megumi |  play_arrow | The ending theme of Danganronpa |
| 99east | This gameSuzuki Konomi |  play_arrow | Introduction to the OP song of No Game No Life |
| 100east | Ghost SunflowerPii |  play_arrow | A soothing pop song themed around seasons and bonds |
| 101east | CobraMaeno Yoko |  play_arrow | Space Cobra OP mature, moody song |
| 102east | WONDER VoltKimura Kaera |  play_arrow | A Tim Burton fan contributes music to a Disney film |
| 103east | Princess MononokeMera Yoshikazu |  play_arrow | The pure theme song of Princess Mononoke |
| 104east | READY!!765PRO ALLSTARS |  play_arrow | A pop OP song from an idol anime |