[2026] Perfect for Halloween Parties! A Collection of BGM for Halloween and Horror Movies

Sharin’ MiraclePanpururu Hime (Hanazawa Kana)

[Go! Princess Precure] Sharin’ Miracle

An insert song from the feature-length work ‘The Treasure of Pumpkin Kingdom’ within ‘Go! Princess Precure the Movie: Go! Go!! The Splendid 3-Part Series!!!,’ released on Halloween in 2015.

Sung in-character by Kana Hanazawa as Princess Pumplulu, the piece is a gentle ballad that nonetheless conveys earnest strength and conviction.

Ghostbusters～Japan Original ver.～Tomochika, Watanabe Naomi, Tsubaki Oniyakko, Shizuchan

Tomochika, Naomi Watanabe, Kuro-chan (Tsubaki Oniyakko), and Shizuchan become Ghostbusters! “Ghostbusters ~Japan Original ver.~” MV

A song produced as the Japanese MV for the 2016 reboot of Ghostbusters.

The music video, featuring the female comedians who provided the Japanese dub singing and dancing, became a hot topic overseas.

It’s a perfect collaboration that matches the film’s premise of “when we gathered the funniest comedians right now, they all happened to be women.” Compared to the original, the alluringly sexy vocals are especially appealing.

Gotta knock a little harderYamane Mai

Cowboy Bebop OST 4 – Gotta knock a little harder

The ending theme of the 2001 sci-fi animated film Cowboy Bebop: Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door.

The story, centered on a bioterrorism incident that unfolds right before Halloween, is highly engaging.

Composer Yoko Kanno teamed up with Mai Yamane on Cowboy Bebop tracks such as THE REAL FOLK BLUES, What Planet Is This?, and Blue.

Otherworldly Mixed Grand Ball (feat. Ghost)Hoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Otherworldly Mixed Grand Ball (feat. Obake) [Official Video]

It’s a track marked by a thrilling, fast-paced sound and dreamlike lyrics.

Released in July 2022, the song was created as the theme for the film “Ghost Book: Obakezukan.” Gen Hoshino wrote, composed, and arranged it himself, expressing a unique worldview where another realm and the real world intersect.

With its catchy rhythm and easy-to-remember choreography, it’s packed with elements anyone can enjoy, regardless of age.

It’s perfect as BGM for a Halloween party, and it’s also great for dancing together with family and friends.

Listen to this song, and you’re sure to make special Halloween memories.

WONDER VoltKimura Kaera

Kaela Kimura / WONDER Volt

An inspired song for the Japanese release of Tim Burton’s self-remake of his short animated film, the 2012 3D stop-motion black-and-white animated movie Frankenweenie.

In addition to lyrics that adorably capture the film’s world, it’s a track you’ll want to check out for its music video, which—like the movie—is presented in black and white.

The ZingAndy Samberg, CeeLo Green, Selena Gomez, Adam Sandler and Kevin James

The Zing — Andy Samberg, CeeLo Green, Selena Gomez, Adam Sandler and Kevin James

An insert song from the 2012 animated film Hotel Transylvania.

It’s the track the monsters sing and dance to right before the ending.

The voice actor for Dracula’s daughter, Mavis, is Selena Gomez, who is also active as a singer.

A must-listen for her fans.

FighterAmuro Namie

Fighter / (Lyric Video)

The theme song featured in the 2016 film “Death Note: Light up the NEW world,” directed by Shinsuke Sato.

The story is set ten years after the previous installment.

It’s a dance track from the perspective of gothic lolita Misa Amane, played by Erika Toda, expressing conviction and inner conflict.

Don’t miss the music video, created in collaboration with the film and packed with CGI.

Namie Amuro in an angelic white dress facing off against the Shinigami Ryuk is absolutely stunning.