Music you’ll want to play at a Halloween party: perfect for BGM or dancing!
Halloween has become a staple event in Japan.
Many people host or attend parties to enjoy the occasion.
One thing that often stumps us is choosing the right BGM.
In this article, we’ve gathered perfect Halloween songs and party tunes for anyone looking for music to color their Halloween.
They’re great not only as event background music, but also for dances performed at parties.
Let’s liven up this once-a-year event with music that’s perfect for Halloween-themed vibes!
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Music you’ll want to play at a Halloween party: perfect for BGM or dancing! (21–30)
Halloweenteam Autumn
It’s an irresistibly eerie yet playful number.
Featured on the album “Paradox Live Seasonal Show,” released in May 2025 by team Autumn—formed around an autumn theme within the multimedia project Paradox Live.
Its appeal lies in the dark beat where hip-hop meets horror aesthetics, and in lyrics sprinkled with Halloween-esque imagery like a full-moon night.
This unique world that blends spookiness with catchiness is perfect for surprising everyone at karaoke.
Be sure to try the rap parts, too!
Harajuku Iyahoikyarī pamyu pamyu
This is an upbeat dance track with full-on EDM sound, released in 2017 by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, an icon of Harajuku culture.
Produced by Yasutaka Nakata, the song was also used in a SHARP AQUOS 4K commercial.
Its choreography, inspired by the Cossack dance, and the signature shout of “Iyahoi” stand out, creating an irresistibly fun vibe that makes you want to move.
Beneath the poppy, catchy melody, there’s a touch of mature melancholy, making it a tune that people of all ages can enjoy together.
Put it on at a Halloween party and everyone will be dancing—the venue will instantly be wrapped in a colorful, lively atmosphere!
Music you’ll want to play at a Halloween party: perfect for BGM and dancing! (31–40)
Kagome KagomeŌishi Masayoshi
It was released in July 2025 as a double A-side single and serves as the opening theme for the latter half of the anime Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun 2.
Masayoshi Oishi handled everything—lyrics, composition, arrangement, and vocals—crafting a pop yet mysterious sound inspired by yokai.
With its Japanese-flavored EDM, it perfectly captures the world of Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun 2.
It’s an upbeat tune that fits the Halloween vibe perfectly.
Party of MonstersHikawa Kiyoshi with t.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.
POP IN 2B Komachi
This song was included on the character song CD “Vol.
4,” released in October 2024 as an insert track for the TV anime Oshi no Ko Season 2.
With its pop, catchy melody and playful lyrics, it’s also popular as dance music.
Amid the glitter befitting an idol, it weaves in expressions that reflect the character’s emotional shifts and the story’s development.
A choreography video has also been released, making it a perfect pick for livening up a Halloween party or karaoke session with your anime-loving friends.
Spella Bada BoomTHE YARA
This Halloween track was born in 2025, the year Tomoyuki Yara—long active on stage and in dance—officially launched his artist career under the name THE YARA.
Its eerie groove and airy, floating ambient textures blend exquisitely to create a cool, stylish atmosphere.
Released in October as part of a consecutive-release project, this piece is less about dressing up and going wild, and more suited to a sophisticated gathering—think conversations over drinks in a refined space.
Infused with elements of funk and hip-hop, it’s a danceable track that sets the tone for a chic Halloween night.
Halloween Partychokorabi
A Halloween number released in October 2025 with a dark, glossy vibe.
It blends the pop elements Chocolaby excels at with electronic beats, packing in plenty of the eerie charm unique to Halloween.
The six members’ voices intertwine to create a track that sets the scene for a fun yet thrilling night party.
It’s perfect as BGM for a lively costume-filled Halloween bash, and also recommended for those who want to enjoy a slightly more mature Halloween atmosphere.