When it comes to Halloween songs, this is the one! A special feature on Japanese tracks that hype up the karaoke crowd

SPOOKY MAGICAL NIGHTurashimasakatasen

Spooky Magical Night / Urashimasakatasen

This is a Halloween-themed song by the four-member vocal unit Urashimasakatasen, consisting of Uratanuki, Shima, Aho no Sakata, and Senra.

The Halloween-like atmosphere of the sound is striking from the intro, and you can enjoy each of the four members’ voices.

The lyrics depict a Halloween party and are filled with Halloween-related words that really lift the mood.

With dynamic shifts—featuring a rap section and a softer, quiet part—it’s a track that keeps you entertained right to the end without getting bored!

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Hane Keisuke

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GeGeGe no KitaroKumakura Kazuo

Kazuo Kumakura - GeGeGe no Kitaro

Halloween is a festival of ghosts.

And when it comes to songs that the word “ghost” inevitably brings to mind, this one takes the cake: the theme song from the anime GeGeGe no Kitaro, based on Shigeru Mizuki’s work.

This song has been remade and covered many times, but isn’t it true that for many people, the original version sung by Kazuo Kumakura just feels right? If you want to pick a song to get laughs, this is a surefire choice.

Be sure to sing it with maximum spookiness.

It’s also a great recommendation for karaoke when there are small children around.

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Araki Jakkan

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Wax MuseumSeikima II

Wax Museum Seikima-II ICBM

When it comes to demonic songs in Japan… it has to be this one.

It’s a signature track by the heavy metal band Seikima-II.

Released in 1986 as their debut single, it became such a hit that it stirred up the Japanese music scene at the time.

It’s one of their most popular songs—arguably the one that gets the crowd most fired up at their shows.

Perhaps playing off that popularity, they often do comedic bits in the pre-song MC to hype up the audience.

Still, the song itself is undeniably cool.

Sing it with masculine strength and elegance, just like His Excellency Demon Kakka.

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Araki Jakkan

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HAPPY SCARY HALLOWEENfōeito

[MV] For-Eight – 'HAPPY SCARY HALLOWEEN' (Official MV)

Formed by seven YouTubers, the SNS group 48-フォーエイト-. Each member is active in various fields.

Their fourth single is “HAPPY SCARY HALLOWEEN.” As the title suggests, it’s a cheerful track themed around Halloween.

Its style is close to EDM and hip-hop, offering a pretty intense sound.

It’s great for karaoke, and it might also be fun to imitate the videos that use this song.

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yamamoto

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Trick or TreatAndrew Gold

Andrew Gold – Trick Or Treat (Official Audio)

Andrew Gold delivers a unique sound that blends pop and rock.

Among the songs he’s produced, the perfect pick for Halloween karaoke is “Trick or Treat.” It depicts children asking for candy, sung over a catchy melodic line.

With its brisk band sound, it’s a track that both kids and adults can enjoy.

The gradually accelerating tempo makes it a great number to energize any karaoke session.

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mutō

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