When it comes to Halloween songs, this is the one! A special feature on Japanese tracks that hype up the karaoke crowd
Halloween has become a major event in Japan.
Every year during the Halloween season, many people get together with friends and family to have fun at karaoke.
That’s when Halloween songs come to mind! In this article, we’ll introduce classic and popular karaoke tracks recommended for anyone who wants to sing and enjoy the Halloween season.
If you’re not sure what to sing for Halloween, be sure to check out the songs we’re about to introduce!
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Speaking of Halloween songs, this is it! A special collection of Japanese hits that bring the house down at karaoke (1–10)
GHOSTHey! Say! JUMP
Hey! Say! JUMP’s Halloween song, digitally released in October 2025, captivates with a stylish sound that fuses strings and electronic elements.
Its unique tone blends a dark atmosphere with playful charm, perfectly capturing the late-night thrill.
Wouldn’t it be ideal as background music for a party with friends? Dive into a world of cool yet irresistibly endearing ghosts.
Monsterarashi
When it comes to a Halloween-perfect love song pledging devotion to a special someone under the full moon, “Monster” fits the bill.
Released in 2010 by the national idol group Arashi, it was used as the theme song for the Kaibutsukun series.
Its sound is marked by a glamorous, dynamic development.
The song depicts unwavering devotion to a loved one no matter what happens, conjuring a romantic nighttime setting.
Carried by a beautiful yet heartrending melody line, their cool vocals resonate throughout.
Be sure to try singing this idol song to light up your Halloween night.
Otherworldly Mixed Grand Ball (feat. Ghost)Hoshino Gen
This is a song by Gen Hoshino written as the theme for the film “Ghost Book: Obake Zukan.” With a playful concept of humans and ghosts dancing together, it perfectly captures the original work’s “scary yet fun” world.
The lyrics blend spookiness and joy, making it perfect for Halloween.
Released in July 2022, the track is also included on the album “Gen.” There’s even a unique anecdote that, inspired by a fun paranormal experience during production, they had “ghosts” join in on the chorus! The all-animated music video’s dance went viral on TikTok.
Fittingly ghostly, it’s ideal for Halloween—and if you sing and dance to it together at karaoke, it’s sure to be a hitfully fun dance number that gets everyone going!
When it comes to Halloween songs, this is it! A selection of Japanese hits that get the party going at karaoke (11–20)
Carnival of Flames and ForestsSEKAI NO OWARI
It’s a march-like piece that evokes a Halloween parade where everyone roams through the city together.
The song is by the hit-making band SEKAI NO OWARI and was released in 2014 as their sixth single.
The narrative, fantastical lyrics about a secret party are very characteristic of them.
The content can feel a bit bittersweet, though… The lively sound arrangement is fun to listen to—meaning it’s also fun to sing at karaoke.
P0WER – Evil Spirits Begone –-Shin Tenchi Kaibyaku Shūdan- Jiguzagu
This is an anime tie-in song by the visual-kei band -Shintenchi Kaibyaku Shudan- ZIGZAG, unleashing a Japanese-style heavy rock sound.
Written specifically as the opening theme for the anime Hell Teacher Nūbē in July 2025, it was released as a single in August of the same year.
From the opening that fuses weighty guitar riffs with traditional Japanese arrangements, the structure builds through the shout of “Akuryō taisan!” (“Begone, evil spirits!”) into a sweeping final chorus—truly spectacular.
The lyrics, themed around courage and kindness, mesh perfectly with the series’ world of exorcising evil spirits.
Peaking at No.
13 on the Oricon charts, this track is perfect for karaoke when you want to amplify a mysterious Halloween vibe.
If you shout “Akuryō taisan!” together with your friends, the whole place is sure to come alive!
bakemonoAm Amp
This rock number by Am Amp, a genre-defying band that flies the bold banner of “Monster,” opens their July 2025 album Category.
It’s a declaration to smash the confines of society’s “normal” and “ideal.” You can feel the influence of alternative rock in the guitar work, while powerful drums carve out the emotions; aggressive riffs coexist with bittersweet melodies.
The lyrics, where introspective rage and defiance intersect, become an anthem for those who live outside society’s framework.
Perfect for anyone who wants to unleash their inner “monster” on Halloween night.
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!