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

This Is HalloweenNaitomeā Bifoa Kurisumasu

This Is Halloween (The Nightmare Before Christmas)

An insert song from the musical animated film The Nightmare Before Christmas, a work conceived and created by American film director Tim Burton that enjoys enduring popularity in Japan.

Sung by the characters at the beginning of the film, its grotesque lyrics—unavoidably frightening from a human perspective—and its dark tone featuring an exquisitely chromatic melody serve as a self-introductory showcase of the film’s world.

Because the work features characters with distinctive looks, many people cosplay them, and since the film itself is widely known, it’s a number that’s sure to energize a Halloween gathering when performed.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Lingering Halloween vibesTHE ORAL CIGARETTES

The BKW Show!! CM vol.3 ~Lingering Halloween Edition~ / THE ORAL CIGARETTES

If you want to enjoy karaoke while soaking in a mysterious, slightly spooky Halloween vibe, we recommend THE ORAL CIGARETTES’ “Lingering Halloween” (“Halloween no Yoin”).

It’s included on their 2014 album The BKW Show!!.

From the intro—quietly and eerily unfolding with glockenspiel tones—the Halloween mood is in full effect.

Then, with a piercing scream, the song’s voltage skyrockets all at once.

The lyrics are pretty scary too, so be careful when you sing it!

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Trick or Princesutopuri

Trick or Prince

This is a perfect song for a Halloween party, captivating with its gothic, mysterious atmosphere.

The hugely popular entertainment unit Sutopuri, known primarily for their online activities, delivers the vocals.

The piece unfolds a romantic, slightly dark world—like a prince escorting you to a secret soiree on Halloween night.

The fantastical tale featuring black cats and witches is enough to set your heart racing just by listening.

It’s a track included on the album “Strawberry Prince,” released in November 2020, which topped the Oricon Weekly Ranking.

Sing it at karaoke with friends, and you’ll feel like the star of a party brimming with alluring, enigmatic charm.

It’s a special tune that will stage your Halloween night with dramatic flair.

Orange Happy HalloweenŌhara Sakurako

Tried singing Ohara Sakurako’s “Orange Happy Halloween” a cappella (cover)

Sakurako Ohara’s “Orange no Happy Halloween” sings about boldly confessing your feelings to your crush amid the fun Halloween atmosphere.

It was included as the B-side to her solo debut single “Thank You,” released in 2014.

Since Halloween has become a major event to enjoy, the song captures the desire to go all out and turn it into a romance event too.

The depiction of wanting an “OK” from the person you like—even more than candy or tricks—is especially adorable.

Try singing it at a Halloween karaoke with your crush!

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Harajuku Iyahoikyarī pamyu pamyu

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – HARAJUKU IYAHOI (Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Harajuku Iyahoi) Official Music Video

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!

Spella Bada BoomTHE YARA

THE YARA「Spella Bada Boom」FULL ver

A track by THE YARA, a former idol who’s also active as a stage actor and choreographer.

It was released in October 2025 as part of a series of consecutive releases.

Centered on the theme of questioning what’s being lost and what keeps multiplying, the lyrics strikingly explore what truly matters.

Blending an ambient, floating feel with a beat-driven rhythm, the sound is perfect for a mysterious Halloween night.

The arrangement emphasizes choral work in an ensemble style, another highlight that will create a sense of unity when sung together with friends at karaoke.

Highly recommended when you want to enjoy a mysterious atmosphere!

Halloween Night PartyHoneyWorks feat. Hanon×Kotoha

[MV] Halloween Night Party / HoneyWorks feat. Hanon × Kotoha [Original]

The Halloween song by the duo of HoneyWorks and Hanon and Kotoha is a track included on the 2020 album “Suisei Shoujo.” Sprinkled with quintessential Halloween elements, it portrays ghosts lured by sweet scents as they beg for treats.

Its catchy melody and four-on-the-floor rhythm feel great, and the interplay between powerful yet airy vocals is a perfect match.

Blending a dark, fantastical worldview with poppy, cute charm, this piece is ideal not only for costume parties but also as the perfect BGM for a Halloween night where friends want to get hyped.