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

Candy Racerkyarī pamyu pamyu

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Candy Racer Official Music Video

This is a perfect track for Halloween night by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, beloved for her original, whimsical world.

Produced by Yasutaka Nakata, its glittering, fast-paced electropop sound is striking.

The lyrics evoke racing through a magical world wrapped in sweet fragrances, beautifully mirroring the extraordinary excitement of Halloween.

There’s a fleeting quality, as if it might vanish if you chase it, that tugs at your heart.

This song is the title track of Candy Racer, the album released in October 2021 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her debut.

Sing it at karaoke to create a mysterious yet cute night.

Why not pick it as a song to hype up a Halloween karaoke session with friends?

Halloween Monster Party NightMachigerīta

[VOCALOID Original Song] Halloween Monster Party Night

A feel-good Halloween tune by Machigerita, whose dark yet poppy worldview is so captivating.

From the intro, the cheerful brass and the lively vocals woven by five VOCALOIDs invite you to a mysterious yet fun nighttime revel.

Looking at the lyrics, you can picture a grotesque yet somehow comical scene of monsters dancing the night away, forgetting even their pain.

Released in October 2012 as part of a series, this song’s highly addictive melody continues to attract many fans.

It’s perfect for when you want to forget the everyday and go all out.

Don a costume with your friends and raise your voices in a big sing-along!

Bibbidi-Bobbidi-BooOno Yudai

Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo

If you want to sink into a slightly dangerous, mysterious mood on Halloween night, this is the song.

It’s a solo work by Yudai Ohno, vocalist of Da-iCE.

While the title sounds like a cute magic spell, the world it conjures is a bewitching R&B number that makes you forget reason and leads you into sweet intoxication.

The track is included on the mini-album “A Singer,” released in December 2022.

Ohno’s husky, warm vocals highlight the allure of a mysterious night.

It’s perfect when you want to set a more mature atmosphere, different from the usual party anthems.

Step into your costumed character and sing it—you’ll be sure to transform the vibe of the room.

SCREAMTōhōshinki

TVXQ / 'SCREAM' Music Video (Full Version)

If you want to revel in thrilling screams on Halloween night, this is the song I recommend.

Created by TVXQ, Asia’s proud performance duo, their 38th single released in September 2013 was also chosen as the theme song for the film Sadako 3D 2.

The fusion of fierce rock sound and electronic dance beats creates an irresistibly dark and powerful vibe.

Rather than merely trembling before looming fear and despair, the track seems to express a fierce will to confront them by unleashing a cry from the soul.

The duo’s overwhelming vocal prowess heightens the tension even further.

Also included on the album TREE, this piece invites you to immerse yourself in a horror-tinged world—and maybe let out some cool, cathartic screams at karaoke.

The Halloween pumpkin cracked.Keyakizaka46

Hinatazaka46 – The Halloween Pumpkin Broke (Color Coded Lyrics/Line Distribution/Part Allocation)

It’s a delightful piece with a theatrical structure, almost like a scene from a musical! Performed by “Rimachan-chic,” a unit from Keyakizaka46’s sister group Hiragana Keyakizaka46 (later Hinatazaka46), its fairy-tale, cutesy sound really boosts the Halloween mood.

The lyrics feature a unique setup where the singer’s parents, back when they were dating, get into a lovers’ quarrel and end up smashing a pumpkin—super comical, right? The song is included on the album “Hashiridasu Shunkan,” released in June 2018.

It was sometimes performed live with short skits, so if you get into character with friends at karaoke, it’s guaranteed to be a hit!

DraculaSuiyōbi no Campanella

Wednesday Campanella 'Dracula'

How about a song themed around vampires—the classic Halloween costume? It’s a track by the music unit Wednesday Campanella, released in November 2014 and included on their 4th mini-album “Take Me to Onigashima.” Contrary to the dark impression suggested by the title, the song is uniquely crafted with a deliberately pastoral, gently soothing tone.

Depicting a comedic and heartwarming scene of vampires holding a year-end party, the piece is full of the group’s signature playfulness.

It’s an offbeat choice you can enjoy even with friends who aren’t into horror.

Performed as an encore at their Budokan show, it’s the kind of number that’s sure to lighten the mood with its unexpected twist if you sing it at karaoke.

Zombie Run Nightaki gumi, natsu gumi

Zombie Run Night

It’s a captivating number set in a comical yet thrilling world where a game of tag with zombies kicks off on Halloween night.

Sung by the Autumn and Summer troupes, whose roots trace back to the handsome-actor training game A3!, the song portrays a zombie attack—a classic horror scenario—from a unique, festival-like perspective.

The lyrics, which show the characters facing fear and reaching for freedom, are enough to lift your spirits just by listening.

The track is included on the album MANKAI STAGE “A3!” ACT2! ~AUTUMN 2022~ MUSIC COLLECTION, released in February 2023, and it was also used as an in-show number for the stage production of the same name.

With call-and-response moments that make you want to shout along, it’s guaranteed to hype up the room at karaoke.

It’s the perfect uptempo tune to take your Halloween party to the next level.