Songs that amp up Halloween: a roundup of perfect tracks for party BGM!

Song of the DeadKANA-BOON

KANA-BOON 『Song of the Dead』Music Video【Anime『Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead』OP Theme】

This is the opening theme of the anime “Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead,” which depicts protagonists trying to accomplish everything they’ve ever wanted in a world overrun by zombies.

Released by KANA-BOON in September 2023, it’s a chaotic yet uplifting rock track themed around the liberation of life.

Precisely because the situation is desperate, they take on the things they truly wanted to do.

That attitude of chasing freedom overlaps with the energetic sound and really hits home.

It’s perfect for livening up a Halloween party or for times when everyone wants to let loose and have a blast.

UNDEADYOASOBI

YOASOBI “UNDEAD” Official Music Video / Theme song for ‘Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season’

A YOASOBI song that celebrates the importance of living in the present without being bound by the past or future.

Released in July 2024 as the theme song for the anime “Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season.” The rapidly unfolding EDM sound and ikura’s shape-shifting vocals leave a strong impression, perfectly matching the world of the story featuring vampires and apparitions.

The lyrics, which emphasize the importance of continual change rather than settling for the status quo, really resonate.

Highly recommended if you want to hype up a Halloween party with your anime-loving friends.

Enjoy Halloween with anisong!

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TV anime “Puniru is a Cute Slime” ‘Punikawa’ ending movie (non-credit) / Ending theme ‘Sho’ performed by Puniru (CV: Yuu Shinohara)

This track, where the cuteness of a slime heroine intersects with a dark Halloween aesthetic, is a cover of Ado’s smash hit “Show.” Reborn with a cutting-edge sound that fuses trap and EDM elements, this arrangement perfectly suits the lively Halloween vibe.

Another highlight is how Yū Shinohara delivers the famously “most difficult ever” original’s challenging vocal expressions with a clear, airy falsetto while staying true to the character’s personality.

The song gained buzz as the ending theme for the anime “Puniru wa Kawaii Slime.” It’s guaranteed to light up a Halloween party themed around zombies and ghosts, or bring the house down at karaoke with anime fans!

Revolutionary Journey – On the WayAina ji Endo

AiNA THE END / On the Road of Revolution – On The Way × TV Anime 'Dandadan' [Collaboration Music Video]

A high-velocity opening theme where the occult collides with youth.

Written and composed by Aina The End as the main theme for the TV anime Dandadan Season 2, the song will be released digitally in July 2025.

Its emotional sound blends a mysterious melody with a fiery message.

The lyrics—expressing a resolve to fight to protect what’s precious alongside a sentimental longing for love—mirror the very feelings of the anime’s protagonists.

In the music video, the duality of humans and yokai is portrayed, interweaving scenes of wandering through darkness with moments of emotional release.

While embracing yokai as a Halloween-appropriate theme, the track brims with positive energy that urges you to look forward, making it perfect for costume parties or karaoke gatherings among anime fans!

Kira☆to KimiFes!Harō, Happī Wārudo!

Kira☆to KimiFes!

This song, brought to you by a band known for their colorful, pop-infused style, is packed with a full-on festival vibe.

The lyrics, themed around festivals, capture the brilliance of those moments when you go all out and have fun with friends.

Filled with calls to get the party roaring and messages about shining together, it’s a perfect fit for a Halloween party where everyone gathers in costume.

It was released digitally in June 2022 and later included on the album “SMILE ON PARADE.” With its bright band sound and dynamic, energetic melody, it’s the kind of track that naturally brings a smile to your face as you listen.

It’s also a great pick for karaoke when you want everyone to sing along and get hyped!

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DECO*27 – Zombie feat. Hatsune Miku

A track released by DECO*27 in July 2022, featuring Hatsune Miku and VTuber Kureiji Ollie on chorus.

Despite its bittersweet premise—where the protagonist has died, become a zombie with a silent heart, yet continues to harbor undying feelings of love—the song delivers a catchy sound that fuses a lively dance beat with psychedelic trance elements.

The love portrayed through the extraordinary motif of a zombie perfectly captures a Halloween-like atmosphere.

It’s a highly recommended number that’s perfect not only for amping up a costume party but also as background music for a home gathering!

Dancing stars on me!μ’s

Dancing stars on me!

Featured in a memorable scene from Love Live! Season 2, this song plays as the members of μ’s sing and dance in Halloween-themed costumes like witches, pirates, and angels.

Centered on the theme of magical, fateful encounters, it celebrates the fun of dressing up and transforming yourself.

The rhythmic, easy-to-dance arrangement and the colorful harmonies created by the nine members are especially striking.

Released in June 2014 as a double A-side single, Love wing bell / Dancing stars on me!, it reached No.

3 on the Oricon weekly chart.

If you sing it in costume at karaoke, you can fully enjoy a festive Halloween atmosphere!