Halloween on October 31st gets more exciting every year.
Many people enjoy it in various ways, from dressing up in costumes to throwing parties.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs that will amp up your Halloween! We’ve selected tracks that will boost your Halloween mood—popular Halloween songs, tunes used at famous theme parks’ Halloween events, and numbers that match the Halloween atmosphere.
Spend an unforgettable Halloween with the best music!
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Songs that amp up the Halloween vibe. A roundup of perfect tracks for party BGM! (1–10)
GHOSTHey! Say! JUMP
Released digitally in October 2025, Hey! Say! JUMP’s “GHOST” captivates with a stylish sound that fuses strings and electronic tones.
Its unique mood blends a dark atmosphere with playful charm, perfectly capturing that late-night thrill.
It’s an ideal BGM choice for a Halloween party with friends.
Dive into the cool yet irresistibly lovable world of these ghosts.
SO BADKing Gnu
A track by King Gnu that practically embodies the frenzy of Halloween.
Released in September 2025, it became a hot topic as the official theme song for “Zombie de Dance” at USJ’s Halloween Horror Nights.
The band’s signature hybrid sound has been pushed into even more ferocious, alternative territory—its savage, hedonistic energy is striking.
It brilliantly captures the chaotic thrill of a Halloween night that’s at once the worst situation and the most fun.
Party of MonstersHikawa Kiyoshi with t.komuro
A track by Kiyoshi Hikawa that breaks out of the enka mold and takes on a new frontier of techno × dance.
The lyrics, themed around a feast of monsters and looking at human society from a yokai’s perspective, are striking and perfectly fit the Halloween vibe.
It aired in April 2025 as the ending theme for the anime “GeGeGe no Kitaro: The Generations of GeGeGe I Loved.” Featuring the long-admired Tetsuya Komuro, this work has Hikawa attempting high-speed rap for the first time and showcasing intense dance moves.
The addictive opening phrase sticks in your head, and the light, upbeat rhythm makes you want to start dancing.
It’s recommended both for livening up a costume party and for having a fun, rowdy time with friends!
VampireDECO*27
A dance tune by Vocaloid producer DECO*27 that uses a vampire motif to portray the thirst and obsession of romance—perfect for a Halloween party.
Released in March 2021 with Hatsune Miku on vocals and included on the album “MANNEQUIN,” this track captivates with a pop yet dark worldview.
Its upbeat melody blends cheeky cuteness with a little devilish charm, shining with a fresh approach that overlays the eerie vampire motif.
The lyrics, which express both the mysterious ring of the word “vampire” and the complexities of modern love, fit the spooky vibe of Halloween.
It’s a song that will make you want to start dancing as the soundtrack to any costume party.
Amazing Happy Halloween Nightsyudou
A song by syudou that paints Halloween night in a dreamlike glow.
Hatsune Miku’s vocals lure you into an eerie, mysterious world.
The sparkling sound, toy-like noises, and waltz-style rhythm weave a uniquely captivating atmosphere.
It portrays a raucous night where reality and unreality intermingle, expressing the free-spirited energy of a party.
Released in September 2024, the track also drew attention for its music video created by syudou’s close collaborator, Yasutatsu.
It’s the perfect song to enjoy with friends in costume at a Halloween party.
Are you a zombie too? You’re a zombie, right?CANDY TUNE
This is a Halloween-themed number by the idol group CANDY TUNE.
It takes the slightly spooky motif of zombies and presents it in a cute way with an addictive melody.
The lyrics, which feel like they’re asking, “Are you one of us, too?” are enough to get you excited just by listening! Released in October 2024, the song was brought to life at an outdoor concert held the same month, where the members appeared in zombie makeup to recreate its world.
It’s a dance tune that lets you fully enjoy the Halloween vibe—even if you’re not great with scary stuff.
P0WER – Evil Spirits Begone –-Shin Tenchi Kaibyaku Shūdan- Jiguzagu
A song by the visual kei rock band -Shintenchi Kaibyaku Shudan- ZIGZAG.
It features a compelling structure that starts with an intro fusing heavy guitar riffs and Japanese-style arrangements, moves through a wistful melody, and builds into a soaring climax.
Centered on universal themes like courage and kindness, the lyrics convey an energy to face hardship, which also resonates with Halloween’s sense of the extraordinary.
Released as a single in August 2025, it was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Hell Teacher Nūbē and peaked at No.
13 on the Oricon charts.
The chant-like section themed around exorcising evil spirits is especially striking, making it a perfect number for a Halloween party where everyone’s in cosplay and ready to get hyped.