Anime songs to listen to on Halloween: Theme and insert songs from anime about yokai and ghosts
When it comes to October events, Halloween is the first that comes to mind! It’s become a familiar annual tradition, and every year lots of Halloween songs by Japanese artists are released.
In this article, we’re picking out anime songs that will amplify the fun Halloween vibe! We’ll introduce tracks that are perfect as BGM for parties with your anime-loving friends or for karaoke.
If you’re stumped on a Halloween costume, these might even spark some ideas! Be sure to read to the end!
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Anime songs to listen to on Halloween: Opening and insert songs from anime themed around yokai and ghosts (1–10)
Kagome KagomeNEW!Masayoshi Oishi
It was released in July 2025 as a double A-side single and serves as the opening theme for the latter half of the anime Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun 2.
Masayoshi Oishi handled everything—lyrics, composition, arrangement, and vocals—crafting a pop yet mysterious sound inspired by yokai.
With its Japanese-flavored EDM, it perfectly captures the world of Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun 2.
It’s an upbeat tune that fits the Halloween vibe perfectly.
mo∞entNEW!Akari Kito
This piece was released digitally in July 2025 as the ending theme for the second part of the TV anime “Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun 2.” The lyrics, composition, and arrangement are by Saku, and they capture the protagonist’s resolve to move forward despite carrying regret and impatience.
And of course, Akari Kito’s clear, transparent vocals are wonderfully emotional.
With its worldview that blends the uncanny and the everyday, it’s an anime song that lets you savor the afterglow of the story—especially when you listen on Halloween night.
You're crazy.NEW!Dandadan
Sung by WurtS, this track is a pleasant listen that blends dance music elements into a simple, band-driven sound.
It served as the ending theme for season 2 of the anime Dandadan, which features yokai and the supernatural.
The lyrics incorporate the anime’s setting and convey a poignant emotional sway—the frustration of wanting to express your feelings but being clumsy and overcomplicating things.
It’s recommended as party background music with anime-loving friends or for getting hyped at karaoke.
Anime songs to listen to on Halloween: Theme songs and insert songs from anime about yokai and ghosts (11–20)
Shall we dance?NEW!ReoNa
This is a track where lavish sound and dance fuse together.
It’s a song by ReoNa, released in July 2022 as her sixth single.
Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “SHADOWS HOUSE 2nd Season,” it perfectly ushers in the mysterious tale set within an enigmatic manor, captivating with a world that is glamorous yet subtly unsettling.
The sound, arranged with jazz and big band flavors, feels as if you’ve wandered into a suspicious circus.
Play it as background music for a Halloween party to create an eerie yet dazzling atmosphere!
UNDEADNEW!YOASOBI
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!
chantNEW!Puniru
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!
Red Knight VampireNEW!Yamato Alexander, Juouin Kakeru, Suzuno Yuu
A dark gothic rock track perfect for Halloween night.
It was included on the June 2018 album “KING OF PRISM RUSH SONG COLLECTION -RED NIGHT VAMPIRE-.” As an original song for the smartphone game “KING OF PRISM: Prism Rush! LIVE,” it expresses a vampire-themed world through music.
The aggressive sound that feels like an unrelenting pursuit, paired with lyrics that evoke darkness and blood, creates a sinister atmosphere that’s sure to hype up any Halloween party or karaoke session.
If you’re stuck for costume ideas, going as a vampire might be just the thing!