Anime songs to listen to on Halloween: Theme and insert songs from anime about yokai and ghosts

IRIS OUTNEW!Kenshi Yonezu

Theatrical Feature ‘Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc’ Opening Movie – Theme Song: Kenshi Yonezu “IRIS OUT” – “Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc” – Opening Movie

Kenshi Yonezu’s new song, written as the theme for the feature film Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, is a standout track that’s perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit.

The world of Chainsaw Man—filled with devils and fiends—fits Halloween to a T.

Crafted as Yonezu kept gazing at the Reze chapters from the original manga, the song features a driving rock sound and powerful rhythms.

This marks their second collaboration after the TV anime theme KICK BACK.

Its dramatic structure, which heightens the battles and thrilling developments, makes it a great pick for anyone looking to amp up the energy at a Halloween party or in karaoke.

Kaikai KitanNEW!EVE

Kaikai Kitan – Eve MV

The opening theme of the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen is a song perfectly suited for Halloween.

Right from the first lines, the word “mononoke” leaps out, and Eve’s expressive vocals “chant” the worldview of jujutsu as the lyrics unfold.

Eerie motifs like battles that dispel darkness and hollow humans are sprinkled throughout, heightening the Halloween atmosphere.

Released in October 2020, the track was also included on the EP ‘Kaikai Kitan / Ao no Waltz’ and became a major hit, surpassing 100 million views on YouTube.

It’s perfect for anyone attending a party in cosplay from this jujutsu-themed anime or those who want to belt out anison at karaoke.

Trick or Trick!NEW!Akaya Kirihara, Atsukyo Tono

Trick or Trick! / Akaya Kirihara (CV: Shōtarō Morikubo) & Atsukyō Tōno (CV: Shōfukutei Sakō)

As the first Halloween song from Tenipuri Music, an unconventional duet by Akaya Kirihara and Atsukyo Tono has been released.

The lyrics, where the unsettling air of night intertwines with sweet temptation, create a unique world that blends a game-like chase with a precarious romance.

It was pre-released digitally in September 2024, with the CD following in October.

Performed only at the final show, the song reportedly had fans who had mastered the call-and-response parts.

It’s perfect for livening up a Halloween party or a karaoke session with friends!

Song of the DeadNEW!KANA-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.

Revolutionary Journey – On the WayNEW!Aina the End

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!

POP IN 2NEW!B-Komachi

[Oshi no Ko] B-Komachi / POP IN 2 [MV short]

This song was included on the character song CD “Vol.

4,” released in October 2024 as an insert track for the TV anime Oshi no Ko Season 2.

With its pop, catchy melody and playful lyrics, it’s also popular as dance music.

Amid the glitter befitting an idol, it weaves in expressions that reflect the character’s emotional shifts and the story’s development.

A choreography video has also been released, making it a perfect pick for livening up a Halloween party or karaoke session with your anime-loving friends.

Party of MonstersNEW!Kiyoshi Hikawa with Tetsuya Komuro

Kiyoshi Hikawa with T. Komuro / Party of Monsters [Official Music Video]

This dance tune, created by a collaboration between the prince of enka and a master of techno-pop, is a perfect Halloween monster song.

Told from the perspective of yokai, it depicts a world that embraces being true to yourself, mirroring the spirit of Halloween where you dress up and enjoy another side of who you are.

Blending high-speed rap with techno sounds, this groundbreaking track has also been selected as the ending theme for the anime “GeGeGe no Kitaro: The Generations of GeGeGe I Loved,” airing from April 2025.

How about singing it at karaoke with friends in yokai cosplay and dancing your hearts out? The music video, featuring intense dance performances, will boost the party mood too.