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: Theme songs and insert songs from anime about yokai and ghosts (41–50)
DuDiDuWa*lalalaKOTOKO
This is the song that was used as the ending theme for the anime Magical Girl Squad Alice, which aired within NHK Educational’s Tensai Bit-kun.
The singer is KOTOKO, who was also active as a vocalist for I’ve, a creator team that produces music for anime, games, and films.
Her charming, youthful-sounding voice is striking, isn’t it? While the overall feel of the track isn’t scary or eerie like Halloween, the lyrics—centered on the theme of a magical girl—leave a strong impression.
The positive message woven into the song is another highlight!
Leave it to me tonightIori Nomizu
This song was used as the opening theme for the anime “Is This a Zombie?” and marks Iori Nomizu’s debut as an artist.
Because it incorporates many EDM elements, it’s often played at anime-only Halloween club events.
It’s a very easy track to get into and groove to.
Yokai Human BemHoney Knights
The opening theme of the TV anime “Yokai Ningen Bem,” which features humanoid monsters who long to become human and fight evil despite being persecuted.
The rich choral work by the male vocal group Honey Knights and the unsettling melody perfectly match a show that takes a different perspective from the typical moralistic good-versus-evil stories common in anime.
Its jazz-inflected beat is stylish and sure to liven up Halloween parties and karaoke sessions.
The lyrics also make it an ideal anime song for Halloween, where ghosts and yokai take center stage.
Hare Hare YukaiAya Hirano, Minori Chihara, Yuko Goto
At the time it aired, it became a hot topic and sparked a dance boom, especially online.
It’s the ending theme of the anime The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, sung by the voice actors who played the main characters.
The song’s poppy, energetic vibe is striking.
As I mentioned earlier, it also became hugely popular to imitate the characters’ dance from the ending.
So be sure to cosplay as the characters and sing along while you dance! It’s perfect as entertainment for a Halloween party!
GeGeGe no KitaroKiyoshi Hikawa
Speaking of Halloween, you think of ghosts—and when it comes to ghosts in anime, this has to be it: the opening theme of the anime GeGeGe no Kitaro.
It’s a song that has been used for many years, so people of all ages are likely to know it.
The version I’m introducing by Kiyoshi Hikawa is part of a long tradition—many famous singers like Yoshikazu Ikuzō and Shigeru Izumiya have also performed it.
You can’t go wrong adding this track to your playlist! Sing along together and have a fun Halloween!
I want to be friends.School Living Club
A classic Halloween costume theme, this is a song from an anime about zombies.
It’s the opening theme of “School-Live!” sung by the voice actors who appear in the show.
The tune has that cute, quintessential anisong vibe, but once you know what the story of the anime is, it hits a bit differently.
That said, it’s still a catchy number, so I think it works in just about any time and place.
It’s also perfect for karaoke—great for everyone to sing together and get the energy up.
NEW DRAMA PARADISEJun Fukuyama
While featuring a vampire as the protagonist, the anime The Vampire Dies in No Time 2 unfolds a heartwarming story.
Its unprecedented portrayal of vampires became a hot topic, didn’t it? As the anime’s theme song, voice actor Jun Fukuyama performs “NEW DRAMA PARADISE.” From a vampire’s perspective, the song looks back on past memories and sketches out hopes for the future.
It’s pretty emotional how it weaves in elements unique to long-lived vampires.