Halloween

Halloween is a little different in the anime world because it is not a traditional Japanese holiday, but the industry has fully embraced it. In October, almost every big series releases special official art that usually shows the whole cast in costumes that fit the theme. In these cases, it is less about real horror and more about the look—think bright oranges, deep purples, and characters having fun with the idea of dressing up. Fans look forward to it every year because of how creative the outfits are.

The range of things you can find in this tag is really big. On one end, you have the really scary stuff—darker fanart that plays up the horror roots with blood, grime, and creepy settings that are perfect for a desktop background that wants to set a mood. But most of the time, your favorite characters will be dressed as witches, vampires, werewolves, or even Jiangshi. A lot of mobile games are now releasing Halloween-themed characters for a short time. This means you can get really high-quality, detailed pictures of characters in gothic lolita dresses or armor with pumpkins on them.

Also, a lot of slice-of-life and school anime will have a Halloween episode, which makes a lot of great screenshots and art. These wallpapers really capture the fun and festive spirit of a school festival or a costume party. The colors are also usually great, with lots of deep blacks next to glowing pumpkins and moonlight. Anime Halloween art is a great way to make your screen look seasonal without making it too scary.