A compilation of jazz insert songs and covers from anime
Looking for anime songs you can enjoy in a jazz style?
Theme songs, insert songs, and ending themes from Japanese anime have now established themselves as a major genre known worldwide as “anisong.”
At first glance, anime and jazz might not seem like they go together.
But once you listen, you’ll find that many famous anime tracks actually have a strong jazz flavor.
For those who love both anime and jazz, here are some songs you should definitely hear, including notable cover versions.
Give them a listen!
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Anime Jazz Insert Songs and Covers Compilation (21–30)
Boomerang Boogie ~Uncle from Nampūdō~PE’Z
This is the theme song of the sci-fi anime GAD GUARD, set on Earth hundreds of years in the future.
It’s a track by the jazz instrumental band PE’Z.
It starts with a lively piano and maintains a sense of speed throughout, so be sure to give it a listen!
Never Looking Back ~With a Transparent HeartRie
This is the opening theme of Crystal Blaze, created with the theme of “an anime adults can enjoy.” It’s sung by Rie from HIIH, who performed the theme song for the horror film Ring.
The cool vocals and fast-paced rhythm leave a strong impression—it has a mature vibe.
Anime Jazz Insert Songs and Covers Collection (31–40)
Marigoldorange pekoe
This is the opening theme of the stylish anime Ristorante Paradiso, set in a Roman ristorante.
It’s a song by the music duo Orange Pekoe from Hyogo Prefecture, released as a single in 2009.
The gentle sound and straightforward vocals are so soothing.
Darktown Strutters ‘BallShelton Brooks
A lively rhythm and the refreshing tone of the horn section.
It’s a jazz standard that was used in the cartoon Tom and Jerry.
When you listen, you can picture Tom chasing Jerry.
It’s an anime that features countless jazz masterpieces.
A Town With An Ocean ViewPlatina Jazz
Rasmus Faber is a musician from Sweden.
Influenced by Japanese anime since childhood, he performs jazz arrangements of Japanese anime songs under the name “Platina Jazz,” covering many classics.
The original song here is “A Town with an Ocean View,” an insert song from the Studio Ghibli film Kiki’s Delivery Service.
Although it’s performed as a solo piano piece, the rhythm and chord arrangement transform it beautifully into jazz.
SobakasuPlatina Jazz
Freckles by JUDY AND MARY, known as the theme song for the anime Rurouni Kenshin.
This video features a jazz arrangement of the song.
It’s an instrumental version, but if you’re Japanese, just hearing the melody will make the lyrics start playing in your head, right?
ParaisoSOIL&”PIMP”SESSIONS
This is the opening theme of the TV anime Michiko & Hatchin, which aired in 2008.
The performers are the Japanese jazz band SOIL&”PIMP”SESSIONS.
They’re a highly skilled group known for collaborations with many artists, including Yo Hitoto, and their colorful sound is seriously cool! The piano solo in the intro is absolutely electrifying.
They also handled “Theme of Lupin the Third” on Club Jazz Digs Lupin the Third, so perhaps there’s a shared vibe of a chase scene.
How about giving both a listen?