Lovely anime song

A compilation of jazz insert songs and covers from anime

Representative, Elysion Philharmonic Orchestrasai-kisaragi
Heisei College of Music, Composition Course. Studied composition and conducting under Keizo Ideta, piano under Chinami Kira, and arts management under Takuma Konishi. With a focus on community and music, I work to revitalize my hometown of Saga Prefecture. While performing as a double bassist with wind ensembles and orchestras across Kyushu, I participated on double bass in the “Orchestra Without Borders” orchestra camp of the professional game and anime music ensemble Eminence Orchestra, held in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture in September 2012. During CAPCOM’s Kyushu Tour in 2016, I not only performed as an orchestra member but also served on the production staff. I currently serve as the managing representative for the game and anime performance groups Elysion Philharmonic Orchestra (Saga Prefecture) and Fukuoka Game Music Wind Orchestra (Fukuoka Prefecture), and handle conducting, arranging, and public relations.

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!

Anime Jazz Insert Songs and Covers Collection (31–40)

ParaisoSOIL&”PIMP”SESSIONS

OP Michiko e Hatchin sub español

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?

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In conclusion

Thank you for watching until the end. Japanese animation, now a source of national pride, has also established “anisong” as its own genre, encompassing opening themes, endings, and insert songs. This time, we presented jazz arrangements. How did you like the range—from originals rooted in jazz to surprising, diverse jazz reinterpretations? I’m sure many of you found yourselves drawn to charms different from the original tracks. If you’d like to experience a change of atmosphere, try making a playlist and give it a listen!