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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The Curious Case FileSeto Asami
The light novel series Seishun Buta Yarou by Hajime Kamoshida.
In the TV anime adaptation Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, the Japanese jazz band fox capture plan handled the soundtrack.
Not only that, but the ending theme was composed and arranged by the band’s bassist, Hidehiro Kawai.
The intro starts with an elegant string-led atmosphere, then shifts to a poppier feel after a vibraphone-and-drum fill-in.
The piano and drums are great too, but it’s the strings and vibraphone that really elevate the elegance! You’re bound to love the piano solo in the latter half, which has a distinctly jazzy flavor.
Rhapsody in BlueGeorge Gershwin
This piece, which seems to fuse jazz and classical music, is by the American composer George Gershwin.
It was also performed in the popular anime “Nodame Cantabile,” which features classical music.
It’s a masterpiece that continues to be played by many musicians.
In the original, the clarinet solo is particularly striking, but in both the anime and live-action drama versions, the protagonist Megumi Noda performs while wearing a mongoose costume, and “Nodame” plays the melodica, so a Pianica (melodica) version is featured.
While the source material centers on classical music, the ending is actually orchestral jazz.
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.
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.
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?