Cowboy Bebop — All Theme Songs

1 Openings · 2 Endings

Cowboy Bebop Opening Themes

OP 1Eps 1–26

"Tank!"

by The Seatbelts

About the artist: The Seatbelts were composer Yoko Kanno's studio jazz ensemble, assembled specifically to score Cowboy Bebop with an eclectic mix of big-band swing, blues, and bebop jazz.
Fan reception:: Widely considered one of the greatest anime openings ever made — a genre-defining big-band instrumental that set the show's cool, cinematic tone before a single line of dialogue.

Cowboy Bebop Ending Themes

ED 1Eps 1–25

"The Real Folk Blues"

by Mai Yamane

About the artist: Mai Yamane is a Japanese jazz and blues vocalist whose smoky, world-weary voice became inseparable from the show's melancholic tone.
Fan reception:: A somber blues ballad that fans consider a perfect tonal counterweight to Tank!, closing out each episode with quiet reflection.
ED 2Ep 26 (finale)

"Blue"

by Mai Yamane

About the artist: Yamane returned for a single special ending used only in the series finale, replacing "The Real Folk Blues" for the story's final moments.
Fan reception:: Considered one of anime's most devastating final-episode needle-drops — reserved exclusively for Spike's last stand, which fans say makes it hit even harder.

Cowboy Bebop Theme Song — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cowboy Bebop opening theme song?

The first Cowboy Bebop opening theme is "Tank!" by The Seatbelts, playing during Eps 1–26. Widely considered one of the greatest anime openings ever made — a genre-defining big-band instrumental that set the show's cool, cinematic tone before a single line of dialogue.

Who sings "Tank!" from Cowboy Bebop?

"Tank!" is performed by The Seatbelts. The Seatbelts were composer Yoko Kanno's studio jazz ensemble, assembled specifically to score Cowboy Bebop with an eclectic mix of big-band swing, blues, and bebop jazz.

What episodes does "Tank!" play in Cowboy Bebop?

"Tank!" by The Seatbelts is the Cowboy Bebop Opening 1, playing during Eps 1–26.

What is the Cowboy Bebop ending theme song?

The first Cowboy Bebop ending theme is "The Real Folk Blues" by Mai Yamane, playing during Eps 1–25. A somber blues ballad that fans consider a perfect tonal counterweight to Tank!, closing out each episode with quiet reflection.

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