The legend roars again. In honor of composer Chumei Watanabe’s 100th anniversary, the original TV anime Steel Jeeg soundtrack is finally breaking out as a standalone release for the first time—arriving worldwide on October 8, 2025. Packed across two CDs (plus digital/streaming), this definitive set collects the series BGM, full and TV-size themes, and long-awaited unreleased cues—meticulously curated under Columbia’s Sound Treasure Series.
Steel Jeeg OST Finally Stands Alone: What’s Inside the 2CD Set
This is the first time the TV anime Steel Jeeg music has been issued as a self-contained album. The set spans 2 CDs and will also be available via download and streaming. It compiles the complete score used in the broadcast, plus both full-size and TV-size versions of the iconic opening “Kōtetsu Jeeg no Uta,” alongside freshly unearthed tracks that have never been commercially released until now.
Unreleased Cues and Full TV Themes: Why This Edition Matters
Beyond fan-favorite action motifs and suspense stingers, the program digs deep: Hijinka (Himika) variants, “Build Up!” and sortie cues, pursuit motifs, preview stabs, lyrical interludes like “Ballad of a Battle Without Tomorrow,” and character pieces (“Miwa no Theme,” “Hiroshi no Theme”). The collection also appends stereo song masters and original karaoke tracks, making this a reference-grade archive for collectors and music historians.
Chumei Watanabe at 100: Preserving a Samurai of Sound
Marking the 100th anniversary of maestro Chumei Watanabe (1925–2022), the release honors a titan whose melodies forged the sound of Japanese robots and tokusatsu: MAZINGER Z, Great Mazinger, Gorenger, Space Sheriff Gavan, and more. His powerful brass writing and bittersweet lyricism shaped the DNA of a generation; hearing Steel Jeeg restored in context is both archival and emotional.
From Japan to Italy: The Cross-Generational Echo of “Jeeg”
Broadcast in Japan (1975–76) by Toei Doga (now Toei Animation) and embraced abroad—especially Italy as Jeeg Robot d’acciaio—Steel Jeeg crossed borders and decades. Its cultural ripple even reached live action with the 2016 Italian film known internationally as They Call Me Jeeg. This soundtrack codifies the show’s sonic footprint in one definitive package.
Release at a Glance: Date, Formats, Price, Catalog No.
Title: Columbia Sound Treasure Series — “Steel Jeeg” Original Soundtrack
Release: Oct 8, 2025 (Wed), global simultaneous
Format: 2×CD / Download / Streaming
Price (CD): ¥3,850 (tax-in)
Catalog No.: COCX-42537–8
Official Product Page: columbia.jp/prod-info/COCX-42537-8/
What the Sound Treasure Series Stands For
Japan Columbia’s Sound Treasure Series is dedicated to reviving classic anime, tokusatsu, and game soundtracks from its vast vault—prioritizing high-quality sources, careful restoration, and first-time commercial releases when possible. The aim is to hand down these “treasures” to new listeners without losing the sparkle fans remember.
Recommended First Stops in the Tracklist
If you want a quick tour, start with:
— “Kōtetsu Jeeg no Uta” (full / TV-size): the brass-and-chorus anthem that defined the show.
— “Build Up!” and “Big Shooter Scramble”: kinetic assembly/launch cues.
— “Ballad of a Battle Without Tomorrow” (various versions): melancholic signatures that humanize the iron hero.
— Himika motif variants and Yamata no Orochi fortress cues: villain color and scale.
— Character Songs & Karaoke: stereo masters that complete the vintage single era.
Where to Order and How to Listen
Pre-orders are live via the official product page, with digital platforms following on street date. For series info and philosophy statements, see the project hub below.
Product page · Sound Treasure Series hub
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