Group Members:渕野繁雄林ミカ林雄介広原正典本田雅人今堀恒雄岩佐和弘Tim Jensen梯郁夫菅野よう子キタダマキ小池修三沢またろう村田陽一大石真理恵岡部洋一佐野康夫佐藤潔下神竜哉浦田健志渡辺等八木伸郎山本拓夫山根麻以山城純子
Label: Victor Entertainment
Biography
The Seatbelts feat. Mai Yamane is a Japanese group formed in 1998, known for jazz-driven performances that blend contemporary jazz, instrumental jazz, and jazz. The project name reflects a large, collaborative lineup rather than a fixed small band, with musicians including Yoko Kanno, Maki Kitada, Masahito Honda, Norio Imai, and Mai Yamane among the credited contributors associated with the group.
Released through Victor Entertainment, The Seatbelts feat. Mai Yamane built its identity around detailed arrangements, tight ensemble playing, and a sound rooted in jazz improvisation and studio craftsmanship. Its official site is hosted by Victor Music, underscoring its link to a major Japanese label. For listeners searching for anime music, The Seatbelts are a notable Japanese act with a distinctive jazz profile and a catalog closely tied to anime-era soundtrack culture.
