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[Anisong] Easy for Piano Beginners! Recommended Practice Pieces

Good news for all the anime-and-piano lovers who think, “Up-tempo anime songs with complex rhythms seem tough for piano beginners”! It’s true that many anime songs have intricate melodies and rhythms, but by choosing sheet music with simplified arrangements of the original, and by practicing the melody in your right hand while playing just the bass notes with your left, even those new to the piano can jump in with ease.

In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of anime songs that are perfect for beginners to practice.

Once you find a favorite, give it a try right away!

[Anime Songs] Easy for Piano Beginners to Play! Recommended Practice Pieces (1–10)

Detective Conan Main ThemeKatsuo Ōno

[With Sheet Music] Detective Conan / Main Theme (Solo Beginner, Easy Arrangement) (If You Were Here) with Slow Performance [Piano Sheet Music] [For Beginners, Simple Arrangement, with Fingering Numbers]
Detective Conan Main Theme - Katsuo Ōno

When it comes to anime songs with cool brass and guitar, you can’t leave out the Detective Conan Main Theme.

It’s been used for a long time since the anime began airing in 1996.

Pieces that sound like brass band arrangements or feature guitar as the lead tend to be avoided on piano.

However, if you use both the right and left hands skillfully, they’re perfectly playable on piano.

The melody of the Detective Conan Main Theme actually contains many long, sustained notes and isn’t extremely busy, so it’s not too difficult even for beginners.

For beginners, I recommend having the left hand play a simple, easy rhythm with basic bass notes.

Porco Rosso

Sometimes, old storiesJoe Hisaishi

Tokiko Kato 'Once in a While, Let's Talk About the Old Days' — Porco Rosso (film) Ending Theme [Moving if you can play it! How to Play on Piano] ☆4
Sometimes, an old tale by Joe Hisaishi

It’s a piece whose melancholy, chanson-like melody lingers in the heart, gracing the ending of the film Porco Rosso.

Originally created by Tokiko Kato in 1987, it was given a grand orchestral arrangement for the movie.

The lyrics warmly look back on days gone by, mirroring the protagonist Porco’s outlook on life and lending the story a deep afterglow.

This song also carries a heartwarming anecdote in which words from the lyrics inspired the studio’s name.

With its exquisitely beautiful melody line, even a simple accompaniment allows you to fully savor the song’s tender, bittersweet atmosphere.

It’s a piece I highly recommend to anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the story and perform with heartfelt emotion.

When Marnie Was There

Fine On The OutsidePriscilla Ahn

Ghibli film “When Marnie Was There” theme song [Fine On The Outside] piano for beginners with Do-Re-Mi subtitles, both hands
Fine On The OutsidePriscilla Ahn

Many listeners must have been moved by the translucent vocals and acoustic resonance! The theme song of the film “When Marnie Was There” is a deeply personal piece that its creator, Priscilla Ahn, wrote in 2005 based on her own experiences of a lonely girlhood.

While pretending to be fine on the outside, it beautifully aligns with protagonist Anna’s inner loneliness and truly tugs at the heart.

The song is also included on the album “Just Know That I Love You.” To richly convey the bittersweet melody, the key is to begin playing with a soft, delicate touch.

By letting the quiet, hidden feelings ride on the sound, your performance will resonate deeply with listeners.

[Anison] Easy for piano beginners to play! Recommended practice pieces (11–20)

The Secret World of Arrietty

Arrietty’s SongCecile Corbel

Cécile Corbel “Arrietty’s Song” The Secret World of Arrietty [How to Play on Piano – Absolutely Playable Even for Beginners!] Level ☆
Arrietty's SongCecile Corbel

Many people have surely been captivated by Cécile Corbel’s translucent voice and the magical sound of her harp! The theme song from the film “The Secret World of Arrietty” features a beautiful melody and a relaxed tempo, making it easy to perform.

The work is also known for winning the Tokyo Anime Award for Music in 2011.

The lyrics seem to embody the earnest feelings of the tiny protagonist and a way of life in harmony with nature.

To recreate this delicate worldview, the key is to play lightly and fluidly, like harp arpeggios.

If you aim for a whisper-soft, gentle tone, you can achieve a highly polished performance even with fewer notes.

Here we go!Kohei Tanaka

We Go! (Piano) Anime “One Piece” Sheet Music / Beginner
We go! Kohei Tanaka

This is the theme song for the New World arc of the anime ONE PIECE, which has passionate fans both in Japan and overseas.

It’s the first song in about 12 years sung by Hiroshi Kitadani for ONE PIECE since “We Are!,” and it’s beloved alongside the original opening theme “We Are!” It’s also used as the next-episode preview BGM, so many people are familiar with it! When playing it on the piano, the preview BGM image might feel stronger than the vocal version.

It’s up-tempo, but since it’s a well-known tune, you’ll quickly catch the rhythm and melody—try playing along while listening to the song.

If you play it together with “We Are!,” you can fully immerse yourself in the world of One Piece.

HeroYOASOBI

[Frieren: Beyond Journey's End] 'Yuusha' (The Brave) by YOASOBI [With Do-Re-Mi Sheet Music and Lyrics] Beginner-Friendly Slow and Easy Piano Playthrough — Anime Frieren OP Easy Piano Tutorial, YOASOBI, Beginner Level
Hero YOASOBI

A song by YOASOBI written specifically as the opening theme for the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.

The music duo YOASOBI, formed in 2019, consists of composer Ayase and vocalist ikura.

The track beautifully captures the anime’s somewhat lonely atmosphere and the emotional shifts of its traveling protagonist.

When performing it on piano, playing with a gentle tone will help convey the piece’s delicate feelings.

It’s recommended not only for anime fans but also for anyone seeking a moving, story-driven song.

We are!Hiroshi Kitadani

We Are! Hiroshi Kitadani One Piece Theme Song Piano Easy ver. Chorus
We Are! Kitadani Hiroshi

The song “We Are!” sung by Hiroshi Kitadani is known as the first opening theme of the nationally beloved anime One Piece.

It’s a classic anime song that many people know, since it was used in the movie version and a TVXQ version aired when the anime celebrated its 10th anniversary.

The original is an up-tempo rock tune, but the chord changes are gentle and the melody doesn’t use that many notes.

On piano, if you play the melody with your right hand and just the bass notes with your left, it’s surprisingly playable.

Definitely give it a try!