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Representative, Elysion Philharmonic Orchestrasai-kisaragi
Heisei College of Music, Composition Course. Studied composition and conducting under Keizo Ideta, piano under Chinami Kira, and arts management under Takuma Konishi. With a focus on community and music, I work to revitalize my hometown of Saga Prefecture. While performing as a double bassist with wind ensembles and orchestras across Kyushu, I participated on double bass in the “Orchestra Without Borders” orchestra camp of the professional game and anime music ensemble Eminence Orchestra, held in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture in September 2012. During CAPCOM’s Kyushu Tour in 2016, I not only performed as an orchestra member but also served on the production staff. I currently serve as the managing representative for the game and anime performance groups Elysion Philharmonic Orchestra (Saga Prefecture) and Fukuoka Game Music Wind Orchestra (Fukuoka Prefecture), and handle conducting, arranging, and public relations.
Accompanist / Piano InstructorYuri
Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.

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 (21–30)

Ask me why (A Mother’s Thoughts)Joe Hisaishi

Ask Me Why (A Mother's Thoughts) / Joe Hisaishi 'The Boy and the Heron' OST

Ask Me Why (A Mother’s Thoughts) by Joe Hisaishi

This is the theme song from Studio Ghibli’s feature-length animated film The Boy and the Heron, which can be called the culmination of director Hayao Miyazaki’s work.

It is performed tenderly on a solo piano only three times during important scenes, from the opening to the late stages of the film, with no arrangements or variations for other instruments, making it clear how deeply composer Joe Hisaishi cherishes this piece.

If you listen closely, one note in the chorus melody differs from Ask Me Why (Mahito’s Resolve).

Just as Mahito returns with the stone and retains his memories of the experience, he has indeed changed from before to now.

It feels like a deliberate, meaningful misalignment.

The characters’ emotions are conveyed through live performance, as if opening the door to the heart.

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mixed nutsOfficial HIGE DANDism

Mixed Nuts (TV Size) / Official HIGE DANDism [with Do-Re-Mi Sheet Music & Lyrics] Beginner-Friendly Slow and Easy Piano Cover Tried Playing It Anime “SPY×FAMILY” Opening Theme Piano Spy x Family Beginner

Mixed Nuts Official HIGE DANDism

Official HIGE DANDism’s “Mixed Nuts” is a single released in 2022, written as the opening theme for the first cour of the TV anime SPY x FAMILY.

It dominated the top spots on various Oricon and Billboard charts.

The original is a very fast swing tune, so when trying it on piano, it’s better to slow the tempo a bit.

If you simplify the bass line—which darted around all over the place in the original—even beginners can give it a try.

Since the original key uses many black keys, it’s a good idea to look for sheet music transposed a half step up or down.

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Tower of FlowersSayuri

[Beginner] Sayuri - “Flower Tower” (TV Anime “Lycoris Recoil” Ending Theme) [Easy Piano]

Hanano-to Sayuri

The ending theme used in the anime Lycoris Recoil, which depicts the exploits of girls working to deter crime, is Sayuri’s “Hana no Tou.” The original is a cool rock tune with a driving band sound, but the piano arrangement has a different kind of charm.

In particular, the melody of the chorus isn’t as rhythmically intense as you might expect and can be played with quarter and eighth notes, making it approachable even for beginners.

Give it a try!

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Kaikai KitanEVE

Anime [Jujutsu Kaisen] OP theme “Kaikai Kitan – Eve” with Do-Re-Mi notation, easy slow piano for beginners | Kaikai Kitan / Jujutsu Kaisen

Kaikai Kitan EVE

The opening theme for the first cour of the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen is Eve’s Kaikai Kitan.

It even ranked fifth on Billboard’s download chart.

In the A section, there are parts built around two adjacent notes, and in the chorus, parts centered on the same note an octave apart, which makes it easier to remember which keys to play.

To bring out the uptempo sound of the track, the left hand keeps playing at the same pace, and because there are many repeated notes, it’s beginner-friendly as well.

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Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata

[Easy Piano] Himawari no Yakusoku / Motohiro Hata [For Beginners]

Himawari no Yakusoku by Motohiro Hata

The nationally beloved anime Doraemon was adapted into 3D CGI and made waves with the film STAND BY ME Doraemon.

The theme song chosen was Motohiro Hata’s “Himawari no Yakusoku” (Promise of a Sunflower).

The melody in the A section uses many eighth notes and changes at a relatively steady pace, making it easy to catch the rhythm.

It’s recommended even for piano beginners who struggle with rhythm.

While the chorus melody gets a bit more intricate, it’s originally a slow ballad, so it remains approachable.

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TouchYoshimi Iwasaki

“Touch” by Yoshimi Iwasaki [Beginner-Friendly! Learn Piano with Video] Level: ☆☆

Touch Iwasaki Yoshimi

The opening theme song for the anime adaptation of the classic baseball-themed manga Touch is also titled “Touch.” Sung by Yoshimi Iwasaki, it won the Gold Prize at the 27th Japan Record Awards.

Even today, it’s well known as a high school baseball cheer song often performed by brass bands.

The melody is distinctive for its many repeated notes, making it relatively approachable to play on the piano.

Although it’s an up-tempo piece, the chord changes are surprisingly gradual and the left-hand accompaniment can be played comfortably, so it’s recommended for beginners!

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Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Is There Still Anything That Love Can Do? [Official Music Video]

Is there still anything that love can do? RADWIMPS

Ai ni Dekiru Koto wa Mada Aru Kai by RADWIMPS was created as the theme song for the anime film Weathering with You.

The film’s soundtrack, which includes this song, topped Oricon’s digital chart for five consecutive weeks.

It’s a beautiful piano ballad characteristic of Yojiro Noda, and it carries well even in a solo vocal-and-piano performance.

Most parts, except for a few sections, use the same chord progression, and it’s just a repetition of four chords, making it very easy to play.

The different sections only add a few chords and slightly change the order, so definitely give it a try!

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