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[Anisong] Easy for Piano Beginners! Recommended Practice Pieces

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)

KICK BACKKenshi Yonezu

[Chainsaw Man OP] KICK BACK / Kenshi Yonezu [Do-Re-Mi Sheet Music with Lyrics] Beginner-Friendly Slow and Easy Piano Cover Tried Playing Anime Theme Song Easy Piano Tutorial Beginner Level

KICK BACK Kenshi Yonezu

KICK BACK was co-produced by Kenshi Yonezu and Daiki Tsuneta of King Gnu.

It was newly written as the opening theme for the TV anime Chainsaw Man and swept various Oricon and Billboard charts.

In the original key there are many black keys, so if you can find sheet music a half step higher, it will reduce them and be preferable.

In the intro, the right hand can be played using just two adjacent semitone notes, so starting there is recommended!

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Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet

[Demon Slayer OP Theme] Kizuna no Kiseki / MAN WITH A MISSION × milet [Do-Re-Mi Sheet Music with Lyrics] Beginner-Friendly Slow and Easy Piano Demon Slayer Season 3 Swordsmith Village Arc Elementary Level Anime

Kizuna no Kiseki MAN WITH A MISSION × milet

Kizuna no Kiseki, the theme song for the TV anime Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc, became a hot topic thanks to its star-studded collaboration between MAN WITH A MISSION and milet.

It’s a rock number full of driving energy.

While the original is up-tempo, if you’re tackling it on piano, start by practicing slowly! The range isn’t very wide, and there are many repeated phrases, so even beginners can play it if they calmly follow the notes.

With fast, cool songs it’s tempting to ramp up the tempo right away, but until your fingers move smoothly, hold back and practice carefully.

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[Anisong] Easy to play even for piano beginners! Recommended practice pieces (31–40)

Lupin the Third Theme ’78Yuji Ohno

Lupin the Third Theme [Piano Sheet Music You Can Play in One Day, Even as a Beginner] – Theme From Lupin III – Piano Sheet Music

Lupin the Third Theme ’78 Yuji Ohno

When it comes to cool anime songs, you can’t leave out “Theme from Lupin the Third.” Composed by jazz pianist Yuji Ohno, it’s known for having various takes across the years, from funky versions to jazzy ones.

Even just playing the melody stands up on its own, so you can make it work by adding only a few notes in the left hand.

Beginners can perform it stylishly.

Once you become conscious of the rhythm in your playing, you’ll be able to deliver an even more leveled-up rendition of “Theme from Lupin the Third.”

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Spring DayAimyon

[Sheet Music Download Available] Harunohi / Aimyon – Piano with Do-Re-Mi Notes, Easy Both Hands, Beginner-Friendly

Harunohi Aimyon

Aimyon’s “Harunohi” is a single released in 2019, written as the theme song for the animated film Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane ~The Lost Hiroshi~.

The melody uses only notes from the major scale that matches the key of the song, making it catchy and easy to remember.

The rhythm is based on a simple 8-beat, so there aren’t many difficult rhythm patterns.

It’s approachable even for beginner pianists, so definitely give it a try!

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rainbowMasaki Suda

Niji (Masaki Suda) / [Piano Duet Gorgeous Arrangement] / Theme song of the movie “STAND BY ME Doraemon 2” / SOUND24

Rainbow Suda Masaki

Masaki Suda’s “Niji” is a straightforward love song dedicated to someone precious.

Many of you may remember it as the theme song for the film STAND BY ME Doraemon 2.

Overflowing with kindness, the piece is beautiful as a piano solo, but playing it as a duet adds an even warmer, more embracing feel.

Given the meaning of the lyrics, it’s perfect to perform with someone you’re close to.

Try enjoying a duet with family, friends, or a loved one.

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flameLiSA

Homura / LiSA (Homura - Easy Piano) Slow, Beginner-Friendly Practice, Introductory Tutorial

Homura LiSA

“Homura,” performed by LiSA, was written as the theme song for the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, which sparked a surge in popularity starting in 2019.

It became a huge hit, reaching No.

1 on various Oricon and Billboard charts.

Since it’s a calm, slower-tempo ballad, it’s perfect for piano performance.

You don’t have to rush to press the keys, so it’s great for beginners.

Another plus is that the intro centers on the two black keys, making it easy to remember.

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child of the devilAi Higuchi

[Attack on Titan Season 4 ED Song] “Devil’s Child” / Ai Higuchi – Do-Re-Mi sheet music with lyrics, beginner-friendly, slow and easy piano, Easy Piano Tutorial, elementary level, Attack on Titan Season 4

Devil's Child Higuchi Ai

Higuchi Ai’s “Akuma no Ko” was written as the ending theme for the TV anime Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2.

The verse (A-melo) has a unique atmosphere, but it’s surprisingly easy to reproduce using just the left hand on the piano.

You use two notes, keeping the higher note the same while only changing the lower note.

The melody also develops mainly through repeated strikes of the same note, making it easy to memorize and perform.

Overall, it can be played with basic techniques, so definitely give it a try!

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In conclusion

Have you found your favorite anime song? Even if the original has a rock feel with lots of notes, or a rap-like groove with intricate rhythms, there are plenty of videos and sheet music arranged for beginners.

When you try for the first time, you don’t need to stick to the original key or tempo! First, choose sheet music arranged in a key and note density that feels comfortable for you, and practice slowly.

Once you get used to it, listen to the anime song you want to play and proactively challenge yourself with arrangements and tempos closer to the original!