Even beginners can play them easily on the piano! A curated selection of popular and latest J-POP songs.
The piano has such a beautiful tone, and depending on how you play it, it’s a captivating instrument that can produce a grand, resonant sound.
These days, we’re seeing more videos of people casually playing popular J-pop songs at home, as well as impressively performing on street pianos.
Maybe some of you are thinking, “I want to play like that too!”
In this article, we’ll introduce easy-to-play J-pop songs on the piano—perfect for complete beginners or those who’ve just started—along with some of the latest hits.
If you want to try playing your favorite songs or expand your repertoire, be sure to use this as a reference.
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Easy Piano for Beginners! A Curated Selection of Popular and New J-POP Songs (61–70)
Don’t give upZARD
“Make a Dash” (Makenai de), the well-known marathon cheer song from NTV’s 24-Hour Television ‘Love Saves the Earth,’ broadcast every August.
The track is memorable for the vocals of Izumi Sakai, which combine both power and clarity, and for its sound that makes courage well up from deep within.
The original tempo is on the fast side, but if you’re taking on the piano, it’s best to start practicing slowly! If you choose a simple left-hand arrangement, even beginners should be able to take on the challenge without strain.
If you approach practice with the mindset of cheering yourself on, your motivation is sure to soar!
Marunouchi SadisticShiina Ringo
Shiina Ringo’s “Marunouchi Sadistic” has a stylish, jazzy vibe.
An acoustic version was included as the B-side to the 1998 single “Kabukicho no Joou,” and a full-band version was later featured on the 1999 album “Muzai Moratorium.” It’s a piece where not only following the notes but also conveying the atmosphere of the song is challenging.
It’s best to play the fixed parts—like the vocal melody—accurately, but for the rest, adding your own freestyle ad-libs is recommended.
If you’re not confident with ad-libbing, you can still bring out a jazz feel just by adding a few grace notes, layering neighboring tones, or inserting brief rests here and there.
Lupin the Third Theme ’78Ōno Yūji
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.”
Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi
Yumi Matsutoya’s classic “Haru yo, Koi” (“Come, Spring”).
In addition to being used as the theme song for an NHK morning drama series, it’s featured as a school graduation song and even included in textbooks, earning support across generations.
Its melody, which evokes a distinctly Japanese sensibility, is easy for beginners to play, and its bittersweet, gentle tone pairs perfectly with the sound of the piano.
Keep a relaxed tempo and add delicate expression as you perform.
Since many different arrangements are published, it’s a great idea to start with an easier version and then step up to intermediate and advanced arrangements.
rainbowSuda Masaki
“Niji” is Masaki Suda’s fifth single, released in 2020.
It was selected as the theme song for the movie “STAND BY ME Doraemon 2” and ranked second on both the Oricon and Billboard charts.
If you learn about seven basic chords that are easy even for beginners to remember, you can play it, and since it’s a slow-tempo ballad, it’s an approachable challenge.
The accompaniment uses a standard ballad pattern with quarter notes, so you can apply it to other songs as well.
By all means, start by practicing “Niji”!
Child of the devilHiguchi 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 distinctive 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 throughout 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 beginner-level technique, so definitely give it a try!
KICK BACKYonezu Kenshi
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!