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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Even beginners can easily play these on piano! A curated selection of popular and latest J-POP songs (71–80)
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.”
sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI
A warm ballad that resonates as an anthem cheering on those who chase their dreams! Created by SEKAI NO OWARI, it became well-loved as NHK’s theme song for the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic and Paralympic broadcasts.
The lyrics are striking, likening resilience to a sasanqua blooming in the cold season—continuing to blossom without giving up even in difficult times.
With a relaxed tempo at BPM 75, it’s easy to practice calmly, and its simple chord progression is also appealing.
Start the left hand with block chords, and once you’re comfortable, try moving on to arpeggios.
for a long timeKiroro
A heartwarming ballad with a charming, gentle chord progression! This song by Kiroro was released as a single in 1998.
The lyrics, filled with gratitude and affection for loved ones, softly resonate with listeners.
Composed in F major with a steady 4/4 rhythm, it uses basic chords like F and C, making it perfect for chord practice.
Start by holding simple block chords with your left hand and tracing the melody with your right.
Highly recommended as a song for singing and playing.
Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)
“Umi no Koe” is the song sung by Kenta Kiritani as Urashima Taro in au’s commercial series “Santaro.” Released as Kiritani’s single in 2015, it became a million seller.
The sound of the sanshin is striking, but the piano intro and accompaniment are also beautiful.
If you know your chords, you can play it with just seven chords—give it a try.
And if you’re familiar with sus4 and slash chords, you can make it sound even more authentic, so try that too.
Zankyo SankaAimer
Aimer’s Zankyou Sanka is packed with speed and exhilaration, guaranteed to captivate your audience’s ears.
Released in 2022 as part of a double A-side single with Asa ga Kuru, the song was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc.
Its recognition as the theme of a hugely popular anime will undoubtedly pique listeners’ interest.
The intro is in 3/4, so be mindful not only of how you feel the rhythm but also of the transition that follows into 4/4.
Bringing out the song’s and the anime’s dazzling atmosphere in your performance will make it sound dramatically cooler.
In the section after the chorus where only the vocal melody remains, make sure to cut the sound cleanly to avoid any extraneous noise—this sharpness will make it sound even more impressive.
RYDEENYellow Magic Orchestra
RYDEEN, a signature track by YMO, formed by the star-studded trio of Ryuichi Sakamoto, Haruomi Hosono, and Yukihiro Takahashi.
Since its 1980 release, it has been used in commercials and TV program background music, and has been loved by people across generations.
When expressing the coolness of techno sound on the piano, the key point is to play the rhythm with absolute clarity.
For beginners, choose sheet music with a melody line made up of simple notes, and play each note cleanly and distinctly so you can fully capture the sharpness of the original.
Kaikai KitanEVE
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.