[Piano × J‑Pop] A curated selection of the coolest new hits and anime songs that’ll look great when you play them
When you want to boost your energy by playing the piano, upbeat and fast-paced J-pop is the way to go! In this article, we introduce J-pop songs that not only shine in their original versions but also sound incredibly cool on the piano.
We’ve handpicked famous tracks that everyone has likely heard at least once—songs that made waves at events and tracks that exploded in popularity as theme songs for hit anime.
If you want to play J-pop stylishly on the piano, be sure to use this as a reference.
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ComedyHoshino Gen
Hoshino Gen’s “Comedy,” written as the ending theme for the TV anime SPY×FAMILY and released in April 2022, is a song composed under the request to “make family the theme,” and its lyrics reflect Hoshino Gen’s own vision of what family means.
Despite what the word “comedy” might suggest, the track exudes a chic, mature vibe that pairs perfectly with its refined piano tones.
Rather than playing it rhythmically, intentionally loosening the phrasing to evoke a languid feel will bring your performance closer to the atmosphere of the original.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
This song delicately portrays the fleeting yet beautiful light and shadow of youth.
Memories, loneliness, anxiety, and hope are interwoven as the days pass, expressed through an urban sound.
Chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery,” it harmonizes Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s signature refreshing melodies with profound lyrics.
At the 66th Japan Record Awards in 2024, it won the Grand Prize.
Centered on the complex emotions everyone experiences during their youth and on how we confront ourselves, the song resonates deeply.
Embracing the hearts of those who strive to move forward despite their anxieties, it has garnered support from a wide range of generations.
HeroYOASOBI
The cool “Yuusha” by the Japanese music duo YOASOBI is a piece you’ll definitely want to hear—and try playing—on piano four hands.
As the opening theme for the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, this song follows the second-season opening theme for the anime BEASTARS, “Kaibutsu,” and the first-season opening theme for the anime Oshi no Ko, further cementing YOASOBI’s unwavering popularity among anime fans.
In the duet arrangement, it captures a Vocaloid-like character while stylishly blending progressive rock and jazz.
When performers keep their momentum and power through to the very end, it makes you want to shout “Bravo!”
UniverseOfisharu Higedan Dism
This is a song by the music group Official HIGE DANDism, affectionately known as “Higedan.” It’s the theme song for the national anime film Doraemon: Nobita’s Little Star Wars 2021, and its title carries meanings like “imaginary world” and “universe.” When you think of space in films, grand images like Star Wars or E.T.
may come to mind, but since this is for the beloved anime Doraemon, the piece has a friendly, hope-filled character.
The opening piano part remains compelling even in the four-hand arrangement; it makes clever use of rests and continues with phrases that are quintessentially Higedan.
The powerful vocal lines, when adapted for piano duet, gain just the right accents and added depth from two players, bringing out the strengths of the original.
It seems the sheet music is available for purchase, so if you’re a pianist who likes Higedan, why not give it a try?
Mysterious Adventureiketakeshi
Many people who want to play anime songs on the piano probably want to play “Makafushigi Adventure.” The manga and anime Dragon Ball, epitomized by Akira Toriyama, has now become a Japanese anime loved around the world.
When it comes to popular anime songs, many tracks from Dragon Ball are frequently mentioned, and alongside “CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA,” this “Makafushigi Adventure” is indispensable.
Even beginners who have just started playing the piano will be highly motivated if they love Dragon Ball.
The key to performing this piece is to clearly contrast the calm and the energetic parts.
After firmly taking the rest in “Tsukamō ze! DRAGON BALL,” let it flow into “Sekai de itto—.” Since the B melody repeats many of the same notes, practice so that it aligns well with the left-hand bass.
Once you can play it perfectly, your sheet-music battle power will surely exceed 530,000.
monsterYOASOBI
YOASOBI, at the height of their popularity, now in a piano duet arrangement of “Kaibutsu”! Used as the opening theme for the second season of the anime BEASTARS, it’s incredibly addictive—you’ll be hooked after just one listen.
The groove hits from the very beginning, and playing it crisply on the piano really brings out the rhythm and boosts the cool factor.
While the original track already features piano, this duet version adds an original arrangement whose arpeggios and embellishments enhance the song’s appeal.
It seems fun to play solo, but it’s even more enjoyable with two people.
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Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
A cool and addictive piece I recommend for piano duets is Creepy Nuts’ “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born.” Since its release on January 7, 2024, its momentum hasn’t stopped, and it even reached No.
1 globally in YouTube’s weekly song rankings for March 8–14.
With a rap-style groove, snappy tempo, and a cool yet slightly mysterious vibe, it’s the kind of track that will stick in anyone’s head after just one listen.
“Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” has been arranged for piano while preserving the strengths of the original, making it suitable for duet performance.
The up-tempo piano arrangement almost lets you “hear” the lyrics—“cheat, gifted, daring trick, wanted”—coming through the keys.
When performing it, it’s crucial to capture the rap-like feel, the singable melody, and the rhythmic phrasing.
It’s a piece that’s fun both to play and to listen to.
In conclusion
How did you like these J-pop songs that sound cool not only in the original versions but also when played on piano? Just watching performance videos can get you pumped up, but actually playing them will lift your spirits even more! The arrangements we introduced this time were dazzling ones for intermediate to advanced players, but for popular songs, sheet music is available at various levels.
If you felt they seemed a bit difficult, start with beginner-friendly sheet music to get a feel for the vibe, then challenge yourself with the cooler arrangements!