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A must-read for anyone who loves playing J-pop on the piano!
Why not try performing J-pop as a piano duet?
In this article, we introduce cool duet arrangements of J-pop.
With a four-hands duet on one piano, the sound becomes fuller compared to a solo performance, making it easier to recreate the power and depth of the original songs born from band arrangements and choruses.
This allows for performances on a grander scale.
Another unique appeal of duets is the joy of performing in perfect sync with your partner!
Why not enjoy your favorite J-pop as a duet with a friend, family member, partner, or even your admired piano teacher?
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[Piano Duet × J-POP] A Showcase of Ultra-Cool Piano Duet Arrangements (1–10)
SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, known for their unique worldview and clear, translucent vocals.
Created as the theme song for the film “From Siberia With Love,” this piece is a ballad that delves deeply into the value of life.
Distinguished by beautiful strings and a mystical chorus, it sings of the preciousness of life and the importance of bonds.
The lyrics, which convey the importance of holding on to hope even in the face of hardship, resonate deeply with listeners.
Performing it as a piano duet further enhances the song’s appeal.
It’s a perfect track for those who want to spend time sharing moving moments with someone special.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
This is the theme song of the anime “Oblivion Battery,” which began airing in April 2024.
The word “lilac” in the title carries the meanings of “friendship” and “memories of youth” in the language of flowers, and it seems to evoke the youth of the protagonists from “Oblivion Battery,” a Japanese manga by Eko Mikawa that started serialization on Shonen Jump+ in 2018.
The most striking element is the opening phrase on electric guitar.
It’s faithfully recreated in the piano duet arrangement as well, making it a perfect spot for performers to showcase their technique.
The refreshing phrase that begins with the lyric “Another day just passes by” fits the piano beautifully.
With two people at the piano, the sound gains even more depth.
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is a rapidly rising band, and performing this piece is sure to draw attention.
rainbowSuda 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.
Zankyo SankaAimer
A song by Aimer that became a hot topic after being chosen as the opening theme for the smash-hit TV anime Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc.
Its exhilarating tempo, glamorous orchestral sound, and Aimer’s powerful vocals make it irresistibly catchy.
While the grand worldview is expressed through a variety of timbres, this piece doesn’t lose its impact when performed on piano alone—in fact, it can sound even more stylish, which is one of its strengths.
Perform it at a recital and it’s sure to captivate the audience.
If you arrange it for four hands, you can create an even richer resonance, so definitely give it a try.
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!”
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.
HabitSEKAI NO OWARI
A duet arrangement of SEKAI NO OWARI’s “Habit” that brings out the piano’s appeal in a different way.
Without visuals and relying only on the audio, it might sound mysterious, but the bass line from the original is played by opening the piano lid and plucking it like the pizzicato of string instruments such as the double bass or cello.
It’s a sound you don’t usually hear from a piano, so the opening performance is quite striking.
However, when you listen, you realize it works to great effect.
By changing the piano’s timbre, it highlights the fact that two people are performing and draws out a sound you wouldn’t expect from a single piano.
The opening piano phrase in the duet may seem like a typical piano part in the original, but it clearly sings like a vocal line, making this a highly recommended arrangement that makes you want to listen to both the original and the duet version side by side.