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[Mr. Children] A roundup of piano sheet music for their smash-hit classics!

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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.

Since their major debut in 1992, Mr.Children—affectionately known as “Misuchiru”—has remained at the pinnacle of the Japanese pop scene as one of the nation’s most iconic bands.

With lyrics that carry powerful messages resonating deep in the heart, the earnest vocals of Kazutoshi Sakurai, and that grand, quintessential Mr.Children sound, their songs have consistently won support across generations.

This time, from among Misuchiru’s many hits, we’re introducing songs that are perfect for piano performance, along with recommended sheet music.

A must-read for longtime Misuchiru fans and anyone with a special connection to their music!

[Mr. Children] A roundup of piano sheet music for their blockbuster hit classics! (11–20)

Footsteps ~ Be StrongMr.Children

I made and played a piano solo score for Mr.Children’s “Ashiato ~ Be Strong” — Mr.Children Ashiato piano sheet music

Footsteps ~ Be StrongMr.Children

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“Footsteps ~Be Strong,” produced in response to an enthusiastic offer to serve as the theme song for the 2016 film Nobunaga Concerto starring Shun Oguri, was Mr.Children’s first self-produced track.

Marking a major departure from their previous setup, it symbolizes the feeling of “taking a new step forward as Mr.Children.” The lyrics repeatedly feature positive words like “step,” “new,” and “future,” making it an uplifting song—so when you play it on piano, aim for a bright, clear tone!

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In conclusion

This time, we introduced Mr.

Children songs that are perfect for piano performance.

These exquisite masterpieces, which resonate deep in the heart and never feel dated even as time goes by, pair wonderfully with the sound of the piano! Don’t you think the gently refined piano versions, which offer a different flavor from the originals, are lovely too? All the sheet music is available for immediate download, so be sure to give it a try!