[For Beginners] I Want to Play These on Piano! Recommended Anime Songs Compilation
For those who practice piano and love anime songs—there are probably many of you who have thought, “I’d love to try playing them at least once.” Since anime songs tend to have very clear melodies, it’s easy to understand what melody you should play in your head, and it’s also a strength that you can imagine how the next section will develop.
Of course, playing anime songs—originally not piano pieces—straight on the piano can be challenging, but here we’ve selected famous anime songs old and new, focusing on pieces that definitely have beginner-friendly sheet music available.
Playing your favorite anime songs will make you love the piano even more and boost your motivation!
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[For Beginners] I Want to Play It on Piano! Recommended Anime Songs (1–10)
Aim to be a Pokémon MasterMatsumoto Rika
The theme song of the anime Pokémon, which depicts the adventures of the protagonist Satoshi (Ash) and Pikachu, is “Aim to Be a Pokémon Master.” It is the seventh single by Rica Matsumoto, who voiced Satoshi, and it reached No.
7 on the Oricon singles chart.
The B-melody and chorus modulate and require several black keys, so they might be a bit challenging, but the A-melody can be played using only white keys, and the two-note melody continues for a while, making it relatively approachable.
Aim for an energetic sound and give it a try!
Carrying YouInoue Azumi
Kimi wo Nosete, sung by Azumi Inoue, was released in 1986 as the ending theme for Studio Ghibli’s film Castle in the Sky.
Its lonely, melancholic sound and lyrics make it a memorable number.
If you play it in C major, you’ll get a few incidental sharps, but it should be relatively easy to perform.
You can adapt it to various skill levels by changing the left-hand accompaniment patterns, so compare different sheet music editions and find the one that suits you best.
Give it a try!
A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko
Despite the TV anime originally airing in 1995, the theme song of Neon Genesis Evangelion—“A Cruel Angel’s Thesis,” a historic masterpiece in anime music—continues to be loved even in the 2020s.
The opening, which begins with the chorus’s strikingly impactful melody, is also memorable, and some of you may be eager to play this melody on the piano.
The main melody, which frequently uses black keys, is clear and recognizable, but to be honest, it’s a bit challenging for beginners to play.
It’s best to prioritize mastering the melody with one hand first, and once you get used to it, try adding the left-hand accompaniment.
Recommended for beginners who have at least some experience playing the piano!
[For Beginners] I Want to Play the Piano! Recommended Anime Songs (11–20)
Kaikai KitanEVE
The opening theme selected for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen is Eve’s Kaikai Kitan.
Released as a single in 2020, it ranked fifth on Billboard’s download chart.
The A melody can be played using a pentatonic scale made up of just five notes, making the tune easy to remember and recommended for beginners.
While the original is an uptempo track with a sense of speed, it could also be nice to slightly slow the tempo to highlight the piano’s tone.
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
A song written as the ending theme for the TV anime “Blood Blockade Battlefront,” Sugar Song and Bitter Step is a classic 2010s anison that brilliantly showcases UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s outstanding pop sensibilities and groovy band ensemble.
Because it’s so popular, beginner-friendly sheet music is available, but the main melody uses lots of black keys, and expressing a groove that’s different from simple J-pop on the piano is honestly difficult—some people might feel discouraged just from looking at the score.
That said, it will definitely improve your sense of rhythm, so after thoroughly listening to the original track, try first to get your right hand to the level where you can confidently play the melody!
Galaxy Express 999Godaigo
Godiego’s “Galaxy Express 999” was written as the theme song for the animated film Galaxy Express 999, based on Leiji Matsumoto’s sci-fi manga.
It’s an up-tempo number that truly evokes the image of a powerful steam locomotive charging ahead.
Many people who watched it in real time will know it, of course, and plenty were introduced to it through EXILE TRIBE’s 2014 cover version.
It’s also used as a departure melody on various JR lines, making it popular among railway fans.
Sheet music with a simple arrangement is available, so it’s definitely a song beginners should try!
Let It Go ~As I Am~『Ana to Yuki no Joō』 yori
The opening theme of Frozen, “Let It Go,” drew so much attention in Japan that it could be called a social phenomenon.
In the Japanese version, Takako Matsu sang it in the film, while May J.
performed it over the end credits, which became a hot topic.
Since the original also uses piano accompaniment, it seems relatively easy to imagine playing it on piano.
The key is how to express the dramatic progression—from the A verse to the B verse and on to the soaring, expansive chorus—using only the piano.
You can render the main melody with single notes, keep the left hand focused on chordal accompaniment, and pay attention to shaping the melody with the right hand; that alone can fully bring out the character of the piece!