A collection of popular Yo-kai Watch songs! A comprehensive introduction to recommended piano sheet music you can play
Released in 2013 exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS, Yo-kai Watch garnered overwhelming support from children and went on to become a massive hit across comics, anime, films, and related merchandise.
Not only the game and anime content but also its catchy theme song became a hot topic, sparking a nationwide “Yo-kai Watch boom” in Japan, with people dancing along to the song.
This time, we’re highlighting some of the most popular tracks from Yo-kai Watch!
We’ll introduce them along with piano performance videos and recommended piano sheet music that you can download right away!
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A Big Collection of Popular Yo-kai Watch Songs! Recommended Piano Sheet Music All in One (1–10)
Gera Gera Po SongKingu Kurīmusōda
Gera Gera Po no Uta, which was used as the opening theme for the anime Yo-kai Watch, became a massive hit that sparked a social phenomenon.
Even among the many impactful theme songs from Yo-kai Watch, it is one of the most popular.
Many of you have probably danced to it at home with your children or watched kids perform it at sports festivals.
When playing it on the piano, aim to capture the comical feel of the song by clearly distinguishing between slurs and staccatos and performing with a rhythmic touch!
Gerappo Dance TrainKingu Kurīmusōda
King Cream Soda’s “Gerapo Dance Train,” used as the opening theme for the anime Yo-kai Watch and as the main theme and in-game insert music for the Nintendo 3DS game Yo-kai Watch 2: Shinuchi, became an immensely popular track among children! Based on the melody of “Gera Gera Po no Uta,” it’s arranged as a dance number and finished with a disco vibe.
When playing it on the piano, be sure to keep the groove of the original by emphasizing syncopated rhythms and accents!
Gingira Galaxysutopuri
Gira Gira Galaxy by the six-member entertainment unit Strawberry Prince (StPri), which enjoys wide support across the internet, is a song written and composed by the hugely popular Vocaloid producer Nayutan Seijin.
It gained attention as the theme song for the anime Yo-kai Watch Jam: Yo-kai Gakuen Y – Encounter with N.
This dance rock number that anyone can enjoy singing is guaranteed to get you pumped even when you play it on the piano! Savor the melody that evokes a nostalgic feel reminiscent of Showa-era kayōkyoku while having a blast with your upbeat piano performance!
A Collection of Popular Yo-kai Watch Songs! A Roundup of Recommended Piano Sheet Music You Can Play (11–20)
Laughing out loud to the festival musicKingu Kurīmusōda
Gera Gera Po in the Festival Groove, which was used as the opening theme for the game Yo-kai Watch 2: Ganso and reached No.
2 on the Oricon charts.
With a catchy melody that evokes the feel of enka, rap-style phrases, and sounds that bring a festival atmosphere to life, the song is packed with elements that make a strong impact and never bore the listener.
In the piano score we’re introducing, the rap sections are arranged as arpeggios, resulting in a very luxurious finish.
To keep it from becoming just a string of notes, try humming the original rap and play with a lively groove!
Gera Gera Po at First Love PassKingu Kurīmusōda
Hatsukoi Toge de Geragerapō, the theme song for the Nintendo 3DS game Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits as well as the anime, is a track whose lively rap and enka-style phrases create a striking contrast and powerful impact.
The mismatch between the adorably cute lyrics—depicting the confusion of a first-ever love—and the song’s tone is another fun aspect of this piece! Although it’s in a minor key, it would be nice to play it on the piano in a way that doesn’t feel too heavy, so the purity of the lyrics can still shine through.
Let’s Go to Y Academy: Sprint Arc96neko
There are five versions of “Let’s Go to Y Academy,” all sharing the same lyrics but differing in vocalist and melody.
The “Sprint Edition” is sung by 96neko, a hugely popular female singer with over 1.5 million followers on X and a total of more than 300 million video views.
As the word “sprint” suggests, the song is an up-tempo rock number brimming with a sense of speed! It would be great to deliver a performance with crisp, driving momentum—locking in the rhythm and tempo precisely with a solid, resonant piano tone.
Let’s Go to Y Academy: Wai-Wai Editionron
“Let’s Go to Y Academy,” used as the theme song for the film Yo-kai Academy Y: Can a Cat Be a Hero? and the TV anime Yo-kai Academy Y: Encounter with N.
Five versions with the same lyrics but different singers and melodies have been released, and in the “Wai-Wai Version,” the vocals are performed by Ron, an artist active mainly on Niconico.
The impactful melody, Ron’s vocals, and lyrics that blend a laid-back feel with sharpness will stick in your head after just one listen! You can fully enjoy this addictiveness even in a lyric-less piano performance, so be sure to give it a try!