11 Easy Anime & J-POP Piano Sheets for Beginners

Starting the piano can feel overwhelming — not knowing which sheet music to pick, or worrying you’ll give up if it’s too hard. Here are 11 popular anime and J-POP songs from the easy-level sheets we feature on Piano Lovers .jp. Every song comes with a tutorial video, so check the vibe and tempo first, then pick one you feel good about starting with.

1. Gurenge / LiSA (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba)

The signature anime anthem that topped the charts. This easy arrangement keeps the punchy, instantly recognizable opening riff front and center.

▶ Get the sheet music & video for Gurenge

2. Kaikai Kitan / Eve (Jujutsu Kaisen)

A driving, up-tempo opening theme. The left-hand pattern is kept simple so the energy stays intact while remaining approachable.

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3. A Cruel Angel’s Thesis / Yoko Takahashi (Neon Genesis Evangelion)

A timeless classic loved across generations. The chorus melody is arranged to be memorable and satisfying, making it a great first song to learn.

▶ Get the sheet music & video for A Cruel Angel’s Thesis

4. Encore / YOASOBI

A catchy, story-driven pop song. The simple accompaniment lets you focus on singing the melody as you play.

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5. Haru no Hi / Aimyon (Crayon Shin-chan the Movie)

A gentle, warm ballad. The relaxed tempo makes it easy to build finger control while you practice.

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6. Ito / Miyuki Nakajima

A beloved standard often played at weddings. The simple left-and-right hand patterns make it a go-to practice piece for beginners.

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7. Himawari no Yakusoku / Motohiro Hata (Stand by Me Doraemon)

A warm, heartfelt melody. Playing it slowly and carefully brings out the original song’s gentle mood.

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8. Pretender / Official HIGE DANdism (The Confidence Man JP: Romance)

A dramatic, hugely popular chorus. Even just the piano intro riff feels great to play.

▶ Get the sheet music & video for Pretender

9. Sparkle / RADWIMPS (Your Name (Kimi no Nawa))

The song that became a hit alongside the film. Even in this easy arrangement, the piano phrasing stays memorable.

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10. Dynamite / BTS

A worldwide smash hit. The bright, upbeat melody makes it genuinely fun to play.

▶ Get the sheet music & video for Dynamite

11. Kirari / Fujii Kaze

A breezy, stylish tune. The simple accompaniment pattern doubles as great chord-progression practice.

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Wrap-up

All 11 songs above are easy arrangements with a tutorial video. Once you find one you like, watch the video first to check the tempo and finger movements. New sheets and videos are added regularly — browse the full sheet music list for more.