![The Reluctant Heroes - Attack on Titan OST [Piano] @Animenzzz](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/D-gDPh9ZpFk/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded November 2013 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Sheet music → https://mymusic.st/animenzzz/65513
100,000 Subscribers! Thank you, everyone!
To celebrate this special achievement, I decided to upload a special video especially for you:
A piano arrangement of "The Reluctant Heroes", one of the most memorable track of the Attack on Titan Soundtrack!
This arrangement has many unique techniques such as the note repetitions in the right hand in 2:15 or the seamless left hand arpeggios in 1:15.
I needed several takes for this piece because I have failed many times the difficult double hand run in 4:15. I think this might be the most difficult passage of this entire arrangement. You know how the saying goes: saving the best till last.
I hope you enjoyed this special video and I'll return again in the next anime season! Currently, there are no OP or ED songs of this season I am particularly interest in arranging
See you then!
Animenz
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Piano arrangement by Animenz
Original Song: The Reluctant Heroes
Anime: Shingeki no Kyojin
Published by: Pony Canyon
Composed by: Hiroyuki Sawano
Performed by: mpi
#AttackOnTitan #TheReluctantHeroes #HiroyukiSawano #Piano
Sheet music → https://mymusic.st/animenzzz/65513
100,000 Subscribers! Thank you, everyone!
To celebrate this special achievement, I decided to upload a special video especially for you:
A piano arrangement of "The Reluctant Heroes", one of the most memorable track of the Attack on Titan Soundtrack!
This arrangement has many unique techniques such as the note repetitions in the right hand in 2:15 or the seamless left hand arpeggios in 1:15.
I needed several takes for this piece because I have failed many times the difficult double hand run in 4:15. I think this might be the most difficult passage of this entire arrangement. You know how the saying goes: saving the best till last.
I hope you enjoyed this special video and I'll return again in the next anime season! Currently, there are no OP or ED songs of this season I am particularly interest in arranging
See you then!
Animenz
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Piano arrangement by Animenz
Original Song: The Reluctant Heroes
Anime: Shingeki no Kyojin
Published by: Pony Canyon
Composed by: Hiroyuki Sawano
Performed by: mpi
#AttackOnTitan #TheReluctantHeroes #HiroyukiSawano #Piano
![The Reluctant Heroes - Attack on Titan OST [Piano]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/D-gDPh9ZpFk/mqdefault.jpg "The Reluctant Heroes - Attack on Titan OST [Piano]
Sheet music → https://mymusic.st/animenzzz/65513
100,000 Subscribers! Thank you, everyone!
To celebrate this special achievement, I decided to upload a special video especially for you:
A piano arrangement of The Reluctant Heroes, one of the most memorable track of the Attack on Titan Soundtrack!
This arrangement has many unique techniques such as the note repetitions in the right hand in 2:15 or the seamless left hand arpeggios in 1:15.
I needed several takes for this piece because I have failed many times the difficult double hand run in 4:15. I think this might be the most difficult passage of this entire arrangement. You know how the saying goes: saving the best till last.
I hope you enjoyed this special video and Ill return again in the next anime season! Currently, there are no OP or ED songs of this season I am particularly interest in arranging
See you then!
Animenz
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Piano arrangement by Animenz
Original Song: The Reluctant Heroes
Anime: Shingeki no Kyojin
Published by: Pony Canyon
Composed by: Hiroyuki Sawano
Performed by: mpi
#AttackOnTitan #TheReluctantHeroes #HiroyukiSawano #Piano")
![Bios (10th Anniversary ver.) – Guilty Crown OST [Piano]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Eqhl1yBuHyw/mqdefault.jpg "Bios (10th Anniversary ver.) – Guilty Crown OST [Piano]
Sheet music → https://mymusic.st/animenzzz/51521
This piano arrangement was created to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Guilty Crown. Can you feel the nostalgia already? It’s hard to believe that 10 years has passed by now. But certain melodies will always have a special place in your heart. Because that’s the power of music.
0:00 Introduction
2:18 Bios (original version)
6:48 Epilogue
Without a doubt, the music of Guilty Crown is one of my favorite Anime OST’s ever and it has inspired me to create numerous unique piano arrangements in my 11 years as an Anime Piano Arranger. “My Dearest”, “Bios”, “Departures” - all these Guilty Crown piano arrangements have helped me a lot to develop my own arrangement style substantially.
Compared to my old “Bios” arrangement from 2012, I realized that my tendency to use three-hand techniques has exponentially risen with every year. With other words, this “Bios” remake is a true paradise for all three-hand technique lovers and I tried to replicate the background instruments of the original song as much as I can. They are most noticeable in the guitar solo in 2:48 and in the chorus 3:55.
The most difficult part to arrange was definitely the double voice climax in 4:34. Technically, it’s even a 4-hand technique, because the right hand is playing the main melody and an ornamental figure while the left hand is playing the sub melody and the bass.
On a side note: the slow beginning of this arrangement is actually a direct reference to a slower, more lyrical version of Bios, which is featured in the Original Soundtrack CD (Track 18: βίος-δ). It serves as both the Introduction and Epilogue of this piano arrangement, creating a well-rounded musical narrative.
I still remember back in 2012, I just couldn’t figure out the chord progression during the “rap” intermission in 5:13. It was a very frustrating moment for me as an arranger because I became aware of my own lack of experience. Now - 9 years later - I finally figured out the mysterious chords: They are just suspended (sus4) chords, chained in a Non-Diatonic chord Progression.
Last but not least: Did you notice the key of this piece is different than the original “Bios”? That’s because Hiroyuki Sawano has recently created a re-arranged version of “Bios” as well to celebrate Guilty Crown’s 10th anniversary. The piece was re-pitched to F#-minor from the original C-minor and Kaji Yuki, the Voice Actor of Ouma Shu, has delivered a fantastic voice performance:
https://youtu.be/uG7Ax5YN7NM
The wonderful thing about key change is being able to hear the piece with a “fresh mindset” again: The entire music has a different timbre and you can hear details you haven’t noticed before. Plus, it makes it easier for me to sing this during Karaoke as well (笑)
Alright, thank you for reading this week’s “Animenz Explains”! I hope you enjoyed my special Bios remake and had a nice nostalgia trip today! It really feels like I am revisiting an old friend again after 9 long years. Because my original “Bios” from 2012 is one of my earliest prototypes for an “orchestral arrangement” after all. And even 9 years later, Bios still hasn’t lost its charm. It’s just that great of a song.
See you next time again!
Animenz
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The original Bios Piano Arrangement from 2012 (in C-minor)
https://youtu.be/DcjUOdeq6G8
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🎹Piano arrangement by Animenz
Original Song: Bios (βίος)
Anime: Guilty Crown
Published by: Sony Music Distribution (Japan) Inc. (2012)
Composed by: Hiroyuki Sawano
Performed by: Mika Kobayashi
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Erinnerst du dich noch,
erinnerst du dich noch,
an dein Wort, das du mir gegeben hast?
#Bios #GuiltyCrown #HiroyukiSawano")
![Challenge accepted [Piano exercise]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EvnMC-5NZ_M/mqdefault.jpg "Challenge accepted [Piano exercise]
Are you guys ready for the Animenz challenge?
Go and find it out how tough you really are on the piano!
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Original Piano exercise by Animenz
I know, I know, sometimes, I am just bored....")
![Mikansei Stride - Hyouka OP2 [Piano]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EzLEUB_5_yE/mqdefault.jpg "Mikansei Stride - Hyouka OP2 [Piano]
Is it just me, or is the audio a bit off-sync with the video?
Well, since I am at home again, I am using my good old Yamaha piano again instead of the grand.
I missed it a little bit.
Hyouka keeps getting better with every episode, so it was only a matter of time, until the second Opening is transcribed.
Summer anime season 2012 is very disappointing, so this will be my only transcription for this season because nothing else has catched my interest.
I cant wait for the fall season though, because the legendary anticipated anime adaption of Little Busters! will finally air.
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Piano arrangement by Animenz
Original Song: Mikansei Stride
Anime: Hyouka
Published by: Lantis (2012)
Composed by: Masato Nakayama (Elements Garden)
Performed by: Saori Codama")
![Blue Bird - Naruto Shippuuden OP3 [Piano]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FTrJ-J_lsr0/mqdefault.jpg "Blue Bird - Naruto Shippuuden OP3 [Piano]
Sheet music → https://mymusic.st/animenzzz/41462
The third project of my Top 6 shounen OPs is Blue Bird, the legendary third opening song from Naruto Shippuuden, performed by Ikimono Gakari!
This song is surprisingly even more famous than I expected: One day, I was playing this piece in my conservatory, and when it was time for me to switch rooms, the person who entered the room asked me, whether I was playing blue bird (mind you, she is just a normal music student, not some weeaboo like me). I was so happy to hear the song was recognized!
Anyway, the difficulty of this piece is not as high as my previous two arrangements. It follows closely the original song and I only added an extended ending section - basically changing the key of this sheet from minor into major with the final chord.
I also featured a 4-hand technique for the very first time: two independent melodies, the bass and the main melody. It starts at 2:56 with the third (and final) chorus. Basically, the left hand is playing an independent melody (which simultaneously acts as the bass), while the right hand is playing the main melody plus an additional melody in the higher register.
Be sure to emphasize the thumb of your right hand, if you are playing this passage, so you can clearly follow the main melody.
Unlike my usual recordings, this one was recorded in the morning, since I failed the recording on the day before (I forgot to turn on the microphones...)
If you are interested, how the piano room looks like: here is a picture I have taken just before I started recording:
https://twitter.com/Animenzzz/status/721953917513383936
Well then, thats all I want to say about my arrangement.
See you again next time!
Animenz
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🎹Piano arrangement by Animenz
Original Song: Blue Bird
Anime: Naruto Shippuuden
Published by: Epic Records
Composed by: Yoshiki Mizuno, Hotaka Yamashita
Performed by: Ikimono-gakari
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#bluebird #naruto #shippuuden")
![Kakyoins Theme (Noble Pope) - JoJos Bizarre Adventure Part 3: Stardust Crusaders [Piano]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Fq3vE4GHtjs/mqdefault.jpg "Kakyoins Theme (Noble Pope) - JoJos Bizarre Adventure Part 3: Stardust Crusaders [Piano]
Sheet music → https://mymusic.st/animenzzz/42890
Noble Pope (Kakyoin’s Theme) is a JoJo soundtrack which you might have overlooked at the beginning but once you listen to it, it gets better every time. And before you even realized it, it has entered your top 3 favorite OST list from JoJo Part 3. Or at least, that’s what has happened to me.
[following paragraphs contains Anime SPOILERS. Read at your own risk!]
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This arrangement was made as a direct reference to the JoJo Part 3 Anime in Episode 46. In the final battle against DIO, Kakyoin has suffered a fatal blow and in his final moments, he gathered all his strength to deliver one last EMERALD SPLASH to help his allies. The arrangement was structured exactly with this scenery in the second half.
In 1:47, Kakyoin is revealing his Hierophant Barrier in order to trap DIO, followed up by an EMERALD SPLASH barrage in 2:01. The music is doing the same thing: The glissando in 1:47 is introducing the big climax and the three-hand-technique is appearing as well. However, Kakyoin was suddenly fatally wounded in 2:14 and the music immediately dies off, lamenting his fate.
And finally, in 2:28 the piano is playing the main theme again in the faintest pp possible, with Kakyoin barely hanging on his life. The music is slowly disappearing - only to come back one last time with a bang in 02:46. The music is building up the tension dramatically, rising to an impossibly loud fortissimo to represent the final EMERALD SPLASH - 2:53
- and then everything blacks out. 3:02
Before I forget, I also included a little bit of Jotaro’s Theme in 1:19. Did you noticed that while listening? I was imagining Jotaro acting as backup during Kakoyins Fight. He is just waiting calmly in the background… menacingly… for his revenge on DIO. ゴゴゴゴゴ
Well, that’s it then! I hope you like this kind of story-telling video descriptions once in a while! This was “Animenz Explains” for today’s video and next week, I am going to upload a piano arrangement from JoJo Part 4: Diamond is Unbreakable!
The JoJo Hype Train continues, see you next week again!
Animenz
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🎹Piano arrangement by Animenz
Original Song: Noble Pope (Kakyoins Theme)
Anime: JoJos Bizarre Adventure Part 3: Stardust Crusaders
Published by: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (2014)
Composed by: Yugo Kanno
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#JoJo #JJBA #Kakyoin #Piano")
![Kura Kura (Special ver. for Anya) - SPY×FAMILY S2 OP [Piano] / Ado](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GBGwEQAtNnU/mqdefault.jpg "Kura Kura (Special ver. for Anya) - SPY×FAMILY S2 OP [Piano] / Ado
This is my piano arrangement of “Kura Kura”, the OP theme of Spy X Family Season 2. However, this time I had a special guest in my piano studio – Anya Forger – and she really wanted me to make a special piano version just for her. Therefore, I added a classical music intro in 0:01, added a swing finale in 2:46 and finally ended it with a lullaby version in 3:57.
But before I continue, perhaps you want to hear the story from Anya directly…
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“Anya has recently found a new favorite anime music video, called Kura Kura! I love Onee-chan voice!!
https://youtu.be/W_fHWaoQwkw?si=XAtD3UoQZrXB7-mj
Mr. Pianist! Can you make the piano sparkle as well? Anya wants a Doki Doki piano cover!“
0:01
“Anya knows this piece! Hehe, that’s because Papa often listens to this kind of music. The piece is called Shu-, Cho-, uh… Chomann Piano Concert! It goes DA-DAM, DA-DAM, DA-DAM, DA-DAM!! So fast and elegant! It sounds like Bondman’s Theme!” (She means Schumann Piano Concerto in A minor btw)
1:36
“Anya couldn’t understand what was happening in 1:36 because there are too many instruments. Grown-ups call this Ja-, Jass? But Mr. Pianist changed the Jass in his piano version! Now, Anya can sing along the melody as well! Does this mean Anya has become a grown-up now?” (She means Jazz btw)
2:32
“Anya wants a big firework with explosions at the end! Mr. Pianist said he will do that by playing “dummy rolls” in 2:32. Ooooh, the piano is getting louder now!” *waku waku* (She means “drum rolls” btw)
2:46
“Anya loves this!! (✧▽✧) It sounds like I am in a circus now! Papa, Mama! Anya wants to go to the circus tomorrow!!”
3:57
“Anya feels a bit tired. The piano sounds like a music box now. Anya wants to go to the bed. Playing… the piano… was fun. Good… night.”
[…]
Looks like Anya has fallen asleep after all. But still, I hope you enjoyed my special version of Kura Kura! I’ll just call it “Anya’s Special version” for now.
See you again next time!
Animenz
(with special guest Anya Forger)
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https://mymusic.st/animenzzz/137644
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Song Name: Kura Kura 「クラクラ」
Anime: SPY×FAMILY Season 2
Published by: Universal Music Group (2023)
Performed by: Ado
Lyrics & Music by: meiyo
Arrangement: Yoko Kanno × SEATBELTS
Piano arrangement by Animenz
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#anya #spyxfamily #ado")
![The Saddest Theme from Violet Evergarden | “The Ultimate Price” [Piano] / Evan Call](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GNfJR55XvLs/mqdefault.jpg "The Saddest Theme from Violet Evergarden | “The Ultimate Price” [Piano] / Evan Call
Sheet music → https://mymusic.st/animenzzz/70769
Today is the 18th July and its been three years since the 2019 Kyoto Animation Arson Attack. The Ultimate Price is one of the most heart-breaking soundtrack in Violet Evergarden and it brings tears in my eyes whenever I am listening to it. It reminds me of the lost souls which can never come back again to this world.
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Official Animenz Sheet Music Book (Published by YAMAHA)
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🎹Piano arrangement by Animenz
Original Song: The Ultimate Price
Album: Violet Evergarden: Automemories
Anime: Violet Evergarden (2018)
Published by: Lantis (2018)
Composed by: Evan Call
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#violetevergarden #kyoani #prayforkyoani")
![Kaikai Kitan - Jujutsu Kaisen OP [Piano] / Eve](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GryB4y8XoCw/mqdefault.jpg "Kaikai Kitan - Jujutsu Kaisen OP [Piano] / Eve
Sheet music → https://mymusic.st/animenzzz/62799
I have to admit, the technique「Domain Expansion」in Jujutsu Kaisen is probably the coolest thing since the「Total Concentration Breathing」in Demon Slayer. And before I noticed, I started mumbling「Ryouiki Tenkai!」unconsciously, whenever I am trying very hard to concentrate. (笑)
In any case, Jujutsu Kaisen was a really good Action Anime with top notch animation and I cannot wait to watch the second season!
A few words about the video itself: This arrangement is the more straightforward type, since the original song doesnt allow me to add many ornaments like I usually do. I did sneak in a three-hand techniques but only very shortly during the chorus in 0:52.
My main focus was to optimize the flow of the music and to emphasize the contrast between the staccato parts and legato parts. A good example would be the staccato in 3:06, followed by a legato a few seconds later in 3:11.
Some people have mentioned in the comments, that hand-crossing on the piano looks really cool (and I completely agree btw). So this time, I included a massive hand-crossing action during the second verse in 1:31, while playing some jazz notes (the F-F#-G in 1:43) to make this section sound as groovy as possible on the piano.
Last but not least, the classical book ends in my arrangement is back again!
Just listen closely to the very first notes in 0:02 and the very last notes of this song in 3:50. Playing a song on repeat has never been more fun!
Well then, thats it for today! Next weeks upload is confirmed already! It has something to do with a Manga Series, which is ending this week after 11 long years...
See you next week then!
Animenz
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🎹Piano arrangement by Animenz
Original Song: Kaikai Kitan / 廻廻奇譚
Anime: Jujutsu Kaisen / 呪術廻戦
Published by: TOYS FACTORY (2020)
Composed by: Eve
Performed by: Eve
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🎧Equipment
Piano: Nord Grand 88-key Stage Keyboard (Modified blue version)
Camera: Panasonic LUMIX GH5S
The Moon lamp on the piano:
https://amzn.to/3a1uIDX
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#JujutsuKaisen #Kaikaikitan #Piano #Animenz #Cover #JJK")
![Ashita e no Kaerimichi - Natsu-iro Kiseki ED [Piano]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Hl1ENOd1NdQ/mqdefault.jpg "Ashita e no Kaerimichi - Natsu-iro Kiseki ED [Piano]
My piano cover of the Ending of Natsu-iro Kiseki - a rather unknown slice of life Anime which aired in Summer 2012. This is also the last piano cover I am uploading for the spring anime season 2012, because I will take a break from Youtube for a few months, so there wont be any updates again.
But I will see you in the summer anime season 2012 again!
Animenz
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Piano arrangement by Animenz
Original Song: Ashita e no Kaerimichi / 明日への帰り道
Anime: Natsu-iro Kiseki / 夏色キセキ
Published by: GloryHeaven (2012)
Composed by: Norihiko Machida / 町田 紀彦
Performed by: sphere / スフィア")
![Namae no nai Kaibutsu - Psycho-Pass ED [Piano]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HmTbgYEMio4/mqdefault.jpg "Namae no nai Kaibutsu - Psycho-Pass ED [Piano]
This is my piano arrangement of the Psycho-Pass Ending, Namae no nai Kaibutsu by EGOIST.
Ive extended a little bit the TV-size to give it a more complete feeling. This piece also features a long three-hand-technique in the beginning: the right hand is basically playing an ornamentation the whole time while the left hand is playing both the main melody and the bass. I think one day I will make a full version of this song as well, since I really like the music of EGOIST.
Animenz
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Piano arrangement by Animenz
Original Song: Namae no nai Kaibutsu / 名前のない怪物
Anime: Psycho-Pass / サイコパス
Published by: Sony Records (2012)
Composed by: Ryo (Supercell)
Performed by: Chelly (EGOIST)")
