PianoKage ♪My Hero Academia (Piano) is definitely one of the most inspiring animes I’ve watched as it teaches to always strive for greatness & going beyond your limits (𝙋𝙡𝙪𝙨 𝙐𝙡𝙩𝙧𝙖)
With the series now approaching its finale I decided to cook sth special to honour its legacy - Another elegant synthesia video performance of my favorite MHA theme song!
This piano arrangement truly feels like playing drums & piano simultaneously as both hands play similar rythms to the original song drum patterns through out the song hence, creating this upbeat energy. I added a few more arpeggios, big jumps & glissandos (which i'll highlight later) to the original arrangement by Animenz to spice things up hehe
My Hero Academia OST (Advanced Piano + Midi)PianoKage ♪2023-03-06 | My Hero Academia (Piano) is definitely one of the most inspiring animes I’ve watched as it teaches to always strive for greatness & going beyond your limits (𝙋𝙡𝙪𝙨 𝙐𝙡𝙩𝙧𝙖)
With the series now approaching its finale I decided to cook sth special to honour its legacy - Another elegant synthesia video performance of my favorite MHA theme song!
This piano arrangement truly feels like playing drums & piano simultaneously as both hands play similar rythms to the original song drum patterns through out the song hence, creating this upbeat energy. I added a few more arpeggios, big jumps & glissandos (which i'll highlight later) to the original arrangement by Animenz to spice things up hehe
Anime: My Hero Academia Song: Boku no Hero Academia OST Piano Arr: Animenz x PianoKage
#piano #myheroacademia #bokunoheroacademiaPublic piano improv gone wrong lmao #publicpiano #improvisation #vlogPianoKage ♪2025-10-20 | ...I Played SPECIALZ on a $1,000,000 Steinway Piano…PianoKage ♪2025-09-27 | After significantly raising the bar with my last cover, Stay With Me, I knew I had to keep the energy high for my next project.
SPECIALZ by King Gnu (JJK OP4) felt like the perfect pick. I first played Animenz’s TV-size version during my first livestream & many of you requested for a full recording so I went ahead and learned the rest of the piece over the next few days.
Right around that time, I got invited by @tomleemusiccanada for a special collab. The timing couldn’t have been better, and it gave me the chance to record this performance on a dream piano of mine.
This ain’t just any piano… this was recorded LIVE, one take on a $1,000,000 limited edition Steinway Spirio | r — one of only 10 in the world. Big shoutout to Tom Lee Music for letting me cook on this beast.
We didn’t plan a full mic setup (just raw camera mics this time), but honestly I think they captured the sound pretty decently. Plus… I’ve got a brand new POV camera angle, which I think you’ll love 👀
Till next time,
PianoKage
#specialz #jujutsukaisen #piano _____________________________________________________________________________ Song: SPECIALZ Original Artist: King Gnu Anime: Jujutsu Kaisen OP4 Piano Arr: Animenz (w/ extra grooves & embellishments from me)Ader EinsteinPianoKage ♪2025-09-11 | Enjoy & till next time.
PianoKage out.
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This one took me a whole month to finish. “Stay With Me” (aka “Mayonaka no Door”) by Miki Matsubara is such a versatile piece that I kept getting pulled in different directions—funky, emotional, jazzy, epic. I had a full week where I almost gave up finishing it, but every time I heard the satisfying sound of the floating arpeggios I wrote in the beginning, I felt like this piece must go to finish.
Originally, my arrangement started super high-energy. But after talking with a friend, I realized I needed to respect the heart of city pop—it’s a slow burn, not a sprint. So I reworked it to balance & build up more patiently, letting the groove simmer before unleashing the madness at the end (4:15)
I tried my best to capture every measure & parts in the original song. Since the chorus repeats 9 times, you’ll hear different variations i added throughout the piece to keep things interesting. The final result is a 6-minute emotional rollercoaster: mellow, groovy, dynamic rhythm changes, a repetitive-yet-evolving chorus, and an extended piano solo that came from pure improv and joy.
Song: Stay With Me / 真夜中のドア (Mayonaka no Door) Original Artist: Miki Matsubara Piano Arrangement: PianoKage Genre: City Pop, Funk, Jazz, Classical, Piano
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#staywithme #piano #animenzHappiest Animenz songPianoKage ♪2025-05-18 | I’ve always nicknamed this piece “Popcorn”—not just because of the title (Tokimeki Poporon), but because the music feels like popcorn in motion. Each note pops with this playful bounce, like kernels dancing in a hot pan—light, unpredictable, and full of energy.
There’s this carefree excitement in the rhythm, like you’re getting ready to binge your favorite show, popcorn in hand, no worries in sight. That little spark of joy you get before the opening scene? Yeah, that’s the vibe this piece captures for me~
Original Song: Tokimeki Poporon (ときめきポポロン) Anime: GochiUsa (Gochuumon wa Usagi desu ka) / Is the order a rabbit? / ご注文はうさぎですか? Original Artist: Chimame Tai / Tomotaka Osumi Piano Arr: Animenz Performed by PianoKage
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_________________________________________________________________________________________________ [NEW]: I started releasing all my new covers and some old ones on all streaming platforms so follow me @pianokage on your favorite streaming service to not miss any of my releases! They'll be available within 1-2 days from the YouTube release. Latest: - distrokid.com/hyperfollow/pianokage/merry-go-round-of-life-howls-moving-castle [Merry-Go-Round of Life] - distrokid.com/hyperfollow/pianokage/popcorn-gochiusa-ed [Tokimeki Poporon]
Annual pop song cover + first vid in the new setup ☑️
Last month this song started poppin everywhere on my feeds after it got contested for best song of 2024 at the grammy awards, so i decided take a closer look & safe to say it did not disappoint. Upbeat melody, haunting lyrics… reminds me of a popular arrangement i did ifykyk.
I included some exciting techniques in this one, from arpeggios, 3 hand voicings throughout the song, crazy jumps & hand crossings & I also tried a 4 hand technique in the final chorus 2:30 ;) The hand crossing prechorus is probably the most fun part to play (2:12) - I love prechoruses in general as they build tension & hype up the listener before the chorus drops.
Lastly, the extended ending is inspired from an Animenz transcriptions, try guessing if you can in the comments if you can figure which one hehe. Overall pretty proud of this arrangement, I don’t arrange often so when I do I try to make it special for yall.
Till next time,
PianoKage
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Song: Birds of a feather Original Artist: Billie Eilish Piano Arrangement: PianoKage
This is my longest & probably most emotional cover yet, and there’s a reason for that. This is the last time you’ll see me perform from this room—the setup where PianoKage was born, with the iconic Itachi background (iykyk).
Last year, after a lot of hard work and dedication, I landed my dream job at Microsoft and moved into a new apartment. Without diving too deep into details, this marks both the end and the beginning of a new era for PianoKage. I don’t have any big promises yet—just positive things ahead. My new job comes with more responsibilities, but my love for piano will always prevail.
I’m excited for this next chapter, and I can’t thank you all enough for being part of my music journey & first 4K subs ❤️🔥
PianoKage
_______________________________________________ Songs used in the medley: 1. lull ~ soshite bokura wa ~ (OP1) 2. Aqua Terrarium (ED1) 3. ebb and flow (OP2) 4. Mitsuba no Musubime (ED2)
Anime: Nagi no Asu kara (Nagi-Asu: A Lull in the Sea) Publishers: Geneon Universal Entertainment Composers: Tomoyuki Nakazawa, Chiaki Ishikawa Performers: Ray, Yanagi Nagi Piano Arrangement: Animenz
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This has been long overdue, especially after many pple requested for the sheets in the comments. I finally found someone to help me make sheets for my arrangements, so hopefully it wont take as much time for future arrangements.
Have fun practicing & see you soon for a special episode 🛸
PianoKage
_______________________________________________ Song: Runaway Original Artist: Kanye West Piano Arrangement: PianoKage
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#runaway #piano #kanyewestwhich climax(1, 2, 3) was your favorite? #piano #challenge #shortsPianoKage ♪2025-01-05 | ...Isn’t it? #christmas #piano #itsbeginningtolookalotlikechristmasPianoKage ♪2024-12-24 | ...Christmas came early ❄️✨ #snowhalation #piano #amvPianoKage ♪2024-12-15 | ...Can you give me one last kiss? 😙 #onelastkiss #piano #shortsPianoKage ♪2024-11-24 | ...When all the homies love Snow Halation #piano #memes #snowhalationPianoKage ♪2024-10-27 | ...Snow Halation - Love Live! Piano (Animenz 2015)PianoKage ♪2024-10-21 | Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/2p1vBOi9oAs4dBvZrDBc61?si=tUlVsX5rRgS2Ls0ns8XH6A
Can you guess the piece from the thumbnail? This arrangement had me pondering whether I picked the right instrument 💀 but s/o Animenz for creating this masterpiece & always pushing me to my limits 🐐
Song: Kuusou Mesorogiwi (空想メソロギヰ) Original Artist: Yōsei Teikoku Piano Arr. Animenz
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#animenz #piano #challengeI Made a Game with Unreal Engine C++ (Savage Destiny)PianoKage ♪2024-06-04 | Before anyone panics, I'm just uploading this here to showcase on my SWE portfolio lmao. The game is still in early stage but the core enemy ai, combat mechanics and level are setup. More epic piano covers coming soon!
This piano arrangement is my favorite to date. After multiple requests, I finally got the chance to make a Synthesia tutorial to help those who, like me, aren't sight-reading experts learn it. The colors accurately depict the left hand from the right-hand notes for easier follow-along. If you have any questions, let me know in the comments section.
Welcome to my piano cover of 'Runaway' by Kanye West! In this arrangement, I aimed to create a rendition that is accessible to most people while still capturing the essence of the original song. While it may be relatively straightforward compared to some of my previous arrangements, I've taken care to include all the essential layers found in the original composition.
The outro section 2:37 features a harmonious blend of up to four voices, including the lyrics, the original high piano notes, a captivating chord melody in the middle register, and a solid bass foundation in the low register.
I hope you enjoy listening to this rendition, and stay tuned for more exciting piano covers in the future!
Song: Runaway Original Artist: Kanye West Piano Arrangement: PianoKage
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"We will fight until this hot wind takes our wings" - Ətˈæk 0N tάɪtn (2:45)
As I started paying more attention to the German lyrics in Attack on Titan OSTs, I realized how perfectly they fit the haunting and powerful melodies that go along with them. Lyrics that have the ability to ignite a fire within you, urging you to rise above your limitations and face your fears head-on. They represent determination to fight for what we believe in and the willingness to sacrifice everything for the greater good.
With this realization, I decided to capture the essence of one of the best (Top 3 imo) soundtracks from the show, "Bauklotze" aka Hange's Theme. This piano performance is a heartfelt attempt to convey the raw emotions and intensity of the original composition. By intertwining delicate melodies with forceful chords, I aimed to symbolize the fragile balance between hope and desperation in the face of adversity. Every note played tells a story of resilience, echoing the unwavering resolve of the characters during the final episodes of the anime.
Hope my performance of Bauklötze resonates with you as much as it did with me,
Original Composer: Hiroyuki Sawano Piano arrangement: Animenz Edited and performed by PianoKage
#piano #attackontitan #shingekinokyojinGolden Hour But it Sounds Like 3 Hands Playing - Piano Tutorial (Midi + Sheets included)PianoKage ♪2024-01-20 | Happy New Year everyone!
Hope y'all spent some nice holidays with your loved ones. I sure did, traveling Europe for the past few months & visiting my family in Paris. That said, I haven't had access to my piano for a while now & therefore couldn’t practice.
I’m excited to get back to Canada & plan new stuff in February but in the meantime, I thought I’d share something to keep up with my monthly upload schedule.
Golden Hour was my most popular cover from last year & many requested a tutorial for this so here it is. If you prefer sheet music, I gotchu covered as well - I’ll send you a free copy of my arrangement if you send me a DM on Instagram @adereinstein within 24h after this video gets uploaded. All you need to do is Like & Comment on this video & DM me a screenshot.
NEW: I’m now open for requests and making custom arrangements so if you have a special event & would love me to create something memorable for you, do not hesitate to shoot me an email @adereinstein1@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram at @adereinstein.
Original Artist: @JVKE Song: Golden Hour Piano Arr: PianoKage
Till next time,
PianoKage
#goldenhour #piano #jvkeCOLORS - Code Geass | VIRTUOSIC piano [2K SUBS SPECIAL]PianoKage ♪2023-12-10 | 🎉 Thanks for 2k!
A perfect way to wrap up my first active year on YouTube. Y’all are so awesome.
To celebrate this milestone I take on one of Animenz’s most ridiculous arrangements if not his most ridiculous. But I make it even more ridiculous lol. This is basically a demonstration of how far I’ve come this year as a pianist. Striving to post monthly not only came with growing an amazing community but it also pushed me to greatly improve my technique & arranging skills as a result of practicing more frequently. I could never perform this piece as fluidly last year, as well as other pieces I performed on my channel in the past few months. All I can say is thank you guys for this incredible year & all the love you showed on my vids.
Throw some “JIBUN WO” in the comments if you enjoy!
PianoKage
Song: COLORS Original Artist: FLOW Anime: Code Geass Piano Arr: Animenz x PianoKage
#piano #codegeass #animenzThank you ATTACK ON TITAN |「ətˈæk 0N tάɪtn」Symphonic SuitePianoKage ♪2023-11-05 | Attack on Titan is the best show of all time.
This OST has been used in all 4 seasons of the show in different variations & if you’ve watched it, you already know what’s about to go down when the Choir kicks in at 0:23 or 1:09.
The 2nd half of the song starting from 2:18 is the most iconic part of the song as it was resampled for other famous AOT OSTs like YouSeeBigGirl or Bauklötze.
Nothing but vibes from 2:48
Finally, the best for the end - 3:20 & 3:35. These were the hardest arpeggio runs I ever had to play. I never really get hand cramps when practicing but the left hand arpeggios 3:35 actually traumatized me for the longest time 💀
I’m glad I could check this song off my bucket list as the ending was a personal challenge for me & I hope you enjoy my rendition & tribute to this epic show. If you haven’t watched it by now, DO IT pls.
Racing Into The Night undoubtedly has one of the catchiest beats I've ever heard & as someone who loves rhythms, I couldn't resist covering this. It took me quite a long time to arrange & perform since I tried reproducing every instrument in this condensed song onto the piano but I think my efforts were well worth it. The result is a very percussive piano arrangement filled with 3 hand techniques (0:02, 0:36, 3:53), CRAZY rapid hand crossing sequences (0:58, 2:52) with repeated notes & a groovy piano solo section (2:24). Lastly, the transition at (0:44) & final chorus (3:24) are my personal favorites.
Song: Racing Into The Night | 夜に駆ける (Yoru Ni Kakeru) Original Artist: Yoasobi Piano Arrangement: PianoKage
#yoasobi #piano #animenzWe Are! - One Piece | JAZZY piano coverPianoKage ♪2023-08-12 | From PianoKage to PianoKing... Let me know what piece you'd like me to play next & as always enjoy!
Original Artist: @JVKE Song: Golden Hour Piano Arr: PianoKage Inspired by @SheetMusicBoss
#goldenhour #piano #jvkeHow to impress an adult vs how to impress a kid 😂 #goldenhour #piano #shortsPianoKage ♪2023-07-03 | ...This Game - No Game No Life (w Sheets & MIDI)PianoKage ♪2023-06-24 | Finally, here's my version of No Game No Life OP - “This Game” piano arr. by prime Animenz (2014 version, cuz i love to suffer), featuring some personal touches, melody embellishments & rhythmic variations.
I first discovered the piano versions of “This Game” & “Unravel” in 2019, which made me fall in love with anime music/piano. I was nothing but flabbergasted by the level of virtuosity that could be showcased on an anime song cover & could only Dream of playing these pieces one day.
Therefore, as we hit 700 subs, what better way to celebrate than uploading one of my all time favs. I wanna take the time to thank everyone who’s been supporting my covers from the beginning & all the new subs! Being able to grow while having a positive impact on people here has been such a blessing.
This is far from the perfect take I would have loved to upload but i hope you can hear my ideas, thoughts & emotions that went into performing this song. I really love this piano arrangement although it showed no mercy to my hands 💀 It’s just so much fun to play. There’s a strong sense of freedom & grandeur conveyed by the way the notes just roll off the fingers & how powerfully the melody is carried. It truly feels like you’re playing a rock-concert on the piano. Hope you can experience this rush of energy when listening to it as much as I did.
Original Song: This Game Anime: No Game No Life Performed by: PianoKage Piano arr: Animenz x PianoKage Published by: Media Factory (2014) Composed by: Mitsuru Wakabayashi
#nogamenolife #animenz #pianoNaruto Shippuden in 15 seconds 🎹🐦 #naruto #piano #shortsPianoKage ♪2023-04-23 | ...Ashes on The Fire - Attack on Titan [AMV - Piano] 🔥🎹 #attackontitan #piano #shortsPianoKage ♪2023-04-17 | ...Ashes on The Fire (EPIC 500 SUBS SPECIAL) | Animenz arr.PianoKage ♪2023-04-02 | Attack on Titan is the best show of all time.
Original Song: Ashes on The Fire Anime: Attack on Titan Final Season Composed by: KOHTA YAMAMOTO Performed by: PianoKage Piano Arr: Animenz
#piano #attackontitan #ashesonthefireBest part of Again (Animenz) Full Metal Alchemist BH OP1 #shorts #anime #pianoPianoKage ♪2023-03-02 | ...Eren Yeager ordered me to play this… 🥶 #shorts #attackontitanPianoKage ♪2023-03-01 | Before it all begins...when you f*ck up on last note of an amazing recording 💔 #shorts #piano #relatablePianoKage ♪2023-02-27 | ...Playing UNRAVEL with ONE FINGER #shorts #unravel #animenzPianoKage ♪2023-02-20 | ...Zankyou Sanka (Epic Piano/AMV) #shorts #demonslayer #pianoPianoKage ♪2023-02-18 | ...Demon Slayer fans might hate me for that ending 🫣💦 #shorts #demonslayer #pianoPianoKage ♪2023-02-16 | Full video on my channel!
Anime: Demon Slayer | Entertainment District Arc Artist: Aimer Song: Zankyou Sanka Piano Arr: Animenz x AderEinstein
#zankyousanka #aimer #kimetsunoyaibaZankyou Sanka - Demon Slayer (Advanced Piano + Midi)PianoKage ♪2023-01-15 | Happy new year everyone!
To kick off the year on a high note I decided to cover one of the most explosive openings of the past decade in anime. With its crazy tempo of ~180 BPM, Zankyou Sanka becomes the fastest-paced song in my repertoire. The technicality here wasn't too crazy but I'll mark the drum roll at 0:10 in the left hand and guitar solo section at 2:00 as honorable mentions.
It's always thrilling for me to perform such high pace songs since I have a good sense of rhythm. Therefore I can't wait for Demon Slayer to deliver us another top-notch opening for season 3 this year as they did for the first 2 seasons.
Enjoy & let me know what you'll like to hear next!
Anime: Demon Slayer | Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc Artist: AimerSong: Zankyou Sanka Piano Arr: Animenz
#zankyousanka #demonslayer #pianoMixed Nuts - SPY×FAMILY OP1 Piano [Animenz]PianoKage ♪2022-10-15 | Mixed Nuts is probably the liveliest song I've heard this year. The high tempo, intricate rhythm & walking octave bass line of the song make it insanely fun to play even tho I lost brain cells practicing that intro lmao
Original Song: MIXED NUTS Anime: SPY×FAMILY Piano Arr: Animenz (Congrats for reaching 2m subs!) Original artist: Official HIGE DANdism Published by: PONY CANYON (2022)