Get your earphones ready because these openings will have you dancing in your room the whole day. A soundtrack can have a huge effect on how people receive a show and at times even be the difference between getting the title of a ‘legendary’ series, our list has you covered for some the most memorable and greatest anime openings of all time.
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1. A Cruel Angel’s Thesis – Neon Genesis Evangelion
“Rise up young boy and make yourself a legend”. Written by Neko Oikawa, A Cruel Angel’s Thesis was a song, especially for the 1995 show Neon Genesis Evangelion. A constant in the conversation for best openings of all time, this iconic track was made with the idea of giving off a ‘maternal affection’ as can be seen in the lyrics and for a show that covers a wide range of themes of a psychological and apocalyptic nature, the opening’s feeling ‘maternal affection’ is the perfect comfort you will need for the show.
A song that perfectly fits the narrative of the manga, “We Are” was written by Shoko Fujibayahshi. Acting as the first-ever opening for the legendary anime, “We are” is a song about adventure and romance which are the very basis of the entire show. With clips online of Senegalese and Japanese people singing the song together after the 2014 FIFA World Cup, it is a song, similar to the Strawhat Pirates, which has traveled across the world.
Written and Performed by Toru Kitajima, Sui Ishida personally asked the singer to write for the anime as he was a huge fan of their band Ling Tosite Sigure. Being a fan of the manga, Toru Kitajima was able to create the perfect song for the show as it perfectly encapsulated Kaneki Ken’s struggle with accepting the events that made a huge impact on him as a person.
4. Shinzou Wo Sasageyo – Attack on Titan
This anthemic opening by Linked Horizon captures the raw emotion and motivation humans require to fight back against the atrocities committed against them. Filled with elements of Patriotism, Sacrifice, and dreams of a better future, the song is a perfect Kickstarter to prepare you for the struggles and dedication we shall see Erin Yeager and his allies face as humans prepare for their attack on titan.
5. Tank! – Cowboy Bebop
A rare jazz piece in the world of anime openings, “Tank!” composed by Yoko Kanno and performed by ‘The Seatbelts’ draws the viewers in with its iconic intro. With a soundtrack that matches the unique concept of a Space Cowboy, Cowboy Bebop’s opening certainly adds a new flavor into how opening genres can be done differently and right.
6. Battlecry – Samurai Champloo
Produced by Nujables, the hip-hop opening fits the whole vibe of the show perfectly. The anime itself is unique in several ways especially when it comes to their movement. The music goes perfectly with the almost carefree movement of the characters and the fluidity of the animation when it came to the fight scenes. With hip hop being known as the genre where people express themselves, the music perfectly captures the personalities of our protagonists.
7. WildSide – Beaststars
Winner of the best opening sequence of the CrunchyRoll Awards 2021, this masterpiece by ALI takes you for a wild ride. With their music having hints of jazz, the opening plays on the timing and rhythm of the opening track. Made beautifully with a sense of storytelling in the opening, this classic high school drama show’s opening will have you dancing within the first few seconds of hearing it.
8. Haruka Kanata – Naruto
Nostalgia hits hard with Haruka Kanata by Asian Kung Fu Generation, an iconic piece that sticks with all viewers of the anime. Working on animes in the past such as Bleach and FullMetal Alchemist, the Asian Kung Fu generation is able to perfectly capture the essence of a shounen anime. With their powerful, loud, and emotion-fueled vocals, the song does justice to the ever-present emotionally charged characters of Naruto.
9. KaiKai Kitan – Jujutsu Kaisen
An opening as beautiful as the show itself, EVE’s fast-paced music and complex lyrics do justice to the show which is of a similar nature. With the lighting fast pace at which the story moves with its arcs and character development, the fast-paced song sync perfectly with the pacing of the story making them a perfect match.
10. Hikaru Nara – Your Lie in April
A song by Goose House that hits different after you watch the show, Hikaru Nara is the first opening of the show Your Lie in April. An anime that hits the heart right where it hurts, the opening actually gives a tiny spoiler to how the story will go. A series that focuses on its music to tell a story, the opening does justice to the emotional rollercoaster that this anime is.
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