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Sep 15, 2015 4:13 AM
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good music
good art
good animation
relevant to anime
fits the music
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Watch the JoJo openings then watch the series and go back to the openings again. They subtlety spoiled the whole series in them but you'll only really understand it until after you've watched the series.

Similarly some of the Monogatari openings start having more meaning after you've watched the series. They not only foreshadow stuff that happens in their arcs but also in the upcoming ones.
Sep 15, 2015 4:26 AM
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good songs
Sep 15, 2015 4:29 AM
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Study GiTS: SAC 2nd Gig's to understand. OP is unskippable.
Sep 15, 2015 4:31 AM
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Introduce the characters, make the genre clearly noticeable, have an addicting song that fits the song, add some smart foreshadowing that ISN'T noticeable but once the twist is revealed in the actual show you understand it.

That last one being done wrong(AND INCREDIBLY WRONG)is Seraph of the end.
Sep 15, 2015 4:33 AM
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Has nice music to listen to, that's the only important part



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Sep 15, 2015 4:38 AM
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It has to look good, have good music and the content of it has to be relevant to the show, but it mustn't obviously spoil things in the show.
Sep 15, 2015 6:56 AM
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I like it when the OP song suits the theme of the anime like Brave Shine for Fate/stay Night : UBW S2 ( Bitter Sweet feeling).

But Im not sure what to feel adding scenes that wont be shown in the anime (like Lancer vs Caster fight scene and Illya's happy moment with Berserker)


For me I agree on with the poster above Seraph of the End has some BS OP that spoiled one of the biggest revelation on its OP. Like whats the fucking point of episode 1 if we know whats going to happen to the guy.

Sep 15, 2015 6:59 AM

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just good music and visuals for a perfect combination
All credit goes to Sacred.
Sep 15, 2015 7:01 AM

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Doesn't reveal to much.
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Sep 15, 2015 7:08 AM

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Definitely the music. If I don't like the music, I don't even watch the animation.
Sep 15, 2015 7:50 AM

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Idk. If it can grab someone's attention? I'm a bit lazy right now to explain more.
Sep 15, 2015 7:54 AM

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What does make a good op?
1. there should be a character who is running during chorus
2. Its not complete without the word "sekai"
3. oh and there should also be an over the top song to promote the band/singer
4. Dont forget that a good opening always show all its characters in a cliche way
5. ????
6. Profit?
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Sep 15, 2015 8:00 AM

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Jam Project or Boom Boom Satellites, for example.
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Sep 15, 2015 8:04 AM
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I remember that video XD
Sep 15, 2015 8:06 AM

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just good music and visuals for a perfect combination
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Sep 15, 2015 8:38 AM

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Good music. It's all that matters.
Sep 15, 2015 9:36 AM

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The music.
I don't really care if the visuals are crap as long as the song is good.
Sep 15, 2015 9:38 AM

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Walking-Wounded said:
Good music. It's all that matters.


This. I don't care much about the video.
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Imaishi said:
Walking-Wounded said:
Good music. It's all that matters.


This. I don't care much about the video.

I care about the video.
Sep 15, 2015 9:44 AM

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I think this discussion went from "What does make a good OP/ED" to "What do you like to have in an OP/ED".

A good OP/ED complements the anime series. If you just want good music then just listen to some Japanese radio.
Sep 15, 2015 9:47 AM

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Good Music
Good MV
No Spoilers

Sep 15, 2015 9:49 AM
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An example of a good ending:

Sorry, I could only find the cover version that has strange repeats on youtube.

An example of a good opening:
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If its made by Suneohair
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mayukachan said:
good music
good art
good animation
relevant to anime
fits the music


and it shouldnt reveal too much
Sep 15, 2015 11:26 AM

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Kuroi-Akuma said:
mayukachan said:
good music
good art
good animation
relevant to anime
fits the music


and it shouldnt reveal too much
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the opening should shows the main characters, as well as the overall feel of the anime.
it does NOT contain spoilers (i'm looking at you, Log Horizon season 2)
it may contain characters that are introduced later, but their role must not be obvious
the animation should be smooth
the soundtrack should match the series, or at least the current episode.
the lyrics should be well thought-out and not generic (difficult)
and most importantly, it should make a newcomer (someone who's new to the series) become at least somewhat interested in the series.
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The songs are all DRM-free and you can re-download your purchased albums as you wish.
Show your support to your favorite artist if you can!
ps. if you are looking for Japanese albums, you have to search it in Japanese (not romaji). Just copy and paste the name.

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The music has to be a match with the opening's scenes.
Sep 15, 2015 12:28 PM

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I think great ones rely more on artistic concept rather than visual/musical assault. Today, I tend to prefer Op/Eds that capture the essence of their shows with a simplicity that's almost counter-intuitive, yet still works.
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Walking-Wounded said:
Good music. It's all that matters.


Though obviously nice art doesn't hurt.
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I recognize several of the openings (Ghost in the Shell SAC, Cowboy Bebop, Serial Experiments Lain, Paranoia Agent), but I wonder about the others.
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Sep 15, 2015 12:43 PM

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Deitsuck said:


Perfect example of a good opening. First half shows the three girls of the show (let's be honest, they interest Shinji a lot more than what's happening around him. I love that first episode scene where he's too busy looking at Misato's boobs to notice the N bomb exploding :p), then everyhting else in condensed in the second half of the opening.
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Hellsoldier said:
Lain_ said:


I recognize several of the openings (Ghost in the Shell SAC, Cowboy Bebop, Serial Experiments Lain, Paranoia Agent), but I wonder about the others.

The huge irony there is that it leaves out Paprika's Op - one of the best in anime imo - but sets the video to one of its tracks lol.
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A song that isn't a generic J-Pop song about love. Even in shows about love, please don't make it generic. Make it relatable to the story.
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Imaishi said:
Walking-Wounded said:
Good music. It's all that matters.


This. I don't care much about the video.


Filthy peasants.
Sep 15, 2015 1:19 PM
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Tylaen said:
Imaishi said:


This. I don't care much about the video.


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