For the OP/ED/Theme
Anime
There have been many great OPs, EDs, and general theme songs in anime, but there's just something about these ones that have made them stick with me over the years. Some of these shows I don't even like, but the song is what did it for me.
This list is completely subjective, but some of you might feel the same.
This list is completely subjective, but some of you might feel the same.
TV, 2008,
25 eps
Me:-
Author:7
ED: Vanilla Salt - Yui Horie
That ED hits me with so many feels
So many feels...
That ED hits me with so many feels
So many feels...
TV, 2008,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Recurring: Town, Flow of Time, People
more like, "Flow of Tears"
...I'm not crying, it's just eye juice ( ɵ̥̥ ˑ̫ ɵ̥̥)
more like, "Flow of Tears"
...I'm not crying, it's just eye juice ( ɵ̥̥ ˑ̫ ɵ̥̥)
TV, 1997,
276 eps
Me:-
Author:7
OP: Pokémon Theme - Jason Paige
This just might be one of the finest pieces of music in or out of anime
This just might be one of the finest pieces of music in or out of anime
TV, 2009,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:6
OP: Cagayake! Girls
There's something strangely nostalgic about this OP, even though I only watched the show for the first time this year and thus never even had any memories of it to be nostalgic about. Guess it's just one of those songs...
There's something strangely nostalgic about this OP, even though I only watched the show for the first time this year and thus never even had any memories of it to be nostalgic about. Guess it's just one of those songs...
TV, 2019,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:6
Recurring: Be The Adam and Eve Of This Stone World - Hiroaki Tsutsumi
A song with the power to uplift your spirit, heal your soul, and transport your mind to fantastical new worlds.
A song with the power to uplift your spirit, heal your soul, and transport your mind to fantastical new worlds.
TV, 2011,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:10
ED: Eureka Baby - Natsuko Asou
I rate this show way higher than it probably deserves, maybe b/c it was one of the earlier anime I watched, but that ED always brings a smile to my face without fail. In fact, the OPs and EDs for both seasons were all very uplifting and always left me feeling good.
I rate this show way higher than it probably deserves, maybe b/c it was one of the earlier anime I watched, but that ED always brings a smile to my face without fail. In fact, the OPs and EDs for both seasons were all very uplifting and always left me feeling good.
TV, 2015,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:4
OP: X.U. - Hiroyuki Sawano
The OP alone made me want to give this show a chance. Show was unfortunately mediocre (at best), but OP was a banger
The OP alone made me want to give this show a chance. Show was unfortunately mediocre (at best), but OP was a banger
TV, 2011,
25 eps
Me:-
Author:5
ED: Take Off - 2PM
I've never been so excited for an episode to come to an end than when watching this show (and I don't say that disparagingly. The show was actually fairly decent too)
I've never been so excited for an episode to come to an end than when watching this show (and I don't say that disparagingly. The show was actually fairly decent too)
TV, 2021,
21 eps
Me:-
Author:8
OP: No! No! Satisfaction! - DA PUMP
I don't use this term lightly, but this OP is HELLA HYPE
I don't use this term lightly, but this OP is HELLA HYPE
TV, 2003,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:9
OP: Jun - Takuro Yoshida
Another memorable OP from an overlooked gem of a show. And while I'm at it, I'll also mention "Ningen Nante", another another song from the same artist, which formed the entire basis of Episode 3 of the show.
Another memorable OP from an overlooked gem of a show. And while I'm at it, I'll also mention "Ningen Nante", another another song from the same artist, which formed the entire basis of Episode 3 of the show.
TV, 2007,
25 eps
Me:-
Author:5
ED: Hizamazuite Ashi Wo Oname - Ali Project
That ED awoke something in me. It also introduced me to baroque pop
That ED awoke something in me. It also introduced me to baroque pop
TV, 2021,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
OP: Different by BAND-MAID
This OP gives me life.
This OP gives me life.
TV, 2007,
25 eps
Me:-
Author:6
OP: Howling - Abingdon Boys School
I watched this so long ago I don't even remember what it's about. But I remember that OP, and I still bump it to this day
I watched this so long ago I don't even remember what it's about. But I remember that OP, and I still bump it to this day
TV, 2015,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:6
OP: Ichizu Recipe - Idol College
I love this OP, but it was kinda wasted on this show
I love this OP, but it was kinda wasted on this show
TV, 2019,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:9
OP: Wa! Moon! Dass! Cry!
In addition to the OP song and visuals being catchy and well crafted, the show itself is greatly under-appreciated
In addition to the OP song and visuals being catchy and well crafted, the show itself is greatly under-appreciated
TV, 2016,
120 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Recurring: The Psychic is the Most Unhappy Person in the World!?
That funky medley that always plays throughout the show. In fact, the musical score for this entire show was incredibly solid.
That funky medley that always plays throughout the show. In fact, the musical score for this entire show was incredibly solid.
TV, 2008,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:5
ED: Ringo Biyori (The Wolf Whistling Song) - Rocky Chack
Something about that engrish makes this ED incredibly catchy and endearing
Something about that engrish makes this ED incredibly catchy and endearing
TV, 1992,
46 eps
Me:-
Author:-
OP: Moonlight Densetsu - MoonLips
Can't forget about this classic. Equally solid in both EN and JP versions, this opening will forever remain iconic.
Can't forget about this classic. Equally solid in both EN and JP versions, this opening will forever remain iconic.
TV, 1998,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:6
Running in the 90s - Max Coveri
It's not an OP/ED and was only featured a couple times, amongst a number of other great tracks throughout the show. But this one stood out to me, so figured I'd mention it anyway
It's not an OP/ED and was only featured a couple times, amongst a number of other great tracks throughout the show. But this one stood out to me, so figured I'd mention it anyway
TV, 2021,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:5
ED: Kisuida! - Fairouz Ai, Izawa Shiori, Koga Aoi, and Taketatsu Ayana
Garbage show. Unexpectedly good ED
Garbage show. Unexpectedly good ED
TV, 2019,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
The music that plays during her magical girl transformation
