Arguably the most well-known opening theme in anime, the “Pokémon Theme” song has kids singing around the world. The song revolves around Ash’s journey as he wants to become a Pokémon master. To do so he must win battles, meet new friends, and catch ‘em all.
This is probably one of the most well known anime OP’s of its generation. While it’s nearly 30 years old at this point, Yuko Matsutani’s “Lum no Love Song” is still beloved by many. The song serves as Urusei Yatsura’s first opening, and does a great job of showing off the show’s quirkiness and style.
This opening theme that is sure to give chills down your spine, Attack on Titan's “Guren no Yumiya” takes the top spot on this list. A story about Eren coming to terms with the new life he must live.
These anime include Elfen Lied, JoJo, Kakegurui: Compulsive Gambler, Death Parade, Future Diary, Yuri!!! on Ice, and many more. Read on to see what did make the cut.
12 "Battlecry" by Nujabes/Shing02 – Samurai Champloo. Hip-Hop isn’t often used in anime openings, but Nujabes and Shing02’s “Battlecry” suits Samurai Champloo’s opening credits perfectly. The series itself mixes in modern day Japanese characteristics with hip-hop and elements of the chanbara genre.
“Again” is the first opening for Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood. The opening theme takes the perspective of Edward Elric and the lessons he must learn along the way of recovering his brother and his bodies.
The opening theme for an anime is almost as important as the anime series itself. The opening sets the tone, gives the feel, and introduces the viewers into what they are getting into. This list looks at the greatest anime openings of all time over the years. Some anime have multiple opening themes throughout their shows ...
The song presents themes of there being more to life than what is seen by the eye. The video shows Edward becoming stronger and stronger along his journey. It also shows the people he meets along the way, friend or enemy. “Again” is the opening for the first 14 episodes of Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood.
“The WORLD” talks about a world of evil and darkness. This refers to the new world that Light is creating despite him thinking what he is doing is good. The song then transitions into the thought process of Light, not understanding why people think he’s bad.
That we should all have confidence in ourselves even in the darkest times. This is fitting because of the rough times Lelouch goes through in the series. “Colors” is the opening for the first 12 episodes of the first season of Code Geass.
Get the glow sticks because it’s time for Neon Genesis Evangelion ’s opening theme, “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis”. The theme tells the story of a life that is meant to have so much more. A life full of burning sadness and harsh memories can be, “Taken to the skies” to become a legend.