Best Opening Theme of all time

Dec 20, 2024 7:36 AM

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I chose EVA for this thread, because, in my opinion, of all the series i've watched and all cool music listened, the Cruel Angel just can't be dethroned.
Evangelion's "Zankoku na Tenshi no Thesis" [A Cruel Angel's Thesis], by Yoko Takahashi, is an epic song that will last through the echoes of time.
What's your ultimate op of all time?

Dec 20, 2024 7:58 AM

SoloNecromancer

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ADAMAS - LISA
Crossing field - LISA
both are in Sword Art Online ❤
Can't be compared 🤙

and one more special
naruto op2 haruka kanata

SoloNecromancerDec 20, 2024 8:14 AM

Anime Rules the world

Dec 20, 2024 7:59 AM

JK234

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I have a top 3.

1st Opening of Neon genesis Evangelion.

2nd Opening of Serial experiment Lain.

3rd Opening of Ashita no Joe 1970.

Dec 20, 2024 8:09 AM

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tsubagakure said:
What's your ultimate op of all time?

https://myanimelist.net/anime/43/Ghost_in_the_Shell

Dec 20, 2024 8:16 AM

Ghost_Davo

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Your Lie in April opening 1

https://youtu.be/fWRPihlt2ho?si=QGI2V-j4gY_ZYfEY

Dec 20, 2024 8:18 AM

RahulSenpai

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If anybody comes up and says this to me I won't be able to disagree, because it's a 10/10 OP. Duvet is a top shout, Ousama Ranking OP 2 is another 10/10 and my personal fav OP.

Dec 20, 2024 8:20 AM

AshTheChamp

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The objectively best opening is the first of Mushoku Tensei. Literally unskippable and peak world building + story telling in each of them

Dec 20, 2024 8:44 AM

zero_uchiha

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I present my top 7 op to y'all:

1. A cruel angel's thesis
2. Maison ikkoku op 1
3. Platinum disco ( Monogatari)
4. Hotaru no hikari ( Naruto)
5. YLIA op
6. Monster op
7. Heavenly delusion op

Dec 20, 2024 8:52 AM

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My favourite one is paranoia agent opening I think it’s the Best anime opening ever made. nothing come close to this one.

https://youtu.be/-anabfAg06U?si=g-3-S9MGgGgAANkJ

Dec 20, 2024 8:58 AM

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MaximusX0 said:
My favourite one is paranoia agent opening I think it’s the Best anime opening ever made. nothing come close to this one.

https://youtu.be/-anabfAg06U?si=g-3-S9MGgGgAANkJ

Duvet: Serial Experiments Lain

Kiri: Ergo Proxy

Sorairo Days: Gurren Lagann

Dec 20, 2024 9:04 AM

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DiomarBrasindo

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Bloody stream is the best of all time

Dec 20, 2024 9:07 AM

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ReMightyRon said:

MaximusX0 said:
My favourite one is paranoia agent opening I think it’s the Best anime opening ever made. nothing come close to this one.

https://youtu.be/-anabfAg06U?si=g-3-S9MGgGgAANkJ

Duvet: Serial Experiments Lain

Kiri: Ergo Proxy

Sorairo Days: Gurren Lagann

Some of the best openings of all time. I also listen to these ones.

Dec 20, 2024 9:13 AM

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Paharo05

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Sakuramitsutsuki, Gintama op 13

Dec 20, 2024 9:14 AM

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eva13pope

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for me, it was elfien lied and cowboy bebop and for English intro serial experiment lain.
then an intro that hyped me up was Gurren laggann.

Dec 20, 2024 10:49 AM

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Teto_tor

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Don't sleep on bloody stream

Dec 20, 2024 10:59 AM

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TrevRockOne

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it's up there, but Ashita no Joe and Zeta Gundam 2nd op take it for me.

Dec 20, 2024 11:31 AM

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Driz

best $30 i spent

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Homie picked the hardest decision, I’d list at least 100.

A couple off the top my head: steins gate op1, spice and wolf og op1, clannad op1, dororo op2, madoka op 1, bocchi, bakemonogatari hachikuji op (the most “anime” opening lol)

Not tryna get off topic, I like Eva op but I fw the Eva frank sinatra ed variations way more.

DrizDec 20, 2024 11:36 AM

Dec 20, 2024 11:36 AM

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Blyatman_Stalin

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MaximusX0 said:
My favourite one is paranoia agent opening I think it’s the Best anime opening ever made. nothing come close to this one.

https://youtu.be/-anabfAg06U?si=g-3-S9MGgGgAANkJ

Absolutely based and I second you

Dec 20, 2024 11:37 AM

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deg

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evangelion op and dragon ball z op are classics

Dec 20, 2024 3:40 PM

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Drobot

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"Paradisus-Paradoxum" by MYTH & ROID (Re:Zero Season 1 OP 2)

Dec 20, 2024 3:43 PM

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I have my own Top10
1.Kiss of Death - Darling in the FranXX
2.Lilium - Elfen Lied
3.Unravel - Tokyo Ghoul S1
4.Specials - JJK S2, OP 2
5.Let Me Hear - Parasyte
6.Rumbling - AOT S4, pt. 2
7.TOMBI - Trigun Stampede
8.Abyss - Kaiju No. 8
9.Touch Off - Promised Neverland S1
10.the WORLD - Death Note, OP 1

RaikaRebeccaDec 20, 2024 3:57 PM

Dec 20, 2024 4:11 PM

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Kanudelgruber

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Honestly, I've heard the Eva opening and closing so many friggin times that I never want to hear them again in my entire life.

Dec 20, 2024 4:25 PM

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I definitely can agree that it's one of the best, but I'm not entirely convinced I'd place it #1 of all time. I would also be considering the first opening from Spice and Wolf and the opening from Lain.

I'm sure there are more out there that I'd list but these would probably make my top three at the moment.

Dec 20, 2024 4:43 PM

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higurashi op 1,it's really gud and matches the show perfectly.
evangelion one is also great but it's not my personal favorite

Dec 20, 2024 4:56 PM

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frlelouch

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Code geass opening 1 by flow no bias at all

Dec 20, 2024 5:51 PM

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pecana

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Both of the Nichijou OPs and the Haruhi 1st season OP are my favorites.

Dec 20, 2024 9:50 PM

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Blyatman_Stalin said:

MaximusX0 said:
My favourite one is paranoia agent opening I think it’s the Best anime opening ever made. nothing come close to this one.

https://youtu.be/-anabfAg06U?si=g-3-S9MGgGgAANkJ

Absolutely based and I second you

Thank you bro….

Dec 20, 2024 10:51 PM

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tsukor

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Yeah I like these too, good music is so rare in anime OPs.
I would like to recommend these:

Ghost Stories - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LbgyL-QOreI

Kenshin… - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QqBtMQgIIzA

RahXephon (!) - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wjaNGnBavUY 😸

Terrorr in resonance - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zZJUsz6N0Ws

But sure Ghost in the shell, Ergo Proxy, SeL and EVA are classics.

wonder what did I miss from my favourites

Dec 21, 2024 5:57 AM

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not in order:
- Be a flower
- Flashback
- Innocent arrogance
- wild side
- Flyers
- Hanaji
- Kawakiwoameku

there is more but i don't want write an entire book & music preference depends on your mood tbh (i only rated the music not the visuals)

Dec 21, 2024 10:17 AM

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ElzardLN

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what about the opening of Domestic Girlfriend that was lit.

Dec 21, 2024 11:18 AM

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A cruel angel’s thesis is such a good opening it’s kinda insane

Dec 22, 2024 7:52 AM

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MoshiMoss_

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I agree (character limit)

Dec 22, 2024 8:03 AM

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It's definitely one of the best.

I don't have an all time favorite anime opening since I have too many to choose from.

So, I'll just go ahead and plug in One Piece OP1.

Dec 22, 2024 9:36 AM

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i love evangelion opening,its such an iconic opening.But everyone should know the best😤

https://youtu.be/elyXcwunIYA?si=02zYDJsePmlAx-lW

Dec 24, 2024 1:57 AM

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MaximusX0 said:
My favourite one is paranoia agent opening I think it’s the Best anime opening ever made. nothing come close to this one.

https://youtu.be/-anabfAg06U?si=g-3-S9MGgGgAANkJ

I personally don't consider it one of the best, but I do think it's one of the most unique. The music has a really strange atmosphere that, apart of giving me the chills, it immerses you into the vibe of the whole show, and I think that's one of the main functions of an opening.

Dec 25, 2024 4:33 PM

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Not the best but the most influential. When I first heard it, I had a feeling of déjà vu. I recognised the theme song bearing in mind once I remember the tune, it will be drilled in my memory.

In terms of the intros I personally enjoyed were:

Samurai Champloo intro

Gintama opening 1, 5, and 9

Fire force opening 1

All of Fruit Basket openings

Horimiya opening 1

I have yet to watch many more

Dec 26, 2024 6:15 AM

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tsubagakure said:

I chose EVA for this thread, because, in my opinion, of all the series i've watched and all cool music listened, the Cruel Angel just can't be dethroned.
Evangelion's "Zankoku na Tenshi no Thesis" [A Cruel Angel's Thesis], by Yoko Takahashi, is an epic song that will last through the echoes of time.
What's your ultimate op of all time?

Even though i didn't like the show the opening is just otherworldly.But still it's not better than cowboy Bebop's opening.

Jan 7, 7:27 AM

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banheesoo

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Worst opening theme of any anime I ever liked. cheesy and grating. Cold open would have done wonders for the atmosphere

Jan 7, 8:44 PM

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Anime_God_King

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Tank from Cowboy Bebop is the correct answer.

Feb 12, 6:02 PM

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beno_04

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Dub for serial experiment lain

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