I wouldn't dare try to post this thread in poll form, but I still think it worth asking. You know that one opening that gets you pumped for the episode?
What Anime?
What Opening?
What Song?
And Why?
For Bonus: What's your favorite Ending Theme?
-Sin
I wouldn't dare try to post this thread in poll form, but I still think it worth asking. You know that one opening that gets you pumped for the episode?
What Anime?
What Opening?
What Song?
And Why?
For Bonus: What's your favorite Ending Theme?
-Sin
Just picking one is difficult to do.
Bleach has a couple that I really enjoy. The season two opening by Uverworld, but I can't remember the name of the song. It was half about the animation and half about the song itself. But the whole thing really got me psyched up for the new episode of Bleach.
Also Season one ending one, for Bleach Life is like a Boat is a really good song. I think it came down a little about the imagery which was Rukia just very solemnly standing there in combination with the music.
Season two ending one (3rd ending total) Houki Boshi is one of my all time favorite songs period. It was really cool how they show off all of the squads one ending at a time, but also the song is really nice to listen to. I listened to it over 3000 times on my Windows Media Player before my laptop got reset. Just to give you an idea of how many times I've listen to it.
Most of the rest of Bleach's openings and endings have been pretty forgettable, I enjoy them yes, but the imagery itself is far better than the songs could hope to match. Though I will admit that Shojo S by Scandal has grown on me.
Every single Inuyasha song was perfect. I have all of the songs on my laptop that I listen to regularly. Sadly, since AS never showed the OPs past the first season I've never really seen the openings. So I only got to know the EDs and the songs. But I love all of the songs, Angelus, Every Heart, Brand New World, Itazurana Kiss, Fukai Mori, My Will, Every Little Thing, I am, Change the World, Come, Oawrinai Yume, One Day One Dream.
Outlaw Star's opening and ending I always watch whenever I watch the series. It remains the only series that I will always watch both OP and ED every single time. I love the song and animation, but the ED even more. I love the artwork that is in both EDs. The music that goes along with it is amazing too. Half of the reason that I watch the ED is simply because the artwork is so beautiful to behold. Though with how much I've watched it I've started singing along with it.
Fullmetal Alchemist fourth opening Rewrite by Asian Kung Fu Generation is always great to watch. You get to see a lot of the characters doing some crazy stuff that never happens in the series, but simply looks awesome as a battle.
Sakura Wars TV, the opening is really good, but the theme song that is the Sakura Wars theme song is so great to listen to. They use it for almost all of their games and anime I think. The style of song is so different and powerful that is such a thrill to listen to.
Gundam Wing Just Communication, Rhythm Emotion and Last Impressions, which were all the OP, plus Endless Waltz "theme song" are probably always going to be my favorite out of the Gundam series as a whole. Though Gundam 00 OPs are starting to sneak in there, which only seems right being similar to Gundam Wing in some ways.
Running down some others, Hitomi no Tsubasa from Code Geass 3rd OP. Kirari Takaramono from Love Hina Again, GITS:SAC and GITS:SAC 2nd GIG OPs, ex Dream from X TV, Kai no Mahou from Maburaho and Tomorrow from FMP, to name a few others.
I love OP/ED ^^
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I guess you're right, really. So opening it up a little I'll give you this: I have two kinds, the ones I love generally and the one I appreciate for their songs.
For The first category:
When They Cry,
Kuroshitsuji
Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro
Hellsing
Boogiepop Phantom
In the Second Category we have:
Sorcerer Hunters
Orphen
Mnemosyne
Zombie Loan
And for the top prize of greatest opening ever in the history of Anime is:
Generator Gawl Why? Because it's beyond awesome, words do not describe, no other opening can compare.
As for greatest ending...I like Kuroshitsuji's ending and...*gasp* Generator Gawl's ending.
-Sin
If I only had to pick one anime, then I would pick:
Chrno Crusade
Opening: It's been a while since I watched the entire series, but I really think that Chrno Crusade had only one opening. Here's the link to the opening.
Song: Tsubasa wa Pleasure Line (Link to the whole song)
Why: The opening song feels like it's really energy-driven, and when it starts, it's like "BOOM! Show starts NOW!!!" and grabs my attention.I never get sick of hearing it. I think it's also kind of misleading, but in a good way. When you first see the opening, you don't really think the actual anime would be as "brutal" (for lack of a better word) as it can be in a lot of the episodes, especially in the ending of the series.
Ending theme: Funny enough, it's also from Chrno Crusade.It's called "Sayonara Solitaire" (Link) I like the music playing, especially in the end when the violins play their little solo part. I also like the way the characters appear in the end, when a character appears out of the moving lines and then disappear and move on to another character. I think it's really pretty to watch. I also like the raindrop effect in the beginning. I think it's neat how it happens along the same time as the music. It's sort of hypnotizing in a way.
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Gundam SEED Destiny. The first ending theme 'Reason' that performed by Tamaki Nami is my gateway. I love this anime because it has an epic battle scene and nice storyline. The war side is balance enough with others side in the anime
ef - a tale of melodies ("Ebullient Future") - The best thing I love about the opening is that it changes every few episodes until the final episode ending shows the opening completely in color with some changes to what is happening.
Magic Knight Rayearth ("Yuzurenai Negai") - My favorite thing about this OP is how colorful it was. It's also a nostalgic OP for me since it's one of the first series I saw back when I was still trading fansubbed VHS tapes with my anime penpals. XD
Romeo x Juliet ("Inori ~ You Raise Me Up") - I actually never watched past episode 3, but I still liked the OP and song anyways.
Revolutionary Girl Utena ("Rinbu Revolution") - I never finished watching this series either, but the OP was pretty awesome.
Pandora Hearts ("Parallel Hearts") - I tried to get into the anime. I really did, but the manga was better so I stopped watching it after awhile. I still think the OP is pretty cool though.
Jigoku Shoujo Mitsuganae ("Tsukihana") - I hated this series after watching all 3 seasons, but this was my favorite OP and song out of them all.
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Hatekyo Hitman REBORN.
Season 3.
Dive To World.
I absolutely LOVE THIS OP TO DEATH. Okay, not all the way to death, but you catch what I'm saying, right?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQdE3w3T_4g"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQdE3w3T_4g
I wish I knew what it means, though. >_<
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Uh-oh I just realized that we're talking about the opening one
Well.. My favourite opening song is of course, BLEACH's Asterisk. Great performace from ORANGE RANGE and cool movie!
Kimi ga Suki da to sakebitai also good. It means 'I love you and I wanna shout it' lol
I like the opening for Full Metal Panic 2,the first op for Shippuuden and the second german op for one piece!
The music at the opening is awesome and good presentation.
1st Death Note theme cuz it's epic nuff said![]()
Theme opening for Death note "the world"
and the ending for witchblade "Ashitano-te"
I thought that there already was a thread for this. Anyway here are my two favorites:
Opening:
What Anime? Shakugan no Shana II
What Opening? First opening
What Song? JOINT
And Why? It is just awesome.
Ending: (This one is much harder to decide.)
What Anime? Chrono Crusade
What Ending? The only ending.
What Song? Sayonara Solitia
And Why? It is a nice song, the animation is pretty cool, and Dodie picked it. =P
I could have also picked the first ending, "Himitsu Kichi." I like that song too. The lyrics seem pretty nice. He's a video with the translations in it.Ending
What Anime?
Eureka Seven
What Ending?
3rd
What Song?
Tip Taps Tip
And Why?
Really enjoyed the song and as a result Halcali is my now second favorite Japanese band (favorite female)
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Think I just edited it before you lol. Yeah I lke this Eureka Seven ending too.
Also I forgot (despite Halcali being now one of my fave bands that as an ending in iteself as well as theme song that I preffered): Tenchi Universe - YouTube - Tenchi Universe Ending Theme HQ catchy and funny XD
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I call out these prayers to the sky, heavy with thought, see your face.
I carry these memories inside, thoughts of a soul colored by love.
See me grow wings and fly high, passions will die down below.
I burn in a basin of fire, watchers look on as they dance in their merciless sky.
Watching me, watching you.
Much love for the Witchblade ending theme. Great anime...
Any who, I'm surprised we don't have any love for Lupin the 3rd's opening. I'm not sure on the name of the song, or who preforms it but c'mon, there's just so much sax in that! Love it. Reminds me of Tank from Cowboy Bebop.
Also loved the first bleach opening.
What Anime?
Bleach
What Opening?
1st
What Song?
Asterix- Orange Range
And Why?
It opened the door to japanese musiQ and expecially Orange Range (Now have 4 albums and 2 singles (had 3 singles but don't know where Asterix dissapeared too))
Ending
What Anime?
Eureka Seven
What Ending?
3rd
What Song?
Tip Taps Tip
And Why?
Really enjoyed the song and as a result Halcali is my now second favorite Japanese band (favorite female)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kABTZSzFiF4
Last edited by TigermusiQ; 03-28-2010 at 09:00 PM. Reason: Added link to End theme
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I call out these prayers to the sky, heavy with thought, see your face.
I carry these memories inside, thoughts of a soul colored by love.
See me grow wings and fly high, passions will die down below.
I burn in a basin of fire, watchers look on as they dance in their merciless sky.
Watching me, watching you.
What Anime? Full Metal Alchemist
What Opening? First one
What Song? 'Melissa' Not sure who it's by, however, so if you know, please tell me! ^_^
And Why? It's so lively and catchy. I'm humming it right now xD
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I call out these prayers to the sky, heavy with thought, see your face.
I carry these memories inside, thoughts of a soul colored by love.
See me grow wings and fly high, passions will die down below.
I burn in a basin of fire, watchers look on as they dance in their merciless sky.
Watching me, watching you.
Well I too have to say Melissa by Porno Grafiti as one of my favourites as well as the Cowboy Bebop opening (Tank) and ending (The Real Folk Blues) themes.
"Sworn enemies...take that! Sky dragon slash! you shall be defeated!"
Bleach
Season 6 Opening
Alones by Aqua Timez
I like how it starts off all calm and then builds up later.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nhhmaTq46A
Last edited by CloudTide; 05-12-2010 at 12:58 PM.
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I love anime openings solely because of their music, honestly I don't care for animation or anything else, in fact you can put a pitch black screen in front of me and I'll still love it if I like the song. I'll just name:
Dragonball Z 2nd Opening (German Version) - YouTube - Dragon Ball Z 2nd Opening (German version)
Full Metal Panic! Opening - YouTube - full metal panic-op
Fullmetal Alchemist 4th Opening - YouTube - Fullmetal Alchemist 4th Opening Rewrite
Digimon Tamers Opening - YouTube - Digimon Tamers opening 1
Shakugan no Shana Second Opening - YouTube - Shakugan No Shana 2 - Opening
As for the endings...
Gundam Seed Ending - YouTube - Gundam Seed Ending 1 Anna Ni Issho Datta No Ni Full
Fullmetal Alchemist 1st Ending - YouTube - Fullmetal Alchemist first ending
Sig and Avy made by Unknown Entity
My favorite anime opening song is Pride by High and Mighty Color. It is the opening song for Gundam SeeD Destiny. I believe that is the opening for the first 10 or so episodes. Not exactly sure though.
Also the first opening song for Season 1 of FMA. Ready Steady Go by Larc En Ciel. Damn good song.
Anyone ever seen "Girchan in Paradise"? The parody of anime by Egoraptor, I like the beginning song... I really want the lyrics on that, so if you can ever understand what all he is saying please pm me, lol. YouTube - Girlchan in Paradise: Episode 1 is the link btw.
F*ck yeah!!!
Best anime ever!
If I had to pick personally. . . . . . paradise kiss opening Damn you Tommy February and your catchy songs! I've no clue to the Girlchan lyrics besides
C'mon gimme a heart ache girlchan you're mine (something something) burning desire. Fisting my heart so angrily (something something) Gimme a HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAT!
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SPOILER!!:
What Anime? Death Note
What Opening? 2nd
What Song? 'What's Up People' by Maximum The Hormone
And Why? Maximum The Hormone are one of my favourite bands, and the song is probably my favourite by them. Aside from the song, the opening is crazy! I love the part when Ryuk is chasing the apple, and when L spins on his chair and eats stuff every time he faces the camera. Love it <3
If I had to choose a second, it would be Lucky Star. What an addictive song!
And as for ending, I would say the 1st Bleach ending, mainly for the song. It's a nice song, and goes well with the imagery.
i lvoe the opening to Ghost in teh Shell: Stand Alone Complex cause it gets you in a great frame for the show and the title music is awesome
For me i like 2
soul eater its got a great opening and all
i like the second oppening its alot better
YouTube - Soul Eater Opening 2
next is disgaea
it only has 1 oppening and it is awsome
YouTube - Makaisenki Disgaea opening
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One of my favorite Openings for anime would be the 4th Opening for Naruto, Fighting Dreamers.
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Mine would have to be 'Tank!' from Cowboy Bebop. It's kinda annoying at first, but it grows on you fast. And i also like Inuyasha's second season opening, i forget what it was called.
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