The Greatest Anime Opening Ever Tournament

Started by LumRanmaYasha, May 01, 2014, 07:34:39 AM

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Inkwolf

1. "Through the Night" (Outlaw Star)
2.  "I Am" (InuYasha)
3.  "Period" (Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood)
4.  "Sorairo Days" (Gurren Lagann)

Not much point in my vote since everyone else is agreeing together. :D



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LumRanmaYasha

#181
Results:

1. "Period" (Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood) - 12
2. "Sorairo Days" (Gurren Lagann) - 16
3. "Through the Night" (Outlaw Star) - 24
4. "I Am" (InuYasha) - 8

"Through the Night" and "Sorairo Days" move on to round 2.

Round 1: Match 22

1. "Q&A" (Detective Conan) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDtQVlqP2UY
2. "Zero" (Sands of Destruction) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icRWjNsVqvM
3. "Hello, I love you" (Dr. Slump (1994)) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFlFpDcV0AA
4. "Don't Make Me Wild Like You" (Ranma 1/2) - http://www.hulu.com/watch/530926


My Picks:

"Don't Make Me Wild Like You" - I'm a bit biased towards this one, admittedly, but watching it always puts a smile on my face.
"Zero" - I've always found this to be a cool opening. In fact, watching this is what made me check out the show in the first place.
"Q&A" - I love the "WHO IS HE?"/"WHO IS BOURBON?" part.
"Hello, I love you" - A very cute opening appropriate for Dr. Slump, but the least interesting of this bunch for me this time.

The Shadow Gentleman

I'm once again going to have to go with Cartoon X on this one.

Spark Of Spirit

Just a heads up- I can't watch anything on Hulu.
"The world will never starve for want of wonders, but for want of wonder." - G.K. Chesterton

LumRanmaYasha


Spark Of Spirit

Thank you for that.

1. "Q&A" (Detective Conan) - Conan has quite a few well done OPs, and this is one of them. Good use of both music and imagery.
2. "Don't Make Me Wild Like You" (Ranma 1/2) - Catchy and the whole thing manages to work.
3. "Hello, I love you" (Dr. Slump (1994)) - Cute and well suiting.
4. "Zero" (Sands of Destruction) - The song is soooo boring. The visuals are well done, but it can't make up for such a dull song.
"The world will never starve for want of wonders, but for want of wonder." - G.K. Chesterton

VLordGTZ

Q&A
Don't Make Me Wild Like You
Zero
Hello, I love you

Inkwolf

#187
1. "Don't Make Me Wild Like You" (Ranma 1/2) This anime was the first one where I never, never skipped watching the OP.  Love this!
2. "Q&A" (Detective Conan)  Cool and interesting. Never watched much Conan, but they seem to have a lot of good OPs
3. "Hello, I love you" (Dr. Slump (1994)) Cute and crazy! Maybe I'll watch this one...
4. "Zero" (Sands of Destruction) I like the show, but the OP never really grabbed my attention.


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LumRanmaYasha

#188
Quote from: Inkwolf on May 24, 2014, 08:35:06 AM
3. "Hello, I love you" (Dr. Slump (1994)) Cute and crazy! Maybe I'll watch this one...

I suggest trying the manga first. Both anime are fun, but they are no match for the manga's comedic insanity and the animation does little justice to Toriyama's amazing artwork.  :D

Anyway, results:

1. "Q&A" (Detective Conan) - 15
2. "Zero" (Sands of Destruction) - 10
3. "Hello, I love you" (Dr. Slump (1994)) - 7
4. "Don't Make Me Wild Like You" (Ranma 1/2) - 18

"Don't Make Me Wild Like You" and "Q&A" move on to round 2.

Round 1: Match 23


1. "Ash like Snow" (Gundam 00) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAhNt3Viow4
2. "A Cruel Angel's Thesis" (Neon Genesis Evangelion) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nQNSLB3Lpk
3. "Go Shock My Way" (Toriko) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OqMBeMsu6Q
4. "Guardian Angel" (Texhnolyze) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3SzOzm8lmo


Hmm, I like these about the same so that makes this kinda difficult...:

"A Cruel Angel's Thesis" - Admittedly, I mainly like this because LK's parody of it is still stuck in my head, but it is a damn great opening itself, though.
"Guardian Angel" - Lots of interesting visuals timed quickly and effectively to a kickass beat. My kind of opening, all right.
"Ash Like Snow" - I really, really like the song. This opening is kinda the only thing I remember about 00 right now. ...I need to rewatch it sometime.
"Go Shock My Way" - I hate, HATE Toei's adaption of Toriko, but this opening is pretty fun. That said, I don't like it as much as the above.

VLordGTZ


Inkwolf

Tough choice, like you said

1. "A Cruel Angel's Thesis" (Neon Genesis Evengelion) - Just dripping with classicness
2.   "Guardian Angel" (Texhnolyze)  - Like a strobe light inside my brain--can't take my eyes off it.
3. "Go Shock My Way" (Toriko)  - This was so darned fun to watch!
4.  "Ash like Snow" (Gundam 00) - Exciting, non-stop action.


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LumRanmaYasha

Anyone else want to vote on this match? I'd like one or two more people to vote before moving on.

The Shadow Gentleman


LumRanmaYasha

#193
Thanks SG.

Results:


1. "Ash like Snow" (Gundam 00) - 7
2. "A Cruel Angel's Thesis" (Neon Genesis Evangelion) - 16
3. "Go Shock My Way" (Toriko) - 5
4. "Guardian Angel" (Texhnolyze) - 12

Both angels move on to round 2.

Round 1: Match 24

1. "We Are!" (One Piece) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyctSH8-Fbc
2. "Never Ending Summer Vacation" (Ranma 1/2) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6e8W0Tly-8
3. "Astro Boy Theme [english dub version]" (Astro Boy (1980)) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGY9AOiNtcg
4. "Red Fraction IO Drive Mix" (Black Lagoon: Roberta's Blood Trail) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX0X2p7BAq0


My Picks:

WE ARE, WE ARE, ON THE CRUISE
Nabiki Tendo is my favorite Ranma 1/2 character. How could I not like an opening that prominently features her?
THE AMAZING ASTRO BOY
WEAPON I HAVE IT ALL

The Shadow Gentleman

Maid of Murder
We Are! - I'm just going to come right out and say it, I actually liked the opening narration from the 4Kids dub.
Never Ending Summer Vacation
Astro Boy