The Greatest Anime Opening Ever Tournament

[gunswordfist]

Ranma
Hagane
Ran
Ippo

[LumRanmaYasha]

Thanks, E-K and GSF.

New results:

1. "Zettai (part 2)" (Ranma 1/2) - 19
2. "Kazemakase" (Tsukikage Ran) - 10
3. "Golden Time Lover" (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood) - 14
4. "Hekireki" (Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger) - 17

"Hekireki" and "Zettai (part 2)" move on to round 2.

Round 1: Match 36

1. "19 O'Clock" (Kodocha) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erh6DUUXsjA
2. "In the Middle of Elementary School" (Ranma 1/2) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOS7Z6dyTqM
3. "Biggest Dreamer" (Digimon: Tamers) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEN8V6km3Rs
4. "Precious Time (Glory Days)" (Yu-Gi-Oh GX) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eWgc1SAz58

Much like the last match, I like these all about the same, so this is a bit hard for me...

"Biggest Dreamer" - Pretty badass. I started a re-watch of Tamers recently (that I need to get back to), and I never skip this opening.
"In the Middle of Elementary School" - I love how this opening is about Akane's parents' first date. It's rare that an anime opening is ever about something or has a story or whatnot, so it's always nice to see it when it's done. This opening is also the only time Akane's mom's face is ever shown in either the manga or anime, so that's pretty special in of itself.
"19 O'Clock" - Poor Kodocha opening, I love you and your quirkiness but I must put you third. I must rewatch the show sometime (it's been so long and I remember nearly nilch of it).
"Precious Time (Glory Days)" - The song is pretty awesome, but the visuals are rather boring to me.

[gunswordfist]

Yawn, pass.

[Dr. Ensatsu-ken]

Same as CX.

[Spark Of Spirit]

Biggest Dreamer was so much better than the NA opening. Such a shame it got the cut since it really embodies everything about the show.

Same as the real doctor.

[VLordGTZ]

Same as CX

[Inkwolf]

1. "19 O'Clock" (Kodocha) Wild and fun
2. "Biggest Dreamer" (Digimon: Tamers) Felt like it needed to pump up the energy at the halfway point, but didn't. Otherwise, very cool.
3. "Precious Time (Glory Days)" (Yu-Gi-Oh GX)
4. "In the Middle of Elementary School" (Ranma 1/2)  Just didn't get into it somehow.

[The Shadow Gentleman]

Biggest Dreamer - Yeah, when I finally get back to watching this I'll probably go with the sub.
19 O'Clock
In the Middle of Elementary School
Precious Time (Glory Days)

[Dr. Ensatsu-ken]

I have a lot of nostalgia for the dub cast of the early Digimon seasons, and I love Steve Blum's Guillmon,  but yeah, thesub is ddefinitely better. They just butcher too many important moments in the dub, though to be fair they showed a lot more restraint with doing that in Tamers as opposed to Adventure (which you should also check out).

[LumRanmaYasha]

Results:

1. "19 O'Clock" (Kodocha) - 15
2. "In the Middle of Elementary School" (Ranma 1/2) - 15
3. "Biggest Dreamer" (Digimon: Tamers) - 23
4. "Precious Time (Glory Days)" (Yu-Gi-Oh GX) - 7

"19 O'Clock" and "In the Middle of Elementary School" are tied. You guys know the drill.

[Spark Of Spirit]

I'll throw a nod to Ranma.

[LumRanmaYasha]

Thanks, Spark.

"Biggest Dreamer" and "In the Middle of Elementary School" move on to round 2.

Round 1: Match 37

1. "Driver's High" (GTO) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phAoChN1nC4
2. "The Light Before We Land" (Gunslinger Girl) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ6sPr4qYGs
3. "Freckles [english dub]" (Rurouni Kenshin) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCDvefIO_08
4. "As the Dew" (Detective Conan) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQLqMtX9svU

Ooh, this is a really good one!

"Driver's High" - Really unique sounding and visually cool.
"The Light Before We Land" - I love the song. Has a very nice, relaxing feel that goes well with the visuals.
"Freckles" - High-energy and catchy. Lots of fun.
"As the Dew" - Another solid Conan opening.

[The Shadow Gentleman]

Cromartie High School
Vagabond
Mami Tomoe
I'm to lazy to think of anything for Conan

[Dr. Ensatsu-ken]

Same as Shadow.

[gunswordfist]

Hmm, Freckles. I might participate in this round.