Opening & Ending Themes

Spark Of Spirit · May 23, 2011, 04:37:00 PM

So does anybody got any favorite anime OPs or EDs they want to talk about? There are a lot of really good ones, and a lot of really bad ones, of course, but which do you like best?

EDIT: Links are all dead.

Dr. Ensatsu-ken · May 23, 2011, 10:42:37 PM

Desensitized mentioned some ones that I would have mentioned myself, such as YYH (obviously). But I have some other favorites of my own. For one thing, I do love a good English dub of an already good Japanese opening. I think one of my favorites is Vic Mignogna's version of the first One Piece opening as well as his version of the third opening as well.

Speaking of English dubbed openings, has anyone seen this fan dub video of the first 5 Digimon season openings? Don't just assume it sucks because its a fan dub, because to my own surprise it was done extremely well (IMO). Check it out for yourselves.

As for some other openings that I like:

Bleach (Opening 1)- Don't make any mistakes, I do pretty much hate this series, now, but I won't ever say that I dislike this opening, because I still think its really addictively good, with some pretty good animation and stellar visuals. It actually feels a bit creative in its own right.

Bokurano- I haven't seen the anime for this series yet (and I still need to finish the manga, now that I think about it, especially since I only had a few chapters left), but I did check out this opening and its pretty brilliant, as it really does seem to perfectly capture the feeling and tone of this series.

Level E- Consider this the most recent opening that has me addicted.

And, as for my classic pick, I personally have to admit that I love this particular version of the Lupin III opening.

And also, this....It may be my favorite opening for any shonen series ever, personally.

Angus · May 28, 2011, 11:25:06 AM

I've heard it a gazillion times but I still watch the entire first opening for Higurashi
Higurashi no naku koro ni

I still prefer the regular single video over the anime opening for FMA:
Rewrite - Asian Kung-Fu Generation

This one's cute from Boys Be..., probably since it doesn't have anime characters in it.
Daijoubu - Aki Maeda

I like the visuals for the first Soul Eater opening song
Resonance - T.M. Revolution

FMP Fumoffu's opening is one of my all time favorites both video and music
"Sore Ga Ai Deshou (I Guess That's Love)" by Shimokawa Mikuni

Excel Saga but of course
"Ai (Chuuseishin)" by Excel Girls

Closing theme for Le Portrait de Petit Cosette
Houseki - sung by Marina Inoue

Angus · May 28, 2011, 10:38:15 PM

Noooo!!! My ears!!!!

Konata sings Cha la head cha la

Dr. Insomniac · May 28, 2011, 10:54:22 PM

And here's its inverse.

gunswordfist · June 01, 2011, 01:25:41 PM

Shit, my post from a week ago didn't go through. Ladies and gentlemen, be sure to give comments on all these great intros/ending themes. Thanks!:
Guyver Opening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAvM7XYwbgU
My 2nd favorite anime ending theme: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGQAQSUTcns
Fist Of The Northstar English Opening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJTT8Ylf4ss&feature=BFp&list=FLmFZY7beqbRQ&index=6
You Wa Shock: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fo7jH23J1h0
Fist Of The Northstar English Ending: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKwp7-cu1UoBest Fight Music Ever (listening to this right now): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAkTFFxUi1U

Angus · June 03, 2011, 10:15:54 AM

Here's her more popular song used on FMA Brotherhood
I like the full album version but couldn't find it among the youtube covers. Closest I came was this video that was attached to a rhythm game, so the drums were added.
Again - Yui

Pharass · June 04, 2011, 06:44:07 PM

Right now, I'll have to go with the opening to Armored Trooper Votoms . It's one of those openings that I find, sets the tone for the show perfectly, one determined man struggling against an overwhelming power. Awesome.

Spark Of Spirit · October 01, 2011, 08:23:15 PM

Big bump, I know.

Most of my links are dead now, but has anyone else heard this before? Really well done fan work.

Also, I'm surprised this didn't show up in the thread. The first OP and ED are perfect, IMO.

Dr. Ensatsu-ken · October 01, 2011, 08:50:22 PM

Hmmmm....I thought I would've posted that one already. It must have slipped my mind I guess.

Rosalinas Spare Wand · October 03, 2011, 02:47:59 AM

I'm real fond of this one. Just very soothing and upbeat.

Dr. Ensatsu-ken · October 05, 2011, 01:06:48 PM

While its too early for me to consider it a favorite (after all, some stuff that I initially like gets boring for me to listen to after just a few weeks), I REALLY like the new opening of One Piece so far. Its called "We Go" which is obviously showing that its the successor to the series' first and main opening theme song "We Are" and its also sung by the same singer. I like how reminisicent it is of that opening while also adding in a lot of new flavor since it represents the Straw Hat pirates going into the new world. At the same time, it clearly shows elements of the older parts of the series, so it has this very intertwined feeling that makes this opening feel like it could fit the whole series in general rather than just a specific arc of the series like how some songs feel (if that makes any sense).

Daxdiv · October 05, 2011, 03:41:51 PM

I guess I'll give this a shot for now. Here are a few that I've enjoyed

Zudadan! Kinnikuman I just like how it showed off Suguru's progression from being a bumbling idiot coward to this great fighter that will help his friends. Just compare it to the first opening where Suguru is coward and an idiot.

Baka Survivor- I enjoyed it more than the first opening to Bo-Bobo. Survival of the idiots. Kind of a shame that they didn't play this during the Toonami run.

Outlaw Star's opening. The one song from the Toonami era that stuck out the most for me before

Makafushigi Adventure Truly a great theme that caught how whimsical the first Dragonball series was.

Also, echoing EK's pick for We Go being a great opening.

Hime · October 11, 2011, 12:02:26 PM

There's a lot of openings I like, but I pick:

Opening part:

Tsubasa Tokyo Revelations - Synchronicity http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYY5WCXPHOU . The opening is so upbeat yet, have a slight amount of sorrow.

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai - Naraku no Hana http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk3Nmu8Kq6Y . I love the tone of this song.

Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica (or Puella Magi Madoka Magica either way) - Connect http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btNSYi2QMTM .

I LOVE THIS ONE! So sweet and nice.....

Cardcaptor Sakura - Platinum http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQjCFvaNwJQ This one is also soft toned and nice to me.

Bleach - Rolling Star http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5-Gocgpu5M and Change http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5qaCj6ihlo Hard to decide which since I liked both

Lucky Star - Of course, it's Motteke! Sailor Fuku http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zJXi-FU7sA

Ending part:

Cardcaptor Sakura - Honey http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-eVrtXR22I Listening to this makes me sleepy.

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai - Taishou.a http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-u1088pVo-o
So calming....

Eyeshield 21 - A Day Dreaming and Flower.

and more....

talonmalon333 · October 12, 2011, 09:14:40 AM

Maybe I'll post links later, when I'm not in school and am less lazy.

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni (Kai) - Both the original and the Kai opening are brilliant! The original is just twisted and strange, while Kai's is sad sounding and overall beautiful.

Yu Yu Hakusho - Need I say more?

Hunter x Hunter - The original opening isn't really THAT special, but it's nice.

Romeo x Juliet - Best opening ever.

Monster - The opening is great, but I REALLY like the first ending theme. Kind of iffy about the second one currently.

Pokemon - The first opening is kinda cheesy, but it's AWESOME. I will stand by that forever. B)

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