Top 10 Anime Openings
To all who are reading this,
Today's post has a musical theme, inspired by some countdowns that I've seen on YouTube. I love anime, all types, so couple that with some catchy theme tunes, and you have a very happy Zoe. It was really difficult to narrow down a top ten, as there are so many that I like!
So, enough ramblings and on with the show tunes!
10. Attack on Titan - Guren no Yumiya (opening 1)
Attack on Titan follows the adventures of Eren Yeager, Mikasa Ackerman and Armin Arlert as they enlist in the military army after their hometown Shinganshina is breached by Titans, giant figures who attack and eat humans. The opening has a choral arrangement with a heavier orchestra which gets faster as the action unfolds on screen. It amps up the show, depicting the army and Titans readying for the oncoming battles. With the use of bright and dark colours combined, it makes for interesting viewing.
Check it out here!
9. Highschool of the Dead - HIGHSCHOOL OF THE DEAD (opening 1)
Highschool of the Dead follows a group of teenagers (and the school nurse) as they attempt to survive through the deadly zombie apocalypse, known as the Outbreak. The opening is very rock centric, with heavy guitar riffs. The sweet female voice that accompanies the music tracks along with the characters as they are revealed, and show what they are capable of. Bright colours offset the darkly outlined art pieces. If you're a fan of the fanservice, then this is the anime for you.
Check it out here!
8. Death Note - The World (opening 1)
Death Note follows Light Yagami, a highly intelligent high school student who finds a notebook of death, that once belonged to Ryuk, a god of death (shinigami). Light decides to use it to cleanse the world, and subsequently stay one step ahead of mastermind detective, L. The opening has a rock feel, but also metal stylings, with the sharp, deeper male voice. It suits the anime opening which is quite dark, and there are fleeting glances of colour, although the character Light is always depicted with red hair, and detective L, with blue. Symbolism for criminals and police procedures is at work here, showing the stand off between good and evil.
Check it out here!
7. Blue Exorcist - Core Pride (opening 1)
Blue Exorcist follows teenager Rin Okumura who discovers that his mother is human, his father is Satan, and that he's inherited his father's powers. Rin decides to become an exorcist to avenge his guardians and destroy his father. The opening has a very rock feel, but also lends moments of rap to enhance the style of the opening. The colours are bright, although we follow what seems to be the typical morning of a high school student, until powerful characters are revealed. The final shot of Rin in all his Satanic powers is a sight to behold, and its what the audience is waiting for, building anticipation and excitement.
Check it out here!
6. The Seven Deadly Sins - Seven Deadly Sins (opening 2)
The Seven Deadly Sins follows princess Elizabeth on her quest to reunite The Seven Deadly Sins, a group of powerful warriors. Although they have disbanded, Elizabeth knows that they can be found and save her kingdom from the tyranny of the Holy Knights. The opening is quite light compared to others on this list, although it is not without its heavy moments of instrumental to showcase powerful characters that are essential to the plotline. In keeping with a light piece of music, the opening is quite bright and showcases who we assume to be the Sins and some of the Holy Knights. It's quirky, it's fun - and it has a talking pig!
Check it out here!
5. Deadman Wonderland - One Reason (opening 1)
Deadman Wonderland follows Ganta Igarashi after he is wrongly imprisoned after a character known as the 'Red Man' slaughters his entire class. Whilst entombed in a prison-cum-theme park, Ganta tries to survive, desperately trying to learn who the 'Red Man' is. If that isn't enough for the poor boy, Ganta also leans that he has himself become a Deadman - a prisoner with the ability to control his own blood. The opening is very heavy, framed with drums and guitar riffs to showcase the darkness of the anime. There is little colour, casting the characters into roles where it is hard to love or hate them. I have my favourites, but I don't think you'd want to trust them...
Check it out here!
4. Bleach - D-technolife (opening 2)
Bleach follows teenager Ichigo Kurosaki as he inherits the power of a shinigami from Rukia Kuchiki. Although Rukia's borrowed powers enable Ichigo to help souls pass on into the afterlife, it leads to trouble and through various realms of death. This opening is quite rocky and bright, and keeps pace incredibly well with the animation. Not only do we have an introduction to the main cast who support Ichigo and Rukia, but it also highlights their enemy - the shinigami and incredible battles that must be faced - mentally, and physically. This was one of the first openings for Bleach that I ever saw and it's still a favourite to this day.
Check it out here!
3. One Piece - Share the World (opening 11)
One Piece follows plucky pirate Monkey D. Luffy and his crew as they seek out the One Piece - the legendary pirate treasure left behind by Gol D. Roger. Luffy has a dream - to have the ultimate crew, and to be King of the Pirates. This opening is very much a pop number - it's cheerful, bright and full of whimsy, and various tones of blue. We meet Luffy's crew in the opening, but we see the villainous Marines, the Eleven Supernovas (aka the worst generation of pirates that have had major conflicts during their rookie years and with a specific bounty). We also the arc's antagonist (and one of my favourite girls) Boa Hancock! This opening is just a taste of what's to come in a series of emotional blows to a fans heart.
Check it out here!
2. Black Butler - Enamel (opening 3)
Black Butler follows thirteen year old Ciel Phantomhive, the head of his family, who is tasked by Queen Victoria to solve crime and purge London of the criminal underworld. He is accompanied by his demon butler, Sebastian. The third opening follows the Book of Circus Arc from the manga, in which Ciel and Sebastian infiltrate a travelling circus in the hopes of finding missing children. This is my favourite of the Black Butler openings, and has a hard rock feel, that matches the style of the circus and its performers. With bright clashing with the darkness, it suits the show to the perfect style, and Joker, my favourite character opens this. This arc wounded my feelings, and was artfully done.
Check it out here!
1. Sword Art Online - Crossing Field (opening 1)
Sword Art Online follows teenage gamers Kirito and Asuna as they find themselves trapped within a virtual reality game. They must fight to win their freedom, but there is one catch - you die in the game, you die for real. The opening is quite light, very pop and sung in whimsical, feminine Japanese tones. Styled like computer games, the adventures of Kirito, Asuna, their friends and enemies are revealed to the audience, whilst also showing their journey into more than players. More than friends. This anime has become a huge part of my life, and whilst there are now several openings, this remains my favourite, with its meaningful English lyrics.
Check it out here!
Yours, with eternal ink,
Zoe
---
Currently reading: Bound by the Vampire by Chloe Hart
Today's post has a musical theme, inspired by some countdowns that I've seen on YouTube. I love anime, all types, so couple that with some catchy theme tunes, and you have a very happy Zoe. It was really difficult to narrow down a top ten, as there are so many that I like!
So, enough ramblings and on with the show tunes!
10. Attack on Titan - Guren no Yumiya (opening 1)
Attack on Titan follows the adventures of Eren Yeager, Mikasa Ackerman and Armin Arlert as they enlist in the military army after their hometown Shinganshina is breached by Titans, giant figures who attack and eat humans. The opening has a choral arrangement with a heavier orchestra which gets faster as the action unfolds on screen. It amps up the show, depicting the army and Titans readying for the oncoming battles. With the use of bright and dark colours combined, it makes for interesting viewing.Check it out here!
9. Highschool of the Dead - HIGHSCHOOL OF THE DEAD (opening 1)
Highschool of the Dead follows a group of teenagers (and the school nurse) as they attempt to survive through the deadly zombie apocalypse, known as the Outbreak. The opening is very rock centric, with heavy guitar riffs. The sweet female voice that accompanies the music tracks along with the characters as they are revealed, and show what they are capable of. Bright colours offset the darkly outlined art pieces. If you're a fan of the fanservice, then this is the anime for you.Check it out here!
8. Death Note - The World (opening 1)
Death Note follows Light Yagami, a highly intelligent high school student who finds a notebook of death, that once belonged to Ryuk, a god of death (shinigami). Light decides to use it to cleanse the world, and subsequently stay one step ahead of mastermind detective, L. The opening has a rock feel, but also metal stylings, with the sharp, deeper male voice. It suits the anime opening which is quite dark, and there are fleeting glances of colour, although the character Light is always depicted with red hair, and detective L, with blue. Symbolism for criminals and police procedures is at work here, showing the stand off between good and evil.Check it out here!
7. Blue Exorcist - Core Pride (opening 1)
Blue Exorcist follows teenager Rin Okumura who discovers that his mother is human, his father is Satan, and that he's inherited his father's powers. Rin decides to become an exorcist to avenge his guardians and destroy his father. The opening has a very rock feel, but also lends moments of rap to enhance the style of the opening. The colours are bright, although we follow what seems to be the typical morning of a high school student, until powerful characters are revealed. The final shot of Rin in all his Satanic powers is a sight to behold, and its what the audience is waiting for, building anticipation and excitement.
Check it out here!
6. The Seven Deadly Sins - Seven Deadly Sins (opening 2)
The Seven Deadly Sins follows princess Elizabeth on her quest to reunite The Seven Deadly Sins, a group of powerful warriors. Although they have disbanded, Elizabeth knows that they can be found and save her kingdom from the tyranny of the Holy Knights. The opening is quite light compared to others on this list, although it is not without its heavy moments of instrumental to showcase powerful characters that are essential to the plotline. In keeping with a light piece of music, the opening is quite bright and showcases who we assume to be the Sins and some of the Holy Knights. It's quirky, it's fun - and it has a talking pig!
Check it out here!
5. Deadman Wonderland - One Reason (opening 1)
Deadman Wonderland follows Ganta Igarashi after he is wrongly imprisoned after a character known as the 'Red Man' slaughters his entire class. Whilst entombed in a prison-cum-theme park, Ganta tries to survive, desperately trying to learn who the 'Red Man' is. If that isn't enough for the poor boy, Ganta also leans that he has himself become a Deadman - a prisoner with the ability to control his own blood. The opening is very heavy, framed with drums and guitar riffs to showcase the darkness of the anime. There is little colour, casting the characters into roles where it is hard to love or hate them. I have my favourites, but I don't think you'd want to trust them...
Check it out here!
4. Bleach - D-technolife (opening 2)
Bleach follows teenager Ichigo Kurosaki as he inherits the power of a shinigami from Rukia Kuchiki. Although Rukia's borrowed powers enable Ichigo to help souls pass on into the afterlife, it leads to trouble and through various realms of death. This opening is quite rocky and bright, and keeps pace incredibly well with the animation. Not only do we have an introduction to the main cast who support Ichigo and Rukia, but it also highlights their enemy - the shinigami and incredible battles that must be faced - mentally, and physically. This was one of the first openings for Bleach that I ever saw and it's still a favourite to this day.
Check it out here!
3. One Piece - Share the World (opening 11)
One Piece follows plucky pirate Monkey D. Luffy and his crew as they seek out the One Piece - the legendary pirate treasure left behind by Gol D. Roger. Luffy has a dream - to have the ultimate crew, and to be King of the Pirates. This opening is very much a pop number - it's cheerful, bright and full of whimsy, and various tones of blue. We meet Luffy's crew in the opening, but we see the villainous Marines, the Eleven Supernovas (aka the worst generation of pirates that have had major conflicts during their rookie years and with a specific bounty). We also the arc's antagonist (and one of my favourite girls) Boa Hancock! This opening is just a taste of what's to come in a series of emotional blows to a fans heart.
Check it out here!
2. Black Butler - Enamel (opening 3)
Black Butler follows thirteen year old Ciel Phantomhive, the head of his family, who is tasked by Queen Victoria to solve crime and purge London of the criminal underworld. He is accompanied by his demon butler, Sebastian. The third opening follows the Book of Circus Arc from the manga, in which Ciel and Sebastian infiltrate a travelling circus in the hopes of finding missing children. This is my favourite of the Black Butler openings, and has a hard rock feel, that matches the style of the circus and its performers. With bright clashing with the darkness, it suits the show to the perfect style, and Joker, my favourite character opens this. This arc wounded my feelings, and was artfully done.
Check it out here!
1. Sword Art Online - Crossing Field (opening 1)
Sword Art Online follows teenage gamers Kirito and Asuna as they find themselves trapped within a virtual reality game. They must fight to win their freedom, but there is one catch - you die in the game, you die for real. The opening is quite light, very pop and sung in whimsical, feminine Japanese tones. Styled like computer games, the adventures of Kirito, Asuna, their friends and enemies are revealed to the audience, whilst also showing their journey into more than players. More than friends. This anime has become a huge part of my life, and whilst there are now several openings, this remains my favourite, with its meaningful English lyrics.
Check it out here!
Yours, with eternal ink,
Zoe
---
Currently reading: Bound by the Vampire by Chloe Hart
No comments have been added yet.
