The beginning or introduction of an anime is not that important. It could be a really good series with a bad start, or it could be a really bad series with a good start. I think a good introduction is a "plus". This prevents us from fast-forwarding through a song, even if we've listened to it dozens of times. A good opening makes us love this series even more.
This top is very personal and based on my little experience in the world of anime. Honestly, this is a bias born of nostalgia. I hope you like it
Of all the best anime openings, I think this is the most intelligent and well-crafted work of art. When “Chainsaw” exploded on the internet when it premiered, its opening played a big role in it. This is my favorite anime because there are lots of references to Hollywood and anime. As a film fan and otaku, I appreciate this well-produced work, and coupled with Kenshi Yonezu's resonant voice, this song takes it to a new level!
Following the “Pokémon”, “Dragon Ball”, and “One Piece” series, the “Naruto” series was a big part of our childhood. Naruto gave us not just one, but many classic anime openings that will always be remembered. Of all the Naruto openings, Fumi Kana's silhouette still rules the hearts of fans even decades later. A glimpse into our favorite characters along with talented songs that are fun to watch and listen to all day long. I'm sure there are many other popular Naruto openings worth mentioning, such as Blue Bird, Hotaru, and Sign.
Gol D. Roger's last words, "My riches and possessions? Have them if you want them! Find them!" Embark on the greatest adventure of all time. At the same time, the song combines perfectly with Hiroshi Kitani's "We Are" to create one of the most iconic anime openings in history. This is the ultimate favorite of every One Piece fan. Additionally, we were lucky enough to witness a remake of the opening scene in One Piece Episode 1000 with the current members of the Straw Hats. This special event reflects how far we have come and enjoying all those moments again. One Piece also presents more exciting opening games such as Hope, A Whole New World, and Dreamin' On.
Masatoshi Ono's "Departure" is one of the most revered anime openings of our time. Ono's magical voice, inspiring lyrics, and stunning HxH visuals are simply stunning. This song encourages and motivates us to achieve our goals, so I suggest you take a look at the translation of these lyrics. Listening to this song again gives us goosebumps and takes us on a trip down memory lane to all the iconic HxH moments (check out the best Hunter x Hunter arcs here).
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is a god-level alliance in anime history. Like the anime, Yui's "Again" opening is one of the greatest openings ever. Yui's beautiful, soothing voice elevates this song to unmatched heights. In addition to the song, it features our favorite characters in a charming montage so we won't miss this opening. There is also a debate about FMA vs FMAB, this opening will give FMAB an edge over the first, just kidding!
When I start praising the legendary animated series Cowboy Bebop, I easily run out of words. This is a unique anime with futuristic world-building and a unique storyline. All the characters are unique and that's why we fell in love with this show. The creators have perfectly combined and utilized various aspects such as characters, weapons, and spaceships. Create the funniest and most unique anime opening.
Most recently, they returned to create the opening theme song for the live-action version of Cowboy Bebop. However, they couldn't recreate the magic of animation and the adaptation was unsuccessful. We hope that Netflix's live-action adaptation of One Piece can live up to the hype and fan standards.
One of the most popular and famous anime openings of all time is Tokyo Ghoul Revealed. Even some friends who are not anime fans know this theme which shows how popular this title is. As many fans may know, even though the anime didn't live up to the manga, Unravel managed to touch people's hearts and is easily the best anime opening in history.
For such a psychologically dark anime, the lyrics describe the themes very aptly, and the visuals are just as stunning. Even if you don't plan on watching this anime, this opening song will catch you off guard and make you scream!
2019 is a special year for anime fans because of the broadcast of one of the most influential anime, namely "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba". This raised the bar for animation quality to the point that many modern animations were inspired to go beyond today's limitations. Likewise, "Lisa no Gurenge" is also a blockbuster anime title that has topped the charts for a long time since its debut.
LiSA's energetic voice and top-notch animation from Ufotable Studios make this opening a perennial fan favorite. This is also a song commonly used in anime. There are also some stunning new Demon Slayer anime openings like Sanka Sanka and Kizuna no Kiseki that are also worth paying attention to.
Apart from “Devil Whisperer”, “Death Note” is considered one of the most popular introductory anime for beginners. Therefore, the opening theme of the first special animation of this animation has been loved by many people. It's a solid theme song right from the start and even teases and defines our MC Light Yagami's character.
This anime also has a spooky and fun soundtrack, so if you love the opening of this anime as much as I do, you might want to check it out. Death Note will always be many people's first anime, and so will its opening song.
Even a decade after its release, the anime opening that has managed to win the hearts of fans is Linked Horizon's Guren no Yumiya. I was surprised by how many amazing openings the Attack on Titan anime staff chose, but this is one of the most popular among fans.
The opening lyrics and visuals of this anime perfectly depict the endless fighting spirit of our favorite characters. Whatever happens, at every point in an AOT fan's life, Guren no Yumiya will continue to resonate loudly. We highly recommend checking out other AoT soundtracks from the same artist as well. Goosebumps guaranteed!
Also, how can we not mention Shinzou wo Sasageyo! and Thunder? This opening theme has cemented a special place in the hearts of AoT fans. Recently, an uproar rocked the world, and Shinzou wo Sasageyo made us feel patriotic towards a nation that doesn't exist!
So, those are the 10 greatest anime openings of all time. I'm sure there are many more anime openings that we haven't been able to include here. If we missed any of your favorites, let us know in the comments below. We plan to update this list regularly to add your suggestions to it.