Some Anime Openings Worth to Watch

Do you know why I like anime openings?

Because some of them are NICE!

Anime openings can make us, the viewers, feel hyped to watch the anime and take some glimpse of what the story is about (also maybe some spoilers) from the substances and tell-tale style that the anime opening offers. It can also be a tool or medium to promote the anime. Some people, like myself, sometimes feel interested in watching an anime because of the opening. The factors to judge whether an anime opening is good or not is the song used in the opening and the animation of the opening. Some may like the opening because the song is easy listening, some like it because of its eye-catching animation, or both. An anime opening is considered good if it's fulfilled those two factors, although some people might only prefered one of the factors above another. And that's okay. People have their own preference. As for me, I also have a solely subjective tendencies towards some of the anime openings in this list beside said objective factors.

So, I present you all the list of anime openings worth to watch, individually or when you watch the anime itself so you won't skip the opening. This list isn't ordered by the ranking that I made by myself, but by animes' title alphabetically. Ah, well, if you read this list carefully, I think you'll know which one(s) is/are my favourite.

(Caution: May contain spoilers)

Another Opening ("Kyōmu Densen" - ALI Project)

Another is a nice horror anime. The opening, although simple, is giving the mysterious vibe. It is scary and creepy, but still we have the courage to watch it. This opening may seem standard to you, but that's what could make it cool.

Beastars Opening ("Wild Side" - ALI)

Beastars opening is a unique one in my opinion because it's in stop motion 3D imagery, not usual 2D. The opening depicts the wolf protagonist seems starving and in a visible need to quench his thirst. And then, he meets the rabbit heroine and begins to chase her. The rabbit trips, and the wolf is ready to devour her. But, before he really attacks her, the background around them changes into a brighter environment. It seems that the wolf realizes his affection for the rabbit. Both of them starts to dance together. But, when the opening reaches the end, the wolf has got his realization that the rabbit is gone because of the presumably predation.

From the opening, it shows the conflict inside the wolf character as a carnivore. He longs to nourish himself and is under the force to succumb to his hunting instinct, but can't stop his feelings toward the rabbit, his love interest, who is a herbivore. And that's what the opening suggests us to predict the events in the anime.

Black Butler: Book of Circus Opening ("ENAMEL" - SID)

The Appealing: Part 1.

"Why would you like this opening?" There's something in this opening that makes you sit down and watch it. Yes, it's pleasant to the eyes. "ENAMEL" is one literal cinematic experience of an opening.

Bleach 1st Opening ("*~asterisk*" - Orange Range)

"*~asterisk*" brings us surprise as an opening for a kind of action anime. Maybe this opening will make you think of a slice-of-life anime, but suddenly there's the swordsmen montage. We can't help but to ask, "What's going on?". The typography, the colour, the music that acconpanies, it's like blend in harmony. It just seems tidy for me.

Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba) Opening ("Gurenge" - LiSA)

The Appealing: Part 2.

Tanjirō Kamado was an ordinary, family-loving boy who becomes a demon slayer after his family was killed and his survived younger sister turned into a demon. This opening shows Tanjirō's struggle to train in order to be stronger. In his journey, Tanjiro isn't alone, there are other people who accompany him erradicating demons. Because of this, "Gurenge" is that anime opening necessarily brings us to understand the process of becoming stronger.

Detective Kindaichi 1st Opening ("CONFUSED MEMORY" - Yūko Tsuburaya)

I remember when I was a little child, everytime this opening showed up in TV, I began to stand up and dance. Right now, when I watch this opening, I imagine what kind of life that an ordinary but genius teenager would have. Will they be recruited as a detective if their deduction skill is on point? We can assume that beneath the regular daily life of Hajime Kindaichi, there are many gruesome mysteries to be solved.

Detective School Q (Tantei Gakuen Q) 1st Opening ("MeiQ!? - Meikyū - MAKE☆YOU" - Hayami Kishimoto)

This one brings many memories from when I was in elementary school. I and my friends used to watch this show at the weekend in the morning. There are some reasons for me to like this opening. The song is catchy. The animation's transition is neat with colourful scheme and nice introduction to the characters.

Dororo 1st Opening ("Kaen" - Ziyoou-vachi)

So, I watch Dororo because of this opening. When I see this opening, I can foresee a man in his youth travels from one place to another to collect his body parts accompanied by a young girl. The samurai-like representation looks slick here. "Kaen" really justifies the remake of the Dororo anime after half a century.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (3rd Part): Stardust Crussaders 2nd Opening ("Sono Chi no Kioku ~end of the WORLD~" - JO☆STARS ~Tommy, Coda, and JIN~)

I have to say that all JoJo openings are great. But, no other JoJo openings can bear a hybrid of intriguing action and emotional aspect like "Sono Chi no Kioku ~end of the WORLD~". The opening covers the part where Jōtarō and his comrades has their final confrontation with DIO, Jōtarō and the Joestar family's nemesis. Yeah, you can see their struggle is REALLY there.

One word for this opening: HYPE!

Kiba 1st Opening ("Sanctuary" - Nami Tamaki)

I put this for nostalgic purpose. This opening and the anime are underrated. So, this one made it to the list just to get some recognition. So, please do consider what you'll do.

Mekakucity Actors Opening ("daze" - Jin feat. MARiA from GARNiDELiA)

This is an "I'd rather watch the opening" case. But, Mekakucity Actors is actually an interesting anime with a good concept, even if it looks bad. The opening itself is quite cool, you know. You also have to admit that the transition in the animation of its opening is sick. Subtle, but firm.

My suggestion is, you must listen to the songs, read the novel, and read the manga too to understand this anime.

Naruto 9th Opening ("Yura Yura" - Hearts Grow)

This is the last opening of the OG Naruto. This opening points Naruto's training shadows out. From training shadows shown in this opening, we understand how Naruto gets stronger. It also alludes Naruto's training for more than 3 years. The animation shifts smoothly with the song, making the training movement that Naruto does enjoyable. That's what I like from the opening.

Naruto Shippūden 18th Opening ("LINE" - Sukima Switch)

I know this opening covers most of the filler episodes in Naruto Shippūden and that's true. In fact, I myself rather watch the opening than the show's episode. 😅

But, I hope you can understand my fondness for this opening. Many people have the 6th opening or the 13th opening as their favourite, but the 18th opening is my personal favourite. It gives us the meaning of Naruto's pursuit of happiness. (The crystals in the opening represent "happiness".) Not only Naruto who's having a grab for happiness, but also Naruto's comrades and the people around him. This opening has the sick transition too.

Neon Genesis Evangelion Opening ("Zankoku na Tenshi no Thesis" - Yōko Takahashi)

Groovy and giving the hype, "Zankoku na Tenshi no Thesis" has to be your bop. This classic bears the stylish visual for anyone who watch it in its own way. The buildup that this opening brings is very cinematic. It does not only radiate high-spirit energy, but also directs melancholic shade.

FYI, the animation for the opening is made first before the song is decided. When the animation and the song are put together, it fits conveniently.

Pokémon 5th Opening ("Ready Go!" - Naomi Tamura)

This is also bringing you nostalgia of waiting the show to begin in front of your TV every Sunday morning. This opening usurps ourselves to join the journey of Ash (Satoshi) and his friends becoming a pokémon master. We just let ourselves be sucked. We're excited to see the ups-and-downs of the journey. It's not only making us want to see the journey, but also giving the feeling to catch a pokémon, to go out on an adventure, and to have a duel battle against opponents' pokémon ourselves.

The Law of Ueki 1st Opening ("Falco" - Hitomi Shimatani)

Ah, another nostalgia. This opening from when it starts until it finishes is just mesmerizing. The song also makes you feel pumped up. You may not help yourself but to sing along with the song. Aside from that, the characters' introduction is very balanced, whether they're being static or in motion. It makes you wonder what they do, what they think, and what happens around them.

Tokyo Ghoul Opening ("unravel" - TK from Ling Tosite Shigure)

The Appealing: Part 3.

"unravel" really unravels what is happening in the first part of the series progressively. The contrast between black background and colourful components,  broken image and intact composure makes the opening beautiful accompanied by an emotionally rough song. Edgy, stellar, and meaningful.

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Honourable mentions, the anime openings that I think you should see:

• Accel World 1st Opening ("Chase the world" - May'n)
• Amnesia Opening ("Zoetrope" - Nagi Yanagi)
• Angel Beats! Opening ("My Soul, Your Beats" - Lia)
• Angel Beats! Opening ("My Soul, Your Beats" - LiSA)
• Anohana Opening ("Aoi Shiori" - Galileo Galilei)
• Ao Haru Ride Opening ("Sekai wa Koi ni Ochiteiru" - CHiCO with HoneyWorks)
• Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) 1st Opening ("Guren no Yumiya" - Linked Horizon)
• Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) 2nd Opening ("Jiyū no Tsubasa" - Linked Horizon)
• Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) 3rd Opening ("Shinzō o Sasageyo" - Linked Horizon)
• Barakamon Opening ("Rashisa" - SUPER BEAVER)
• Bakemonogatari 4th Opening ("Ren'ai Circulation" - Kana Hanazawa)
• Berserk Opening ("Inferno" - 9mm Parabellum Bullet)
• Beyond the Boundary (Kyōkai no Kanata) Opening ("Kyōkai no Kanata" - Minori Chihara)
• Black Butler Opening ("Monochrome no Kiss" - SID)
• Black Butler II Opening ("SHIVER" - the GazettE)
• Black Clover 3rd Opening ("Black Rover" - Vickeblanka)
• Black Clover 4th Opening ("Guess Who is Back" - Kumi Kōda)
• Black Clover 10th Opening ("Black Catcher" - Vickeblanka)
• Bleach 2nd Opening ("D-technoLife" - UVERworld)
• Bleach 13th Opening ("Ranbu no Melody" - SID)
• Blue Exorcist 1st Opening ("Core Pride" - UVERworld)
• Blue Exorcist 2nd Opening ("In My World" - ROOKiEZ is Punk'd)
• Blur Exorcist -Kyoto Saga- Opening ("Itteki no Eikyō - UVERworld)
• Brynhildr in the Darkeness (Gokukoku no Brynhildr) 2nd Opening ("Virtue and Vice" - Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas)
• Btooom! 1st Opening ("No pain, No game" - nano)
• Bungō Stray Dogs 1st Opening ("TRASH CANDY" - GRANRODEO)
• Bungō Stray Dogs 2nd Opening ("Reason Living" - SCREEN mode)
• Bungō Stray Dogs 3rd Opening ("Setsuna no Ai" - GRANRODEO)
• Charlotte Opening ("Bravely You" - Lia)
• Chihayafuru 1st Opening ("Youthful" - 99RadioService)
• Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion 1st Opening ("Colors" - FLOW)
• Darling in the FranXX Opening ("Kiss of Death" - Mika Nakashima × Hyde)
• Death Note 1st Opening ("the WORLD" - Nightmare)
• Death Note 2nd Opening ("What's up, people?!" - Maximum the Hormone)
• Death Parade Opening ("Flyers" - BRADIO)
• Detective School Q (Tantei Gakuen Q) 2nd Opening ("Luvly Merry-Go-Round" - Pipo Angels)
• Detective School Q (Tantei Gakuen Q) 3rd Opening ("100% Pure" - Pipo Angels)
• Domestic Girlfriend (Domestic na Kanojo) Opening ("Kawaki wo Ameku" - Minami)
• Durarara!! 1st Opening ("Uragiri no Yuuyake" - THEATRE BROOK)
• Durarara!! 2nd Opening ("Complication" - ROOKiEZ is Punk'd)
• Durarara!!×2 1st Opening ("Headhunt" - Okamoto's)
• Durarara!!×2 2nd Opening ("Day You Laugh" - Toshiyuki Toyonaga)
• Durarara!!×2 3rd Opening ("Steppin' Out" - FLOW)
• Erased (Boku Dake ga Inai Machi) Opening ("Re: Re:" - ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION)
• Fairy Tail 1st Opening ("Snow fairy" - FUNKIST)
• Fairy Tail 21st Opening ("Believe in Myself" - EDGE of LIFE)
• Fate/Stay Night Opening ("Brave Shine" - Aimer)
• Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood 1st Opening ("Again" - Yui)
• Future Diary (Mirai Nikki) 1st Opening (Kūsō Mesorogiwi - Yōsei Teikoku)
• Gleipnir Opening ("Altern-ate-" - H-el-ical)
• Golden Kamuy 2nd Opening ("Reimei" - Sayuri × MY FIRST STORY)
• Hyouka 1st Opening ("Yasashisa no Riyū" - ChouCho)
• Id:Invaded Opening ("Mister Fixer" - Sou)
• Inuyashiki Opening ("My Hero" - MAN WITH A MISSION)
• JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (1st Part): Phantom Blood Opening ("Sono Chi no Sadame" - Tommy)
• JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2nd Part): Battle Tendencies Opening ("Bloody Stream" - Coda)
• JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (3rd Part): Stardust Crussaders 1st Opening ("Stand Proud" - JIN)
• JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (4th Part): Diamond is Unbreakable 1st Opening ("Crazy Noisy Bizarre Town" - THE DU)
• JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (4th Part): Diamond is Unbreakable 2nd Opening ("chase" - batta)
• JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (4th Part): Diamond is Unbreakable 3rd Opening ("Great Days" - Karen Aoki & Daisuke Hasegawa)
• JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (5th Part): Golden Wind 1st Opening ("Fighting Gold" - Coda)
• JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (5th Part): Golden Wind 2nd Opening ("Uragirimono no Requiem" - Daisuke Hasegawa)
• Kuroko's Basketball (Kuroko no Basuke) 1st Opening ("Can Do" - GRANRODEO)
• Letter Bee (Tegami Bachi) Opening ("Hajimari no Hi" - Shikao Suga feat. Mummy-D)
• Love and Lies (Koi to Uso) Opening ("Kanashii Ureshii" - Frederic)
• My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia) 1st Opening ("THE DAY" - Porno Graffitti)
• My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia) 2nd Opening ("Peace Sign" - Kenshi Yonedzu)
• My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia) 3rd Opening ("Sora ni Utaeba" - amazarashi)
• My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia) 4th Opening ("ODD FUTURE" - UVERworld)
• My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia) 5th Opening ("Make my story" - Lenny code fiction)
• My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia) 6th Opening ("Polaris" - BLUE ENCOUNT)
• My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia) 7th Opening ("Starmaker" - KANA-BOON)
• Naruto 2nd Opening ("Haruka Kanata" - ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION)
• Naruto 3rd Opening ("Kanashimi wo Yasashisa ni" - Little by Little)
• Naruto 4th Opening ("GO!!!" - FLOW)
• Naruto 7th Opening ("Namikaze Satellite" - Snorkel)
• Naruto Shippūden 1st Opening ("Hero's Come Back" - NobodyKhows)
• Naruto Shippūden 2nd Opening ("distance" - LONG SHOT PARTY)
• Naruto Shippūden 3rd Opening ("Blue Bird" - Ikimonogakari)
• Naruto Shippūden 4th Opening ("Closer" - Joe Inoue)
• Naruto Shippūden 6th Opening ("Sign" - FLOW)
• Naruto Shippūden 8th Opening ("Diver" - NICO Touches the Walls)
• Naruto Shippūden 13th Opening ("Silhouette" - KANA-BOON)
• No Game No Life Opening ("This game" - Konomi Suzuki)
• Noragami Opening ("Goya no Machiawase" - Hello Sleepwalkers)
• Noragami Aragoto Opening (Kyōran Hey Kids!! - THE ORAL CIGARETES)
• One Piece 3rd Opening ("Hikari e" -The BabyStars)
• One Piece 20th Opening ("Hope" - Namie Amuro)
• One Punch Man 1st Season Opening ("THE HERO !! ~Ikareru Kobushi ni Hi o Tsukero~ - JAM Project)
• Pandora Hearts Opening ("Parallel Hearts" - FictionJunction)
• Parasyte Opening ("Let Me Hear" - Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas)
• Pet Opening ("Chō no Tobu Suisō" - TK from Ling Tosite Shigure)
• Re: Zero 1st Opening ("Redo" - Konomi Suzuki)
• Sakamoto desu ga? Opening ("COOLEST" - CUSTOMI Z)
• Sengoku Basara 1st Opening ("JAP" - Abingdon Boys School)
• SKET Dance 1st Opening ("Kakko Warui I love you!" - French Kiss)
• SKET Dance 2nd Opening ("Michi" - The Sketchbook)
• SKET Dance 5th Opening ("Reboot" - everset)
• SKET Dance 6th Opening ("Clear" - The Sketchbook)
• Soul Eater 1st Opening ("Resonance" - T.M. Revolution)
• Soul Eater 2nd Opening ("Papermoon" - Tommy heavenly6)
• Soul Eater Not! Opening ("Monochrome" - Dancing Dolls)
• Sword Art Online 1st Opening ("Crossing Field" - LiSA)
• Sword Art Online II 2nd Opening ("Courage" - Haruka Tomatsu)
• Sword Art Online Alicization 1st Opening ("ADAMAS" - LiSA)
• The Ancient Magus' Bride (Mahotsukai no Yome) Opening ("Here" - JUNNA)
• The Law of Ueki 2nd Opening ("No Regret" - Kumi Kōda)
• The Millionaire Detective (Fugō Keiji - Balance: Unlimited) Opening ("NAVIGATOR" - SixTones)
• The Promised Neverland (Yakusoku no Neverland) Opening ("Touch off" - UVERworld)
• Tokyo Ghoul:re 1st Opening ("asphyxia" - Cö shu Nie)
• Tokyo Ghoul:re 2nd Opening ("katharsis" - TK from Ling Tosite Shigure)
• Violet Evergarden Opening ("Sincerely" - TRUE)
• Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku (Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii) Opening ("Fiction" - sumika)
• Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches (Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo) Opening ("Kuchidzuke Diamond" - WEAVER)
• Your Lie in April (Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso) Opening ("Hikaru nara" - Goose house)
• Yuri!!! On Ice Opening ("History Maker" - Dean Fujioka)

Whoa, that's a lot of anime openings. It goes to show that there are many good anime openings out there. So, should I change the title into "All Anime Openings Worth to Watch"? Are there any more anime openings that is so good that you can't just skip it? Which one is your favourite? What consideration do you think that makes a good opening? You can comment and write your thoughts. Thank you very much!