Each of these songs will trigger you. All you need to hear is the first few notes, and you'll be transported into the world of anime. Each captures themes and tones of the show, and get you even more excited to tune in. They're intros that you would never skip or fast forward through. In fact, some have likely earned a place on your playlist. Songs go above and beyond their mission and bury themselves in our heads to be remembered for years to come. You can already anticipate showing them to your kids and raving about how good anime was when you were young. Without further ado, here is what we came for; the 15 most iconic anime openings:
1. Pokémon
Pokemon is a timeless show that still has new installments of
shows and games, including Pokemon Go! No matter how many new
openings are created, the first will always be the most iconic. With mobile versions, you can travel across the land and be the best there ever was.
2. Sailor Moon
Singing along to this one just makes you feel like you're a magical girl yourself. It one captures all the virtues of the show including courage, love, and friendship. The song alone is empowering.
3. Dragon Ball Z
This one just makes you want to run a few marathons, learn martial arts, and of course rock the dragon along the way. Instrumental heavy, it keeps the ki flowing.
4. Full Metal Alchemist
Yes, Brotherhood is better, we get it. But if you stayed up through the early hours of the morning to watch it on Adult Swim growing up, you will be triggered by this. Running right along with the Elric brothers, you're ready for what the Humunculi have in store. Ready, steady, go!
Okay, fine, here's Brotherhood.
5. Samurai Champloo
Here's a show that is heavy on hip-hop elements. Champloo loosely
translates to mean “stirred together,” which is too fitting for the show. The opening showcases each of the three miscreants who get mixed together
with a music genre that seriously stirs the pot. This is an intro
that slays.
6. Naruto
While the series has many catchy themes, this one best captures
the show the best as they are all fighting dreamers. It gets you in
the spirit of adventure and courage.
And don't think I'm going to ignore the romper Sasuke wore an entire season.
7. Cowboy Bebop
Let's jam. It's sensual and exciting with the perfect
amount of trumpets. With the simplicity of silhouettes, you know you're in for a ride.
8. Digimon
You certainly won't miss the name of the show with this intro. The vocals are flawless and it's like you've entered the digital world.
9. Attack On Titan
This opening leaves little room for guessing what the conflict of
the show is as you encounter titans at each and every turn. With this
impressive animation, you can fly through the air,
fighting a good fight against the titans.
10. Yu Yu Hakusho
Each character's unique talents of each character is showcased and it's apparent how strong they are as a team. Totally in touch with themes
of the show, friends who were previously strangers ban together to
fight for justice and of course friendship.
11. One Piece
The first 30 seconds are pretty promising. It's badass and exciting, then...the song kicks in. Sure, they're at sea, but it sure has a campy vibe. One thing is for sure, you won't forget about this one any time soon.
You can take the Japanese version a lot more seriously.
12. Boondocks
This catchy bop captures the the struggle characters face as well
as each of their dynamic personalities. The simplicity is appreciated
as you prepare for a satiric take on topics and encounters that can
be too difficult to face without humor.
13. Neon Genesis
The perfection of the crisp vocals may not prepare you for the
chaos about to ensure, but the mesmerizing visuals are plenty to draw
you in.
14. Inuyasha
It feels as though you jumped down the well and arrived to the
feudal era. The opening feels as magical as each character is.
15. Yu-Gi-Oh!
This one urges you to fetch your old deck and
challenge all of your enemies to a duel. You really can't get more
iconic than this. Between the imagery and vibe of ancient Egypt it
ensues, memories of watching it on 4Kids, or playing the game back in the day seem to flood in upon hearing. There's no better
time than now to duel.
Did your favorite make the list?