8.Henjin no Salad Bowl
What’s about this show?
Sousuke Kaburaya, an impoverished detective, met Sara, a princess from another world with magical powers.Sara began living with Sousuke, and she quickly adjusted to life in modern Japan.Meanwhile, Livia, a female knight who came from the same world as Sara, found herself lost and homeless, but surprisingly enjoyed her days here.These two people, who live a positive life despite their situation, began to have an impact on Sousuke and the other oddballs in the neighborhood, including a devilish lawyer, a divorce agent, and a cult leader. (Source: Shogakukan, translated)
When it comes to the anime’s opening song, its visual elements are particularly striking. Unlike most anime, this opening eschews traditional background art in favor of real-world scenery—and there’s a fascinating reason for this. The anime is a reverse isekai, so the characters appear as they would if they were transported into our world. This clever twist sets the tone for the entire series.
The opening is filled with creative ideas, like using a Ferris wheel as a microphone. It brilliantly sets up the viewer’s expectations, providing a sneak peek into the show’s unique blend of reality and fantasy. One of my favorite parts is the lyrics: “The surface I painted will be crushed.” This line resonates deeply, as it feels like a metaphor for breaking through façades and confronting reality head-on.
Overall, the song and animations are outstanding, capturing the essence of the show perfectly. The song featured in the opening is “Gifted / ギフテッド,” performed by Wanuka (和ぬか). It’s a perfect match for this innovative and captivating series.
7.WIND BREAKER
What’s about this show?
Where the average scores are the lowest, but the fights are the strongest. Furin High School is renowned as a super school of delinquents. Haruka Sakura, a first-year student, came from outside the city to fight to the top. However, Furin High School has become a group that protects the town called the “Chime of the Wind Breaker” – Bofurin. The heroic legend of high school delinquent Sakura begins here! (Source: Crunchyroll)
This opening is mainly carried by the song. The animated scenes are from the story itself and add nothing new, but they provide everything you need to know about this anime. It sets the tone with rock music and fight scenes. The song’s name is “Absolute Zero” (絶対零度), and it is sung by Natori.
6.Bartender: Kami no Glass:
What’s about this show?
At Eden Hall, each glass has a story. A quiet bar lies tucked away in the streets of Tokyo, and it seems only the most desperate souls burdened by their own troubles manage to find its doors. But after a glass of God poured by the brilliant bartender Ryuu, they leave renewed. Ryuu has a gift—he knows how to soothe the soul with the perfect drink. Who will he meet next? (Source: Crunchyroll)
The opening starts with a chill vibe and maintains it throughout. The anime itself has a chilly vibe, and the song does justice to it. It is a very good feel-good anime song to start a feel-good anime. It’s a song you can listen to to refresh your mind. The animation also adds nothing new to the opening; it consists of scenes from the anime. Basically, you get what you expect.
Song: “Stardust Memory”
Singer: Takaya Kawasaki
5.Ookami to Koushinryou: MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLF
What’s about this show?
Lawrence is a traveling merchant selling various goods from a horse-drawn cart. One day, he arrives at a village and meets a beautiful girl with the ears and tail of an animal! Her name is Holo the Wisewolf and she brings bountiful harvests. She wishes to return to her homeland, and Lawrence offers to take her. Now, the once-lonely merchant and the once-lonely wise wolf begin their journey north. (Source: Crunchyroll)
The opening starts with some watercolor palette frame shots, setting up the tone with beautiful musical instruments and a lovely song. The song is perfect for the Spice and Wolf anime. It sets the vibe with great visuals, showing what you are going to see, and that expression from Holo. It is the perfect song for a feel-good fantasy show.
Song: “Tabi no Yukue” (旅のゆくえ)
Singer: Hana Hope
4.Kaii to Otome to Kamikakushi
What’s about this show?
Sumireko Ogawa’s dream of becoming a novelist is reinvigorated with new rumors of mystical incidents. Now a clerk at a bookstore, she enlists her young coworker, Ren Adashino, to investigate urban legends, black magic, and ghost stories across the city. Sumireko has a knack for triggering magical events, and Ren has a dark secret of his own. Will they survive their investigation unscathed? (Source: Crunchyroll)
It’s a dark, mysterious show. The song has a dark atmosphere that matches the show. The visuals include some degenerate elements, but that’s part of a character from the show, and it’s what will attract viewers. Other than that, there’s nothing more to say except that it looks cool.
Song: “Hazard Symbol” (ハザードシンボル)
Singer: Yuyu (遊遊)
3.Boukyaku battery
What’s about this show?
Iron-armed pitcher, Haruka Kiyomine, and the shrewd catcher, Kei Kaname, AKA the “Skilled General,” were considered to be an unrivaled, monstrous battery duo in the middle-school baseball world. They were both scouted by various powerhouse high schools across the nation, but somehow, they both ended up at Tokyo Municipal Kotesashi High School, which wasn’t known for baseball at all. On top of that, other star players who had lost to that duo in the past and completely strayed from baseball coincidentally also enrolled at that school, and…
Their meeting sets everything into motion once again.
Their high school baseball story begins now!
(Source: Crunchyroll)
In a sports anime, it’s common for the themes to revolve around friendship and togetherness. The opening song sets the same vibe and goes along with it. Additionally, the song title “Lilac” signifies “friendship” in the language of flowers. It basically shows what you are going to see and is a pretty perfect opening song.
Song: Lilac
Singer: Mrs. Green Apple
2.Sentai daishikkaku
What’s about this show?
When the Monster Army invaded Earth thirteen years ago, the Divine Dragon Rangers rose up to stop them! With the war raging on, these great heroes are mankind’s last hope!
…or are they?
In truth, the invaders were subjugated within a year, forced to continue to crank out a monster a week for the Rangers to crush in front of their adoring fans! But one monster has had enough. Something has to change! He’ll rebel against the might of the Dragon Rangers and destroy them all…from the inside!
(Source: Kodansha USA)
Just a few seconds into the opening song, the visuals kick in. The various types of titles will catch your attention. Additionally, one of the goons is controlled by hand, and there’s a kind of singer in the background. The direction for this is incredible. It hypes you up without spoiling the anime. The ending song is also great.
Song: Preview of me
Singer: Tatsuya kitani
1.Kaiju no.8
What’s about this show?
With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he’s become one himself?!
(Source: VIZ Media)
Man, this is some opening. The visuals, the music, the CG, the art style—everything is on point. At first, it goes slow, then the beat drops and the colors turn into monsters. This is really something. Normally, an anime title appears at the midpoint followed by the credits, but here everything ends and then the title appears, getting you ready to watch the show. Kaiju No. 8 really invested a lot in their anime. It’s produced by X and features popular bands from abroad. The ending song by OneRepublic adds another great vibe..
Song: ABYSS
Singer: YUNGBLUD
Apart from everything anime opening is great when they don’t use any visual from the anime and use just abstract visual and kaiju no.8 or sentai daishikakku done the same.So, the opening goes hard. Their Songs and visuals are top notch.