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25. Share The Light from Assassins Pride
The anime might be forgettable, but Share the Light is catchy, energetic, and way better than it has any right to be. With its glam-rock vibe and upbeat hook, it’s the rare opening that outshines the show itself. | © Sentai Filmworks
24. GO!!! from Naruto
GO!!! is peak shonen hype, with a shout-along chorus and fun manga-style visuals. It’s the kind of opening that makes you want to run full speed like Naruto himself. | © Crunchyroll
23. Paradise Alien from Gintama
Paradise Alien perfectly matches Gintama’s chaotic genius, it's fun, fast, and packed with personality from every corner of its massive cast. With a self-aware twist and nonstop energy, it’s the kind of opening only Gintama could pull off. | © Crunchyroll
22. Gotta Catch 'Em All from Pokemon
For many fans, this was the first anime opening, a song you belted out every morning with zero shame. Jason Paige’s iconic vocals turned Gotta Catch ’Em All into pure nostalgia, and it still sparks that same childhood magic decades later. | © Netflix
21. Home from Fruits Basket
Unlike most high-energy anime openings, Home takes a softer route, wrapping you in warmth with its gentle rhythm and heartfelt vocals. It’s the emotional calm in Fruits Basket’s storm - comforting, hopeful, and quietly powerful. | © Funimation
20. Northern Lights from Shaman King
Northern Lights captures Shaman King in full swing, spotlighting the expanded cast and high-stakes energy of the Shaman Fights. With Megumi Hayashibara’s soaring vocals and bold visuals, it’s the opening that truly brings the spirit battles to life. | © 4Kids Entertainment
19. Hacking To The Gate from Steins;Gate
Hacking to the Gate pulls you straight into Steins;Gate’s time-bending tension, balancing urgency with a hint of dread. Its glitchy visuals and powerful chorus mirror Okabe’s spiraling fight against fate in the most stylish way possible. | © Manga Entertainment
18. Battlecry from Samurai Champloo
Battlecry combines old-school samurai vibes with smooth hip-hop beats, setting the tone for Samurai Champloo’s one-of-a-kind adventure. With Nujabes’ signature style and Shing02’s flow, this opening is as effortlessly cool as the show itself. | © Geneon Entertainment
17. My Dearest from Guilty Crown
Say what you will about Guilty Crown, but My Dearest is an opening that hits all the right emotional and aesthetic notes. With its dramatic build-up and stunning visuals, it perfectly sets the tone for a story about love, loss, and power. | © Square Enix
16. Colors from Code Geass
Colors is everything Code Geass stands for, rebellion, drama, and over-the-top brilliance, all packed into one explosive opening. Kicking off with FLOW’s iconic shout of “jibun wo!”, the opening perfectly sets the tone for Lelouch’s high-stakes battle against the world. | © Showgate
15. A Cruel Angel's Thesis from Neon Genesis Evangelion
Neon Genesis Evangelion must be mentioned when it comes to anime openings, and A Cruel Angel's Thesis more than earns its legendary status. Its upbeat energy and striking visuals hide a darker story underneath, capturing the show’s mix of mecha action and deep psychological drama. | © ADV Films
14. Hikaru Nara from Your Lie In April
Hikaru Nara is as bright and emotional as the story it introduces, bursting with energy and feeling from the very first note. It perfectly mirrors the series’ message about the power of music, uplifting, beautiful, and quietly heartbreaking. | © Madman Entertainment
13. Dream Of Life from Bakuman
Dream of Life captures the daily grind and quiet optimism of chasing a creative dream, making it the perfect match for Bakuman’s journey. It’s uplifting, energetic, and a reminder to keep going, whether you’re drawing manga or just figuring life out. | © Madman Entertainment
12. Tell Me Why from Berserk
Tell Me Why is extremely strange, raw, and emotional, just like Guts himself. It’s a haunting opening that makes more sense the deeper you dive into Berserk’s brutal world. | © Dark Horse Comics
11. Bokurano from My Hero Academia
Out of My Hero Academia’s 11 addictive openings, Bokurano stands out as a fan favorite for capturing the darker tone of season six without. Eve again delivers a powerful track that feels just as moving on its own as it does paired with the visuals. | © Viz Media
10. Kaikai Kitan from Jujutsu Kaisen
Kaikai Kitan bursts out of the gate with high energy and slick animation, perfectly capturing Jujutsu Kaisen’s action. It’s a banger even outside the anime, with dark lyrics and bold visuals that leave a lasting impression. | © Viz Media
9. Cha-La Head-Cha-La from Dragon Ball Z
Cha-La Head-Cha-La is pure nostalgic power, fun, fearless, and full of energy, just like Goku himself. There are probably millions of people around the world who know this opening by heart, and for many, it’s the sound of their anime childhood. | © Crunchyroll
8. Kick Back from Chainsaw Man
One of the best anime openings of the 2020s so far, Kick Back hits hard with explosive sound and chaotic style. It captures Chainsaw Man’s madness and humor in a way that’s as unforgettable as Denji himself. | © Toho
7. Departure from HunterxHunter
Bright, energetic, and endlessly rewatchable, Departure is a highly esteemed anime opening that matches the heart and determination at the core of Hunter x Hunter. Whether it’s your first listen or your hundredth, it still feels like the start of something big. | © Funimation Channel
6. We Are from One Piece
We Are! perfectly captures the spirit of One Piece - adventure, friendship, and chasing dreams on the high seas. Its return in episode 1000 made it clear: no matter how far the crew sails, this is where the journey begins. | © Madman Entertainment
5. Unravel from Tokyo Ghoul
Unravel feels like a scream from the soul - raw, emotional, and impossible to ignore. The haunting vocals and dramatic visuals capture the chaos inside Kaneki, setting the stage for one of anime’s most unforgettable openings. | © Crunchyroll
4. Blue Bird from Naruto Shippuden
Blue Bird is one of those songs that instantly takes you back with its uplifting melody and emotional pull. Even if the visuals vary between versions (some have filler, some don't), the music alone is enough to make it unforgettable. | © Crunchyroll
3. The World from Death Note
Dark, intense, and stylish from the first note, The World is a fantastic opening that immediately locks you into Death Note's twisted game of justice and power. With sharp visuals and a haunting tone, it perfectly mirrors Light Yagami’s descent into obsession. | © Viz Media
2. Tank! from Cowboy Bebop
With its explosive jazz and slick retro visuals, Tank! kicks down the door and demands your attention. It’s the perfect setup for Cowboy Bebop’s genre-blending, high-cool world of bounty hunters and broken pasts. | © Crunchyroll
1. Guren no Yumiya from Attack on Titan
Guren no Yumiya throws viewers headfirst into the chaos with its booming chants and rapid-fire visuals that scream urgency. The opening makes you want to charge into battle, even if you don't fully know what you’re fighting for yet. | © Netflix
