Favorite Anime Opening Theme-songs

[Senkusha]

I've watched anime for a good twenty years, and during that time, the introduction to some shows just get your blood pumping with excitement. Even before I understood the lyrics behind my first song-love, I'm A Pioneer!, from Tenchi Muyo!, I would feel that epic level of excitement every time the music began to play. Then when I started learning the lyrics, and eventually heard the English translation of the song, sung by Sharyn Scott, I was even more excited about the song. Here I was a young thirty-something year-old, and this song was describing life as an adventure. Needless to say, I adopted it into my personality, which could explain some interesting quirks about my life.

The next song to make a huge impact upon me, was Happy Material from Negima!. This is a highly energetic song, and while I still don't understand what all the words mean, it doesn't matter because my body just begins to move with the rhythm of the song. The third edition of this song, "-- A Happier Version", is my ultimate favorite rendition of it because it seems much more energetic, and always leaves me feeling happier after I listen to it.

There's a third song that I adore, and because of it, I actually searched out the anime for it. Amulet, from Hani Hani Operation Sanctuary is a catchy tune that leaves me feeling good. This song also introduced me to the fact that sometimes anime can be born from a JRPG, or Visual Novel.

There are many other songs that I enjoy listening to within the J-POP genre, what are some of your favorites? Chances are, I may have be-bopped to it.

 

[AnimeHalo]

Tank! from Cowboy Bebop is the one I always come back to. The horns hit before the episode even starts and it puts me in the mood every time, even on a rewatch. Departure from Hunter x Hunter is my other pick, it is simple but it fits the adventure feeling so well. What opening do you never skip?

 

[Ravenfreak]

I've always loved the English theme song for Digimon Frontiers, and can't go wrong with Sailor Moon's theme song both in English and Japanese!

 

[AnimeHalo]

Digimon Frontiers English theme still sticks in my head years later, it has that big Saturday morning energy. Sailor Moon in Japanese hits different for me though, the melody feels softer. Do you have a favorite version of the Sailor Moon theme?

 

[Senkusha]

I'm assuming you're talking about Moonlight Densetsu? Although, I enjoy both the English and Japanese versions of this song, my favorite Sailor Moon OP is Moon Pride from Sailor Moon Crystal.

 

[AnimeHalo]

Yes, Moonlight Densetsu is the one I meant. I like the Japanese version best, the chorus sticks with me. Moon Pride is a good pick too. Which version of Moonlight Densetsu do you reach for most?

 

[Senkusha]

I'd say the Japanese version. I like the lyrics melting into the melody. It's why I listen to J-Pop.

 

[AnimeHalo]

That makes sense to me. The Japanese chorus just flows better, the words land right on the beat in a way the English one never quite does for me. Moon Pride has that same pull too. Do you have a J-Pop opening outside Sailor Moon that hits the same way for you?