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It is standard for TV shows to have an opening to give audiences a quick snippet of what the show is like. Usually showing scenes of the show or the vibe it will give off, these openings can become quite catchy or even iconic, such as the Friends or Spongebob openings. This includes anime, however, they take it to the next level in terms of graphics and performance, with many openings becoming famous songs in general.
While openings have no bearing on a show's quality, Tougenkyou Alien alone makes Gintama one of the best anime of the 2000s. It may not be a widely known song, but the vibe fits the series so much, playing on its goofy shenanigans and dysfunctional characters. The opening is very catchy and has a bunch of funny scenes. They even change it once when they all fall at the end, joking that they have to reenact the opening every episode, creating a unique and iconic opening.
With Demon Slayer being the most popular anime in recent years, an incredible song goes a long way to bolster said popularity. Like Kyouran Hey Kids!!, Gurenge doesn't have too much of a connection to the anime. However, the translation does have some significance for the anime's themes. The reason Gurenge lands on this list is because of its sheer popularity, being in the top three in many billboard rankings and also becoming an iconic song recently.
When it first came out, Unravel was a cultural phenomenon, having a massive impact on all anime openings and a stranglehold on every anime fan. The song offers tragic insight into Kaneki's character, delivering a calming serenade along with a powerful and emotional drop. If this list were going purely by how good the song is, Unravel would be number one, and while it is also iconic and fits the theme, other openings do those last two a bit better.
Snow Fairy is a fantastic opening that was iconic during the time and is still reasonably popular, considering it's 15 years old. But the main reason it's so high on this list is that the song fits the anime so well, with it fully giving off the feeling of a whimsically fun fantasy adventure full of good times and emotion.
2 A Cruel Angel's Thesis by Yoko Takahashi 'Neon Genesis Evangelion' A Cruel Angel's Thesis was explicitly made for Neon Genesis Evangelion, where it became one of the most popular songs made for an anime. With this as the opening and Fly Me To The Moon as the anime's ending, Neon Genesis Evangelion had a double-hitter of songs, making an impressive soundtrack. Entering the Oricon rankings a total of 61 times, the song peaked at #17.
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