So, here are what I consider to be the top 10 anime titles of all time, as ranked by their opening themes or signature tracks!
Don't agree with me? Let me know which titles and tunes you would include on your list in the comments section below!
10) Pokemon
For many people this is the sound of both hope and youth...
9) Porco Rosso
Surprisingly chilled and jazzy.
8) Akira
One seriously apocalyptic score
Grungey, dark and full of metal
6) Knights of Sidonia (Series 1 and 2)
ElectrOrchestral
5) Apreggio of Blue Steel
Energetic synth rock
Consistently strong and catchy openings (collectively earning 4th place).
3) Tokyo Ghoul
Emo yet powerful
Rouses you to action!
1) Princess Mononoke
Simply magical
There we have it! Princess Mononoke is my number 1! Do you agree? Let me know!
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Notable mentions, but not quite in my top 10
- Tank! Cowboy Bebop
Bongos! Not in my top ten, partly because I haven't watched Tank yet, but mainly because it feels like animated Spy comedy 'Archer' has given Tank a nod in its own theme, somewhat diluting the original charm (for me personally).
- Rurouni Kenshin
The Ruro Ken/Samurai X series didn't quite make the cut, as they have had a few incarnations with subtle differences/tonal rebrands. Plus, the live action films have arguably made use of better music. Don't despair though, if this wasn't a music based list, Ruro Ken would be far higher ranking.
- Spirited away
Because Joe Hisaishi can't be the entire list
- Dragon Ball Z
Obviously a classic, but there's only so many times you can listen to this...
Great music, but equally Bloc Party could have supplied the tunes, and show would have retained its vibe... Should this matter? Probably not, but meh.
- Terror in Resonance
Another quality tune, but the chord changes remind me a lot of Royksopp, who I could also hear soundtracking the opening. Perhaps unfair to down grade it on these terms?Again... Meh.
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