the opening of a Anime Many times it is recorded in memory, even more than the series itself. But the opposite also happens: Animes that time has left in oblivion, although their starting songs were real great hits. Today we remember 10 forgotten animes that had spectacular openings and that still deserve a “replay”.
10. Fastest Finger First
An anime of quick question contests that passed without pain or glory, but its Opening had a vibrant energy that made it feel that each answer was a matter of life or death. A reminder that even the smallest series can have musical jewelry.
9. King’s Raid
This generic Isekai left no mark on the industry, but its opening had an epic worthy of any shonen top. An intro full of energy and guitars that made us promise much more than the series actually delivered.
8. Pretty Boy Detective Club
Shaft’s extravagant aesthetic shone here, but the series went a little unnoticed. Its opening, on the other hand, is an explosion of color, style and rhythm that perfectly captures the strange and striking anime.
7. Sakura Quest
A slice of life about revitalizing a rural town sounds thrilling, until you listen to its opening. A cheerful and sticky song that reflects the hope and effort of the protagonists, although the series never became mainstream.
6. Kawai Complex
The romantic comedy of coexistence among tenants was left in the shadow of other more famous romances, but its opening is pure nostalgia for the 90s with a charming animation. One of those intros that feels like a musical hug.
5. Anime: Shadows House
Although anime is a hidden gem, it is still one of those titles that many let pass. Its opening mixes mystery, elegance and a disturbing tone that immediately hooks. It’s impossible to forget once you hear it.
4. Anime: Busou Renkin
An action shonen that tried to follow in the wake of classics like bleach or Naruto, but it was lost over time. However, his opening had everything: energy, emotion and that 2000 air that still feels powerful today.
3. S-Cry-Ed – “Reckless Fire”
A forgotten classic from 2001, with an opening song that still sounds like pure gasoline. Intense rock, memorable choirs and the vibe of a rebellious shonen. Although the series did not transcend, the theme is still one of the most iconic of the time.
2. Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun – “Kimi Ja Nakya Dame Mitai»
The romantic comedy is remembered by some, but the opening It should be on any list of the best of the decade. It’s so sticky, cheerful and funny that even those who didn’t watch the anime have ever heard it.
1. Anime: Eureka Seven – “Days»
maybe Eureka Seven Don’t be so remembered by the current generation, but your Opening “Days” is a masterpiece. A classic full of emotion, energy and nostalgia that marked an entire era. One of those themes that define what a good anime of mecha means.
These animes may not be the most remembered, but their openings achieved something that few series achieve: stay in the memory of the fans. In the end, even if the stories are forgotten, the music is what keeps the flame alive.
