Author Topic: Anime opening and ending video competition - nominations! (Read 3916 times)

NotMiki · « **on:** February 15, 2011, 08:44:45 AM »

An anime's opening often consists of the animators doing their very best to pack everything awesome about their show into about a minute and a half. Sometimes it works. Often, it's cooler than the show is. Either way, it's time to give this delightful cultural artifact it's due - by objectifying it with a glorified popularity contest!

So here goes: please nominate up to 10 total anime opening or ending videos. use whatever criteria you want to pick 'em. Cool animation, nice tune, sheer trolling potential, whatever. The current plan is to segregate the openings and endings into separate brackets, and do brackets of 32, alternating by week or something depending on how big the pools for each turn out.

There you have it! Nom away!

DjinnAndTonic · « **Reply #1 on:** February 15, 2011, 02:48:31 PM »

RahXephon - Hemisphere - Beautiful in every way.
Slayers Next - Give a Reason - Good 90s action~
Naruto - Haruka Kanata - Like the style of the art and how well it goes with the song
Serial Experiments Lain - Duvet - Chiaki Konaka fanboyism - Song is really haunting and memorable
Digimon Tamers - Biggest Dreamer - Chiaki Konaka fanboyism - I like the opening collage-in-motion thing and a few of the cuts are nicely done.
Chrono Crusade - Tsubasa wa Pleasure Line - has this one really good section right before the end that I always remember
Gad Guard - Boomerang Boogie - The art is just okay, but the song is so classy and sexy.
Noir - Copellia no Hisugi - Ali Project was actually doing some good things with dissonance here, unlike their current work. The Film noir art style really suits it.
Sorcerous Stabber Orphen - Ai Just on My Love - Holy crap, this show has no right to have such a great opening. High energy and jazzy~
Neon Genesis Evangelion - Fry Me to za Moon - trolling~

Fudozukushi · « **Reply #2 on:** February 15, 2011, 06:01:27 PM »

This, of course, has to show up on the season of my favorite OPs and EDs.

OPs
Ichiban Ushiro no Daimaou - Real love- Real life -
Kore wa zombie desu ka? - Ma-ka-se-te tonight -
Beelzebub - Da Da Da -
Level E - Cold Finger Girl -
Yumekui Merry - Daydream Syndrome

EDs
Bleach - Song For... -
Dragon Crisis - Mirai Bowl -
Beelzebub - Answer -
Freezing - Kimi wo Mamoritai -
Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica - Magia -

I didn't even mean to get them even like this...

Niu · « **Reply #3 on:** February 15, 2011, 09:08:39 PM »

Soul Eater season1 OP

Sierra · « **Reply #4 on:** February 15, 2011, 09:35:40 PM »

OPs

Gunslinger Girl (first season, yay Delgados)
Ergo Proxy
GitS:SAC: Second Gig (probably sufficiently represented in music tourneys, but...this time with visuals!)
Haibane-Renmei (I'd be remiss in my duties as a fanboy if I didn't include this)
The Big O (because it wants to be a Queen song circa 1981 so bad)
Key the Metal Idol (show deserves more love despite the horribly botched final episodes)
Paranoia Agent (criminal oversight if this isn't here somewhere)

EDs

Gankutsuou (so damn goofy, I just have to smile)
Excel Saga (I would be very sad if this wasn't included somewhere)
Black Lagoon (largely for contrast)

Twilkitri · « **Reply #5 on:** February 16, 2011, 10:34:47 AM »

Did not end up with any endings. Ah well.

Area 88 (2004) OP2
Gundam 08th MS Team OP(1?)
Great Mazinger OP
Tekkaman Blade OP1
Cromartie High School OP
Macross II OP
Shin Mazinger OP2
Gundam 0083 OP1
Fafner OP
Nadesico OP

SnowFire · « **Reply #6 on:** February 21, 2011, 08:05:05 AM »

One more nod I can make, maybe I'll edit it in if I can think of one. Some of the picks already taken by other above, of course.

OP
Eden of the East (feel free to disqualify if you just want songs written for the anime, as this was a pre-existing piece, though I like the visuals too)
Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight (Never watched the show, but the OP is good.)
Witch Hunter Robin (Always liked this one)
Tsukihime (A bit too girly in the visuals but whatever)
Texhnoylyze (I would never hype listening to this outside of context, as I'm not a big fan of techno, but dang if it doesn't work at setting the tone.)
Slayers Try (Slayers goes Wild Arms? I like the evil Xellos look too)
Revolutionary Girl Utena (Sure I'll save Jim a nod)

ED
.hack SIGN
The Twelve Kingdoms (visual is nearly non-existent, but I like the song.)
EDIT: Inuyaha ED2.

NotMiki · « **Reply #7 on:** February 21, 2011, 07:12:43 PM »

Quote from: SnowFire on February 21, 2011, 08:05:05 AM

Eden of the East (feel free to disqualify if you just want songs written for the anime, as this was a pre-existing piece, though I like the visuals too)

It's perfectly fine.

Noms close on Wednesday.

Ranmilia · « **Reply #8 on:** February 23, 2011, 06:43:10 AM »

OPs
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Monster - Grain
Bakemonogatari - Staple Stable
Read or Die - Read or Die Theme
Boogiepop Phantom - Yuudachi
Speed Racer - English Speed Racer Theme (you know the one, it doesn't seem to have another title.)

EDs
------------
Kimi ga Nozumo Eien - Hoshizora no Waltz
Chobits - Ningyo Hime (argh)
Last Exile - Over the Sky
Azumanga Daioh - Raspberry Heaven
Noir - Kirei na Kanjou

Talaysen · « **Reply #9 on:** February 23, 2011, 06:53:17 AM »

Umineko no Naku Koro ni OP (One Winged Bird)
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni OP (Higurashi no Naku Koro ni)
.hack//Roots OP (Silly Go Round)
Baccano OP
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei OP
.hack//Dusk ED (Emerald Green)
Clannad ED
Full Metal Panic! OP (Tomorrow)
Bakemonogatari ED (Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari)
Bokurano OP (Uninstall)

Grefter · « **Reply #10 on:** February 23, 2011, 08:14:17 AM »

Gankutsuo opening
Gankutsuo ending

OblivionKnight · « **Reply #11 on:** February 23, 2011, 10:20:59 PM »

I know so little anime...oh well!

English version for all of these

Opening:

- Yu Yu Hakusho
- Dragonball Z
- Big O
- Sailor Moon
- YuGiOh!

Closing:

- Naruto
- Tenchi Muyo
- Magic Knight Rayearth
- Digmon
- Pokemon

NotMiki · « **Reply #12 on:** February 23, 2011, 10:57:36 PM »

can I assume you mean the first opening or ending of each series? they change depending on the season.

This closes at midnight EST, btw.

mia~ · « **Reply #13 on:** February 23, 2011, 11:48:21 PM »

Code Geass Op 1 (COLORS)
DRRR!! Op 1 (The Treacherous Sunset)
Eden of the East Ed (futuristic imagination)
Sengoku BASARA Op (JAP)
Gundam SEED CE 73 Stargazer Ed (Stargazer ~Door to the Stars~)
Kara no Kyokai Ed 5 (Sprinter)
Kara no Kyokai Ed 1 (oblivious)
Tatami Galaxy Op (Sound of a Stray Dog in the Rain)
Trapeze Ed (Shangri-La)
Dub Sailor Moon Opening

NotMiki · « **Reply #14 on:** February 24, 2011, 12:11:32 AM »

Quote from: mia~ on February 23, 2011, 11:48:21 PM

Dub Sailor Moon Opening

You are a bad person.

Hunter Sopko · « **Reply #15 on:** February 24, 2011, 12:17:40 AM »

Quote from: NotMiki on February 24, 2011, 12:11:32 AM

Quote from: mia~ on February 23, 2011, 11:48:21 PM
Dub Sailor Moon Opening

You are an awesome person.

NotMiki · « **Reply #16 on:** February 24, 2011, 12:47:58 AM »

Vision of Escaflowne Opening
Angelic Layer Ending 2
X tv Opening
Kodocha Opening 1
Dragon Half Ending
Kino's Travels Opening
One Piece Opening 2
Irresponsible Captain Tylor tv Opening
Fruits Basket Opening
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagaan Opening

Nephrite · « **Reply #17 on:** February 24, 2011, 01:13:58 AM »

Openings

Cross Fight! (Dangaioh)
It's time for L-Gaim (L-Gaim)
Bartender (Bartender)
GunxSword (Gun x Sword)
Big O Season 2 Opening This one
Galaxy Whirlwind Braiger/Bryger/Brygar Opening
Just Communication (Gundam Wing)
Rhythm Emotion (Gundam Wing)

Endings

Burning Love (Dancougar)
Abayo Fly Bye (Braigar)

Nephrite · « **Reply #18 on:** February 24, 2011, 01:16:55 AM »

Quote from: Hunter Sopko on February 24, 2011, 12:17:40 AM

Quote from: NotMiki on February 24, 2011, 12:11:32 AM
Quote from: mia~ on February 23, 2011, 11:48:21 PM
Dub Sailor Moon Opening

You are an awesome person.

Only if it includes Sailor Says.

Bardiche · « **Reply #19 on:** February 24, 2011, 01:19:42 AM »

OP:

Baccano - Swingy music, good introduction of characters!
Eden of the East - I love the song. Visuals are funky.
Romeo x Juliet - Beautiful song~
Xam'D - RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY
Ranma 1/2 - First season's first OP. Catchy.

ED:

Deltora Quest - First ED.
Clannad - Dango Daikazoku~

I usually skip EDs, so.

Hunter Sopko · « **Reply #20 on:** February 24, 2011, 01:48:01 AM »

Cmdr_King · « **Reply #21 on:** February 24, 2011, 03:28:41 AM »

... huh. Anyway, obligatory classics nom.

Cruel Angel Thesis (Neon Genesis Evangelion OP)
Hare Hare Yukai (Meloncholy of Haruhi Suzumiya ED)

Shale · « **Reply #22 on:** February 24, 2011, 03:47:13 AM »

Openings!
Gigantor: Cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeese
Ghost in the Shell Stand-Alone Complex (Inner Universe): Song only, since this is one of the videos that Youtube nukes on sight if it has the video and audio both present.
Vandread OP1 (TRUST): I've got a soft spot for this for some reason.
GaoGaiGar Grand Glorious Gathering (Yuusha-oh Tanjou! Mythology version GGG remix): Because any list of anime music I make needs super robots.
Shin Getter Robo: Armageddon (Heats): I did say "robots," plural.
Shin Mazinger Impact! Z Chapter OP1 (Kanjite KNIGHT): Because Twil nommed the inferior second OP.
Trigun (H.T.): Good ol' rockin' guitar.

Endings!
Slayers NEXT (Jama wa Sasenai) Most Slayers music is awesome, but I made myself pick one.
Rurouni Kenshin (Heart of Sword): Kenshin still sucks, but damn if the third ED isn't catchy.
Record of Lodoss War (Kaze no Fantasia): Just plain good.

mia~ · « **Reply #23 on:** February 24, 2011, 03:57:03 AM »

Quote from: NotMiki on February 24, 2011, 12:11:32 AM

Quote from: mia~ on February 23, 2011, 11:48:21 PM
Dub Sailor Moon Opening

You are a bad person.

I think you mean I am an awesome person.

FIIIIGHTING EVIL BY MOOOOOOOONLIGHT
WINNING LOVE BY DAAAAAYLIGHT
NEVER RUNNING FROM A REAL FIGHT
SHE IS THE ONE NAMED SAILOR MOON

hinode · « **Reply #24 on:** February 24, 2011, 04:07:17 AM »

Because Shale and Neph haven't nommed enough mecha themes yet, clearly:

OPs
Sorega, Ai Deshou (FMP Fumoffu)
Sousei no Aquarion (Aquarion)
King Gainer Over! (Overman King Gainer)
Lion (Macross Frontier)
Engage!!! Godannar (Godannar Second Season)
Toki Wo Kizamu Uta (Clannad After Story)

EDs
Tsuki no Mayu (Turn A Gundam)
Diamond Crevasse (Macross Frontier)
Truth (Utena)
We Were So Close Together (Gundam SEED)

Edit: Whoops, misread the 10 song limit.

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