Your Fave Anime OP and ED

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Sun 2008/12/14 21:15
The first two fave anime OP's that spring to mind for me are Strike Witches and Die Buster.
ED would be Strike Witches too ^^;
Strike Witches OP below
Interesting version of Strike Witches ED below.
Die Buster OP below.
Hmmm, I seem to be adding more as I think about it more - GITS OP below.
Cowboy Bebop
Original text from MARl0 below.
I've always been a anime music junky. And I definitely have my favorites. But my current favorite anime theme is Joint, from the second season of Shakugan no Shana. I just can't get enough of it! What are your favorite opening or ending themes? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Lvfacwn4wo Another one that is currently at the top of my list is "This is Love" from the OVA Freedom. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1Cu4HQqGfk
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Zou in New York City (Registered on 2008/07/08 14:07)
Student & Authorized Chicken Slapper
Well I can't think of anything at the moment about past animes but right now the current one I like watching is the Toradora one.
(ID #410987) Posted on 2008/12/14 09:15
redmango in limbo (Registered on 2008/08/08 21:58)
NEET (Desktop Support / Admin)
I always enjoy Hidamari Sketch's opening theme. I like clapping my hands as the four do.
(ID #410988) Posted on 2008/12/14 09:17
G-Unit in Earth, Asia, Malaysia (Registered on 2007/12/25 12:21)
Still Student (I Think)
same here..
(ID #411308) Posted on 2008/12/14 15:02
tymmur in his top secret nuclear bunker (Registered on 2008/01/20 19:55)
We are supposed to play favorites?

I usually fast forward over openings (chapter skip works great... sometimes) and start of the ending means time for the next episode.

I used to watch/listen to them but it became boring quite fast. I guess the reason is the same as why I tend to not rewatch anything. Once I have seen it, I tend to remember it when I see it again and it's somewhat boring to tell what will happen all the time. There is a little that holds such great value that it can be seen more than once but it's rare and it's not because of openings.
(ID #410989) Posted on 2008/12/14 09:18
Heigen in Finland (Registered on 2007/11/12 23:20)
Student
Seconded, I usually only watch OPs/EDs one time, if they are really good I watch them more, hmm my favorites have to be Death Note op MTH - what's up people and fav ED is Akagi MTH - akagi, yeah I'm a big Maximum the Hormone fan. :D
(ID #411730) Posted on 2008/12/14 23:33
RayD - Testament in Mississauga, Canada (Registered on 2008/11/12 06:42)
Lazyass High school student
Currently liking Chu-bura from Bleach. I also like Murder Princess OP and Gekidou from D-Gray Man.
(ID #410991) Posted on 2008/12/14 09:18
DmiL666 in Sacramento, CA (Registered on 2008/10/05 15:21)
Retired programmer, anime lover
Right now I can't get the theme from Kemeko DX! out of my head. The theme from episode 10 of Pani Poni Dash is another fave.
(ID #410992) Posted on 2008/12/14 09:18
GundamJehutyKai in Foundation II Stellvia (Registered on 2007/09/12 22:45)
Service desk support
too many faves to count,

but for current ones, there's

Toki wo Kizamu uta (clannad after story)
Sora (Birdy the mighty Decode)
Lion (Macross frontier 2nd OP)
Paradise Lost (Ga Rei Zero)

All time favourites include

You get to burning (Martian successor nadesico)
Realize (gundam Seed 4th OP)
Innocent Starter (mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha)

I could listen to those 3 all day. but there are lots more which I like but have not mentioned, like JOINT, Hishoku no Sora (shana seasona 1), Changes (toshokan Sensou ED), Chain (shigofumi ED), Crossing days (Kurenai ED 1st ED), the list goes on.  
(ID #410993) Posted on 2008/12/14 09:19
MARl0 in United States (Registered on 2007/11/16 11:10)
Graphic Designer
I love your three all time favorites as well! :D

I was just listening to Innocent Starter last night even. ^^;
(ID #410997) Posted on 2008/12/14 09:23
punynari in Yokosuka, Japan (Registered on 2008/09/20 06:53)
US Navy Sailor
Ditto.  I hear that Animecornerstore actually sold out of Nanoha boxsets.  The power of Nanoha. ^_^

My favorite opening themes.
1.) The Shana opening themes
2.) Sola opening theme
3.) Macorss Frontier Opening Themes
4.) Nanoha, and Nanoha As Opening Themes
5.) Higurashi (1st and 2nd season) Opening Themes

The majority of my music is Touhou but ranking second is anime openings and endings.
(ID #411001) Posted on 2008/12/14 09:31
MARl0 in United States (Registered on 2007/11/16 11:10)
Graphic Designer
And I helped in their sell out of the Nanoha boxes. :P

*looks at his Nanoha box set that he bought from the Anime Corner Store*
(ID #411006) Posted on 2008/12/14 09:40
Nopy in Canada (Registered on 2007/09/16 07:58)
glad to see there's another Nadesico fan here, that's one of my favourite anime but most people haven't seen it
(ID #411004) Posted on 2008/12/14 09:32
GundamJehutyKai in Foundation II Stellvia (Registered on 2007/09/12 22:45)
Service desk support
heh, I watched the entire series back when DVD was still being set up as a format.

I still have the video tapes lying around somewhere!! If only the movie didn't suck so badly...
(ID #411069) Posted on 2008/12/14 11:07
Evo00 in United Kingdom (Registered on 2008/11/03 23:58)
Casshern - Student
Some current anime openings or endings I like is Prototype from Gundam 00, The opening and ending of Ga Rei Zero and of Casshern and the ending of Xam'd Memories
(ID #410994) Posted on 2008/12/14 09:19
Tojii in Sweden (Registered on 2008/09/12 03:45)
Art student
My MP3player has:
6% English songs
4% Swedish songs
90% anime intro/outro

So I can't say which OP/ED one I like the most. If I find one I like, I destroy it by playing it to many times.
(ID #410996) Posted on 2008/12/14 09:22
Gikongan (Registered on 2008/07/05 02:00)
Nerdy nerd
I do exactly the same thing. 
(ID #411896) Posted on 2008/12/15 01:29
kawaiiboyz in Malaysia (Registered on 2008/08/26 06:38)
Otaku/ Secondary School Student/
My favaorite anime opening is Lucky star and the ending is School Rumble...

~Be kawaii~
(ID #410999) Posted on 2008/12/14 09:25
sonic_of_doom in Hot and Steamy Indonesia (Registered on 2008/08/22 01:31)
Your (un)usual student
Can't get World End(Geass R2)out of my head,somehow it's so nice to hear...
(ID #411000) Posted on 2008/12/14 09:27
Nopy in Canada (Registered on 2007/09/16 07:58)
Out of what I've seen in the past 2 years, I'd say my favourite opening was for Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai. I especially liked the part with Rika running across the water :)
(ID #411005) Posted on 2008/12/14 09:34
Jotham in Los Angeles, CA (Registered on 2008/03/08 17:31)
Student
my fave at the moment is the toradora op.
(ID #411008) Posted on 2008/12/14 09:42
akiko in Canada, Ontario (Registered on 2008/12/03 14:38)
Student
same here, i especially love the beginning part~ 
(ID #412017) Posted on 2008/12/15 03:09
suneo (Registered on 2007/12/17 20:54)
Can't think of anythin beyond recent series off the top of my head, but I like the OP to Kannagi and Lion from Macross F.  I also like both the OP and ED to Shugo Chara Doki.  So cute lol
(ID #411010) Posted on 2008/12/14 09:44
the great paul in Brooklyn, New York (Registered on 2008/03/14 10:14)
Extremely Poor College Student
[f] 
i mostly like insert or endings songs.not many openings that i like.these are the few that i like
ai yori aoshi - towa no hana
ayashi no ceres - scarlet
law of ueki - no regret
macross seven - seventh moon
melody of oblivion - will
somedays dreamers - kaze no hana
soukou no fafner - shangri la
stellvia - asu e no brilliant road

(ID #411012) Posted on 2008/12/14 09:45
Meimi132 in Leicester for Uni, Norfolk for Home. (Registered on 2007/12/04 05:29)
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
Kaze no hana = win. Love that op. First heard it via the 4th Region 1 disc of Haibane Renmei, whicha also has a great instrumental op.
(ID #411039) Posted on 2008/12/14 10:38
GundamJehutyKai in Foundation II Stellvia (Registered on 2007/09/12 22:45)
Service desk support
Ah, Stellvia. How I fondly remember thee and Shipon!!!

And the Opening song as well. It was what made me fall in love with Angela. Had their early albums and I still collect all their anime songs. The Shikabane Hime: aka songs are some of the best things about the anime...
(ID #411072) Posted on 2008/12/14 11:10
thebarrett in California 死の金魚 (Registered on 2008/12/03 18:50)
Gundam Pilot (in training)
i have 4 out of my mass amounts of opening and endings so I'll show the 2 openings and 2 endings i like best Opening1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvYDZlM2AbA&feature=channel_page Opening2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TzDEnCwegs&feature=channel_page Ending1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1waDaI61iE&feature=channel_page and the last Ending2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7PYiP8DqFo and there you have it my favorite openings and endings. i like a lot of others these are just the ones i tend to listen to more.
(ID #411020) Posted on 2008/12/14 09:55
Terrorhunt in the Fortress of Solitude. (Registered on 2008/11/16 00:51)
Otaku-in-training
My fav OP (and still is) are Daybreak's Bell (Gundam 00) while my fav ED are Prototype (Gundam 00 S2).
(ID #411025) Posted on 2008/12/14 10:17
Terrorhunt in the Fortress of Solitude. (Registered on 2008/11/16 00:51)
Otaku-in-training
pus2meong in Atlantis. No, I mean Indonesia XD (Registered on 2007/12/15 18:46)
Self Employee NEET
There's  of my fave.

1. Utena Opening theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL25C0H9vVw

2. Wings by Sae (Generation of Chaos)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZUAbHEp5RM

2. Lion ny May'n+Megumi (Macross Fontier)
(ID #411027) Posted on 2008/12/14 10:20
lerry[maru] in Kuala Lumpur, MY (Registered on 2008/09/15 01:22)
Seleção IX
BURNING LOVE!
I mean Vanilla Salt ^^
(ID #411034) Posted on 2008/12/14 10:36
lerry[maru] in Kuala Lumpur, MY (Registered on 2008/09/15 01:22)
Seleção IX
Oh, fav OP for the season would be ~DRIVING ^^;
I think most of us know these 2 songs? The popularity of Toradora and Kannagi is.. quite obvious. No need for youtube links then. :3
(ID #411040) Posted on 2008/12/14 10:41
Meimi132 in Leicester for Uni, Norfolk for Home. (Registered on 2007/12/04 05:29)
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
My favourite op or ed theme changes like the anime seasons lol. Theres the Sky Girls op and ed. The Haruka Nogizaka op and ed. And now the Kannagi op and ed. And the Clannad and Clannad AS op and ed. There are soooooooooo many good ones... like the Lovely Complex 1st and 2nd op and the 2nd ed. So much good music comes from anime op and ed's.
(ID #411036) Posted on 2008/12/14 10:36
Macrossfan2 in m (Registered on 2008/08/13 06:34)
m
The macross frontier theme's
and 
The 12,000 year theme from Sousei no Aquarion
and
The original theme from Fate Stay Night
and
Tobe Gundam
(ID #411037) Posted on 2008/12/14 10:37
Terrorhunt in the Fortress of Solitude. (Registered on 2008/11/16 00:51)
Otaku-in-training
I remember Tobe Gundam. A classic. The song's catchy too.
(ID #411043) Posted on 2008/12/14 10:43
suneo (Registered on 2007/12/17 20:54)
ohh yea I like that Sousei no Aquarion song too!  I think Mimi is friends with the singer!  Or at least knows her personally.  Vurry cool.
(ID #411399) Posted on 2008/12/14 17:04
Denki-koiji. in ピエール、サウスダコタ (Registered on 2007/12/05 06:43)
anime, programmer, gfx designer, illustrator ^^
for me there are too many i love ^^ be my rule is new anime watch ending and opening for the first episode of every season then get the music if i like it and fast forward after watching it once but if i like it ill just watch it with the anime ^^ 
(ID #411048) Posted on 2008/12/14 10:49
hiddennin in Somewhere with internet (Registered on 2008/06/02 08:24)
College student, Software Engineer, Otaku
Mine are

Higurashi Kai OP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIeCIFpBpI4

Shugo Chara Doki!! OP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSbgTyb4Dl
(ID #411074) Posted on 2008/12/14 11:12
Patrick Barron in Michigan, United States of America (Registered on 2008/02/09 07:34)
Grocery Store Clerk
It is tied with five for the openning:
* Stratos 4
* MAPS
* Lucky Star
* El Hazard The Wanders
* Poni Pani
(ID #411083) Posted on 2008/12/14 11:25
gordaham in Earth (Registered on 2008/10/31 03:30)
grade grubber
The one opening that definitely has also left the deepest impression on me is
Taiyo no Mannaka by Bivattchee
It's the third opening to Eureka Seven.
I also love all the Eureka Seven openings and endings.
(ID #411088) Posted on 2008/12/14 11:31
Daemonseed in Britland (Registered on 2008/05/06 10:06)
Moe Hunter
Cowboy Bebop
Popotan
Lucky Star
(ID #411097) Posted on 2008/12/14 11:46
number1guy in United States (Registered on 2007/11/09 06:46)
University Student
This Ugly Yet Beautiful World has a nice OP.

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmVOdIOmlgc&fmt=18[/url]
(ID #411116) Posted on 2008/12/14 12:01
Fabian in Germany (Registered on 2008/01/09 01:36)
student
all time favourites:

Record Of Lodoss War TV OP - Kiseki No Umi (Maaya Sakamoto)
Ergo Proxy OP - Kiri (Monoral)
Neon Genesis Evangelion OP - Cruel Angel Thesis
Love Hina OP - Sakura Saku (Megumi Hayashibara)
Basilisk OP - Kouga Ninpouchou (Onmyoza)
Nodame Cantabile OP - Allegro Cantabile (Suemitsu & The Suemith)
Hellsing OP - World Without Logos (Yasushi Ishii)


current favourites:

Xam'd: Lost Memories - Shut up and Explode (Boom Boom Satellites)
Ga-Rei Zero OP - Paradise Lost (Minori Chihara)
Hayate no Gotoku OP2 - Shichitenhakki Shijou Shugi (Kotoko)
The Daughter of Twenty Faces OP - Kasumi (369)
Astro Warrior Sunred OP - Mizonokuchi Taiyouzoku (Manzo)


(ID #411123) Posted on 2008/12/14 12:03
lightningsabre in Vancouver (Registered on 2007/08/30 19:39)
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 太もも Appreciator
Wow... too many to count!

I agree with Joint being one of my faves though. These are my all-time faves, not in any order.

Zankoku na Tenshi no Thesis from Evangelion
PRIDE from Gundam Seed Destiny
Sousei no Aquarion from Aquarion
Shooting Star from Onegai Teacher
Neko Mimi Mode from Tsukuyomi
Asu no Egao no Tame ni from Gatekeepers
I'm sure I got a lot more than this though. Can't remember at the top of my head.

Current favourites:
Kemeko Deluxe! from Kemeko DX
Colors from Code Geass first OP
Toradora OP (can't remember the title, but I know it's simple)
Kanangi OP (can't remember either...)
Feelings from Hakushaku to Yousei
Clannad After Story OP & TORCH (ED)
These are the ones that's been stuck in my head when I'm not listening to my MP3 player ^^;
(ID #411150) Posted on 2008/12/14 12:21
Andrei-kun in California, USA (Registered on 2008/10/23 16:11)
Student
"Konna ni Chikaku de..." by CRYSTAL KAY nodame cantabile ED
Clannad After Story OP & TORCH (ED)
Kanangi OP motto hade ni ne
Triangler, Sheryl Nome and Ranka Lee
Interstellar flight , ranka lee
toradora OP and ED
my song, go my way, do-dai, shiny smile by the iDOLM@ster. This four is not anime though but I like it much :D

lucky star bak-bak-bakoon remix or something near that name.
Puzzle, welcome to the NHK OP
Modokashii Sekai no Ue de" by Yui Makino welcome to the nhk ED
and miku songs like Light song.

:D
(ID #411164) Posted on 2008/12/14 12:33
Onii-chan in his imouto's room (Registered on 2008/11/28 23:32)
Kanangi OP Motto Hade ni ne
Gundam 00 OP Hakanaku mo Towa no Kanashi
Clannad After Story OP Toki wo Kizamu Uta
Shugo Chara & Shugo Chara Doki OP
Zettai Karen Children OP Over the Future
Chaos;Head ED Super Special
Kodomo no Jikan ED Hanamaru Sensation

Oh god so many more... >.>
(ID #411200) Posted on 2008/12/14 13:01
litokid in Toronto, Canada (Registered on 2007/11/25 10:46)
university film student
Suffice it to say that the list is far too long. I'll just list the first five that come to mind...

1. ARIA the Natural / Makino Yui - ユーフォリア (Euforia)
2. Mobile Suit Gundam SEED CE73: Stargazer / Negishi Satori - STARGAZER ~ 星の扉 (Stargazer ~Hoshi no Tobira)
3. Zero no Tsukaima: Futatsuki no Kishi / ICHIKO - I Say Yes
4. Shakugan no Shana / Kawada Mami - 緋色の空 (Hishoku no Sora)
5. Naruto Shippuuden / Home Made Kazoku - Nagareboshi ~Shooting Star~

Aw man, having to choose a few like this is almost painful. x_x"
(ID #411280) Posted on 2008/12/14 14:27
The Lyrical Loli in Los Angeles, California, U.S. (Registered on 2007/10/14 16:44)
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
Favorite TV Anime OP list
1. Kimkiss Pure Rouge
2. Chocotto Sister
3. School Days
4. Kanon 2006
5. Kodomo No Jikan OAV
6. Rozen Maiden
7. Rozen Maiden Traumend
8. Rozen Maiden Overture (Ali Project rocks!)
9. Strike Witches
10. Wangan Midnight
11. Moon Phase

Favorite TV Anime ED's
1. Rizelmine
2. Kodomo No Jikan TV
3. Nogizaka Haruka No Himitsu
(ID #411284) Posted on 2008/12/14 14:33
indygo in Atlanta (Registered on 2008/04/05 10:05)
Eleven
motteke sailor fuku........
(ID #411287) Posted on 2008/12/14 14:36
speedytheturtle in usa (Registered on 2008/11/19 14:52)
student
My favorite opening is from the anime Bokurano called uninstall.  The opening makes me feel pumped up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05p646nlYS0

My favorite ending, somewhat embarassing to say, is Clannad Dango Daikazoku theme! It's cute and relaxing. ;p

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SfqjHsdpEU
(ID #411310) Posted on 2008/12/14 15:08
Stockfan in France (Registered on 2008/07/07 02:24)
i'll try to make my list short :p

Harlock SSX: Ore Tachi No Funadeda
Every "Cat's Eye" op and ed
City Hunter: Get Wild (maybe THE biggest ending for french anime fans whoa are in their 30s)
Cobra: the op but the french one, yeah, it really is good to listen
Gankutsuou: We were lovers
Ghost in the shell Stand alone complex: every opening
Gundam 00: Daybreak's bell
Every "Kimagure orange road" op and ed (loof for them on youtube, the videos are really some masterpiece)
Mushishi: The Sore Feet Song
Macross Frontier: Diamond crevasse
Saint Seiya: Pegasus Fantasy
Reporter Blues
Sakura Taisen: Geki! Teikoku Kagekidan
Sherlock Hound
Wolf's Rain: Stray
(ID #411325) Posted on 2008/12/14 15:34
Stockfan in France (Registered on 2008/07/07 02:24)
i look at some lists from you guys and i see that i forgot some >_<
(ID #411326) Posted on 2008/12/14 15:35
Moogle ANBU in Ann Arbor, MI, United States (Registered on 2008/04/01 08:03)
Student
Shikabane Hime Aka OP is my fav right now...
(ID #411339) Posted on 2008/12/14 15:55
Arein (Registered on 2007/09/30 21:11)
As of the moment.. Ash like Snow, The second opening of Gundam 00 S1.
(ID #411402) Posted on 2008/12/14 17:07
justin kun in Singapore (Registered on 2008/09/29 02:28)
Pori Student
Nobody mentioned Hare hare yukai...? Its definitely my favourite XD
(ID #411434) Posted on 2008/12/14 18:29
sanguine in Philippines (Registered on 2008/09/13 00:53)
Student
My all time favorite would be Innocent Starter -Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha. Current favorites would be Super Special -chaos;head and Lion -macross frontier.
(ID #411503) Posted on 2008/12/14 19:53
meronpan in カリフォルニア (Registered on 2007/12/30 08:38)
software manager
hmmm... i like joint, but i think i like blaze more (the 2nd shana II op)

also really liked the OPs from:
h2o
spice & wolf
kemeko
tetsuwan birdy
to aru majutsu no index

oh yeah, and EDs...
rosario & vampire
shigofumi
tetsuwan birdy

mmm guess i'll stay on topic and leave out all the eroge music i listen to ^^;
(ID #411553) Posted on 2008/12/14 20:19
ELTboy in Singapore (Registered on 2008/05/18 13:48)
Me.
Current favorite is Kannagi's ending theme, Musuhi no Toki. I also like both of Ga Rei Zero's op and ending themes.

Others include Bokurano's Uninstall, Fate/Stay Night's Illusion and Sekirei opening theme.
(ID #411559) Posted on 2008/12/14 20:23
aspro in Hobart, Australia (Registered on 2008/12/06 01:54)
Software Developer
I really like the opening to Goku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei, both for the music and the totally awesome artsy video :)
(ID #411598) Posted on 2008/12/14 21:01
Senn in KL/SG (Registered on 2007/04/03 18:15)
Web People
Find myself can never skip good OPs and EDs.
All time fav OP: Hayate no Gotoku by KOTOKO
All time fav ED: Little Goodbye by ROCKY CHACK (Zegapain)
Current? Gundam 00 S2 OP by UVERworld.
(ID #411604) Posted on 2008/12/14 21:07
J-Singstar in Singapore (Registered on 2008/12/04 15:24)
Secondary School Student
The best opening theme is obviously Pokemon Diamond & Pearl - Together

Haha just kidding.My favourites are actually :

Bleach - Alones

Zero no Tsukaima : Futatsu no Kishi - I SAY YES!

These 2 are really great in my opinion :D
(ID #411611) Posted on 2008/12/14 21:13
wickedclown in California (Registered on 2007/12/07 22:45)
Programmer/IT/Student
Ug, this is a difficult question, too many good songs out there. xD  Well, I'll just rattle off a few of my favorites.

MOVIN!! by Takacha - 8th Bleach ending.

Rolling Star by YUI - 5th Bleach opening.

What's Up People by Maximum the Hormone - 2nd Death Note opening.

I Will by Sowelu - 4th FMA ending. (I believe.)

Invoke by T.M. Revolution - Used in Gundam somewhere, not exactly sure where.

I SAY YES by ICHIKO - 1st opening for Zero no Tsukaima.

That's just a few of the many I love. :p
(ID #411614) Posted on 2008/12/14 21:18
J-Singstar in Singapore (Registered on 2008/12/04 15:24)
Secondary School Student
What's up People?That song is..doesn't sound like a song lol.
(ID #411624) Posted on 2008/12/14 21:29
litokid in Toronto, Canada (Registered on 2007/11/25 10:46)
university film student
...I Say Yes is the opening for the second season of Zero no Tsukaima, Futatsuki no Kishi. x_x" Unless you meant First Kiss by ICHIKO, which is the opening for the original season.
(ID #412269) Posted on 2008/12/15 08:22
wickedclown in California (Registered on 2007/12/07 22:45)
Programmer/IT/Student
That's what I meant. xD  I'm not always good with remembering which op or ed certain songs are.
(ID #419748) Posted on 2008/12/21 05:25
sermarr in Las Palmas, Spain (Registered on 2008/12/14 21:16)
IT Slave
This question has been asked each year since 2001 on the Anime-reactor forums ! 

http://forum.anime-reactor.net/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=4610
(ID #411617) Posted on 2008/12/14 21:22
adamsneeka in Brisbane (Registered on 2008/08/17 00:14)
machinery operator, eskimo, blame taker
My favourite is Ghost in the shell SAC. I like the mix of language in the vocal
(ID #411619) Posted on 2008/12/14 21:24
Iahel in Hikari no Machi (Registered on 2008/12/08 07:33)
Student
op - Bebop
ed - FLCL

others are transient.
(ID #411631) Posted on 2008/12/14 21:50
Cyberchaos in Australia, Sydney (Registered on 2008/02/17 20:43)
AdvDip Network Security - CCNA - Ironport - Security+
I seem to have a preference for each season.
but i guess for this season would be:

OP - JIMI DA NE!
ED - MARVELOUS!

hope you can guess what they were!
(ID #411635) Posted on 2008/12/14 21:56
eksuterru-kun in Malaysia (Registered on 2008/12/07 13:08)
Programming Student
i like too many OPs & EDs to even list them down.
some are favourites because of their music alone and some for both the animation & song.
(ID #411637) Posted on 2008/12/14 21:58
etherlite in Jakarta, Indonesia (Registered on 2007/12/06 15:23)
Medical School Student
kannadzuki no miko OP ED by KOTOKO, also love all nanoha OPs by Nana Mizuki, not forgetting Ga-Rei Zero OP by Chihara Minori :)
(ID #411638) Posted on 2008/12/14 21:58
Okita in Germany (Registered on 2008/10/28 12:16)
Student & Game Designer
Death Note Second OP (whats up people)

and 

Death Note Second ED (zetsubou billy)

BY FAR, since I think most Openings and especially endings suck ass (endings are slow paces and omg)

But @ Iahel

op - Bebop op and FLCL ed are good too =P
(ID #411640) Posted on 2008/12/14 21:59
kratos in France, Paris (Registered on 2008/11/20 00:00)
student
Evangelion (OP & ED)
Death Note (The world)
Macross F (Rion)
Gundam00 S2 (Prototype)
(ID #411641) Posted on 2008/12/14 22:01
grond in Santiago, Chile (Registered on 2008/10/25 23:39)
Structural Engineer
Escaflowne OP & ED is one of the finest I've ever seen.
(ID #411647) Posted on 2008/12/14 22:10
Medraught in Johannesburg, South Africa (Registered on 2008/10/25 18:34)
Security Engineer
My favourite OP will probably always be GITS:SAC Season 1's OP, Inner Universe. A close second would be "Stray" from Wolf's Rain.

ED's... Black Lagoon Season 1
(ID #411648) Posted on 2008/12/14 22:12
Roddy in currently in Lisbon-Portugal (Registered on 2008/04/14 23:45)
graduate studant (TV Broadcasting & Cinema )
my fav anime OP and ED? let me scrach my brain for a sec....

not in order:

OP:
Saint Seiya Hades Saga: Chapter Sanctuary
Ghost in the Shel SAC
Ghost in the Shel SAC 2nd GIG
Cowboy Bebop
3rd Naruto
1st Naruto Shippuden
2nd GTO-Great Teacher Onizuka
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
2nd Lucky Star
1st Full Metal Alchemist
Tenjou Tenge
X-TV
Planetes

ED (i don't watch ED very often, I usually skip to the next episode...):
almost all from YuYu Hakusho
some Naruto

(ID #411649) Posted on 2008/12/14 22:13
Naouak in France (Registered on 2008/10/25 18:42)
IT Student
Ikinokoritai ! Ikinokoritai !(3rd Macross F op - Lion)

Ga ga ga ga ga ga gaogaigar !(GaoGaiGar op I will let you guess the title)

Ef op and ED

Almost all see-saw,ali project and Fiction juction yuuka op and ED are also in my fav list.
(ID #411659) Posted on 2008/12/14 22:16
Actar in front of his Laptop, trapped in Singapore (Registered on 2008/05/28 03:42)
Video Reviewer of Anime Figures, Mecha and Merch (youtube.com/user/Actar576295)
I suppose I'm a little late in posting, but:

LUCKY STAR OP!!!
Code Geass R2 Opening 1 and 2
Eternal Blaze, opening of Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha A's
Haruhi Suzumiya OP1 ED1
Bamboo Beat: Bamboo Blade opening.
Virgin's High: Sky Girls opening.

But on of my absolute faves,


My Pace Diaoh! GENSHIKEN OPEENING!
(ID #411663) Posted on 2008/12/14 22:19
CEROthesis in singapore (Registered on 2008/07/27 23:14)
student
For shows which i have seen in the last 4 months,

OP:Mahou Tsukai ni Taisetsu na Koto ~Natsu no Sora~ (fly away" by THYME)

ED:Soul Eater ED2 (Style by Kana Nishino)
(ID #411667) Posted on 2008/12/14 22:23
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
my all time favorite opening song would be from the record of lodoss war. ending was a anime called Dual! Parallel Trouble Adventure.
(ID #411679) Posted on 2008/12/14 22:31
winghon83 in Malaysia (Registered on 2008/08/05 17:28)
my vote will be for:

[OP] - "sorairo days" by Shoko Nakagawa (tengen toppa gurren lagann) 
[ED] - "tsukiakari" by Rie Fu (darker than black)

((^_^))
(ID #411690) Posted on 2008/12/14 22:39
Fabienne in Germany (Registered on 2008/02/16 02:04)
half-assed otaku
Im very picky when it comes to Anime Openings and Ending

First I will write down the shows where I liked OP and ED
Amaenaideyo Katsu
Amaenaideyo
Eureka seven
Full Metal Panic
Full Metal Panic Fumouffou
Sekirei
Natsu no Sora

Shows where I only liked the Openings
Rosario + Vampire 

Rosario + Vampire Capu2
Hyakko
Magical Pokaan
To love RU
Code Geas R1- Kaidoku Funou
Gun X Sword

Shows where I only liked the Endings
Strike Witches
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
Cashern Sins



(ID #411695) Posted on 2008/12/14 22:45
aprilius20 in Malaysia. Physically, at least. (Registered on 2008/10/26 21:55)
Student, part-time Haruhi wannabe (that bit about godhood etc)
Death Note's the World and Alumina. Perfect for the show.
(ID #411756) Posted on 2008/12/15 00:06
Smithy in Neo-Venezia (Registered on 2008/05/20 22:31)
~Undine~
Some of all time favourite anime OP songs are:
- "Re-sublimity” by Kotoko, from “Kannazuki No Miko”
- “Inner Universe” by Yoko Kanno, sung by Origa and Shanti Snyder from the first “Ghost In The Shell: Stand-Alone Complex” series
- “Tank!” by the Seatbelts, from “Cowboy Bebop”
- "Undine" by Yui Makino, from “Aria The Animation” (the other "Aria" opening songs are terrific as well)
(ID #411761) Posted on 2008/12/15 00:10
MARl0 in United States (Registered on 2007/11/16 11:10)
Graphic Designer
Love your picks Danny! I was actually listening to the Die Buster theme in my car the other day. ^_^
(ID #411770) Posted on 2008/12/15 00:13
soulfringe in Sacramento California, United States (Registered on 2008/10/25 19:28)
amatuer bum
there is a lot of songs that come to mind.  Most of them R.T. Feat nino, JAM Project,  Ali Project or Do as Infity.  Of course though, the groups alone consist of like 50% of the anime openings/endings out there. 90% of that is Jam though.  they get around =D

But I am having trouble recalling the actual animation sequences that really stood out.

Only one I can think of that was really superb, was Sousei No Aquarion openining.

But some other openings just have some REALLY good vibes. Songs that just get you in a good mood.
Makka na chikai ( Bosou Renkin ) (i will count this as a JAM opening)
Both School Rumble Openings
I am  ( Second Inuyasha Opening)
Forever we can make it ( To Love Ru)
and of course Lucky Star OP.

For endings, hrmm.  A few Inuyasha ones.  "Come" left the stongest impression on me.  I really like the way it was animated and the music just added more emphasis to it. which is how it should be done.
(ID #411775) Posted on 2008/12/15 00:14
soulfringe in Sacramento California, United States (Registered on 2008/10/25 19:28)
amatuer bum
ahh and i Just remembered Ah My Goddess.   Very well done musically and animation wise.
(ID #411776) Posted on 2008/12/15 00:15
Gundam Otaku in Tropical Singapore (Registered on 2006/12/30 23:28)
Student
Mine would be,

Minami Kaze from Full metal Panic! The 2nd Raid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQSee77C82o

Yuusha Oh Tanjou! from GGG Final:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvpJIA073JQ&feature=related

Dream Shift from RaijinOh:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbuNxkTYLZk

And last but not least, the legendary:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyRoF689VRE&feature=related
(ID #411779) Posted on 2008/12/15 00:19
persocomsan in Pueblo, CO (Registered on 2008/06/20 09:49)
That Touhou/Strike Witches crossover ED is cute.  Currently I'm liking the Kemeko DX ED, and Index OP is great.  Toradora OP and ED are very well done too.  There's too many songs from anime that I really like so I can't chose favorites without having a huge list, so I'll just leave it at that for now.  Maybe I'll do a blog post about it sometime though, good topic.
(ID #411788) Posted on 2008/12/15 00:26
Setsukyie in Malaysia (Registered on 2008/01/05 13:14)
Student during the day, otaku at night, and amateur musician ^_^
To be honest, it's hard for me to choose my favorite OP/ED.
Because it changes every time..
Every time a new good one comes out, that one becomes my favorite, and so on..
It seems like I'm not 'loyal to these things xD
(ID #411809) Posted on 2008/12/15 00:37
WiseFreeman in DC Cloning Laboratory (Registered on 2007/11/07 19:20)
DCX001-Prototype
*Page Break*

*Page Break*

*Page Break*



Do much to list all out~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(ID #411824) Posted on 2008/12/15 00:47
D3m0N in Trinidad & Tobago (Registered on 2008/12/12 08:33)
College student / anime and manga okatu (in training)
hmmm that is a hard question there are sooooo many lovely anime opening and closing themes xD but usually i like the opening themes better than the closing for some reason :P
ok i will list a few but it is only what coms to mind at the time

[anime - song title - artist]

Higurashi no Naku koro ni - Higurashi No naku Koro Ni by Shimamiya Eiko

Higurashi no Naku koro ni kai - Naraku no hanna by Shimamiya Eiko

Darker than Black - howling by abingdon school boys 

Gun Slinger Girl - Light before we Land - The Delgados

Death Note - What's up people - Maximum the Hormone

Sos Brigade - (not so sure what is the name of he song and artist xD)

umm yea that is all that comes to mind xD
(ID #411849) Posted on 2008/12/15 01:00
Hangmen13 in Sabah, Malaysia, but now studying in KL (still the same country) (Registered on 2007/04/21 22:31)
Aimless Traveler
Favourite OP:

Hidamari Sketch x365

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acXg_-fN9ZQ

Zoku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKBCC5Qz7E4

Favourite ED:

Again, both animes above, but you'll probably get the link on the sidebars.
(ID #411864) Posted on 2008/12/15 01:06
darktek13 in Utah, USA (Registered on 2008/02/04 00:56)
Looking for work again
My favorite opening is tied between
Noir: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qxem3F13KY
and Serial Experiments Lain: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XfJwh2cC6o

My favorite ending is the ending for Noir: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im_CUwoTDCg
(ID #411868) Posted on 2008/12/15 01:08
desangel in Malaysia (Registered on 2008/03/30 11:17)
Student
Hmm....one of the best anime OP and ED would be

Innocent Starter - Magical Lyrical Nanoha

Eternal Blaze - Magical Lyrical Nanoha A's

Secret Ambition - Magical Lyrical Nanoha Strikers

Massive Wonders - Magical Lyrical Nanoha Strikers( 2nd Opening )

Unripe Hero - Blassreiter 2nd OP

Detarame na Zanzou - Blassreiter 1st OP

Sad Rain - Blasreiter 1st ED

Wish For The Stars - Blassreiter 2nd ED

Sorairo Days - Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann


I guess I will Stop here as when writing this I find that there's too much anime OP and ED that I like....=.=
(ID #411884) Posted on 2008/12/15 01:15
Hamu-Sumo in Germany (Registered on 2008/10/13 04:03)
Student in Internet-based Systems
* Cowboy Bebop - Tank!
* Ah! My Goddess TV - Open Your Mind
* Neon Genesis Evangelion - Cruel Angel's Thesis
* Initial D Fourth Stage - Dogfight
* Shuffle! - You

... and sure some more I just forgot right now.^^;
(ID #411904) Posted on 2008/12/15 01:37
Hamu-Sumo in Germany (Registered on 2008/10/13 04:03)
Student in Internet-based Systems
Ah! What I really forgot:

* Aika - Silent City
(ID #411913) Posted on 2008/12/15 01:46
momentspeace in the country below Malaysia. (Registered on 2008/05/27 23:42)
University student and part-time Super Sentai.
One of my favourite OP is Ai wo Torimodose from Hokuto no Ken, the manliest song for the manliest anime ever. For ED it would be Shiki no Uta from Samurai Champloo. 
(ID #411945) Posted on 2008/12/15 02:04
Yasuo in Canada (Registered on 2008/12/10 13:51)
Eternal Lurker
Neon Genesis Evangelion(Zankoku na tenshi no teeze)
Full Metal Alchemist(Ready Steady GO)
(ID #411947) Posted on 2008/12/15 02:06
Leo in San Francisco Bay Area (Registered on 2006/12/24 17:54)
Email & Network Support/Administration
OP: 1)Toradora, 2)Patlabor
ED: 1)Kannagi 2)Toradora
(ID #411953) Posted on 2008/12/15 02:11
knoke in Germany (Registered on 2008/04/22 10:03)
Assembly line worker, nationally certified madman
I'm the same as tymmur as I usally skip openings and endings when i watch animes, especially when I'm watching DVDs. Plus, I don't like most of j-pop or j-rock. There are exeptions though. Black Lagoon and Cowboy Bebop fow example. I'm not a fan of house or techno or that stuff but I do enjoy the Black Lagoon OP and I just love the drums in the ED. I would love to get to know that drummer. Cowboy Bebop has the best OP and ED so far, since I'm a great fan of jazz, especially of bebop. I usually don't skip the OPs and EDs of those two.
I also enjoy the OP of Ghost in the Shell Stand alone Complex from tiem to time, even though it's not really my kind of music, but i usually skip it. The Soundtracks of the Ghost in the Shell movies are unrivaled if you ask me and will never be erased from my HDD. Kenji kaai is one hell of a composer and musician.
Then there are Gunslinger Girl, Ergo proxy, Shingetsutan Tsukihime and Elfen Lied. All of them feature great OPs and EDs but I don't watch them everytime. I must say that of those 4 Elfen Lied has the best OP with Lilium. The Music and the Pictures just fit together perfectly, shortly followed by Shingetsutan Tsukihime, Gunslinger Girl and Ergo Proxy.

Well, since we are already discussing that topic, lets talk about the other side as well, shall we?
Yes, I mean Ops and EDs that suck.
As I said before, i don't like most of J-pop and J-Rock but that doesn't mean that they all suck. I am open minded enough to be able to tell if a piece of music is good, even if it doesn't meet my taste. But there are a few OPs and EDs that actually suck, some when it comes to the lyrics, some when it comes to music and some becasue of both.
The one that climbed on the first place recently is Okusama wa Joshikousei. To put it simply, the anime is a gigantic, steaming pile of shits and the OP and the ED perfectly reflect that fact, both when it comes to lyrics and to the music itself. Same with Lively Idol. The Love Hina anime has a crappy OP and soundtrack as well but the ED isn't so bad.
Well, I could go on but I'm already at my sixth cup of coffee today and I want toa void a heart attack caused by me getting all worked up.

So long...
(ID #411954) Posted on 2008/12/15 02:12
knoke in Germany (Registered on 2008/04/22 10:03)
Assembly line worker, nationally certified madman
Oh, I almost forgot to mention Planetes. I already mentioned it somewhere that I really enjoyed the Planetes OP, since it reminds me of the Star Trek: Enterprise OP (you know, the one of the aera before Cpt James T. Kirk) which is one of the best OP in the recent TV history.
(ID #411967) Posted on 2008/12/15 02:23
XSportSeeker in Brazil (Registered on 2007/08/22 06:42)
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
Oh, there are just too many... but here are some:

Hachimitsu to Clover
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBGg9yZKGxE

Yumeria
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4rr9BeDYVA
(ID #411975) Posted on 2008/12/15 02:30
Tiger Jam in Elk Grove, CA (Registered on 2008/08/31 17:34)
Office work
I've got a lot of fav. OP/EDs, but off the top of my head...

OP: Ai Yori Aoshi (Towa no Hana), Happy Lesson (Telescope), Kaleido Star (Tattoo Kiss), Negima (Happy Material), Onegai Teacher (Shooting Star), Ranma 1/2 (Omoide ga Ippai), School Rumble 2nd semester (Sentimental Generation), To Love-Ru (Forever We Can Make It)

ED: Kanon (Kaze no Tadoritsuku Basho), Negima!? (A-LY-YA), Popotan (S-U-K-I), Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu (Hare Hare Yukai), Toradora! (Vanilla Salt)
(ID #411993) Posted on 2008/12/15 02:41
exurbanotaku in America (Registered on 2008/01/11 05:47)
Consultant
I don't know if I can say that I really a favorite OP / ED, but I have always liked the OP from BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad ("Hit in the USA" by Beat Crusaders) and the ED from FLCL ("Ride on Shooting Star" by The Pillows).
(ID #412000) Posted on 2008/12/15 02:48
ghaneroth in Valencia, Spain (Registered on 2008/10/03 20:02)
CAD/CAM/CIM student
I always enjoy the OPs from series Shinichirou Watanabe is involved: Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo and now Michiko to Hatchin.

Michiko to Hatchin OP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VclNO-aIuaI

Other ops I liked so far: Beck, Elfen Lied, GITS SAC and 2nd gig, Ghost Hound, Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, Baccano...
(ID #412006) Posted on 2008/12/15 02:53
Jollepoker in Sweden (Registered on 2008/01/08 23:40)
Nandeyane~
I have many I like, but the one that stands out from the bunch is the first season of Higurashi's OP, that one is magical. Not far from it comes Kannazuki no Miko's OP though, that one is awesome as well.
(ID #412007) Posted on 2008/12/15 02:57
MazinKaesar in Modica, Italy (Registered on 2008/10/06 23:19)
Super Robot Pilot
All time classics: all Go Nagai's super robot OP & ED, and many Italian OP & ED of the '70/'80... then:

1) Eureka Seven 4th OP
2) Jigoku Shoujo Futakomori ED
3) Jigoku Shoujo Live Action ED
4) Eureka Seven 3rd OP
6) Gundam Seed Destiny 4th ED
7) Blood + 2nd OP
8) Jigoku Shoujo ED

and many others...
(ID #412013) Posted on 2008/12/15 03:02
onnichan84 in NY (Registered on 2008/03/11 01:55)
One of the most crazy hyper openings I love is from a OAV called Koharu Biyori. Other then that, I love the ending to Toradora and the opening of Higurashi.
(ID #412014) Posted on 2008/12/15 03:02
pipopaz in US (Registered on 2008/08/26 22:20)
thousand master II
my favorite right now is Soul eater OP2
(ID #412023) Posted on 2008/12/15 03:20
Aeonex in Canada (Registered on 2008/03/31 13:00)
Student
mmm, 00/SEED OP and ED (all of them) and the Darker than Black OPs (both of them)
(ID #412048) Posted on 2008/12/15 03:41
Raymond (Registered on 2008/09/14 12:34)
My favorite is probably the Goku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei OP followed by Higurashi and Macross F.
Btw this is my first post here; hey everybody! :)
(ID #412062) Posted on 2008/12/15 03:54
Anjerasu in Malaysia (Registered on 2007/04/13 16:45)
Graphic Designer
Well I'm trying to narrow it down so:

All-time Fav OP: ROUND TABLE - Let me be with you (Chobits)
All-time Fav ED: Shimokawa Mikuni - Alone (Gensomaiden Saiyuki)

Current Fav OP: UVERworld - Hakanaku mo Towa no Kanashi (Gundam 00)
Current Fav ED: Sheryl Nome starring May'n - Diamond Crevasse (Macross Frontier)
(ID #412066) Posted on 2008/12/15 03:57
Genesis Angel in Malaysia (Registered on 2008/11/23 03:47)
Otaku
Still can't get that Let Me Be With You out of the head as well, eh? XD
(ID #412091) Posted on 2008/12/15 04:31
Harts in Estonia (Registered on 2008/06/02 15:38)
Student
Hmm, GITS OP of course:P And many others like Darker than Black OP, Macross Frontier OPs, Toradora ED, ...
(ID #412077) Posted on 2008/12/15 04:08
Akari in Canada (Registered on 2008/06/16 06:04)
I wouldn't say they're my favourite, but I found Kemeko DX's OP and ED hilarious...XD
(ID #412081) Posted on 2008/12/15 04:15
Freedom Gundam in United Kingdom (Registered on 2008/02/04 01:39)
College Student
Initial D OP is great, the first one:
m.o.v.e - around the world

A lot of the SEED OP/ED are good like:
Invoke - T.M Revolutions
River - Ishii Tatsuya

And the first ever Naruto ED is my all time favourite:
Wind - Akeboshi

^_^
(ID #412085) Posted on 2008/12/15 04:22
Genesis Angel in Malaysia (Registered on 2008/11/23 03:47)
Otaku
OP: After that many years, I still love Chobit's Let Me Be With You by ROUND TABLE and Katekyo Hitman Reborn!'s Drawing Days by Splay.

ED: Gundam 00's Prototype by Chiaki Ishikawa and Katekyo Hitman Reborn!'s Suberidai by Mori Tsubasa.
(ID #412089) Posted on 2008/12/15 04:28
TheAndySan in Ohayo (Registered on 2008/10/23 16:01)
Blogger & Former Tentacle Support
I love the classics as well as some newer OPs and EDs.

The first OP that I couldn't get enough of was Gundam 0083's 1st OP - The Winner. I remember recording just the opening on VCR back when Toonami was showing Gundam 0083 and playing it over and over again.
(ID #412140) Posted on 2008/12/15 05:27
nintendokid in London (Registered on 2008/11/15 04:47)
Gamer,Anime Watcher,Student,Youtuber (below is my YouTubepage click for reviews and more)
Shana OP 2 is my all time fav the song was amaizng so wwas the opening animation and even better it has shana in it : )

Dam she is so ot ( im a teenager sue me )
(ID #412153) Posted on 2008/12/15 05:51
Steve Keys in Toronto, Canada - トロント, カナダ (Registered on 2007/06/12 07:46)
Web Developer
I tend to like OPs that really set the mood for the anime, rather than just commercial songs slapped on to push record sales.

Samurai Champloo - サムライチャンプルー
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OuRajFzMYI

Kaiba - カイバ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OH1ObXl1NI

Paranoia Agent - 妄想代理人
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-anabfAg06U

Haibane Renmai - 灰羽連盟
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wApAEg0ErgE

Mushishi - 蟲師
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOpvOX_Dfh4

Gunslinger Girl - ガンスリンガー·ガール
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7guTc6vkMj4
(ID #412185) Posted on 2008/12/15 06:19
FateStaySmart in Osaka / USA (Registered on 2008/02/16 15:03)
Website Producer, Amateur Voice Actor
Like most people, I had to think about this for a while. I'd say my favorite OPs have been:

Gundam00 S2 (Just amazing...!) [UVERWORLD]
Shakugan No Shana 1st & 2nd Season 1st OPs [KOTOKO & Mami Kawada (I think)]
CLANNAD ~After Story~ [Lia has a gorgeous voice...makes me cry]
Kanon (2008) [Ayana]
BECK [BEAT CRUSADERS]
Kannazuki No Miko [KOTOKO is love]
Fate/Stay Night [NUMBER201]

Favorite EDs would have to be:

Chrono Crusade (Saeko Chiba] - Probably the most repeatedly heartbreaking ending I've ever become addicted to
Macross Frontier [May'n] - Nothing spectacular on the animation side, but the song is amazing

That's all I can think of...
(ID #412228) Posted on 2008/12/15 07:23
tenrou in Honolulu, HI (Registered on 2008/04/16 17:43)
★究極神龍★
ロードス島戦記 

OP:  Adesso e Fortuna~炎と永遠

ED:  風のファンタジア

http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=Op5UViF1mNc
(ID #412345) Posted on 2008/12/15 09:29
spidr245 in Everywhere, Anywhere, and sometimes There too (Registered on 2008/08/25 17:08)
Ninja / Engineer / Sensei / 魔法少女 (What!?! I can't be, I'm a guy...)
Danny and I seem to share the same tastes in OPs and EDs.
(ID #412361) Posted on 2008/12/15 09:41
bluesang in Vancouver, Canada (Registered on 2008/09/27 17:45)
Internet Marketer & Designer
Red Faction on Black Lagoon .. Joint for Shakugan no Shana 2 is always kick ass!
(ID #412405) Posted on 2008/12/15 10:16
JB. (Registered on 2008/02/18 03:01)
Creative Director
Suppin Rock - Ogawa Mana<br />
No x Limit - Ami Asaba Rio Kariyuki Mai<br />
Kage shape of shadow
Shoujo Meiro de Tsukamaete - Misato Aki< br/>
Kuchibiru Daydream - Misato Aki

(ID #412412) Posted on 2008/12/15 10:22
soichirosan in UK (Registered on 2008/02/23 08:45)
Artist
The Michiko to Hatchin opening is awesome, particularly if you like the previous shows from these guys. (Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo)
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=H1L8ms8YDm8
(ID #412423) Posted on 2008/12/15 10:35
silent1134 in Los Angeles, California (Registered on 2007/08/22 15:45)
???Confused???
The only one I can think up right now is Rozen Maiden season 1 and 2 for both OP and ED...
(ID #412436) Posted on 2008/12/15 10:49
kenjiharima in MOE LAND (Registered on 2007/11/29 03:48)
Web Designer, Boxer, StreetFighter, Anime Collector and Gamer
Well for me now R+V Capu2 Opening Discotheque and R+V season1 Dancing on the Velvet Moon.
(ID #412442) Posted on 2008/12/15 10:55
Phimac10 in USA (Registered on 2007/08/18 01:08)
IT
I like Myself your self violin song.
(ID #412458) Posted on 2008/12/15 11:12
6pack (Registered on 2008/03/20 13:55)
[f] 
op and ed from onegai twins and onegai teacher
ed from claymore
ed of elfen lied
op of ikkitousen - dragon destiny
Ghost in the shell SAC op.
these are all i can remember till now.
(ID #412462) Posted on 2008/12/15 11:17
Shockerz in Malaysia (Registered on 2008/10/12 22:34)
Student
Toradora OP & ED
Kannagi OP
Black Lagoon OP
Eureka Seven 7 OP & ED
These are what spring into my mind now. 
(ID #412463) Posted on 2008/12/15 11:17
cosplayadattebayo in Middleofnohere, Arizona (Registered on 2007/04/18 13:23)
Jounin/Engineer in Training
My favorite OP is the first one of Code Geass season 1, "COLORS."
Favorite ED is the first one of Soul Eater, "I wanna be."
(ID #412516) Posted on 2008/12/15 11:53
Hidden Oasis in California, United Sates (Registered on 2008/10/28 13:51)
College Freshmen
If it's just from the music, the ED of Noir is pretty good. It's called Kirei na Kanjou I think. But if you count the scenes, both endings of Fate/Stay Night. The one with Archer made me think "damn Type Moon is awesome." I can't think of an OP that is super awesome right now, so I'll just go with Kannagi since I was just watching it.
(ID #412557) Posted on 2008/12/15 12:31
FMPhoenixHawk in Michigan, USA (Registered on 2008/01/20 08:09)
Scientist, unemployed.
Lets see.  It took me a day to go through the list...

GitS: SAC first season (Inner Universe by Yoko Kanno)
Cowboy Bebop OP
Serial Experiments: Lain OP (Bought the album just for it)
Macross Plus OP (Voices.  The a capella version is one of my favorites.)
Azumanga Daioh OP (It's funny!)
Gunslinger Girl (I'm seriously considering the entire Delgados album for it.)
A couple of the Bleach OP were good.
FLCL closing theme Ride on Shooting Star
A couple of the Code Geass OPs were good.  I can't remember the names, sadly.
Paranoi Agent's OP was pretty decent.
The original Guyver OVA's English open (Guyver Rock) was pretty good as a guitar solo.
Death Note's 2nd OP was pretty good too.

There have been others, but I need to go back through them all.
(ID #412559) Posted on 2008/12/15 12:32
Akiba-Kid in California, USA (Registered on 2008/01/17 12:47)
Online Shop
First OP of Gundam OO Season 2 is really good and is done by one of my favorite band Uverworld.  Can't think of ED song from current series but I remember Mask which was ED song used for Bakuretsu Hunter(or Sorcerer Hunter) blown me away when I first heard it :)
(ID #412569) Posted on 2008/12/15 12:37
Felipe in Brasil (Registered on 2008/12/14 12:45)
Actor, Moviemaker and Blogger.
Cowboy Bebop! The best OP!!!
(ID #412588) Posted on 2008/12/15 12:46
eyeshield in Somewhere in islands nation (Registered on 2008/12/15 12:45)
freelancer (currently) ^^
this time i like 

climax jump from den-o

saishou kara saigou made kuraimakkusu da zee!!

what?? thats not an anime you say?
(ID #412597) Posted on 2008/12/15 12:53
radical anime fan in 2009 Singapore. (Registered on 2007/01/25 22:32)
Polytechnic Senior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer, Pokemon Indexer.
Some of you might barf at my first choice, but it's Gundam SEED Destiny's first OP, Ignited. Helps that they had such dynamic animation for it.  
(ID #412608) Posted on 2008/12/15 13:04
animesaints in Guatemala , Universidad Galileo (Registered on 2008/01/01 03:30)
Student
I have a few openings or ending that I like...

hmmm let me see ~

OP:
-Tank! // cowboy bebop
-Cruel angel tesis // Evangelion
-motteke sailor fuku // Lucky star

End:
-Hare hare yukai // Shny
-Fly me to the moon // Evangelion
-I wanna be // Soul eater

that´s it...

ja ne ~
(ID #412609) Posted on 2008/12/15 13:06
twu in country of igloos and lumberjacks... (Registered on 2008/09/09 01:43)
Professional Panhandler
Fave OP is "Chikyūgi" from Saint Seiya Santuary (Hades OVA)

Fave ED is "Yuukyuu no Tabibito ~ Dear boy" from Xenoglossia, though I would rank Diamond Crevasse from Macross Frontier somewhere up there as well.
(ID #412612) Posted on 2008/12/15 13:07
symbiotes021 in Da Historical City Melaka, Malaysia. (Registered on 2008/09/18 18:59)
Graphic Designer, Arke Knight, Yoko's No.1 Fan
I like mostly OP and ED from Gundam Seed & Destiny, Gundam 00. And below are my favs:

DAYBREAK'S BELL - L'Arc~en~Ciel (Gundam 00)
Ash Like Snow (Gundam 00)
Hakanaku mo Towa no Kanashi - UVERWORLD (Gundam 00)
Nirgilis-Sakura (Eureka 7)

There's more but this is my most favs one.
(ID #412622) Posted on 2008/12/15 13:19
iron2000 in SG (Registered on 2007/12/20 00:56)
If its in terms of animation an OP would be the Soul Eater one for me.

Can't think of others for now.
(ID #412630) Posted on 2008/12/15 13:29
Arisato-Kun in United States (Registered on 2008/07/12 11:39)
Otaku, High School Student, Aspiring Animator
I got tons of OPs and EDs on my Zune but as for favs.....

OPs: Sorairo Days - Shoko Nakagawa (Gurren Lagann)
Karma - Bump of Chicken (Tales of the Abyss)
Daybreak's Bell - L'Arc en Ciel (Gundam 00)
My Pace Daioh - Manzo (Genshiken)
Gouin ni Mai Yeah - Ai Nonaka (Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei)

EDs: Minna no Peace - Afromania (Gurren Lagann)
Wana - The Back Horn (Gundam 00)
Vanilla Salt - Horie Yui (ToraDora!)
I Wanna Be - Stance Punks (Soul Eater)
Ride on Shooting Star - The Pillows (FLCL)
(ID #412640) Posted on 2008/12/15 13:33
Arisato-Kun in United States (Registered on 2008/07/12 11:39)
Otaku, High School Student, Aspiring Animator
Add on Hakanaku mo Towa no Kanashi - UVERworld (Gundam 00)
(ID #415424) Posted on 2008/12/17 14:11
Vincent III in Richfield, Ohio (Registered on 2007/03/22 10:44)
Student/Graphic Designer
For favs, I definelety think older anime intros win.  Stuff back in the 70s like Lupin, Yamato, Kamen Rider and Harlock.
(ID #412647) Posted on 2008/12/15 13:44
chun in need to be in bed (Registered on 2007/01/09 15:45)
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
ah one of my favorite ending track is the one of darker than black (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U82I1a74mdA) OT hmm gotta think a bit more lol there has to be some, I think Die Buster is one of em ^^
(ID #412668) Posted on 2008/12/15 14:04
Akidora in KL, Malaysia (Registered on 2008/09/02 08:57)
NEET
Sousei no Aquarion(insert for last episode) Akino - Genesis of Aquarion
Ueki no Hosoku 3rd ending - Ivory Brothers - Kono machi de wa dare mo ga mina jibun igai no nanika ni naritagaru~
(ID #412674) Posted on 2008/12/15 14:16
rayk in Australia (Registered on 2007/08/01 20:42)
Pirate cat
My Current Fav is Michiko to Hatchin opening (can't go wrong with jazz :D)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VclNO-aIuaI

Also sayonara zetsubou sensei.
(ID #412695) Posted on 2008/12/15 15:12
Shoddy Goldrider in Port Macquarie, Australia (Registered on 2008/05/12 19:31)
Hmm.. favourites would be:
OP: GITS 2nd season opening
ED: GITS 1st season ending lol
(ID #412697) Posted on 2008/12/15 15:15
Otaku Mitsukai in Charlotte, NC (Registered on 2008/09/22 14:58)
Anime Store Owner/Otaku
I'm a fan of the Chrono Crusade Opening and Ending songs. they are so beautiful =3
(ID #412770) Posted on 2008/12/15 16:48
byaku-chan in Malaysia (Registered on 2007/08/05 14:35)
Mm, what comes to mind atm:

Animation + music wise, the Lucky Star OP is definitely up there (probably the only series where I never fast forward during the OP XD). 

Some of these I love for the animation + music, some just the music:
OPs: Black Lagoon, Cowboy Bebop, Ergo Proxy, Mushishi, Lain, NHK ni Youkouso!
EDs: Black Blood Brothers, Trinity Blood.

And any music that appeared in Samurai Champloo is basically made of win.
(ID #412802) Posted on 2008/12/15 17:28
crunchbite in Thunder Bay, ON (Registered on 2008/08/22 09:47)
DSL Tech Support T____T, Kita-Kon Chairman
I love the OPs and EDs for Shana and Kannagi. The Tora Dora themes are growing on me too.
(ID #412845) Posted on 2008/12/15 18:23
Mini1-kun in Malaysia (Registered on 2008/06/11 00:48)
All of Code geass OPs and EDs, 
Macross Frontier OPs and EDs, 
Rosario + Vampire Season 1&2 OPs EDs,
Toradora OP&ED, Garei-Zero OP, Index OP,
Soul Eater OP - papermoon.
and more...



(ID #412903) Posted on 2008/12/15 19:52
xsomebodyx in Singapore (Registered on 2008/04/15 19:17)
Full-time National Serviceman Slave
Same as Danny for me for the OP. Strike Witches OP one of the best for the past season.

For this season, the ones that hit me are:

Ga-rei Zero OP
Gundam 00 S2 OP
Kannagi OP
Kuroshitsuji OP AND ED (best combination this season)
(ID #412909) Posted on 2008/12/15 20:00
Sabekuji Kaneda in Parañaque, Philippines (Registered on 2008/06/21 21:50)
Mechanical Engineering student
The only thing I can think of know is the opening of Ghost in the Shell:Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG and the ending of Death Note (the one with the song Zetsubou Billy). These two for me, are the best x_x
(ID #412949) Posted on 2008/12/15 21:33
duffman in the Urban Jungle that is Manila(PH)~ (Registered on 2007/10/30 22:08)
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
my current favs...hmm~
Detroit Metal City OP - Satsugai by Detroit Metal City
&
Detroit Metal City ED - Amai Koibito by Negishi Souichi

DMC songs are so freakin' awesome!!!
(ID #412984) Posted on 2008/12/15 22:18
Gibson in California (Registered on 2007/05/28 04:42)
Student artist
Sora iro days,  Akatsuki no Kuruma, Tori no Uta, and many more
(ID #413020) Posted on 2008/12/15 22:44
silentkey in Singapore (Registered on 2008/01/24 23:39)
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
Definitely shana 2nd season first OP...No favorite ED yet...
(ID #413064) Posted on 2008/12/15 23:24
Slicklines in Denver, Colorado (Registered on 2008/12/05 16:13)
Writer
Like a few others here, I like Cowboy Bebop's OP.  And though it no doubt marks me as some sort of anime rube, I love Himiko-Den's OP "Pure Snow"  Of course the first time I heard it was on the black-sand beaches of Hawai'i.  So maybe that has something to do with it!
(ID #413067) Posted on 2008/12/15 23:26
Omu in Rethundo Island, Spain (Registered on 2008/05/14 04:44)
Full Time Japan Lover
I don't have a favourite OP (maybe Gurren Lagann's, but it isn't my favourite).

As for the ED, my favourite one is 四季の歌 (Shiki no Uta), from Samurai Champloo :3
(ID #413136) Posted on 2008/12/16 01:07
R-1 in a happy place. (Registered on 2007/07/05 22:01)
Personal Trooper
Hmm OPs and EDs... So many to choose from...

Ok, top of my head:

OPs

Shinkon Gattai Godannar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-fndA3-tIU

Fushigi no umi no Nadia The Secret of Blue Water: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_OIGKjSs00

Kikousenki Dragonar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKPqTVHAjxs

Overman Kinggainer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97j86qH91Nk&feature=related

EDs

Eureka Seven: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-aPxbFI850








(ID #413158) Posted on 2008/12/16 01:26
lostandfound in Singapore (Registered on 2007/10/22 03:22)
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
Cowboy Bebop and DIe Buster definitely gets my vote for favourite anime OP...
My fav EDs are Midori No Hibi and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya!
(ID #413228) Posted on 2008/12/16 02:30
Gargron in Germany (Registered on 2008/10/18 22:03)
Artist, Web Designer and Blogger
Bonen no Xamdou OP is great. I also like the GITS song, though not the video.
(ID #413284) Posted on 2008/12/16 03:16
Ninja Poe Bear in California (Registered on 2008/07/10 18:18)
Studio Bleach founder/owner
Both come from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. But in the past, it was far more wide spread. But those songs got burnt out and I am looking for new ones to enjoy. X3
(ID #413376) Posted on 2008/12/16 05:27
Deranged in Loughborough UK (Registered on 2007/02/18 05:59)
Aeronautical Engineer
My absolute favourite for a long time is the Air Gear OP - Chain by Back-On. Recently, I have really liked Lion and Triangular from Macross Frontier but nothing else I have heard has ranked so high. I like a lot of songs but very little register for my favourites.
(ID #413464) Posted on 2008/12/16 07:33
Sanjo-chan in Chattanooga, TN (USA) (Registered on 2008/10/24 10:24)
Otaku, Gamer, Blogger
So many OPs and EDs...One I can think of is the G Gundam, "FLYING IN THE SKY", and the Dragonball Z OP, "Cha-la-Head-Cha-la"... Old-School Anime OP/EDs FTW! There's a lot of newer anime themes I like, especially Bleach: "Thank You!", and from Fullmetal Alchemist, "Melissa".
(ID #413501) Posted on 2008/12/16 07:57
:katie: in United States (Registered on 2008/08/08 06:18)
High School Student
I like the OPs and EDs from Card Captor Sakura, especially Catch You Catch Me
(ID #413532) Posted on 2008/12/16 08:57
Fumoffu in Illinois, US (Registered on 2008/11/07 10:58)
Transportaion
Onegai teacher OP
Kannagi OP
Spice and Wolf ED
Sky Girls Op
Lucky Star Op (ofcourse)
Lucky Star ED (The karoke was very entertaining)
Onegai Twins OP
Kamisama Kazoku OP
To Loveru OP
Chotto Sister ED (neko nyan dance!!!!)
(ID #413646) Posted on 2008/12/16 10:49
Kouhei in somewhere near heaven (Registered on 2008/10/21 11:16)
Student (or so I think o.O)
Well my fave OP & ED combo is still Onegai Twins.
You just gotta love em xD
Second flight - KOTOKO and Hiromi Sato
Asu e no namida - Mami Kawada
Pure awesomness.
(ID #414495) Posted on 2008/12/16 23:21
Fuzzy Thoughts in OLY (Registered on 2008/12/11 11:07)
Bassist / Madman
FLCL [love The Pillows]
GITS SAC 1
Lain
Cowboy Bebop
Hell Girl
Last Exile [OP only]
GITS SAC 2 [I hate the ED song though]
Ergo Proxy
Requiem from the darkness
SoltyRei [OP only]
Samurai Champloo
Gurren-Lagann

I think I would Die though If anyone got Boris to do anything for anime, Boris is GOD.
(ID #419762) Posted on 2008/12/21 05:40
kâkebuke in Paris, Not Texas (Registered on 2007/12/18 06:06)
Wibbling+Writing+Teaching
Favourite OPs: Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei 1st OP, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, xxxHolic (music-wise), Blood+ 3rd OP (animation-wise), Lucky Star, Baccano...

And I'm really enjoying the Kannagi and Toradora OPs right now.

Favourite EDs: Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei, Clannad.

It seems that there could be more memorable EDs...although not every ED needs to channel Haruhi.
(ID #422305) Posted on 2008/12/23 07:08
at in new york, ny (Registered on 2008/07/18 10:26)
Anime Figure Collector
Kannagi Crazy Shrine Maidens is the best intro for me. The ending song would have to be Koihime Musou. Both for the song and for what's being shown as it plays.
(ID #430079) Posted on 2008/12/31 04:20
Qing Quan in Vancouver, Canada (Registered on 2007/11/18 23:29)
Professional Student
Rurouni Kenshin OP # 1: Sobakasu by Judy and Mary

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=iMrySZZ_v9k

After 10 years, I still like this OP.
(ID #460231) Posted on 2009/01/24 14:10
[DaNiel]{G} in arizona (Registered on 2009/03/16 18:40)
draftig designer,video game tester
cool !!!!
(ID #648633) Posted on 2009/06/18 05:36
ST1337 in My Crazy Mind (Registered on 2009/05/16 11:37)
Brigade Leader-in-Training
My OPs would be:
Bouken Desho Desho? -Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu
Paradise Lost- Gai rei Zero
Motekke! Sera Fuku!- Lucky Star
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni- Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
Eternal Blaze- Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Strikers

My EDs would be:
Hare Hare Yukai- Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu
Kagayaku Kimi e- Negima!
Why or Why Not- Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
Hoshizora no Spica- Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha
Taishoua- Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai 
(ID #649358) Posted on 2009/06/18 18:36
askflee (Registered on 2008/02/05 01:47)
i liked the Lucky Star opening and the Ending of Gun Grave
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