In a recent discussion on a popular Reddit forum,
members discussed an interesting and controversial question: “Which anime did you find mediocre or
didn’t enjoy, but you have to admit that they have a spectacular opening or
ending?” This question generated an intense exchange of opinions and
wide participation from the community, revealing the diversity of criteria and
tastes around anime and their soundtracks.
Forum participants shared their personal
experiences, highlighting how some anime, despite not meeting their
expectations in terms of plot, character development or animation quality ,
managed to capture their attention and earn their respect thanks to their
impressive opening or ending songs. This phenomenon is not unusual in the world
of anime, where music plays a crucial role in creating the atmosphere and
emotional connection with viewers.
The discussion focused on several key points:
- The
influence of music on anime perception :
Many users mentioned that a good opening or ending song can significantly
improve the experience of watching an anime, even if the content of the
show is not to their liking. Music can create a positive first impression
and leave a lasting impression, sometimes making up for other shortcomings
of the anime.
- Cases
where music overwhelms narrative : There was
discussion about how some series have such outstanding soundtracks that
they become more memorable than the story itself. Users shared examples of
anime that failed to capture their interest narratively, but whose music
they continued to listen to and enjoy long after they stopped watching the
series.
- The
importance of artists and composers : The
conversation also highlighted the importance of musicians and composers in
the anime industry. It was mentioned how some anime feature popular and
talented artists who contribute high-quality songs, elevating the value of
the series through their music.
- Cultural
Impact of Anime Songs : Forum members
discussed how certain opening or ending songs transcend the anime they
belong to, becoming hits in their own right. These songs often find their
way into playlists and karaoke events, gaining popularity even among those
who haven't seen the anime.
The discussion on Reddit not only underscores the
subjectivity of tastes in entertainment consumption, but also highlights the
pivotal role that music plays in the success and longevity of an anime
series. While not all anime strike the perfect balance between a good
story and a great soundtrack , this conversation proves that one part
can often make up for the other, creating a unique and memorable experience for
viewers.
- « For
me, Domestic Girlfriend. The plot is interesting, but the opening song is
one of my all-time favorites . »
- « A
less obvious example would be Elfen Lied, I enjoyed it a lot when I was 13
but I don't think I would do it now. But the songs will always be great ».
- « Magical
Destroyers. I watched it simply because I liked the opening, and the
ending was also very good »
- « My
answer would be Isekai Cheat Magician because it got MYTH&ROID to put
a song to that piece of shit anime ».
- « Darling
in the FranXX had some great songs, but a terrible resolution ».
- « Kiznaiver,
now and forever ».
- « The
opening of Absolute Duo is a gem, although in this case I did enjoy the
anime itself .»
- « Metallic
Rouge, I left it a few episodes away from its end, but YU-KA's song is a
gem »
- « Hogurashi
no Naku Koro ni Sotsu is not good, but the opening is wonderful.
Similarly, the Umineko anime is complete garbage if we compare the story
with the original visual novel, but the opening is also fantastic »
- « Only
the first or even the second episode were good, but the opening of The
Legendary Hero Is Already Dead is really good .»
- « Mirai
Nikki, everyone hates the series and considers it bad, but I personally
enjoyed it thanks to the songs »
- « I
must say that A Certain Scientific Accelerator has a good opening and
ending, unfortunately the adaptation comes from a manga that is already
bad in itself ».
- « Few
come to mind right now, but I'd say Assassin's Pride, Chaos Dragon, Divine
Gate, and Blade Dance of Elementalers are examples .»
- « Kokkoku,
overall I think the series was mediocre, but the opening and ending songs
were amazing. They were the only reason I watched the entire series .
»
- « Brand
New Animal, the opening is a tremendous gem ».
- « In
the second season of Mashle, I didn't really care that the story
completely fell apart, as long as it had that opening in each new episode .
»
- « Bucchigiri,
without a doubt ».
- « Tokyo
Ghoul, a shitty anime but an amazing soundtrack. I also mention Domestic
Girlfriend, a series so bad didn't deserve such a good opening ».
- « Aldnoah.Zero
and Guilty Crown come to mind right now ».
- « Sword
Art Online has one of the best openings I can remember, it's a shame the
series was a total rush of the novel ».
- « My
answer to that question will always be the first season of Tokyo Revengers .»
- « I
remember the ending themes of My One Hit Kill Sister and The Banished
Former Hero Lives as He Pleases as good songs, but terrible anime series .»
- « High
School of the Dead. At the time, I thought the song was spectacular, but
it was a shame that it turned out to be an ecchi that didn't focus much on
survival . »
- « A
Couple of Cuckoos promised an interesting plot, but it never really went
anywhere. However, I found the ending to be one of the best songs of
recent times . »
- « Detective
Conan has many good openings and endings, but the story is too long
nowadays »
- « Angels
of Death, has an amazing opening, but it's the worst anime I've ever seen »
Source: Reddit
