This fascinating AMV illustrates just how often certain tropes and images are used in anime openings. I’ve always been somewhat off-put by generic OPs, which (for me) seemed to indicate a lack of innovation by the studio’s creative team. But watching this video has made me realize that there are quite a few outstanding anime that have bland OPs. Perhaps I should heed my own advice, and not be so quick to judge a book by it’s cover?
Of course, there are shows that buck the trend and have totally unconventional openings. I’ve included a few of my favorite examples below the break, and I would love to hear yours in the comments.
Banner of the Stars
Big O
Panty & Stocking
Cromartie High School
Do You Remember Love
(not technically a TV show, but this opening is still one of the most glorious things ever comitted to film)