10 Greatest Anime Openings Of All Time
1. Naruto Shippoden
The sequel to the original Naruto series, Naruto Shippuden left viewers everywhere eager with anticipation to discover what the opening would provide. With as many as 20 openings under its belt, Naruto Shippuden picked multiple songs with fans longing to discover whether it would be hit or miss and who would get the honour of singing it.
While some of the opening themes were merely respectable, many more were incendiary, prompting fans to praise the producers for their sharp musical ear. Each song provided a different visual relevant to the plotlines of its chosen episodes and the subsequent character development on offer.
One of the finest examples of Naruto Shippuden’s many mighty openings is the one spanning episodes 380 to 405. With KANA-BOON’s Silhouette the epic song of choice, we see the life story of Naruto from his days as a powerless infant all the way to the unstoppably powerful figure be becomes by the end. Stuffed with high octane visuals and action, this opener even foreshadows what eventually happens to Naruto and Sasuke. Catchy and meaningful, it not only set the bar for Naruto openings but for anime openings in general.