Opening themes.

[Quindiana Jones]

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is amazing. I've only seen one episode so far, and now I love the whole series and think all of it is amazing. Why?

Because it has this song as it's opening theme. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SH721xEFAMU)

Blooming excellent.

How important are opening themes to you? Has an opening theme ever made you love/hate a show before the episode has even begun?

Firefly is another example of this for me. Brilliant opening theme that set me up with great expectations for the episode.

[Sephex]

Star Trek: The Next Generation's opening perfectly captures the sense of adventure and discovery that the show portrays most of the time. Really wowed me as a child.

Samurai Champloo's opening always struck an odd, but good feeling in me. I know there is some obvious official sub genre BS name for it, but I like the "chill" kind of hip hop heard in the opening theme, as well as most of the show's soundtrack.

Dragonball Z's original Japanese opening is silly as the show itself, but the pure, fun energy that emanates from that song is satisfyingly uplifting!

[Jinx]

DOCTOR WHO

[Aulayna]

Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. Both amazing.

The intro's to each episode of 24 were always great too - I can still just watch a random episode and get hooked instantly, even knowing full well what happens.

Also, Sailor Moon <3 the song. Same with Cardcaptors and Pokémon.

Oh and of course:

Captain Scarlet - Old Series music video - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwJWr_Zk1R8)

Anything by Gerry Anderson.

The BBC also has fantastic themes for it's sports programming too.

But let's face it this thread is never going to be complete without someone mentioning it so:

GO GO POWER RANGERS!

Original Power Rangers OP - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXw7ltmXPtQ)

[charliepanayi]

Cheers

And with anime, has to be Cowboy Bebop
Cowboy Bebop opening (Tank!) - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6zDfxZ4NcE)

[Forsaken Lover]

I could list a lot of great openings across anime, regular TV shows, Western cartoons...

But the fact is, there will never be a theme song better than this.
Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego? - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdzyuJJZMCI)

It makes geography fucking awesome. How the hell do you do that?

[Jowy]

I could list a lot of great openings across anime, regular TV shows, Western cartoons...

But the fact is, there will never be a theme song better than this.
Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego? - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdzyuJJZMCI)

It makes geography smurfing awesome. How the hell do you do that?

THE LOOT

THE WARRANT

THE CROOK

best show ever.

<a href=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBe0VCso0qs>in west philadelphia, born and raised</a>

[Night Fury]

The Angel opening theme

[The Man]

DOCTOR WHOThis.

Also Game of Thrones.

[Quindiana Jones]

Jesus wept! Some guy just butchered his own daughter and her beloved pet dog for the sake of passing some poncy assessment. The Japs really don't fuck around. :eek:

Totally agree with al of you here. In particular, The Next Generation and Buffy. TNG's opening is just pure, over the top, Space-Indy adventure music, and Buffy's ridiculous rocky intro suits the theme of the show perfectly.

[Jinx]

Oh yeah, Game of Thrones is epic.

Also, both season of American Horror Story openings are creepy as shit.

[The Man]

TNG definitely has some classic opening music too.

[Forsaken Lover]

Well now I've listed the best, let's skip to the rest. (they're all awesome too though)

Someone mentioned the BBC having great opening themes...
Granada theme: Sherlock Holmes long intro - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0l_0P6TDtQ)
Poirot - tv theme - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giSoB7rq-TA)

HOW ABOUT SOME TRULY OUTRAGEOUS 80S MUSIC
Jem Opening - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20BZID081Vk)


The 4Kids haters deny their childhood. They deny that at one point, they wanted to be the very best like no one ever was. This song is as legendary as any anime opening ever.
1st Pokémon Opening - Full Theme Song (English + Subtitles) - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfX0tIaExmM)

[Chris]

Etched into my brain: Xena - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dF3VTOcbuo)

[Shorty]

Full House.

Yeah, that song's going to be stuck in your head for the rest of the day. You're welcome.

[Jinx]

Full House.

Yeah, that song's going to be stuck in your head for the rest of the day. You're welcome.

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU~~~~~



Also, this makes me think of Family Matters.

[Del Murder]

Game of Thrones is probably the best opening of any show I've seen.

The Simpsons opening is also a classic.

[Dr. rydrum2112]

How about some non-anime 80s & 90s ones?

A-team
Airwolf
X-men

[Forsaken Lover]

Thank you for reminding me...

Best Cartoon Opening Ever. Makes sense since it's the best cartoon ever.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJPFSNu_QNs

[Aulayna]

HLHMxFGqhIs

[Scotty_ffgamer]

Not Rosanne's opening. It sucked. I loved the show though.


Also, I absolutely adore Angel Beats' opening (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-vhjfGS8bs). I thought the show was only okay, but the opening is one of my favorite's when it comes to newer anime.

I also remember liking a couple of Bleach's openings back when I watched the show. I used to be obsessed with Orange Range and UVERworld though.

[Araciel]

I hate to say it, but the second Lodoss War.

Also many that have been mentioned.

[krissy]

Texhnolyze (Opening) - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENkscDllpHg)

Serial Experiments Lain OP(HD) - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9CXmEUwvgM)

Ghost In The Shell S A C 1st GIG - Opening - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiiFtS22yyM)

code geass opening 3 - YouTube (http://youtu.be/h6L-1-sSXrE)

Eureka seven opening 1 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dizzIpxQN2Y)

Firefly Intro... The Awesome Edition - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuEfGbj9qS4)

[Forsaken Lover]

How the hell hasn't this been mentioned yet? Could easily be the best anime theme song ever.
Neon Genisis Evangelion Opening HD - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ6Nmw5S7HA)

And another timeless great:
Dragonball Opening English - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BT1Dp69D7q0)

And a personal anime favorite of mine...
Inuyasha Opening #4 - Grip - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh-lPvHehUw)

[Pheesh]

Game of Thrones and The Sopranos. If it's a long opening and I don't get tired of seeing it when I do a marathon then it must be awesome!

[Aulayna]

Game of Thrones for sure now I've actually seen them.

[Forsaken Lover]

Gotta classy this thread up. Teach you young whippersnappers something about the great shows of old.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrQ7lCspjK4

[Shauna]

code geass opening 3 - YouTube (http://youtu.be/h6L-1-sSXrE)

JIBUUUUUN WOOOOO (http://youtu.be/7yn6c--ivYc) is obv superior. :3

[Loony BoB]

I'll third Game of Thrones, and here are some of my favourites (my absolute favourites being in bold)...

1. Life is like a hurricane, here in Duckberg!
2. When there's trouble you call D.W.!
3. Heroes in a half-shell. Turtle Power!
4. Come join the Warner Brothers and their Warner Sister, Dot!
5. I'LL BE READY!
6. It's crime fighting time!
7. He's my friend and a whole lot more! (er...)
8. He's got style, a groovy style, and a car that just won't stop!
9. Dance your cares away, worry's for another day!
10. I ain't afraid of no ghost!
11. He picks up all the postbags in his van!
12. Who do you call when you want some pepperoni!?
13. Nab him! Jab him! Tab him! Grab him!
14. More than meets the eye!
15. It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights!

I have all of these songs on my home PC. Also, a mention for The Cosby Show intro theme. Couldn't find the lyrics. ;)

[krissy]

i disagree shauna

anyway

The Littlest Hobo Intro - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgGKSjiw0HQ)

[Sephiroth]

Blurry Eyes - DNA Intro theme - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKPo-9I630I)

DragonBall Z Intro Du wirst unbesiegbar sein Full HD - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8c493DU_o8)

Pokemon Theme Song 1 German (FULL SONG) - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUlZ5n0cyak)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH2bQ3pbCJk

[krissy]

i hate that this is becoming a thread of mostly anime but

Bakumatsu kikansetsu Irohanihoheto Opening - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPnIDiLJuuY)

[Forsaken Lover]

Fear not my friend, I will Westernify the shit out of this thread.

Justice League Intro (Blu-ray 1080p HD) - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXph0arElKs)

Gilligan&#39;s Island intro season 2 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3HFXSgWps8)
(One of the best sitcoms ever.)

The Andy Griffith Show - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzQXeC5O01Y)

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Intros 1983-1987 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX_9jKFpQKM)

WCW Monday Nitro Theme - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EuiLN2sR8A)

Matlock theme - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQgdfJoxX1s)

Totally Spies - Theme Song - Intro - Here We go - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LejVrhwYtec)

[krissy]

AMERICA

Hawaii Five 0 Intro - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AepyGm9Me6w)

Magnun P.I opening - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUf0PMVRKVA)

Airwolf Season 4 Intro (New Version) - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZNzq8e-3hg)

Knight Rider Intro 3d - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEIoYe9XEow)

MacGyver - Intro [HQ] - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOEe1uzurKo)

[HD] Seaquest DSV Season 1 Intro - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg6AsKsPH24)