Don't you all agree that...

[Aerith's Knight]

oh yeah, FFXII's opening was pretty awsome..

[Roogle]

I like the opening with the credits, militaristic music, and dramatically-framed monochrome still-shots of each character. The one with the pretentious Latin chanting and flower petals morphing into white feathers and "I'll be here...so...if I'm here...you...come here...here...so...I promise" is pretty awful, though.

Yes. I agree. It ends up becoming overly dramatic and memorable, and that can end up being a good thing or a bad thing for some people.

I like the opening that you mentioned, too, but I didn't like the music for it that much as it pertains to its place in the game.

[Rene]

FFVIII is indeed have the best introduction in Final Fantasy series.

[skyless]

The intro of the game is one of the best video game intros ever?...come on now

Oh yes! And the intro music rocked hardcore, it can totally get even a not-RPG fan to play it.

[NeoCracker]

While no where near the best, it was an alright intro.

FF IX, PErsona 3, Wild Arms 2 and 3, all leave it in the dust though.

I'd list more, but I think thats good for now.