by September 26th is “Idol Copy Dance Day.” This commemorative day originates from the fact that the idol copy dance event “UNIDOL” was held on this day in 2012.
Dance is an essential element in bringing excitement to anime. The opening and ending themes, which are the signature of each series, often incorporate dance. The 2025 summer anime season will also feature impressive dance-themed openings and endings, such as “Dandadan,” “Mr. Osomatsu,” and “See You Tomorrow at the Food Court.” Anime! Conducted a reader survey titled, “What comes to mind when you think of dance-themed opening and ending anime?” We received responses from 110 people between September 14 and 19.
The gender ratio was roughly equal, with approximately 45% of the population being men and 55% being women. The age demographic was dominated by younger generations, with approximately 40% under 19 and approximately 20% in their 20s. This article reveals the results of the opening anime section. A list of classic opening anime that will get your heart racing! The top spot went to “Detective Conan’s Love is Thrill, Shock, and Suspense,” with a support rate of approximately 17%.
This song, released by Rina Aiuchi in 2000, was chosen as the eighth opening theme for “Detective Conan.” Readers commented, “Back then, Parapara was in its heyday! Conan’s sharp, straight-faced dancing was shocking. I want to see the Shinichi version, too!” and “It’s the series’ signature opening theme. It’s been a quarter of a century, but I can still replay it in my head.” Tied for 11th place was the theme song “Makka na Lip” by WANDS. Here, too, they show off their stylish dance moves, demonstrating their exceptional talent not only as detectives but also as dancers. Coming in second place was “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” from “Mashle: The Divine Awakening Candidate Selection Exam Arc.”
It received a support rate of approximately 13 percent. Creepy Nuts wrote this song as the opening theme for the second season of “Mashle” in 2024. Readers commented, “The simple choreography and unique rhythm mean I can’t stop listening to it on loop!” and “It’s a catchy song, but the contrast with Mash and the others dancing with blank expressions is amazing! The cast members also uploaded dance videos, and it became a huge hit.”
Third place went to “Take It! Sailor Suit” from “Lucky Star,” with a support rate of about 6 percent. Released in 2007, the prominent cast members sing the song: Konata Izumi (voiced by Aya Hirano), Kagami Hiiragi (voiced by Emiri Kato), Tsukasa Hiiragi (voiced by Kaori Fukuhara), and Miyuki Takara (voiced by Aya Endo). “When I first saw it, I was blown away by the animation, which was so dynamic I wondered how much work went into it…! The dancing Konatas were just too cute!!” and “The nonsensical lyrics and the breakneck speed of the melody matched the dance perfectly.”
The film has received rave reviews, describing it as a masterpiece that unites dance, music, and characters. Here are some other comments! Regarding “Mikansei ni Blinkite” by Oishikure Melonpan from “See You Tomorrow at the Food Court,” the following comment was received: “The main story is just about people talking in a food court, but the opening is full of dancing and is super cute!” Regarding Fukuyama Yoshiki’s “King Gainer Over!” from “OVERMAN King Gainer,” the following comment was received: “A catchy dance accompanies the powerful intro and hard-boiled lyrics. Emotionally, not only the characters but also the robots are dancing!”
There were also votes for titles that are about to have their theatrical compilations released. In the opening anime category, songs from 2000 onwards are the focus. In particular, from 4th place onwards, works from the 2020s are prominent, and the results show that dance openings are on the rise. Next time, we will announce the results of the ending anime category. Top 10 Rankings [What comes to mind when you think of “dance-based opening and ending anime”? [Opening Animation Edition] 1st place: Detective Conan, Aiuchi Rina “Love is thrill, shock, and suspense” 2nd place: Mashle – The Divine Awakening Candidate Selection Exam, Creepy Nuts “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” 3rd place: Lucky Star, Izumi Konata (CV: Hirano Aya), Hiiragi Kagami (CV: Kato Emiri), Hiiragi Tsukasa (CV: Fukuhara Kaori), Takara Miyuki (CV: Endo Aya) “Take it! Sailor Suit” 4th place: The Relaxed Otherworldly Life of a Former Hero Candidate Who Was a Cheat From Level 2, Fenrith (CV: Kugimiya Rie) “A Lovey-Dovey Love Song with My Husband” 4th place: Assassination Classroom, Class 3-E, Utatan “A Theory of Youthful Murder” 4th place: Mr. Osomatsu, DA PUMP “Mr. Osomatsu’s Bombashee!” 4th place: See you tomorrow at the food court.” Oishikure Melonpan “Blinking Unfinished” 8th place “Witch Watch” Hashimero “Toki natte!” 8th place “Shikanokokonokokoshitantan” Shikabu “Shika-iro Days” (Response period: September 14th to September 19th, 2025).
Overall ranking: When you think of “dance-based OP/ED anime”? Opening Animation Edition] 1st place: “Detective Conan” Aiuchi Rina “Love is thrill, shock, and suspense” 2nd place: “Mashle: The Divine Awakening Candidate Selection Exam” Creepy Nuts “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” 3rd place: “Lucky Star” Izumi Konata (CV: Hirano Aya), Hiiragi Kagami (CV: Kato Emiri), Hiiragi Tsukasa (CV: Fukuhara Kaori), Takara Miyuki (CV: Endo Aya) “Take it! Sailor Suit” 4th place: “The Relaxed Otherworldly Life of a Former Hero Candidate Who Was a Cheat From Level 2” Fenris (CV: Kugimiya Rie) “A Lovey-Dovey Love Song with My Husband” 4th place: “Assassination Classroom” Class 3-E’s Song Section “A Theory of Youthful Murder” 4th place: “Mr. Osomatsu” DA PUMP “Mr. Osomatsu’s Bombashee!” 4th place: “See you tomorrow at the food court.” Oishikure Melon Pan “Blinking Unfinished” 8th place “Witch Watch” Hashimero “Toki natte!” 8th place “Shika no Konoko no Kokoshitantan” Shikabu “Shika-iro Days” 11th place “Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE” ALI “CASANOVA POSSE” 11th place “Idolish Seven” IDOLiSH7 “WiSH VOYAGE” 11th place “Nisemonogatari” Araragi Tsukihi (CV: Iguchi Yuka) “Platinum Disco” 11th place “Party Koumei” QUEENDOM “Chiki Chiki Bang Bang” 11th place “Detective Conan” WANDS “Bright Red Lip” 11th place “Detective Conan: The Criminal’s Hanzawa-san” Shinhama Leon “Catch Me Tonight.” 11th place “Love Live!” μ’s “We Are in the Present” 11th place “Love Live! ” μ’s ” We Are in the Present ” Sunshine!!” Aqours “Aozora Jumping Heart” 11th place “Rosario + Vampire CAPU2” Mizuki Nana “DISCOTHEQUE” (Response period: September 14th to September 19th, 2025). This survey is part of a survey of readers’ opinions on “current interest and attention in anime works and characters.” The results are not intended to determine the superiority or inferiority of any character or work. We hope that this article will provide an opportunity for you to learn about new works and characters, and help you deepen your understanding and interest in them.
