by The theme songs that colored the anime along with the images. In 2024, songs with strong impact and amplified emotion appeared. Among them, “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” from “Mashle -MASHLE- God Awakener Candidate Selection Exam Edition” was a huge hit worldwide along with the OP dance. Which song was your hit?
Anime! Anime! Held its annual end-of-year anime general election. In the survey titled “What is your favorite theme song?” participants were asked to choose one OP and one ED, and 1,161 votes were received between December 4th and December 15th. The gender ratio was 41% male, 46% female, and 13% no answer. Regarding age group, 29.9% were 19 or younger, followed by 7.2% 25-29 years old, and 6.8% 20-24 years old. In this article, we will announce the “Opening Theme” results! Songs that evoke a sense of youth are at the top! First place goes to “Lilac” (Mrs. GREEN APPLE), the opening theme for “Wakakyaku Battery.”
The approval rating was 7.4%. Comments include “It’s a song that is just like the work, with the sparkle of youth, the characters’ painful pasts, and how they overcome them and move forward, and I love it!” and “There are many parts that overlap with the characters in the work, and the more I listen to it, the more it touches my heart.” Some people were reminded of their memories, saying, “The youthful lyrics struck me as an episode from my high school baseball days!” The light guitar intro is also popular. Comments include, “The guitar scale in the intro is appropriate for adolescence, when many emotions intersect, and the lyrics and the characters match perfectly.” Second place goes to “Same Blue” (Official Hige Dandism), from “Ao no Hako”.
The approval rating was 5.7%. The melody and lyrics that reflect the theme of the work are highly praised, with comments such as, “I love the clear and pure feeling that seems to be packed with youth!” “The chorus includes the four seasons, which are linked to the names of the characters, and the lyrics express the complex feelings of love from the protagonist’s point of view with an incredible vocabulary, and when I heard it, I thought, ‘This is really “Ao no Hako”…'” and so on. Fans also commented on the affinity with the opening video. “I always watch the opening of this work without skipping.
The video and Higedan’s music are so well-matched that I get goosebumps every time.” 3rd place is “caramel ribbon custard” (Sengoku Nadeko (CV. Hanazawa Kana) / Ononoki Yotsugi (CV. Hayami Saori)), which decorated the opening of “Nademonogatari” from “Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season”. The approval rating is 3.7%. It is popular because it is sung by the voice actors who play the characters. Comments included “The beautiful voices of Kana Hanazawa and Saori Hayami singing together was amazing” and “I remember it because I was surprised by the gorgeous duo.” The lyrics are also sprinkled with the titles of past theme songs, such as “Renai Circulation,” making it a song with many elements that fans will be happy about. Some said, “It stayed in my head long after watching the broadcast.” Here are some other comments! In fifth place is “Fatale” (GEMN) from “Oshi no Ko Season 2.”
The song was written by the unit “GEMN,” consisting of Kento Nakajima and Tatsuya Kitani, and the gorgeous collaboration also became a hot topic. Fans said, “I’m glad the lyrics matched the content of the work,” and “The lyrics can be seen from Aqua’s perspective, as well as the feelings of the people who were driven crazy by Ai Hoshino, and the strongest tag team formed just for this opening is just too amazing.” “Plan A” (DISH//) from “Nigejou Jouzu no Wakadama” also attracted attention. The song is characterized by its light, running sound and lyrics that incorporate the word “escape,” which is the essence of the work. “I thought it suited the work, and it’s a song that I want to listen to over and over again,” “The tempo was good from the beginning, and the song and the video matched well, so I enjoyed watching it every week without fast-forwarding! I love it so much that it’s now a staple at karaoke.” It has remained in viewers’ ears even after the anime’s first season has ended.
In addition, many comments were made about “Baban to Suizan! Burn Braeburn” (Braeburn (CV: Kenichi Suzumura)) from “Yuki Bakuhatsu Burn Braeburn” such as “I felt nostalgic.” “The intro gets me excited, it’s nostalgic, and it’s just a cool anime song!” “This is exactly what an anime song is! It reminded me of my childhood. I shout out my special move every day in the car on my way to work,” and fans’ excitement is also exploding.
The OP of the 2024 anime was rich in variety, from songs filled with freshness to hot songs that make your heartburn. We can’t help but hope that beloved songs will be born along with the series in 2025! The top 10 rankings are announced! [What is your favorite OP of 2024?] 1st place: “Wasurei Battery” 2nd place: “Ao no Hako” 3rd place: “Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season” 4th place: “The Chilled Otherworldly Life of a Former Hero Candidate Who Was a Cheat from Level 2” 5th place: “Oshi no Ko Season 2” 6th place: “Dandadan” 7th place: “Mashle: God Awakener Candidate Selection Exam Arc” 8th place: “Girls Band Cry” 9th place: “My Hero Academia Season 7” 10th place: “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Pillar Training Arc” (Response period: December 4th to December 15th, 2024)
