In a recent debate on a popular Reddit forum, members discussed an interesting and controversial issue: “Which anime did you find mediocre or didn’t like, but you have to admit that they have a spectacular opening or ending?”. This issue generated an intense exchange of opinions and broad participation from the community, revealing the diversity of criteria and tastes surrounding anime and their soundtracks.

Forum participants shared their personal experiences, highlighting how some anime, despite not meeting their expectations in terms of plot, character development or animation quality, have managed to capture your attention and earn your respect thanks to their impressive opening or ending songs. This phenomenon is not uncommon in the world of anime, where music plays a crucial role in creating the atmosphere and emotional connection with viewers.

The discussion focused on several key points:

• The influence of music on the perception of anime: Many users have mentioned that a good opening or ending song can significantly enhance the experience of watching an anime, even if the content of the show is not to your liking. Music can create a positive first impression and leave a lasting impression, sometimes making up for other shortcomings of the anime.
• Cases where music trumps narrative: There was a discussion about how some series have such striking soundtracks that they become more memorable than the story itself. Users shared examples of anime that failed to capture their interest narratively, but whose music they continued to listen to and enjoy long after they stopped watching the series.
• The importance of artists and composers: The conversation also highlighted the importance of musicians and composers in the anime industry. It was mentioned how some animes have popular and talented artists contributing high-quality music, enhancing the value of the series through their music.
• Cultural impact of anime music: Forum members have discussed how certain opening or ending songs transcend the anime they're from, becoming hits in their own right. These songs often appear on playlists and at karaoke events, gaining popularity even among those who haven't seen the anime yet.

The Reddit discussion not only highlights the subjectivity of taste in entertainment consumption, but also highlights the pivotal role that music plays in the success and longevity of an anime series. Although not all anime manage to strike the perfect balance between a good story and an excellent soundtrack.This conversation demonstrates that often one part can compensate for the other, creating a unique and memorable experience for viewers.

• «For me, domestic girlfriend. The plot is interesting, but the opening song is one of my all-time favorites.».
• «A less clear example would be Elfen Lied, I really liked it when I was 13, but I don't think I would do it now. But the songs will always be great.».
• «Magic Destroyers. I watched it simply because I liked the opening, and the ending was also very good.».
• «My answer would be Isekai Cheat Magician because it made MYTH&ROID put a song in that crappy anime».
• «Darling in the FranXX had very good songs, but terrible resolution».
• «Kiznaiver, now and forever».
• «Absolute Duo's opening is a gem, although in this case I enjoyed the anime as such.».
• «Metallic Rouge, I left some episodes from the end, but YU-KA's music is a gem».
• «Hogurashi no Naku Koro ni Sotsu is not good, but the opening is wonderful. Likewise, the Umineko anime is complete garbage if we compare the story to the original visual novel, but the opening is also fantastic.».
• «Only the first or even the second episode were good, but the opening of The Legendary Hero Is Always Dead is great».
• «Look Nikki, everyone hates the series and considers it bad, but I personally liked it thanks to the songs.».
• «I must say that A Certain Scientific Accelerator has a good opening and ending, unfortunately the adaptation comes from a manga that is already bad in itself.».
• «Few come to mind right now, but I'd say Assassin's Pride, Chaos Dragon, Divine Gate, and Blade Dance of Elementalers are examples.».
• «Kokkoku, overall I think the series was mediocre, but the opening song and ending song were amazing. They were the only reason I watched the entire series.».
• «Brand New Animal, the opening is a tremendous gem».
• «Mashle season 2, I didn't really mind the story falling apart completely, as long as it had that opening to each new episode».
• «Bucchigiri, without a doubt».
• «Tokyo Ghoul, a shitty anime but with an amazing soundtrack. I also mention Domestic Girlfriend, a series this bad didn't deserve such a good opening.».
• «Aldnoah.Zero and Guilty Crown come to mind now».
• «Sword Art Online has one of the best openings I can remember, it's a shame that the series was a total rush from the novel».
• «My answer to this question will always be the first season of Tokyo Revengers.».
• «I remember the endings of My One Hit Kill Sister and The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases as good songs but terrible anime series.».
• «Highschool of the Dead. At the time I thought the music was spectacular, but it's a shame that it ended up being an ecchi with little focus on survival.».
• «A Couple of Cuckoos promised an interesting plot, but it never went anywhere. However, I thought the ending was one of the best songs in recent memory.».
• «Detective Conan has many good openings and endings, but the story is too long nowadays».
• «Angels of Death has an amazing opening, but it's the worst anime I've ever seen.».

Source: reddit