As all fans of anime know, sometimes one of the best things about a show is the opening music. Covering a range of genres from pop to jazz to metal and in different languages from Japanese to English to sometimes even a bit of German, there's a wide variety of openings for every kind of fan.
The best anime intros are often debated among fans but here we will take a look at the most popularly streamed songs on Spotify, as of the time of this list.
Noragami- Kyouran Hey Kids!!
Starting off the top 10 with an already impressive number of Spotify streams of 122, 869, 774, is this energetic rock song by Japanese alternative rock band, The Oral Cigarettes.
As the second opening for this supernatural comedy-drama anime, the song perfectly sets the tone for this fun and action-packed series. It's no wonder fans have had this song on repeat while they very patiently hopefully await the announcement of a third season.
Tokyo Revengers- Cry Baby
Cry Baby by Japanese pop band, Official Hige Dandism currently stands at 123, 470, 134 streams on Spotify and is the opening of this recent popular supernatural action-drama anime series.
With a generally chill beat, that contrasts with the violent and emotional visuals of the opening, the two work well to create a very effective opening that clearly struck fans and stayed with them, if the number of streams is anything to go by.
My Hero Academia- Peace Sign
As the second opening for this popular superhero anime, Peace Sign by J-pop artist Kenshi Yonezu has 135, 076, 576 streams and counting on Spotify.
With an upbeat and energetic tone that matches the general vibe of the anime, this opening further introduces the main characters of Class 1-A and their quirks in a fun opening that perfectly matches the season 2 sports festival arc, both packed full of enthusiasm and action.
Beastars- Kaibutsu
Performed by J-pop super duo Yoasobi, Kaibutsu is the second opening of this coming-of-age fantasy drama. Currently standing at 147, 383, 598 streams on Spotify, this single recently shot up in popularity.
A grungy electronic edge is what makes this track so unique, something that is perfectly matched when it comes to this distinctive romance anime. The interesting psychedelic visuals of this opening also certainly make this opening one to remember.
Naruto: Shippuden- Blue Bird
Widely considered one of the best anime opening of all time, Blue Bird by Japanese rock band Ikimono-gakari has 149, 663, 301 streams on the music streaming service Spotify.
A mix of energetic rock and mellow vocals, the third opening of this uber-popular anime series is filled with emotion and has a timeless feel that stays with fans. Blue Bird is the kind of opening that gives even newer fans of the show the kind of nostalgia that long time fans feel.
Fire Force- Inferno
The first opening of this shonen action anime is Inferno by Mrs Green Apple which currently stands as the fifth most-streamed anime opening at 162, 411, 790 streams on Spotify.
The action-filled opening sequence is well noted for its excellent animation and combined with the build-up to the energetic and fun chorus of the song, it's certainly one of the most memorable openings of all time, even if the opening is more well known in itself than the actual anime.
Naruto: Shippuden- Silhouette
The second Naruto opening in the top streamed anime openings on Spotify, Silhouette by Japanese rock band Kana-Boon is the sixteenth opening to this anime series.
Widely considered to be the best Naruto opening and often considered to be the best opening of all time, this is another song that holds a lot of nostalgia for fans, which shows in its 165, 956, 390 streams on Spotify.
Tokyo Ghoul- Unravel
Considered by most to be one of the best anime openings, this is one of the best-known intro songs among anime fans and is no surprise to be in the top three most-streamed anime openings on Spotify, currently standing at 204, 366, 027 streams.
As the first opening theme for this popular anime series, this song by Tōru "TK" Kitajima, from the band Ling tosite Sigure is one that fans often note is even better once you complete the anime and reflect back on its lyrics. This is truly one opening not to be skipped.
Jujutsu Kaisen- Kaikai Kitan
Despite being a newer addition to anime openings than other entries, this first opening song for this supernatural dark fantasy anime by Japanese singer Eve, has shot up in popularity and streams since its release, currently with 218, 056, 372 streams on Spotify.
The combination of the animation, music, and transitions (as well as the panda jumping from building to building) is what works so well to instantly solidify this anime opening as an instant classic among anime fans.
Demon Slayer- Gurenge
Currently standing at a very impressive 278, 332, 724 streams on Spotify, Gurenge, the first opening to this very popular fantasy anime series, by Japanese music icon LiSA, is the most streamed anime intro of all time.
While LiSA's other famous anime opening Crossing Field (the first opening for Sword Art Online) narrowly missed out on being in the Top 10 with just over 120,000,000 streams, putting it in 11th place, this Demon Slayer opening speaks for itself. Considered a masterpiece by many anime fans, the animation and music come together to create one of the best anime openings of all time.