When it comes to the success of an anime series, the opening is just as crucial as the episodes themselves. Even though there are a lot of different types of anime openings these days, only a select few can truly be considered the best. Multiple new anime with a wide range of premieres have debuted during the Winter 2023 anime season.
A wide range of winter 2023 anime has delivered a wide range of emotions that viewers appreciate, from catchy music to breathtaking images. The best ones leave a lasting effect on viewers and establish the tone for the rest of the series, while all of them provide fans with a glimpse into what's to come.
8 "Usotsuki" - Hikari No Ou
The opening theme song of the recently released and currently showing anime Hikari no Ou was written by the Japanese musician and singer Leo Leiri, and it depicts the story of the dark secrets concealed in sadness to 'defend' the planet. To save a planet that had already been devastated, fabrications were constructed to conceal the truth. With its profound thoughts and relatable truths, Usotsuki justifiably holds a top spot in this winter anime opening season.
Hikari no Ou was first published as a fantasy novel, and it was recently adapted into an anime by Signal. MD. Touko, a typical rural high school student, is the show's protagonist. The plot of the anime centers on her and the decisions she and a former student from the capital make that affect the future of humanity following humanity’s last war.
7 "C" (Tsurune: Tsunagri no Issha)
The opening theme song "C" is included in the Tsurune: Tsunagari no Issha anime. The return of Tsurune: Tsunagari no Issha for a second season features a terrific opening song that has completely won over the show's audience. The opening animation sequence depicts a lovely friendship in which the two protagonists encourage and motivate one another to reach their full potential. In this song, tremendous friends are depicted as having the power to reignite a spark in the hearts of both young and old, and that effect is conveyed with great intensity.
The Japanese archery-focused martial art of Kyudo is the subject of the newly released Tsurune: Tsunagari no Issha. The anime centers on Minato Narumiya and his friends, and it depicts Minato's motivation to study Kyudo and subsequent demotivation after an incident at his final middle school tournament. Minato's feelings for Kyudo have been revived thanks to the support of his loyal friends.
6 "Shock" (Buddy Daddies)
Shock is a true passion song written, produced, and performed by a Japanese musician. The words of this song reveal the author's inner state of mind. 'Shock!' is his most recent album, released at the start of 2023, and features this song.
This upbeat music serves as the opening theme for January 7, 2023, the premiere of the anime series Buddy Daddies. The plot of the anime revolves around Kazuki Kurusu and Rei Suwa, two strangers who, on Christmas Day, encounter a young girl named Miri who is yearning for her father. They adopted her and took on the role of "papa" to nurture her as their own.
5 "Koigoromo" (Malevolent Spirits: Monogatari)
The song "Koigoromo" by Arcana Project has been credited with introducing many new listeners to the world of anime. The five J-pop singers who contributed to "Koigoromo" sing in unison, which makes for a very pleasant listening experience. Many fans, and for good reason, think that Koigoromo has one of the best openings for a winter anime in 2023 because of its amazing vocals and beat.
A new anime series, Malevolent Spirits: Monogatari, features Koigoromo as its opening theme song. Hyouma Kunato, the protagonist of the show, is a young member of the clan tasked with relocating lost spirits (Tsukumogami) to a more tranquil afterlife. Despite this, Kunato's grandfather sends him to live with someone who frequently communicates with spirits in the hopes that he can overcome his loathing of spirits and accept their presence in the world.
4 "Arc en-ciel" (The Magical Revolution Of The Reincarnated Princess And The Genius Young Lady)
The original opening song for The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady is "Arc-en-ciel" by Hanatan. Wonderful singing and words immediately draw listeners in. The song serves as a sort of inspiration for the audience. In terms of animation, it's really polished. The song's upbeat and memorable melody, as well as its smooth flow, make it a crowd-pleaser.
The song's gradual build to an exciting finale will leave listeners on the edge of their seats. In this series, the princess teams up with Euphyllia in an effort to redeem her reputation. Using a theory based on her recollections from previous lives, the princess creates magicology.
3 "Escalate" (NieR: Automata)
NieR: Automata's opening song is unlike anything else. Since its inception, the series' sad theme has resonated with viewers. The opening theme song properly sets the stage for what viewers can expect to see in the series. Fans are left wanting more as the song builds from a moderate tempo to a faster one. In addition, the lyrics are excellent.
NieR: Automata foretells death and explains that everything that starts must end since we are all part of an infinite cycle of birth and demise. In the anime, the Invaders use machine lifeforms as weapons, forcing humanity to flee to the moon for safety.
2 "Judgement" (Blue Lock)
Blue Lock introduced "Judgement" by Ash Da Hero as the new opening theme music for the second half. Fans liked this song right away because it shows how Yoichi Isagi, Rin Itoshi, and the rest of the cast have to deal with struggles, changes, and judgments as the program to develop the nation's best forward progresses.
The plot revolves around the Japanese national soccer team and their attempt to realize Japan's World Cup dreams after hiring an unconventional coach named Jinpachi Ego. When Jinpachi Ego realizes that his team doesn't have enough talented strikers, he comes up with the idea of putting them all in a prison-like facility called the "blue lock," with the winner becoming the team's striker and the losers banned for life.
1 "White Noise" (Tokyo Revengers)
With the release of the second season of the Tokyo Revengers anime, its opening theme has become well-liked by fans. Official Hige Dandism's "White Noise" serves as the opening theme for the second season of the anime. The opening tune of this 2023 winter anime is unquestionably the best opening theme due to the incredible range of feelings it conveys.
With its depiction of bloody gang warfare, the Tokyo Revengers anime series has recently caused quite a stir in the anime fandom. Takemichi Hanagaki, a 26-year-old man, discovers that his girlfriend, Tachibana Hinata, has been murdered by the brutal Tokyo Manji Gang. Takemichi infiltrates the Tokyo Manji Gang 12 years the past when he is given the chance to prevent the events that will lead to Hinata's death.