A good opening theme sequence is an excellent way to excite viewers about what is on offer. No other form of media seems to understand and embody this ideology better thananime.
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Some of the greatest anime of all time have easily recognizable opening theme sequences associated with how good they can be, likeJoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. The anime has several openings that mark the start of a new arch or series, as is expected in anime. Here is how these openings rank against each other.
11Great Days - Opening Seven
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The biggest draw with the Great Days opening is the excellent usage of traditionally animated sequences, rather than the computer-animated 3D sequences that are prevalent in other openers.
While these animation sequences do not compare to the 3D computer-animated sequences that you are used to, they are still well done and a nice change of pace from the norm. The opener also features the series’ first-ever female vocalist Karen Aoki in a brilliant, upbeat song that carries the same energy from start to finish.
10Bloody Stream - Opening Two
The Second Ever JoJo’s Opening
Bloody Stream is a brilliant song that communicates the concepts and ideas that this anime is all about, especially for a protagonist like Joseph Joestar. The colors are fantastic, and the use of Joseph’s and Casar’s silhouettes in brightly lit strobe-like effects truly puts you in the frame of mind for future adventures.
Some people are huge fans of anime openings foreshadowing events to come, and others think they’re too on the nose and count as spoilers. Depending on where you stand, this opener may rank higher or lower on your personal list.
9Stone Ocean - Opening Ten
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The first thing to note about the opening is the song, which features beautiful vocals by Sana. This opening is one of a concise list of JoJo openings that feature a female vocalist’s music, which is fitting, seeing as Stone Ocean’s Jolyne is the series' first-ever female protagonist.
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The opening visuals are also brilliantly laid out with vibrant colors, and the 3D animation style used in the visuals is very well done and looks incredibly cool on the stands.
8Crazy Noisy Bizarre Town - Opening Five
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The song and the band, The DU, that made the song were explicitly formed to create this beautifully colored and animated opening. The song itself is certainly not the best, but it also beats a lot of other songs in the series.
The animated sequences are traditionally made, unlike the computer-generated images fans are used to. It features the main cast dancing and striking poses, which tie perfectly with the progression of the song and the array of colors. The song’s theme and the animated sequences are a great introduction to what the town of Morioh offers you.
7End Of The World - Opening Four
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This opening is absolutely incredible. The song and animated sequences tie together so well that Dio’s “The World” ability stops the music briefly.
The animated sequences are so well done. Filled with drama and excitement, they captivate you, and the upbeat and speedy progression of the song fits into this concept perfectly.
6Chase - Opening Six
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Chase differs vastly from a lot of the other JoJo openings. It doesn’t feature cheery, upbeat music, bright colors, or extravagant poses by the characters at every opportunity. This opening’s drastic change and more serious tone help better reflect where they are in the story.
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However, most fans can’t get behind it, as it strays too far from what is expected in a JoJo’s opening. With that said, some fans may be open to a bit of change and welcome a different vibe from what they’re used to.
5Traitor’s Requiem - Opening Nine
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Traitor’s Requiem is an excellent opener with a fantastic song that treats you to three separate versions. These three versions all had separate appeals and held their own major significance regarding where the story was at the time.
The way the song starts slow and quiet and steadily builds into an epic, energy-filled ensemble gets you excited for the episode. If not for the fact that the animated sequences are simple and cut from the episodes themselves rather than animated originally for the opening, this would’ve been one of the top openings in the series.
4Fighting Gold - Opening Eight
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This opening teases some of the best showdowns in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. The song itself matches that energy entirely, with significant lyrics that communicate not just Giorno Giovanna’s character but the characters of all his new teammates.
This opening combines some of JoJo’s best opening tropes that you have come to love. Tropes like colored silhouettes, bright and vibrant colors, dark and intense shadows, and even some 3D computer-animated images. Bringing all these beloved tropes together with a brilliant song makes this opening one of the best JoJo openings.
3Heaven’s Falling Down - Opening Eleven
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This opening beautifully combines traditionally animated sequences with 3D computer-animated sequences, giving you the best of both worlds. The song itself is well done by a band of veterans who have done their fair share of anime openings in the past.
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The song adequately conveys the emotion and urgency expected from a final arch’s opening theme. It truly drags you into the high-stakes mental state of the main characters. The quality of the animated sequences is impeccable and there is a beautiful moment where all the former protagonists are shown in chronological order, leading up to Jolyne.
2Stand Proud - Opening Three
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The Stand Proud opening boasts some of the best 3D visuals in the series so far. These sequences carry this opening to this spot, as the song itself is not the best.
This opening is the first time in the series that fans are introduced to the iconic Stands, which are powerful avatars characters can summon in combat situations, making “Stand Proud” a very fitting name.
