A Series of the Best Anime Openings in 2023 that are Iconic and a Must-Listen

Demon Slayer: Kizuna no Kiseki - MAN WITH A MISSION & milet Demon Slayer is one of the most stunningly animated Shonen anime ever made, and its openings usually reflect the same. The opening for the Swordsmith Village Arc takes everything to even greater heights in terms of animation and music synchronization. And as with previous openings of Demon Slayer, the battles showcased in the opening are also animated incredibly.

Jujutsu Kaisen: Ao no Sumika - Tatsuya Kitani The first opening of JJK Season 2 is set as part of Gojo's memory as he reminisces about his adventure with Geto to save Riko from Toji. Seeing all the characters having fun with each other before the tragic events at the end makes this OP heartwarming yet also tragic. The beautiful song and animation make it an enjoyable watch featuring battles not shown in the anime.

Oshi no Ko: Idol - YOASOBI Oshi no Ko, an anime about the idol world, became one of the highlights of the anime world in 2023 by providing an interesting perspective on the dark and practical reality of the entertainment industry. The opening song, Idol, by Yoasobi reflects this very well, becoming a cheerful pop song with a dark undertone.

Heavenly Delusion: Innocent Arrogance - Bish Heavenly Delusion is one of the best anime of 2023. This anime shows a mysterious theme that switches between the post-apocalyptic journey of Maru and Kiruko. The opening of this anime features some intriguing clips that hint at the anime's theme, with its beautiful animation. The animation looks very realistic yet slightly strange at the same time, giving the same vibe as the anime itself.

Jujutsu Kaise: SPECIALZ – King Gnu This second part of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 takes a much darker direction, and the OP of this series reflects that. Created for the Shibuya Incident Arc, this OP has a dark, creepy, and foreboding theme, predicting not only Yuji's battle against Mahito and Sukuna, but also the tragic death of one of the characters in this series.

Zom 100 Bucket List of The Dead: Song of The Dead – Kana-Boon Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead has a refreshing and unique theme towards the zombie world, with many of its characters trying to live their lives in a world filled with zombies. By combining the excitement and optimism that comes from this anime, the OP song by Kana-Boon captures the anime's theme with an upbeat song and also showcases the tropes of the zombie genre, such as blood splatters and brutality, with colorful and bright visuals.

Hell's Paradise: Work - Ringo Sheena and Millennium Parade Hell's Paradise has many characters and the opening of this anime successfully introduces them in an interesting and unique way. The transition from one character to another with amazing animation makes this anime OP one of the best. Accompanied by the song by Ringo Sheena and Millennium Parade, it beautifully captures the cynical attitude of the various characters that appear in this anime.

Vinland Saga: River - Anonymouz The second season of Vinland Saga experiences a change in theme from the vibe of its first season. Far from a revenge story, this season focuses on Thorfinn's search for meaning in life and a life separate from revenge. The OP of the second season of Vinland Saga perfectly captures Thorfinn's feelings that arise from revenge and achieves a sense of clarity and new meaning in life.