While not as fundamental as a likable main character or a compelling plot, an anime’s opening is pivotal in giving audiences a good first impression. With so many series to choose from, it has become imperative for an opening to be catchy and alluring to keep viewers engaged with the rest of the series.
As such, many shows attempt to make their intros as interesting as possible, with the very best openings of all going down in anime history. Lamentably, when not done carefully, the scenes or themes depicted in an opening can be more than just an alluring concept; they can outright spoil what is to come. There are many examples of anime that, in an attempt to make their intros as thrilling as possible, ended up revealing more than expected.
Beloved by anime fans of all ages for its moving and memorable love story, Your Lie in April follows the life of two young musicians as they help each other to face their past trauma. The series is, for the most part, an incredibly wholesome experience, as fans witness the blossoming romance between Kousei and Kaori, but its finale is crushing, as the couple is tragically separated by the girl’s sudden death.
The first opening of the anime series does not blatantly spoil this event, but it does hint at it heavily through its themes and visuals. Not only does the music video often depict Kaori falling or sleeping, all accompanied by the presence of white feathers, but it also shows her looking exclusively at Kousei, establishing her affection and love for the boy, which is not revealed until the final episode.
Hailed for decades as one of the best shonen anime of all time, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is a thrilling and complex adventure that blends action with a deep political statement about power, greed, and corruption. Unlike many other shows, the Elric brothers’ journey does not wait until the end to tie up all of its loose threads, instead giving fans hints and answers as the series progresses.
Due to this, many fans have noticed that the first opening of the series hides significant spoilers about its ending. Events such as the destruction of Hoenheim’s past at the hands of Father or Edward facing Truth, a character that would not be introduced until much later, are cleverly hidden in the visuals. The death of Maes Hughes is also strongly hinted at during his brief appearance, as he slowly fades away while Mustang looks at where he stood in shock and anger.
Sent to Earth to understand humanity and learn what makes them special, an immortal being known as Fushi uses his shape-shifting abilities to hide among his targets and fulfill his task. To Your Eternity follows its main character as he not only studies the complexities of human nature, but also learns to become one of them, experiencing the same joy, pain, excitement, and loss that every inhabitant on Earth does.
One of the most intriguing aspects of the series is its use of abstract scenes to represent events that will not take place until much later in the series. Several character deaths and tragic situations are depicted in short frames that are hard for newcomers to understand. Yet, when looking back after finishing the show, fans realize that these emotive scenes had been hinted at since the very beginning.
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