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Postby Tommy » Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:45 pm

For me, since I only watch dubs, I have to say it`s a tie between Full Metal Alchemist and Samurai Champloo. FMA is wicked catchy and SC has a sweet beat. All SC lacks is another rapper with a deep voice.
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Postby Eric » Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:49 pm

The opening theme song for Love Hina! It is driving me INSANE!!!!!!!!
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Postby Sami_jane » Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:50 pm

hands down Every heart by BoA from inuyasha. i didnt mind samarai champloo's opening but i like the ending more...and FMA has a lot of good endings too
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Postby Da Rabid Duckie » Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:52 pm

Yeah Sakura Saku is a notoriously catchy tune... it's my cell phone ringer.

I like the theme song to Stellvia of the Universe a lot, Ashita no Brilliant Road
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Postby Tommy » Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:53 pm

Well the ending is clearly J-Pop and I prefer rap over girls singing since I`m a guy.
I mean guys can like J-Pop and I am aware of that, but that`s just my opinion.

EDIT: I knew it would all be anime I`ve never heard of.
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Postby Sami_jane » Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:55 pm

haha i suppose that is tru...i will admit tho that it is one of the few rap songs i like ...samaria champloo's song that is
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Postby KhakiBlueSocks » Fri Jan 06, 2006 9:53 pm

Give me "Ready, Steady, Go!" anyday! It's perfect driving music! Though I do tend to get some odd looks when my windows are rolled down and I'm singing at full volume--I wonder why? Haven't they ever seen a black dude in an Acura singing an anime theme song? :lol:
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Postby Tarnish » Fri Jan 06, 2006 10:11 pm

AHH! Why must you ask me such hard questions??! I like..Obsession! No...TANK! No, wait...Be My Only Angel! No...
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Postby KhakiBlueSocks » Fri Jan 06, 2006 10:48 pm

Orenji wrote:AHH! Why must you ask me such hard questions??! I like..Obsession! No...TANK! No, wait...Be My Only Angel! No...


The original version of Obsession is great, but I love the Instrumental/Classical version with the Orchestra. It's GREAT! If you ever get the chance to download it it's called "Obsession (Strings Version)" It's SO COOL!
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Postby Mr. SmartyPants » Fri Jan 06, 2006 10:54 pm

A hard question. There are so many I like

I love Naruto's 3rd opener "Kanashimi wo yasashisa ni"
FMA's 4th Opener "Rewrite"
Every heart by BoA
Nearly Every song in Full Moon wo sagashite

Can't decide....
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Postby freerock1 » Fri Jan 06, 2006 11:39 pm

So many good ones... Cowboy Bebop might be my favorite; both the opening and closing were great. I also like Champloo's theme, and FMA has some good ones as well. "Fly Me to the Moon" was ingenious as a closer. The themes for Noir and Paranoia Agent, as well as "Hemisphere" (RahXephon) and "Ride on Shooting Star" (FLCL) get honorable mentions as well.
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Postby TrigunX89 » Sat Jan 07, 2006 1:03 am

Grr, this is too hard. I guess I've always liked "Through the Night", which is the opening to Outlaw Star. FLCL's ending theme "Ride on Shooting Star" is also great.
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Postby Tommy » Sat Jan 07, 2006 8:22 am

KhakiBlueSocks wrote:Give me "Ready, Steady, Go!" anyday! It's perfect driving music! Though I do tend to get some odd looks when my windows are rolled down and I'm singing at full volume--I wonder why? Haven't they ever seen a black dude in an Acura singing an anime theme song? :lol:


That was you?! XD

I`m just kiddng. Anyways, could you guys post links if you can whee other people (IE: yours truly) can enjoy these songs you recommend.

I need a link to Samurai Champloo`s theme.
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Postby dragonshimmer » Sat Jan 07, 2006 8:42 am

I know some FMWS fans are going to wonder what's wrong with me...

But my favorite anime theme song is "Eternal Snow" from Full Moon wo Sagashite. I like the meaning of the song...it's touching, and I never really did get tired of hearing it.
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Postby Sami_jane » Sat Jan 07, 2006 8:53 am

i like almost all the anime endings...(from the shows that i watch anyways. lol)

but like i said my fav woulds still have to be every heart by BoA
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Postby Blitzkrieg1701 » Sat Jan 07, 2006 9:29 am

"Tank!" and "Ride On Shooting Star" are both great, of course, but I also love "Midnight Blue," the closing theme to Patlabor: The Series. It's an awsome, slightly retro, rock song.
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Postby GhostontheNet » Sat Jan 07, 2006 9:43 am

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Postby Tommy » Sat Jan 07, 2006 9:59 am

I`ve seen the theme song for the 1st GITS....that is weird.
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Postby CrimsonRyu17 » Sat Jan 07, 2006 10:05 am

I'm going to have to go with Ready Steady Go from Full metal Alchemist. that song rocks! I also like Every heart from Inuyasha. shoot, i love every theme from FMA and almost every theme on Naruto, and some of the Inuyasha ones are pretty good.
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Postby Fantasy Dreamer » Sat Jan 07, 2006 10:39 am

I'd have to say that "Ready, Steady, Go!" from FMA and "Reckless Fire" from s-CRY-ed are my favorites. Though, "Drastic my Soul" (s-CRY-ed) is cool too. And Every Heart (Inuyasha) is second. I like a lot of Inuyasha's closing themes, though I can't recall the names of them. >.<

I also like "Gravity" from WR. And "Rhythm Emotion" (GW).
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Postby Mr. SmartyPants » Sat Jan 07, 2006 10:46 am

dragonshimmer wrote: I know some FMWS fans are going to wonder what's wrong with me...

But my favorite anime theme song is "Eternal Snow" from Full Moon wo Sagashite. I like the meaning of the song...it's touching, and I never really did get tired of hearing it.


are you kidding? I LOVE THAT SONG

Actually its that or myself. I can't decide which I like better
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Postby Mikomi » Tue Jan 10, 2006 5:04 am

"Inner Universe" from Ghost in the Shell is good, but all of the songs on Ghost in the Shell OST are great in my opinion.

Inuyasha has some great theme songs too. "Shinjutsu no Uta", "Come","Fukai Mori"

"Ready, Steady. Go" from FMA. It's one of those songs you just can't get out of your head.

Samurai Champloo <3 "Shiki no Uta"
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Postby Sami_jane » Tue Jan 10, 2006 5:27 am

Fantasy Dreamer wrote:I'd have to say that "Ready, Steady, Go!" from FMA and "Reckless Fire" from s-CRY-ed are my favorites. Though, "Drastic my Soul" (s-CRY-ed) is cool too. And Every Heart (Inuyasha) is second. I like a lot of Inuyasha's closing themes, though I can't recall the names of them


i also like reckless fire and drastic my soul from sCRYed
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Postby rocklobster » Tue Jan 10, 2006 5:37 am

The ones I agree with: Inuyasha, GITS: SAC, FMA, Samurai Champloo.
Ones I add: Evangelion, Serial Experiments Lain, Boogiepop Phantom
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Postby Wild Eagle » Tue Jan 10, 2006 7:50 am

There are so many I like, that it's tough to decide. ^_^;

My top 10 favorites would probably be...

Akatsuki no Kuruma (Gundam SEED)

Hoono no Toriba (Gundam SEED: Destiny)

Grip (Inuyasha)

Yakusoku (Love Hina)

Over the Sky (Last Exile)

Fukai Mori (Inuyasha)

Shinjitsu no Uta (Inuyasha)

Half Pain (Witch Hunter Robin)

My Will (Inuyasha)

Dearest (Inuyasha)
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Postby Mikomi » Tue Jan 10, 2006 9:01 am

[quote="Wild Eagle"]There are so many I like, that it's tough to decide. ^_^]

Ooooh I forgot about Witch Hunter Robin "Half Pain". I <3 that song. "Yakusoku" is one of my favories too! ^_^
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Postby The Last Bard » Wed Jan 11, 2006 7:22 am

I like the opening for Cowboy Bebop, but the best song is the ending song that plays while the credits roll! I love that song!
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Postby PigtailsJazz » Wed Jan 11, 2006 12:14 pm

I positively love the Evangelion song Cruel Angel Thesis...and pretty much every other bit of music the series offers. mmm ^_^
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Postby Shao Feng-Li » Wed Jan 11, 2006 12:38 pm

The Samurai 7 opening song is one of my favorites, but I need the name of it.

Every Heart- Inuyasha

Obsession- .hack//SIGN

Gentle Twilight (Karaoki version XD)

Tank and the Real Folk Blues from Coeboy BEbop

Heart of Sword from Rurouni Kenshin...
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Postby dreamhacker » Wed Jan 11, 2006 12:59 pm

Well, these are my favorites...

.hack//SIGN: Obsession - Kajiura Yuki
.hack//Liminality: Edge - See Saw
Gundam Seed Destiny: Ignited - T.M.Revolution

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