There are tons of amazing anime opening theme songs out there, but the one anime that's the best at creating some really catchy tunes is One Piece. Even with 24 openings, there isn't a single bad one within the bunch, and each theme is incredibly unique, so every fan can find something they like.While most fans fixate on the first opening "We Are" because of how iconic it is, there are others that deserve just as much praise as the first one. Each opening represents a different stage in the lives of the Straw Hat crew, and while they aren't like a typical anime opening, that almost makes the experience of listening to them even better.
10 "One Day" Is A Cool Rock Song
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A calm and cool rock theme perfectly represents the feeling of the story. The visuals that showcase Luffy and Ace also do a great job showcasing their relationship up to that point. It's not all that fast-paced and almost feels like a balled at times, but it doesn't need to be high energy to be good. It gets across what's happening in the story perfectly, and that's what's most important.
9 "Hands Up" Creates The Feeling Of Adventure
This opening really showcases the feelings of adventure and fun that fans experience when they watch the series. It's relaxing and visually appealing, but that doesn't mean the song is boring. The opening still features the characters showing off their best techniques in amazing ways, and the music amplifies the awesomeness of it all. It may not be every fan's favorite, but it fits well with the theme of the series.
8 "Dreamin' On" Is Visually Stunning
"Dreamin' On" feels more like a typical anime opening, but not in a bad way, unlike some of the other aspects of the series that haven't held up. The colors and visuals look the best in this opening because of how vibrant and fast-paced it is. Considering where the Straw Hat crew was in the story when this opening was used, it makes sense for everything to be so colorful and vibrant.
With a catchy song like this one and great imagery, it makes sense that this opening is a fan favorite. It may not be as beloved as "We Are," but it's definitely close.
7 "Wake Up" Is Super Catchy And Fun
Not only is this opening incredibly catchy, but it also does a great job at showcasing the Straw Hat crew together and enjoying themselves despite al the tragedy they've faced. The visuals aren't spectacular by any means, but they don't have to be, especially when the opening is all about the Straw Hat pirates together and having fun. With so many characters showcased in this opening, it's hard to believe it doesn't feel rushed or crowded, but it actually does a great job at showing everyone important, which is why it's many fans' favorite opening.
6 "Believe" Had A Lot To Live Up To
As the follow-up to "We Are," this opening had big shoes to fill, but it did it spectacularly. The visuals have an early 2000s feel, which makes sense considering this opening plays in front of the early episodes of the series. However, the song itself stands the test of time and is definitely iconic in its own right. It captures the frenzied feel of the series in the best way and it's just really fun to listen to.
5 "Hope" Is Great For Sanji Fans
"Hope" is another great opening that uses visual storytelling to express what the characters are going through. The song somehow manages to be fast-paced and calm at the same time without feeling weird or disjointed. Not to mention, it is incredibly catchy all the way through.
It may focus primarily on Sanji, but every character is given a moment in the spotlight, especially during the more action-oriented parts of the opening. Sanji fans definitely love this one, especially considering how well the song represents the character.
4 "Brand New World" Didn't Give Anything Away
Considering all the tension taking place during the Enies Lobby arc, this opening does a good job at giving fans a break. It's incredibly fun and catchy without being too much. Not to mention, it does a great job at showcasing the events of the story and all of the important characters. It also shows one of the best parts of the arc without giving away any important elements in the story. This opening is definitely one of the better openings, which is why fans love this part of the series so much.
3 "To The Light" Is Underrated
"To The Light" is probably the happiest of the opening themes, and it does a great job at creating a feeling of adventure. It's not an opening that's mentioned often by fans as being a favorite, but that's probably because of the visuals. It's an underrated song that definitely deserves more attention than it gets within the fandom. It may not be as good as "We Are," but compared to the other openings in One Piece, it is definitely one of the best.
2 "Hard Knock Days" Is An Earworm
"Hard Knock Days" is another fan favorite that captures all the best elements typically showcased in a One Piece opening. The song is catchy and fun, and the visuals do a great job at showcasing the characters and story. It's not as visually interesting as some of the other openings, but the song more than makes up for that. This opening is definitely an earworm, which is why so many fans love to listen to it even when they're not watching the series.
1 "Kokoro no Chizu" Might Be The Best Opening
This opening is just as good, and to some fans, even better than "We Are." It's the type of song that's easy to listen to over and over again. Not to mention, the visuals are incredibly fun and showcase some of the best moments in the series. Considering how good the song is, it's amazing this opening doesn't feature on more fans' favorites lists. Like the skeleton Brook, this opening like this one deserves much more love than it actually gets.