2010 Year-Ender: Anime EDs
Second in line for the Year-Ender post is Anime EDs~
Woo~ These posts are sure time-consuming… Actually, the research behind them is. Though, as I told Ness, being the Overlord is not easy and I’m happy to dish out extra stuff for the site. To make this a daily update, do vote on the polls that would be updated regularly. However, till the cutoff date for the fan favourite post, you can always revisit the relevant posts and keep up with the status of who’s winning and who’s not.
As promised I bring you Anime EDs this time around and man, was it difficult! I had to scrap some of the singles just to make the list concise because 2010 sure has been good! Also note, this is not in any particular order because I like ALL of them. The decision is actually in your hands and dependent on your votes.
So far, I have completed 2010 Year-Ender – Anime OPs (I will keep on updating this list as I post on). So, here we go again:
1. Arakawa Under the Bridge /x Bridge – “Sakasama Bridge” by Suneohair
“Akai Coat” by Suneohair
Can I say something more about my love for this franchise? I simply love all the OP/EDs of Arakawa Under the Bridge, they are simply soothing to the ear. Always the right amount of peppiness and awesome drums. Suneohair dai suki~ and same goes for SHAFT who finally found time to animate the ending sequence rather than some more live action. =P
2. Amagami SS – “Koi wa Mizu-iro” by Yukana
This one was not expected at all, I can bet. I was chatting with BlackLagoon on our chatbox and we discussed how Ayatsuji is WIN and I’m a mixture of Kaoru, her and Shiki… I know weird combination but coming to Nanasaki, she had been my favourite while checking out the manga and at least the ED single didn’t let me down. Her end was very random though.
3. Angel Beats! – “Brave Song” by Aoi Tada
I was one of those people who went meh after seeing the first two episodes of Angel Beats! However, some people actually coaxed me to continue with it and I’m glad I did. Discovering the music of Girls DeMo has been a delight as well and this ED is just one of the many examples of how good every single release is.
4. Youjohan Shinwa Taikei – “Kami-sama no Iu Toori” by Etsuko Yakushimaru
If you have seen this (I recommend, if you haven’t already!), this song is the epitome of whenever clock moves back and Watashi is sent back to some other event. The storyline somehow always ends up within the 4.5 Tatami mats of his room and around people important to him. Thus, ED is awesomely done by Madhouse and Etsuko’s (remember her from Arakawa OPs?) voice compliments the lyrics with its sweetness.
5. Shiki – “Gekka Reijin” by Buck-Tick
I ended up liking both the OP/ED of Shiki performed by Buck-Tick but you can easily guess why. The tune is upbeat and portrays the horror part of the show brilliantly. Yeah, nod your head and shake your shoulders, not to mention naked Natsuno/ Tohru ftw~ :3
6. Kuragehime – “Kimi no Kirei ni Kizuite Okure” by Sambomaster
Count on Brains base to make another winner. You can see me fangirl with Hoshi over this and not only the story but heartwarming music. That is what Sambomaster does and I’ve posted up the full version that the TV size, which you can listen to any time at your leisure. So, yeah, you are beautiful and better believe in yourself! ^^
7. K-On!! – “NO, Thank You!” by HTT
If you remember the time I appeared on the DDD’s fourteenth podcast, I played “Girls in Wonderland”, a song that I love. Not to mention, the fact that it keeps me on my feet. “No, Thank you” is just the same, building up to its crescendo and filled with K-On!! goodness. Yeah, fanboys, scream now. I still liked don’t say lazy more.
8. Durarara!! – “Trust Me” by Yuya Matsushita
“Butterfly” by ON/OFF
Being a fangirl of the series, I liked BOTH of its OP/ED sequences. See it however you will but there is something fascinating with everyone lined up one after the other.
9. Soredemo Machi wa Matteiru – “Maids Sanjou!” by Maids
This show is not as great as Arakawa if you compare the humour but it has its moments. The wacky Maids with their individuality is what makes this show tick and same happens in case of the ED. Maids Sanjou!
10. Shinrei Tantei Yakumo – “Missing You” by Lisa Komine
This is not that song that would move you but the one you listen, when you are feeling thoughtful or would just like a calming listen. I love how the song ends with Yakumo and Haruka grasping the same source of light.
11. Seikimatsu Occult Gakuin – “Kimi ga Iru Basho” by Ayahi Takagaki
This is one of those songs that I like even with live-action (I’m kind of against it while watching my animu), though this is an exception because of being connected strongly with the storyline and the feel-good emotion that it gives.
12. Saraiya Goyou – “All I need…” by Rake
Another one of my favourite titles of 2010, a story that really rakes you in. You just have to get used to the unique character design. I like the ED because it’s so upbeat, showcasing the positivity of this title.
13. Naruto Shippuden – “Utakata Hanabi” by Supercell (nagi)
I can bet, you are not seeing a trend here, as I listen to both rock/upbeat and calming/slow numbers. This is from one of my favourite singers, not her best song but the single contains two more gems (Worldwide Love, Hoshi ga Mabataku). So enjoy this ditty~
14. Yosuga no sora – “Pinky Jones” by Momoiro Clover
Twincest is wincest, but I’ve already talked about that. This sure is an amusing ED, unlike the characters of this anime, who are either secretive or overly friendly. Momoiro Colvers sure liven the scene so get ready to do some twists.
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POWUH: 500-599 and The Trapolicious Treasurer with 599 comments
Nice selection, maybe my top favs from the list would be (in no particular order):
“Brave Song” by Aoi Tada
“Kimi no Kirei ni Kizuite Okure” by Sambomaster
“NO, Thank You!” by HTT
“Utakata Hanabi” by Supercell (nagi)
Also not on the list that I liked was “Fallen Angel” by Aimee B from PnS. The song reminded me of something that I can’t remember but it sticks with me hehe.
POWUH: Meta Team and Ringleader Extraordinaire~ with 6433 comments
Fallen Angel was on my first draft but damn, there were so many to select from! Listing is hard. =3=
*also, first comment cookie*
POWUH: Meta Resident and Yōko Fanboy with 1246 comments
Woot! NO THANK YOU!!!!! x3 I’d give you a 1000 votes if I could!!! ><"
But besides that my other selections were (not in any particular order):
Kimi ga Iru Basho" by Ayahi Takagaki
Utakata Hanabi" by Supercell
Trust Me" by Yuya Matsushita
Koi wa Mizu-iro" by Yukana
Brave Song" by Aoi Tada
Pinky Jones" by Momoiro Clover
I actually really liked the ED for Arakawa the first time I listened to it just then xD But sorry~ I didn't vote for it because these ones were BETTER!!! MWAHAHAHAHAHA
POWUH: Meta Team and Ringleader Extraordinaire~ with 6433 comments
Lol, looks like Trust Me is going to win this time around but no worries, Tofu; I love No, Thank You and even Girls in Wonderland from the same album. xD
POWUH: 800-899 and Self-proclaimed Manga Queen with 874 comments
~Hands down, the Arakawa Under the Bridge endings are my absolute favorite<3 I loved DRRR!'s ending and of course Kuragehime's ending, but I'm absolutely in love with the Arakawa endings. Suneohair ALL THE WAY!
POWUH: 800-899 and Self-proclaimed Manga Queen with 874 comments
“Trust Me” is just TOO FREAKING CATCHING. I’ll suddenly starting singing to myself, “Trust me trust me trust me YEAH!” during class x’D
POWUH: Meta Team and The Mad Scientist with 5525 comments
TRUST ME FTW
POWUH: Metanorn Lover with 190 comments
Haha yeah “Trust Me” is so catchy, I remember when I spammed my replay button when I first heard it xD
POWUH: Meta Resident and Yōko Fanboy with 1246 comments
Trust Me was a really good song, I also liked replyaing it over and over cause it was THAT good! xD But unfortunetly I kept hearing it and when new songs I liked came into my playlist I didn’t favour Trust Me as much and now it’s like ‘meh’ to me… But I still voted for it cause I know it’s an awesome song xD DON’T KILL ME~~~~ T_T
POWUH: Meta Team and Ringleader Extraordinaire~ with 6433 comments
Suneohair is LOVE!!! And you got all my favourites, Hoshi! <333
Trust Me is definitely going for that WIN~
POWUH: 400-499 with 406 comments
I t might be just me, but I find it was easier to choose my favourite EDs than it was to choose OPs.
These are my top picks however.
# “Kimi no Kirei ni Kizuite Okure” by Sambomaster
# “Trust Me” by Yuya Matsushita
# “Sakasama Bridge” by Suneohair
# “Akai Coat” by Suneohair
# “Brave Song” by Aoi Tada
POWUH: Meta Team and Ringleader Extraordinaire~ with 6433 comments
EDs were definitely easier than the OPs. And I see you love Suneohair like me. And that Sambomaster song is just amazing. It’s on repeat on my iPod. :3
POWUH: Metanorn Regular with 93 comments
I loved the No thank you ED XD it was so awesome!
My selections in order from 1-4:
“NO thank you!”by HTT
“Utaka Hanabi” by Supercell
“Trust me” by Yuya Matsushita
“Brave Song” by Aoi Tada
POWUH: Meta Team and Ringleader Extraordinaire~ with 6433 comments
Same here! It’s so catchy and same for Trust me.
Utakata Hanabi doesn’t even count because I love everything that nagi sings. And Brave Song is just soo good. :3
POWUH: Meta Team and The Mad Scientist with 5525 comments
I almost always skip the ending song lulz. The ones that I actually listen to (No Thank You, Gekka Reijin and most importantly TRUST ME)are the ones I knooowww I like.
POWUH: Meta Team and Ringleader Extraordinaire~ with 6433 comments
Aww, EDs now feel neglected. =P
POWUH: Metanorn Lover with 190 comments
“NO, Thank You!” by HTT
“Trust Me” by Yuya Matsushita
“Koi wa Mizu-iro” by Yukana
“Brave Song” by Aoi Tada
“Butterfly” by ON/OFF
Haha Kyo I was half expecting to see Ayatsuji’s ED in here but Nanasaki’s song is one of the best ED’s imo (I hate to admit it despite Ayatsuji’s awesomeness xD)
No, Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!
*PANTS* *MOEGASMS* *SPURTS* *ETC*
I’m surprised that Listen! isn’t in as well, I thought it was as catchy as NO, Thank You! (But No, Thank You > Listen!). Oh well at least No, Thank You! was in 😀
POWUH: Meta Team and Ringleader Extraordinaire~ with 6433 comments
I should have added Ayatsuji’s but it was too sad for my taste so Nanasaki wins~ And yeah, No Thank You is awesome and > Listen! And Trust me is sure giving it a big competition.
POWUH: Lovely-pyon~ with 304 comments
-“Maids Sanjou!” by Maids
-“Utakata Hanabi” by Supercell
-“Kimi no Kirei ni Kizuite Okure” by Sambomaster
-“Trust Me” by Yuya Matsushita
-“Sakasama Bridge” by Suneohair
-“Akai Coat” by Suneohair
-“Brave Song” by Aoi Tada
I love my Arakawa ED’s!
POWUH: Meta Team and Ringleader Extraordinaire~ with 6433 comments
Good picks! It’s so hard to choose. =3=
POWUH: iLurker with 4 comments
My personal favorite is Trust Me though I am pretty sad Bird (Black Butler II First Ending Song), also by Yuya, never made it in. This year sparks a slight change in Yuya’s music, establishing a rather unique “Yuya Matsushita” style that is quite unlike anything else. Trust Me has a very catchy tune and is EXTREMELY addictive. Hopefully, I will see his name in here again next year. 🙂
POWUH: Lovely-pyon~ and Metanorn's Hime-chan~ with 371 comments
Hmm…haven’t watched many of these, sadly. 🙁
Vote goes to DRRR!! again…and “Missing You” as well since I liked the sad emotion it evokes from you.
POWUH: 600-699 and Romance Expert with 652 comments
brave song by aoi tada
trust me by yuya matsushita
butterfly by on/off
though I would have preferred tsunagu kizuna by team nekokan (yosuga no sora) over the pinky jones choice…
POWUH: iLurker with 2 comments
gosh i love durarara’s endings! and there’s like so many parodies of trust me:D and i think angel beats brave song was nice and very fitting to the overall plot:) sakasama bridge was nicee too:) but why isnt there kuroshitsuji’s 2 ending? i think it was very nice and so was the op;(
POWUH: Metanorn Regular with 107 comments
Agree! Bird by Yuya Matsushita was also one of my favorite ED in 2010! XD
POWUH: 1100-1199 and Meta's Evil rice-flour Product with 1137 comments
ANARCHYYYYY EVERYONE WANTS TO BE ME ANARCHYYYYYYEAAAH GET IT UP SO I CAN SEEEE ANAARCHAAAYYYY YOU’RE READY FOR THE GAME
POWUH: 600-699 and Wingman with 655 comments
Brave song – Angel Beats
Akai coat – ARAKAWA
No! Thank you!! – K-ON!!
Utakata Hanabi – although i hate naruto super cell is aweseome
Panty & Stocking’s ANARCHY – 😀
Butterfly – DRRR!!
POWUH: 600-699 and Wingman with 655 comments
I FORGOT “TRUST ME”!! HOW COULD I?!?!?!
POWUH: Metanorn Regular with 107 comments
My vote this time:
– Kimi ga Iru Basho by Ayahi Takagaki => don’t know why, I just like this song!
– Utakata Hanabi by Supercell => aww, really loves this song! But, this one still can’t beat Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari :))
– Trust Me by Yuya Matsushita => this one definitely win! <3 <3 don’t really like it at first, but I gradually like it after hearing it multiple times XD
POWUH: Metanorn Regular with 107 comments
Ack! I also vote for Brave Song by Aoi Tada! 😀
POWUH: and Yaoi Fangirl~ with 2320 comments
which anime is that? sounds familiar…
POWUH: 400-499 and Manly Russians lover with 401 comments
*Looks at results*
I’m disappointed in you, Metanorn…
POWUH: 1100-1199 and Meta's Evil rice-flour Product with 1137 comments
*Looks at Hato’s comment*
I’m dissapointed in you, Hato-kun
POWUH: Meta Resident and Metanorn's Hime-chan~ with 1758 comments
I shake Dan-go’s hand in agreement.
POWUH: and Yaoi Fangirl~ with 2320 comments
i actually don’t listen to ED, since most of them are slow songs and makes me fall asleep. that’s why i like extremely loud songs like trust me and butterfly. and maids sanjou too xD
but occult gakuen’s ed is an exception 😀
POWUH: Meta Resident and Metanorn's Hime-chan~ with 1758 comments
I’m in heaven…..
“Kami-sama no Iu Toori” by Etsuko Yakushimaru
“Gekka Reijin” by Buck-Tick
“Utakata Hanabi” by Supercell
“Kimi no Kirei ni Kizuite Okure” by Sambomaster
“Trust Me” by Yuya Matsushita
“Sakasama Bridge” by Suneohair
“Butterfly” by ON/OFF
For an OP/ED junky like me it’s real heaven…….. @^@
What can I say, I love all of these ED!! ^__^ especially “Butterfly”, “Utaka hanabi”,”Kimi-sama no iu toori”,”Trust me” and “Gekka reijin”.
*O* can’t wait for another year-ender hitlist ^^
POWUH: Meta Team and PreCure Mastah with 9203 comments
Niceeee ending list! very cool 😀
Lots of great songs here too.
POWUH: Metanorn Regular and Infamous Nekomata with 91 comments
Wow… I voted for less than I expected to… Seems like my favorite EDs weren’t all listed 😛