Best Anime Openings of the 2020s Ranked

A great opening is a promise the show makes every single episode. The 2020s have produced some all timers, and these are the best so far.

The rankings

1. Kick Back, Chainsaw Man. Kenshi Yonezu built an anthem, and the animation matched its unhinged energy frame for frame.

2. Idol, Oshi no Ko. A global chart phenomenon fused to a perfect thesis statement for the show’s glittering darkness.

3. The Brave, Frieren. Warmth and melancholy in equal measure, exactly like the series it introduces.

4. Where Our Blue Is, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2. The Shibuya arc announced its tragedy in advance and nobody listened.

5. Mixed Nuts, Spy x Family. Official Hige Dandism turned family sitcom chaos into jazz pop joy.

6. Abyss, Solo Leveling. Pure momentum, engineered for the hype the show delivers.

7. Work, Dandadan. Style, speed and swagger that made the entire internet stop scrolling.

The common thread: none of these are skippable, and skipping the opening is the whole test.

My take: Kick Back is the decade’s best and it may not be beaten. It is the rare opening that feels illegal to skip even on a rewatch.