The ‘worst’ list is always the hardest, not because I have a hard time being judgmental—that shit comes easy, the hard part is actually finding songs that even qualify as ‘worst’ because so much anime music (specifically OP’s and ED’s) are just so good, that’s part of the reason why this list is just 5 songs, because I didn’t feel right listing the other 5 that would have made out the 10 “worst”. Even so half the songs on this list aren’t actually bad, they’re just not as good as the one’s that came before! But that said, if they’re on this list then they’ve done something ‘not quite good enough’. For the list of the best OP’s of Summer 2018 (and a full list of my regular list-making requirements) click here. Otherwise enjoy my countdown of the 5 Worst Anime OP’s of Summer 2018!
~Number 5~
“Momoiro Typhoon” (Peach-Colored Typhoon) by Luna Haruna from Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs
Divorcing all opinions of a show from an OP is hard, especially here given how much I like the show and the opening visuals, but to be honest this song is just way too low key and kinda bland, admittedly it picks up toward the mid-way point but by then it’s already too little, too late.
~Number 4~
“Red Swan” by Yoshiki feat. HYDE from Attack on Titan Season 3
Another one that’s hard to separate from the visuals, but here it’s because they work so well together—it’s a deliberately contemplative effort pairing the nostalgic visuals with a soft song like this and in my opinion it works for the show! Where it doesn’t work is listening to this as a song by itself because it… is… dull. Also the lead vocalist is kinda bad?
~Number 3~
“Make my story” by Lenny Code Fiction from My Hero Academia 3rd Season
Oof. What’s with all these great, high-profile shows with mediocre OP’s this season (and last season). The chorus kind of destroys any potential for this being enjoyable, sounding like a boy-band sucking helium. It’s just such a ‘meh’ of a song; I can’t help but be left disappointed.
~Number 2~
“Tenshi yo Furusato o Kike” by May’n from Lord of Vermilion: Crimson King
There’s nothing wrong with May’n, it’s just this song kind of exists and nothing else, while many other songs on this list are far more low-key and uninteresting this is just utterly generic from beginning to end.
~Number 1~
“Sassoku to Hashiru Tonegawa-kun” by Gesu no Kiwami Otome from Mr. Tonegawa
Ugly sounding music, ugly vocals—just an unpleasant musical experience, not much else to say to be honest!
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True to the quality of the music this anime season the OP list wasn’t all that bad, save for an utterly muddy-sounding Number 1. And trust me when I say it’s absolutely a good thing when there’s only 5 viable picks for a worst of list! Coming up next is the Best and Worst ED (Ending Songs) of Summer 2018!
Previous Seasonal OP & ED Lists:
10 Best OP’s Winter 2018
10 Worst OP’s Winter 2018
10 Best ED’s Winter 2018
5 Worst ED’s Winter 2018
10 Best OP’s Spring 2018
10 Worst OP’s Spring 2018
10 Best ED’s Spring 2018
5 Worst ED’s Spring 2018
15 Best OP’s Summer 2018
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I really have to say that when I first heard the new song for season 3 of Attack on Titan I was totally shocked and did quite know what to make of it. In the end though, it grew on me, and I really though it fit well. Do agree though…hearing the song by itself is just plain dull. 😊
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I’m with you on My Hero Academia this season, though I also didn’t like it last season and this one I think is a slight improvement. Attack on Titan I kind of like, though that’s probably because it is pretty dull and at least isn’t so angry this season. That said, it isn’t exactly getting me pumped for the show so it might be a missed opportunity there.
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Great list, although I really enjoy the MHA opening this time around. Doesn’t mean it’s great, just that it’s going on my wakeup music list!
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HeroAca has never really had any strong OP’s… But yeah, this one is definitely noticeably weak and uninspired.
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I actually rather like the OP for Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs. I like Luna Haruna’s voice, and I like the simple rock style it’s got.
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It’s way to simple for my liking, but I can understand the appeal.
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I’m surprised you dared call out Toshi and Hyde’s vocals… their actual rock legends in Japan afterall! But alas, Toshi’s voice while unique is not for everyone. Aside from that, I haven’t listened to any of these so… no more opinions from me on the subject lol.
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Well a good/legendary artist doesn’t excuse an uniteresting or poor song! I loved Kiss of Death from Darling in the FranXX and that was Hyde for what its worth.
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That is very true. X’s last couple of songs have been pretty ‘meh’. Most of us fans are just clamoring anything at this point (no new music in years does that to fans I guess). Hyde’s ‘Kiss of death’ was a great track! I had no idea it tied into Darling in the FranXX though lol
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