Fan video proves that every anime show has the same opening credits. @transitnap: The difference being that the intro of an american show is maybe 40 seconds, tops.
Animes drag this formulaic self-indulgent nonsense on for at least a minute and a half before the actual show starts, often a lot longer. @MisterFoo: I don't think it's self-indulgent so much as it's just convention, the opening sequences probably last as long as the theme song does (which, for many fans, is an important part of an anime, so much so that it often changes through seasons). For live-action shows, the convention is to generally use clips from the actual show set in a montage, which can also be seen as self-indulgent and formulaic. Top Ten Best Anime Series - Top Ten List - FastTopTen. Oldie but goodie.
This is one of the classic anime that has been regarded by most as "the" best anime series out there. Well, we'll see, rate it now according to your standards! Synopsis: In the not-too-distant future of 2071, Earth is a bit of a mess as a result of an accident testing a new transportation system, and now nobody is left on it but folks to poor to get away. The massive "I just got in to anime" recommendation list - Reddi.