OP

おーぴー

noun

opening theme; opening song

1. opening theme; opening song

The song or musical sequence that plays at the beginning of an anime, TV drama, or video game. A key element of Japanese media.

このアニメのOPが好(す)きだ。

I like this anime's opening theme.

OPは有名(ゆうめい)なバンドが歌(うた)っている。

The opening theme is sung by a famous band.

新(あたら)しいOPに変(か)わった。

It changed to a new opening theme.

OP is an abbreviation of English "opening," referring to the opening theme song or sequence of anime, TV dramas, or video games.

Common collocations

OP曲(きょく): opening song
OPテーマ: opening theme
OP映像(えいぞう): opening visuals/animation
OPを飛(と)ばす: to skip the opening
新(あたら)しいOPに変(か)わる: to change to a new opening

Similar words

OP (opening): played at the beginning
ED (ending): played at the end
挿入歌(そうにゅうか): insert song (played during an episode)

Cultural note

Anime OPs are a significant part of Japanese pop culture. Major artists are often commissioned to create them, and OP songs frequently chart on music rankings. Fans closely analyze new OPs for hints about upcoming plot developments.

Related Words

Antonym: ED (ending theme)

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Added 2026.1.21 10:00 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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