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

CONTRAST:

  • 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 2026.3.27 18:57
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