ED

いーでぃー
noun
ending theme; ending song
1. ending theme; ending song
The song or musical sequence that plays at the end of an anime, TV drama, or video game episode.
EDも良(い)い曲(きょく)だ。
The ending theme is also a good song.
EDで泣(な)いてしまった。
I cried during the ending theme.
OPよりEDの方(ほう)が好(す)きだ。
I like the ending theme more than the opening.

Abbreviation of English "ending." Used in anime, drama, and video game discussions to refer to the closing credits sequence with its accompanying music.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • ED曲(きょく): ending song
  • EDテーマ: ending theme
  • ED映像(えいぞう): ending animation/visuals

USAGE:
Ending themes often have a more reflective or emotional tone compared to the energetic OP (opening). Fans frequently discuss and rank both OP and ED as part of an anime's appeal.

CONTRAST:

  • OP (オープニング): opening theme — typically upbeat
  • ED (エンディング): ending theme — typically calmer or more emotional

Related Words

Antonym: OP (opening theme)
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