Initially, Un-Go failed to impress me with its first few episodes. I was almost certain to drop this series. But if it wasn’t because of its ending song, I would have missed out this awesome show. Also, arguably this show has the best opening and ending songs (combined together).
The first time I heard Un-Go’s ED song, I was captivated by its entrancing and mystifying tune and beat. Aside from that, the animation and its content were such interesting to watch. The evocative and eyegasmic used of the visuals especially the colours and patterns were simply fascinating. It’s like they’re promising me that, there’s something to unmask and it would only get better episode after episode.
In addition, its opening song also didn’t fail to enchant me. I most specifically commend how the phasing is so engaging and so perfectly upbeat with the music—especially the back-flipping and somersaulting Inga, I loved that! In contrast to the ED song, the OP song is extremely engaging and gripping. But similarly to the ED song, it’s confounding especially whenever Shinjurou’s serious and sad face was being focused at.
Overall, I’d say every bits of what an anime has to offer is significantly important for the show. Some might argue that OP and ED songs do not really bring that much value. But in most cases, for me, they make or break the show. Thank goodness for these songs and music that I didn’t drop this delightful series, Un-Go.
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I was actually on the fence about UN-GO at first, same as you. I’m really glad I stuck with it, because it turned out a lot better than it looked in the beginning.
Exactly, After the first episode I didn’t expect that much. But then, it turned out that this series only gets better episode after episode.
I agree. The OP’s and ED’s are definitely a valuable aspect. There were so many anime’s I’ve seen with great OP’s and ED’s that helped me survive the anime itself
Take Ao No Exorcist for example. It’s ED gave it that extra oomph, which made me enjoy it further.
Indeed, I believe that these give a lot impact to its viewers considering their location on the show–opening and ending.
Yup, both the ED/OP were probably my highlights of the season. I particularly enjoy the fact that Hayami (0.56s) is surrounded by arrows, as if to say, “That’s him! He’s the bad guy!” No idea if it was a deliberate nod or purely stylistic, but I found pretty funny nonetheless.
I viewed the ED for I don’t know how many times already. But it didn’t occur to me that those arrows were hinting that Hayami is the bad guy of this series. That’s really smart of Un-Go, it’s like all this time the culprit is right under since the beginning of the show.
Btw, thanks for your comment. I’ve noticed that this is your first time here in my blog.
I tend to agree with you. OP and ED can make a big difference to an anime. But, it only works for those who sit thru the OP and ED. And I guess I’m one of them.
The ED here reminds me of a style in Bubblegum Crisis 2040′s ED. Anyway, Un-Go ED is much more dynamic compared to 2040.
Sacred seven’s OP was nice for me with one of those funky beat music and uni-tri-what-u-call-em-colour plays. I felt slightly shortchanged though. Maybe I had expected too much from the OP
Thank you for sharing these videos. ^^
Indeed, I can see similarities of Bubble Gum Crisis and Un-Go’s ED, mainly because of the frame. As for the Sacred Seven’s OP, for some odd reason, it reminds me of a song that I heard from Dance Dance Revolution, very funky-beat indeed.
The first episode didn’t impress me, so I didn’t follow UN-GO, but I keep hearing a lot of good things about it. I’m not sure I’ll have time to watch it though.
I understand that the firs 2-4 episodes weren’t that good, however from the beginning I noticed a notable progression episode after episode. I’d say to give it a shot, because I enjoyed this show more than I expected.
I also loved UN-GO’s opening and ending as well. They are so refreshingly unique visually, and I enjoyed the music as well. UN-GO was a very enjoyable series for me, and I loved all the character interactions rather than the mysteries. ^_^
I agreed, I believed the blogosphere also really enjoyed UN-GO’s songs. And, just like character interactions especially their dialogues are what I loved the most on this series.
While I also like Un-Go’s OP and ED songs, the ones I like best are from Persona 4: The Animation. Pretty cool beat there.
Yes, Persona4′s OP song! I loved that as well.