Let me just say that it was very difficult to decide between these two!

2. Last Exile [OP]
“Cloud Age Symphony” – Shuntaro Okino
The only reason this didn’t get the #1 spot is because it doesn’t tell as much of a story as the #1 entry. But the song and visuals are both amazing. When I first watched Exile, I would play the opening over and over again.

1. Terror in Resonance [OP]
“Trigger” – Yuuki Ozaki
The funny thing is that the style of this is very similar to the Last Exile opening, down to the grainy textures used and the birds and feathers imagery. But Terror’s opening takes #1 for storytelling – you get a bit more of a feel for the characters and a stronger emotional response here.