Name an opening better than A Cruel Angel's Thesis from Evangelion - YouTube
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Evangelion's "A Cruel Angel's Thesis" is decades old yet fans still can't name a better anime opening — why do certain songs lock in as untouchable?
Peak-End RuleNostalgia EffectMere Exposure EffectAvailability Heuristic
Theory Briefing
- A Cruel Angel's Thesis has held its reputation as the gold standard anime opening long enough to spawn a YouTube challenge video with mass engagement.
- The comment section doubles as a crowdsourced ranking, with fans nominating rivals — revealing how personal nostalgia shapes what counts as 'the best'.
- Evangelion's opening works as both a catchy pop song and a thematic summary of the show, a rare combination fans argue most rivals lack.