Which Dance-Style OP/ED Anime Come to Mind? Survey Closes September 19th

Celebrate “Idol Copy Dance Day” with Anime!

September 26th marks “Idol Copy Dance Day” in Japan, a special occasion established to commemorate the first “UNIDOL” idol copy dance event held on this day back in 2012. It’s a day to appreciate the energy and dedication that goes into replicating iconic idol performances!

The Dynamic Role of Dance in Anime OPs and EDs

Just as in the world of idol performances, dance plays an incredibly vital role in anime, often being the driving force that electrifies a series. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the opening (OP) and ending (ED) sequences, which serve as the very face of an anime. These dynamic segments frequently feature captivating dance choreography that leaves a lasting impression on viewers.

Even in the current Summer 2025 anime season, we’re seeing an abundance of memorable dance-focused OPs and EDs. Titles like Dandadan, Osomatsu-san, and Food Court de, Mata Ashita. are delighting audiences with their rhythm and flair, setting the tone for each episode or providing a delightful send-off.

Share Your Favorites: Which Anime OPs/EDs Get You Dancing?

To celebrate this vibrant aspect of anime, Anime! Anime! is launching a special reader survey! We want to know: “Which ‘Dance-Focused OP/ED Anime’ comes to your mind?”

This is your chance to shine a spotlight on those iconic sequences that made you tap your feet, hum along, or even try to mimic the moves yourself! Whether it’s an opening that gets your blood pumping or an ending that provides a charming cool-down, we want to hear about it. Please provide your answers in a free-response format, naming the titles you think fit, for both OP anime and ED anime separately.

Click Here to Take the Survey!

※This survey is open to all anime works, including TV broadcasts, movies, streaming originals, and OVA.
※Please submit only one response per person.
Basic information such as gender and age are optional fields, and you are welcome to participate without providing them. Everyone is encouraged to join in the fun!

The deadline for submissions is September 19th. We’ll be compiling the results and eagerly sharing them with you as soon as they’re ready. Don’t miss out!

Looking for more surveys? Check out other ongoing themes here! We’d love to hear your thoughts.
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※This survey is part of our ongoing research into readers’ current interest and attention towards anime works and characters. The results are not intended to determine the superiority or inferiority of any specific character or work. We sincerely hope that this article can serve as an opportunity for you to discover new works and characters, or to further deepen your understanding and interest in the anime world.

By Takahashi Katsunori
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