>>5475
As is only fair, here is now a list of intros made in Japan.
Let's start with the Rankin/Bass trilogy:
Thundercats –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_-WHxwaD5Y
Silverhawks –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqsgLxuMhLE
Tigersharks –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opi3eX6rwEI
Between all three it's like you watched an entire OVA. Stellar animation, stellar soundtrack, stellar direction. Legendary status. It is of course a real contest only between Thundercats and Silverhawks, and I don't know which I honestly like better, but Tigersharks shouldn't be left by the roadside either – it has the cutest girl.
Galaxy Rangers –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBJGMI2ZWWI
Probably has the most gorgeous animation ever outsourced for a cartoon intro. Absolutely jaw-dropping. The song is a real banger as well. It's a bit simple but so beautiful that who even cares.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (OG) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QNaoJcg5lk
Honestly, bit by bit, this is probably the coolest intro ever made to this day. Yes, there are ones with mind blowing animation like Galaxy Rangers, and the animation here is pretty fucking top tier as well, but just
everything about this intro in amazing. It's so good I believe it single handedly sold us on such silly concept as ninja turtles.
Megaman –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ufVQIUEiYc
Another all around great intro. I really like that synth/techno/whatever sound they went for. Really unique and iconic, not many shows can just repeat one line for a solid minute and pull it off.
Heathcliff –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LLb8EBU9nQ
Just a really comfy and happy intro. Watch it and it will make your day.
Batman –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ5yNhDOjxU
Obligatory Batman intro. Requires no introduction.
The Real Ghostbusters –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7VS-ZoeMqs
Another iconic happy-go-lucky intro. What's not to love.
Dat Janine.