

Hayashi Takashi disbanded and formed the group REVERSLOW, which was a side-band around 2004. Then Munemasa started playing Rhythm guitar. Yosihito Hirai joined PENPALS after his previous band, YOUNG PUNCH, broke up. The band broke up in 2005 with Takashi joining REVERSLOW.Īfter reuniting all of their original members in February of 2011, PENPALS has announced that they will be releasing an album with new songs including a self-cover of their hit song “TELL ME WHY“, which gained popularity as the opening theme song to the anime “Berserk“, for the first time in eight years on July 25th. Today’s post is a celebration of all the best anime openings the industry has blessed us with in its long history, the ones we absolutely cannot skip because their awesomeness keeps us hooked and singing.Penpals are a band from Japan and are responsible for the opening theme for the … Read Full Bio ↴ Penpals are a band from Japan and are responsible for the opening theme for the anime 'Berserk', titled "Tell me Why" among many others, and have currently released a number of Albums, singles, and music DVDs. Some are sadly forgettable, while most are so good they become an integral part of the anime experience. Unfortunately, not all anime intros are created equal.

But that’s what makes a great anime theme: It’s not just a catchy tune but a powerful connection that draws you in and keeps you invested. Certain opening songs have stuck with me over the years, and I’m somehow still able to sing every word - or at least try to, as far as my non-existent Japanese language skills can take me. As someone who has watched countless hours of these works of art, I can confidently say that anime songs are a huge part of what draws me in.
