Narration before OP
Anime
Has the same or similar narrator/animation sequence before the opening theme plays
WIP. What is the point of this stack? I have no clue. Mostly only includes shows I've seen & remember. There are most def at least hundreds if not thousands of these. (Maybe I should also track shows with an episode preview/recap before the op)
WIP. What is the point of this stack? I have no clue. Mostly only includes shows I've seen & remember. There are most def at least hundreds if not thousands of these. (Maybe I should also track shows with an episode preview/recap before the op)

TV, 2011,
148 eps
Me:-
Author:7
"Monster and beast...
Vast riches... Hidden treasures...
Evil haunts... Unexplored frontiers...
The mysterious unknown...
Those capitivated by those words...
Are called...
Hunters"
- Narrator
Vast riches... Hidden treasures...
Evil haunts... Unexplored frontiers...
The mysterious unknown...
Those capitivated by those words...
Are called...
Hunters"
- Narrator

TV, 1999,
? eps
Me:-
Author:1
"Wealth, fame, power...
Gold Roger, the King of the Pirates, attained everything this world has to offer. The words he uttered just before his death drove people to the seas.
"My treasure? If you want it, you can have it! Find it! I left everything this world has to offer there!"
And so men head for the Grand Line in pursuit of their dreams!
The world has truly entered a Great Pirate Era!"
- Narrator
Gold Roger, the King of the Pirates, attained everything this world has to offer. The words he uttered just before his death drove people to the seas.
"My treasure? If you want it, you can have it! Find it! I left everything this world has to offer there!"
And so men head for the Grand Line in pursuit of their dreams!
The world has truly entered a Great Pirate Era!"
- Narrator

TV, 2014,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:-
"This is a tale of ancient times, when the human and non-human worlds had not yet split.
Not content with just the Kingdom of Liones, nations with Holy Knights have extended their reach across all of Britannia!
Magic is power...and it is this power that can sway an entire country's fortune.
Of all these knights, one group is reknowned throughout Britannia.
Their name is..."
- Narrator
Thanks to @Ionliosite2
Not content with just the Kingdom of Liones, nations with Holy Knights have extended their reach across all of Britannia!
Magic is power...and it is this power that can sway an entire country's fortune.
Of all these knights, one group is reknowned throughout Britannia.
Their name is..."
- Narrator
Thanks to @Ionliosite2

TV, 1997,
25 eps
Me:-
Author:-
"In this world, is the destiny of mankind controlled by some transcendental entity or law? Is it like the hand of God hovering above?
At least it is true that man has no control, even over his own will."
- Narrator (VA of Void, EN & JP)
Thanks to @Ionliosite2
At least it is true that man has no control, even over his own will."
- Narrator (VA of Void, EN & JP)
Thanks to @Ionliosite2

TV, 2007,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:8
"Well, let's get going.
Let's go!
Stop messing around and start!"
- Konata, Miyuki & Kagami
Let's go!
Stop messing around and start!"
- Konata, Miyuki & Kagami

TV, 2005,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:7
"Infinite time stopped beating its heart, and humans burnt away without making any noise.
Not one person notices as the world becomes dislocated and is covered in the flames of Guze."
- Alastor
Not one person notices as the world becomes dislocated and is covered in the flames of Guze."
- Alastor

TV, 2007,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:-
"Eyes as clear as the azure sky. That is how you tell a "Contractor".
The stigma of the wind, marked on the one who has been entrusted with the entire world's atmosphere
by the Spirit King of the Wind."
- MC
The stigma of the wind, marked on the one who has been entrusted with the entire world's atmosphere
by the Spirit King of the Wind."
- MC

TV, 1992,
46 eps
Me:-
Author:-
"*...In the name of the moon, Sailor Moon will punish you."
- Usagi
*Includes episode preview
- Usagi
*Includes episode preview

TV, 2005,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:-
"It is said that life's encounters are governed by fate.
Tangled up in the thread of fate are the ill-fated blossoms, pitiful and frail. Lost in anger, sorrow, and tears. Beyond the veil of midnight, the retribution that you are helpless to reap shall be yours."
- Narrator
Tangled up in the thread of fate are the ill-fated blossoms, pitiful and frail. Lost in anger, sorrow, and tears. Beyond the veil of midnight, the retribution that you are helpless to reap shall be yours."
- Narrator

TV, 1996,
? eps
Me:-
Author:-
"My name is Edogawa Conan. I was originally Kudo Shinichi, a high school student, who was forced to take a drug and was shrunk.
Although I am an elementary school student, my mind is still good.
I unveil the truth of all cases!" - Conan
...
"Detective skills glitter left and right as they unravel tangled threads. *
Always determining the one truth with the body of a child and the mind of an adult,
His name is Detective Conan!"
*Includes an episode preview line here
Although I am an elementary school student, my mind is still good.
I unveil the truth of all cases!" - Conan
...
"Detective skills glitter left and right as they unravel tangled threads. *
Always determining the one truth with the body of a child and the mind of an adult,
His name is Detective Conan!"
*Includes an episode preview line here

TV, 2011,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
"Akarin!
Hai!
Yuru Yuri is starting!"
*or some variation (on most episodes)
Hai!
Yuru Yuri is starting!"
*or some variation (on most episodes)

TV, 2023,
25 eps
Me:-
Author:-
"This world is filled with too many games to count, though the vast majority simply come and go in obscurity.
The greatest of all games is the fully immersive VR game boasting over 30 million players worldwide-
Shangri-La Frontier, which rightly earns teh title of "god-tier game"!
Onel over of trash games, Hizutome Rakuro, is trying out the god-tier game, Shangri-La Frontier.
What adventures await him there?"
Thanks to @Ionliosite2
The greatest of all games is the fully immersive VR game boasting over 30 million players worldwide-
Shangri-La Frontier, which rightly earns teh title of "god-tier game"!
Onel over of trash games, Hizutome Rakuro, is trying out the god-tier game, Shangri-La Frontier.
What adventures await him there?"
Thanks to @Ionliosite2

TV, 2007,
52 eps
Me:-
Author:8
"A butler is one who serves.
A butler is one who dedicates himself.
A butler is a formal guardian who supports the days of their master.
Yes.
This is a super combat battle story of a boy who fights, risking his life for a girl.
(I hope my screen time will increase now)" - Narrator
Same animation sequence. Narrator line is lightly different each ep.
A butler is one who dedicates himself.
A butler is a formal guardian who supports the days of their master.
Yes.
This is a super combat battle story of a boy who fights, risking his life for a girl.
(I hope my screen time will increase now)" - Narrator
Same animation sequence. Narrator line is lightly different each ep.

TV, 2009,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:-
Episodes begin with a live action narration of the stories presented by the host. (Worth mentioning although it doesn't quite fit the stack criteria.)

TV, 2007,
51 eps
Me:-
Author:8
"All kids hold an egg in their soul. The egg of our hearts, our would-be selves, yet unseen." - Narrator
*Narrated in English
*Narrated in English

TV, 2002,
52 eps
Me:-
Author:-
"The earth...
An exquisite, blue planet with more than a million species living on it...
The earth...
However, more than 2500 species of animals are now on the brink of extinction...
We have to take action now...
Now... for the sake of all living things, including ourselves..."
- Narrator
Thanks to @Orenjion
An exquisite, blue planet with more than a million species living on it...
The earth...
However, more than 2500 species of animals are now on the brink of extinction...
We have to take action now...
Now... for the sake of all living things, including ourselves..."
- Narrator
Thanks to @Orenjion

TV, 1995,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:-
"Where monsters rampage, I'm there to take them down!
Where treasure glitters, I'm there to claim it!
Where an enemy rises to face me, victory will be mine!"
- Lina Inverse
Thanks to @Orenjion
Where treasure glitters, I'm there to claim it!
Where an enemy rises to face me, victory will be mine!"
- Lina Inverse
Thanks to @Orenjion

TV, 2015,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:3
"Our country is called Nil Kamui. It's a small island nation.
One day, the ancient and covetous country of Huang'lan invaded us and annexed athrid of our land.
D'natia, our ally to the east, our ally to the east, limited itself to the protection of their garrison cities, and wouldn't get involved further.
With these two major powers involved, Nil Kamui was all of a sudden divided like a pig on a butchering block.
Our guardian deity, the Red Dragon, began to attack people, and Restless Ones, thought to be beings of myth, began to appear.
Year of Radiance 3015, September...
Our country is no longer ours." - MC
One day, the ancient and covetous country of Huang'lan invaded us and annexed athrid of our land.
D'natia, our ally to the east, our ally to the east, limited itself to the protection of their garrison cities, and wouldn't get involved further.
With these two major powers involved, Nil Kamui was all of a sudden divided like a pig on a butchering block.
Our guardian deity, the Red Dragon, began to attack people, and Restless Ones, thought to be beings of myth, began to appear.
Year of Radiance 3015, September...
Our country is no longer ours." - MC

TV, 2007,
52 eps
Me:-
Author:5
"It was...Something that suddenly happened one day.
Strange cards started to fall from the sky to the children's hands.
To everyone's surprise, monsters started to show up from the cards and the battle started!
And contacting through the net and exchanging information,
We were able to set the rules around the world.
And becoming friends, meeting on the net...
6 children...That's us...
Battle Brawlers!" - MCs
"My whole world changed one day when all these random cards started raining down everywhere.
At first they seemed harmless enough, so a bunch of us kids invented this cool new game
That's when we realised those cards weren't so harmless after all, they were packed with incredible powers from another world.
My name is Dan, and together with my friends Runo, Marucho, Julie, not to mention Mr. Hotshot himself Shun, and Alice...
We are the Bakugan Battle Brawlers!" - Dan ft. MCs (Dub)
Strange cards started to fall from the sky to the children's hands.
To everyone's surprise, monsters started to show up from the cards and the battle started!
And contacting through the net and exchanging information,
We were able to set the rules around the world.
And becoming friends, meeting on the net...
6 children...That's us...
Battle Brawlers!" - MCs
"My whole world changed one day when all these random cards started raining down everywhere.
At first they seemed harmless enough, so a bunch of us kids invented this cool new game
That's when we realised those cards weren't so harmless after all, they were packed with incredible powers from another world.
My name is Dan, and together with my friends Runo, Marucho, Julie, not to mention Mr. Hotshot himself Shun, and Alice...
We are the Bakugan Battle Brawlers!" - Dan ft. MCs (Dub)

TV, 1971,
23 eps
Me:-
Author:-
"My name is Lupin the Third. I'm the grandson of the infamous phantom thief, Lupin. Police the world over desperately want to apprehend me, not that they can!
Not to brag, but I'm an elusive thief that always gets what I want.
That's me, Lupin the Third.
Jigen Daisuke, my partner. He's a professional cool gunman who can quick draw in 0.3 seconds. He's reliable with a strong sense of duty.
Ishikawa Goemon XIII. he's a descendant of the great thief of lore, Ishikawa Goemon. He can sever anything with his mastery in the quick sword draw. He's scary when he's angry!
Inspector Zenigata. As you know, he's descended from Zenigata Heiji. He's a skilled officer in the MPD. This troublesome old man has made capturing me his goal in life.
The mysterious woman, Mine Fujiko. Even I don't know if this mysterious chick is a thief or spy. She puts me in tight spots, but I don't hate her.
See, I'm a softy with cuties!
Now then, what type of heists will I pull this week when surrounded by such a quirky crew?"
- Lupin
Not to brag, but I'm an elusive thief that always gets what I want.
That's me, Lupin the Third.
Jigen Daisuke, my partner. He's a professional cool gunman who can quick draw in 0.3 seconds. He's reliable with a strong sense of duty.
Ishikawa Goemon XIII. he's a descendant of the great thief of lore, Ishikawa Goemon. He can sever anything with his mastery in the quick sword draw. He's scary when he's angry!
Inspector Zenigata. As you know, he's descended from Zenigata Heiji. He's a skilled officer in the MPD. This troublesome old man has made capturing me his goal in life.
The mysterious woman, Mine Fujiko. Even I don't know if this mysterious chick is a thief or spy. She puts me in tight spots, but I don't hate her.
See, I'm a softy with cuties!
Now then, what type of heists will I pull this week when surrounded by such a quirky crew?"
- Lupin

TV, 2004,
69 eps
Me:-
Author:-
"There's English bread, German bread, and French bread,
but Japan's bread, Japan, does not exist.
In that case, there's no choice but to create it.
This story is a serious, biographical ballad of a boy who possesses Solar Hands,
Azuma Kazuma, who will create a Japanese bread made by and for the Japanese people,
which can be presented to the world proudly."
- Narrator
Thanks to @Orenjion
but Japan's bread, Japan, does not exist.
In that case, there's no choice but to create it.
This story is a serious, biographical ballad of a boy who possesses Solar Hands,
Azuma Kazuma, who will create a Japanese bread made by and for the Japanese people,
which can be presented to the world proudly."
- Narrator
Thanks to @Orenjion

TV, 2005,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:6
"A world where people yearn for the skies and move closer to the skies...
And some have found mysterious powers floating in the skies.
Guardia.
An ancient legend exists here...
"Beyond the skies, in the heavens where the clouds lead, lies a land of gold."
This is a story of hte eventful journey of love and adventures experienced by, Cou, a young sky pirate who lived freely in search of his dream."
- Narrator
And some have found mysterious powers floating in the skies.
Guardia.
An ancient legend exists here...
"Beyond the skies, in the heavens where the clouds lead, lies a land of gold."
This is a story of hte eventful journey of love and adventures experienced by, Cou, a young sky pirate who lived freely in search of his dream."
- Narrator

TV, 2003,
52 eps
Me:-
Author:-
"I'm Nanami Luchia. The person that my first love Kaito loves, is the mermaid me!
But if I happen to talk to him about that, I'll turn into bubbles!
Although I want to, I can't tell him.
But it'll be okay if Kaito realizes it!
Alright! I'll start the Pichi Pichi Voice Live today too!"
- MC
But if I happen to talk to him about that, I'll turn into bubbles!
Although I want to, I can't tell him.
But it'll be okay if Kaito realizes it!
Alright! I'll start the Pichi Pichi Voice Live today too!"
- MC

TV, 2010,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:-
"Toys. They are miraculous buds that swell from the hearts of the chosen.
Some flowers are born pure, while others bloom laced with poison.
The Age of Detectives.
The two flowers, vying for beauty.
Their names are the Detective and the Phantom Thief."
Some flowers are born pure, while others bloom laced with poison.
The Age of Detectives.
The two flowers, vying for beauty.
Their names are the Detective and the Phantom Thief."

TV, 2002,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:3
"Not used anymore, there is a railroad that stertches through the darkness. At the endo f this long, long railroad...
Deep under the ground in Tokyo, the capital of this country
there exists a forgotten sealed world.
With no sun, the name of this world is..."
- Narrator
Deep under the ground in Tokyo, the capital of this country
there exists a forgotten sealed world.
With no sun, the name of this world is..."
- Narrator

TV, 2005,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:-
"At Miyagami Private Academy,
there is a group of beautiful girls,
who have power and authority on par with the faculty members.
Miyagami Academy Authority Wielding Best Student Council.
Or for short:
Best Student Council!"
Thanks to @Orenjion
there is a group of beautiful girls,
who have power and authority on par with the faculty members.
Miyagami Academy Authority Wielding Best Student Council.
Or for short:
Best Student Council!"
Thanks to @Orenjion

TV, 2008,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:-
"In recent years, the number of vicious crimes was increasing rapidly. In order to arrest the criminals and solve the cases, the police's scientific research center, Forensic Investigation Office Section Nine, has begun investigating cases using MRI.
The image produced by the extracted brain of the victim not only shows the suspect, but also the victim's entire memory."
The image produced by the extracted brain of the victim not only shows the suspect, but also the victim's entire memory."

TV, 1997,
39 eps
Me:-
Author:-
"The flower's noble beauty...
Throughout life's ups and downs, the single flower never loses its pride.
Now, the miracle maiden proudly blossoms...
Honey Flash!"
- Narrator ft. MC
Throughout life's ups and downs, the single flower never loses its pride.
Now, the miracle maiden proudly blossoms...
Honey Flash!"
- Narrator ft. MC

TV, 1999,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:-
"Long ago from the land where legends are born, it is said that one strange and special night
A night shrouded in mystery
Seven sacred stones received a magical burst of energy.
The stones grew so powerful that nothing could contain them.
When these seven stones are united, a new age of wonders and miracles will occur."
- Narrator (Dub)
A night shrouded in mystery
Seven sacred stones received a magical burst of energy.
The stones grew so powerful that nothing could contain them.
When these seven stones are united, a new age of wonders and miracles will occur."
- Narrator (Dub)

TV, 2001,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:-
"The brilliant world of music...
The angel of music is said to live there...
Only the one who receives teh smile of the angel can become a star.
Who will the angel bestow that chance upon?
The spotlight may be the only one that knows..."
- Narrator
The angel of music is said to live there...
Only the one who receives teh smile of the angel can become a star.
Who will the angel bestow that chance upon?
The spotlight may be the only one that knows..."
- Narrator

TV, 2002,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:-
"Onigawa Mao of the Ground Defense Force! I will protect the peace of Japan!"
Cycles between MC & other chara introductions
"Tsukishima Misora of the Air Defense Force! I will protect the skies of Japan!"
Cycles between MC & other chara introductions
"Tsukishima Misora of the Air Defense Force! I will protect the skies of Japan!"

TV, 1996,
30 eps
Me:-
Author:-
"Gold medal, for the unlimited glory there's many difficulties to experience.
I'm the new hero in the 21nc Japan gymnastics field. A story beginning from 0.
And the aim is the gold medal of the Sydney Olympic games!"
- Narrator
I'm the new hero in the 21nc Japan gymnastics field. A story beginning from 0.
And the aim is the gold medal of the Sydney Olympic games!"
- Narrator

TV, 1971,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:7
"What if...
You were replaced with another child when you were born?
This is a story about a young lady born into a luxurious life, while being raised in a poor family.
Fighting against her fate, she strives to one day become a singer."
You were replaced with another child when you were born?
This is a story about a young lady born into a luxurious life, while being raised in a poor family.
Fighting against her fate, she strives to one day become a singer."

TV, 2006,
51 eps
Me:-
Author:7
"I'm a celebrity toy poodle, or just celebrity Tetsunoshin.
My owner is the lovely Rumi-chan. We came here from Kyushu, to live in the smiling Happongi Hills. The Hills has a bunch of pleasant celebrities. I met everyone at Dog Paradise by happy chance. I'm happy, happy, very happy!
But Rumi-chan's dad is dealing with bankruptcy!
Okay, in that case I'm helping him out!"
- Tetsunoshin
My owner is the lovely Rumi-chan. We came here from Kyushu, to live in the smiling Happongi Hills. The Hills has a bunch of pleasant celebrities. I met everyone at Dog Paradise by happy chance. I'm happy, happy, very happy!
But Rumi-chan's dad is dealing with bankruptcy!
Okay, in that case I'm helping him out!"
- Tetsunoshin