Summary
The latest manhwa adaptation fromCrunchyrollis outpacing other anime romcoms with the best OP and ED this year. After many years, popular manhwa WebtoonTrue Beautyhas finally made its debut. However, as exciting as it is to see this beloved story animated for the first time, its opening and ending sequences stand out as the absolute best 2024 has had to offer.
Theopening forTrue Beauty, dubbed “My Highlight,” makes a great first impression for what’s to come with its upbeat tune and creative visuals. The slick editing of the sequence makes it easy to follow along with the show’s premise while also perfectly capturing the tone of the series.However, the thing that stands out about the OP in particular is its use of scrapbooking to give it a unique style.
From torn pages to colored tape and stickers, there’s no lack of personality to be found in this opening.
True Beauty’s OP Gives the Series a Strong Personality
The Show Doesn’t Feel Like Any Other Anime Out Right Now
Given how popular the romantic comedy subgenre is with anime fans, it can be difficult for shows to differentiate themselves from others.A Sign of Affectiondid remarkably wellby rolling with its premise to make it feel different from other shows, but its opening still felt like pretty much every romcom out there.True Beauty, on the other hand, takes things further than any romance anime this year.It dives head first into the world that Jugyeong’s made for herself with adorable stickers and scrapbook-like designs.
“The opening does a remarkable job setting up what’s to come for newcomers to the franchise”
However, it also isn’t afraid to show that she’s trying to hide from a world she left behind. One moment in particular shows her old self appear from behind a sticker, only to quickly cover herself up to keep the spotlight on her alternate persona.It’s an opening that never slows down and welcomes viewers into its world.The opening does a remarkable job setting up what’s to come for newcomers to the franchise, but the ending sequence doubles down on the opening’s tone to make viewers want to come back for more.
Jugyeong is the name she’s given in the anime. In the original manhwa, she’s called Ju-Kyung Lim.
True Beauty’s End Sequence Emphasizes What Makes the Series a Joy to Watch
It’s Everything the OP Succeeds at Turned to 11
While the OP forTrue Beautydoes a great job establishing what the series is while being an incredibly fun opening to watch,the show’s EDis arguably even better.It maintains everything about the opening’s style, such as the scrapbook aesthetic and adorable chibi versions of the characters, but incorporates an even catchier song.“What You Wanna Do” is aggressively catchy, capping off each episode with a song that is sure to stay in the viewer’s headlong after the credits finish. It’s a perfect fit for what the series is going for with its style, making it a can’t-skip experience whenever it pops up.
The opening and ending toTrue Beautyare absolutely amazing and make the series well worth the watch alone. They perfectly capture the tone of the series while also giving the show its own personality with catchy music to boot. ThisCrunchyrolladaptation of the popular manhwa is something no viewer will want to miss, especially for fans wanting to see their favorite characters brought to life following the end of the K-Drama.
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Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll is a North American-based streaming service owned by Sony that focuses largely on Japanese anime but also covers several East Asian drama series. The service is available in several countries and has a small catalog of self-created and published series, with most of its content licensed with partners overseas.
