ＯＰ
also: オーピー
Meanings
opening credits; title sequence
Refers to the opening credits or title sequence of a TV show, anime, or film. Often read as オープニング in speech.
The opening credits of this anime have really beautiful visuals.
opening theme song
Specifically the theme song played during the opening credits. Compare with 主題歌, which can be any theme song.
See also: 主題歌
The new opening theme song is performed by a popular band.
Rare technical term for overprinting in printing or philately. Not commonly encountered outside specialized contexts.
This stamp has an overprint applied.
Usage patterns
- ＯＰが流れるthe opening (theme) plays
The anime started and the opening theme began to play.
- ＯＰを飛ばすto skip the opening
On the streaming site you can skip the opening and start from the main episode.
- ＯＰを歌うto sing the opening theme
She is the singer who performs this anime's opening theme.