Asterisk was recorded by Japanese rock band Orange Range and used as the first opening theme for the Bleach anime, covering its early episodes in 2004 and 2005. The series adapts Tite Kubo's manga about Ichigo Kurosaki, and the song's mix of rock, rap and pop became closely tied to its identity. Clips of the intro later spread on soundboards and in edits alongside other anime opening themes like Giorno's Theme, because nine seconds is enough to trigger instant recognition for fans.
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The explosive opening riff from Asterisk, the first Bleach opening theme by Orange Range. Creators use this intro as an anime hype cue and transition sting.
This is the first nine seconds of Asterisk, the high energy opening theme for Bleach performed by Orange Range. It bursts in with fast guitars, punchy drums and a shouted vocal hook that instantly signals action. The sound feels urgent, confident and nostalgic for anyone who grew up with early 2000s shonen anime. Even out of context the riff works like a starting gun, telling the viewer something exciting is about to happen and raising the energy before a fight scene, montage or reveal.
