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11. Game of Thrones (season 1) - Player_0
https://youtu.be/s7L2PVdrb_8

Unique: 9
Story: 6.25
Music: 8
Animation: 9.25
Personal: 7
Average: 7.9

This is a wonderfully inventive way to introduce viewers to the world of the show. After diving into the map, we see structures spring up and come to life with a series of intricate moving gears. Although we never see a single character during the sequence or get a meaningful idea of the plot, the intro manages to tell a story in an unusual way, by giving its world a sense of personality, showcasing each of the important settings as if they were characters.

The meticulous animation is a treat for the eyes. But its not just the obvious pop-up book effect, its also the way they managed to capture the Dyson Sphere as the framework for the world, with that burning Sun at the center. Its honestly difficult to imagine how someone could have even conceived of such a strikingly original concept, much less put it to visuals that make sense to the viewer.

The soaring theme song works well with the visuals, particularly during the moments when the perspective is panning over the terrain. It lends an adventurous and epic tone to the sequence. However, the music never seeks to become so dominant as to overtake the emphasis on the visuals, which is clearly what defines the intro.

Its tough to imagine how they possibly could have done this intro any better. And its a testament to the quality of the top 10 that even an intro this exceptional just missed out.