I know that as soon as you get into combat, it just starts. Why not add some sparkle?
Here's what i had in mind. How about before the battle starts, it zooms into you and says your name, level, and school. Then it shows the monster, and says the monster's name and rank (although it already says that on top of the monster *grin*). I'm kind of fuzzy on this one, but how about it says BATTLE BEGIN! or COMBAT BEGIN! or something?