Nostalgic anime songs. Anime theme songs full of memories.

Pokémon Symphonic Medley

Pocket Monsters OP08 / AG OP3 – “Pokémon Symphonic Medley” (Creditless)

This is a very lavish medley that played as the opening for Pokémon Advanced Generation! The way it strings together a lineup of classic theme songs in a grand symphonic arrangement truly lets you feel the history of the series itself.

It’s primarily instrumental.

The occasional vocals that drift in vividly bring back memories of past adventures.

Included on a single released in February 2005, this piece peaked at No.

73 on the Oricon chart.

For longtime fans, it’s the kind of track that makes your past journeys flash before your eyes and stirs your heart.

It’s also perfect for lifting your spirits with its epic sound!

Mega VYusuke

Pokemon XY OP2 FULL SONG – Mega V (Volt) by Yusuke

It’s a rousing track sung by Yusuke, who’s also well known as an actor and TV personality.

Centered on themes of friendship and the courage to chase your dreams, it’s packed with elements that heat up your heart just by listening.

The lyrics, which rhythmically list Pokémon types, are very unique and amplify the excitement for the battles to come.

Released as a single in June 2014, the song served as the opening for the anime Pokémon XY and the film Pokémon the Movie: XY — Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

Its structure—adding new lyrics to a previous theme song—also conveys a sense of the story’s evolution.

It’s the kind of song that gives you a powerful boost when you’re about to take on a new challenge.

Future ConnectionЯeal

Future Connection

This is a high-velocity rock tune crafted by the girls’ rock band ЯeaL! Featured as the opening theme for Pokémon Sun & Moon, the song’s sparkling sound and emotional melody really strike a chord.

If you listen closely to the lyrics, they portray the courage to take a step toward the light despite carrying anxieties, and the strong bonds with companions—doesn’t it feel exactly like the relationship between Pokémon and their Trainers? The track was released as a single in May 2018 and was later included on the album Light Up Ambivalenz.

It’s a refreshing, positivity-filled song that gently gives a push to anyone chasing their dreams.

It’s packed with elements that heat up your heart just by listening!

TogetherFumie Akiyoshi

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl – OP1 V1 “Together” | English Subbed

Fumie Akiyoshi’s lively vocals make this a pop tune that hints at the start of an adventure.

Its powerful message—that you can overcome any hardship as long as you’re with your friends—comes through clearly.

Fans will also love the clever touch of weaving familiar game moves and item names into the lyrics.

Released in November 2006, this song served as the opening theme for the anime Pokémon Diamond & Pearl and was beloved by fans for an impressive 94 episodes.

Its sound lifts your spirits and gives a push to anyone about to take on a new challenge.

It’s the kind of energetic track you’ll want to hear when setting off on a journey or when you want to feel the bonds with your friends.

Psycho Every Day!Fumie Akiyoshi

Pocket Monsters OP13 / DP OP3 (V1) – “The Greatest – Everyday!” (RAW)

It’s a pop tune that really resonates, featuring Fumie Akiyoshi’s soaring vocals—she also contributed to the lyrics.

The passionate feelings nurtured through adventures with Pokémon—friendship, love, grit, and growth—are delivered straight to the heart on a driving, exhilarating melody.

It’s an energetic piece that makes you feel empowered just by listening.

Released as a single in February 2010, the song became the opening theme for the anime “Pokémon Diamond & Pearl” starting with episode 158.

The switch to the BAND VERSION partway through was also memorable.

It’s a track that will give you a push when you’re taking on a challenge or need one more burst of effort.

A hill where summer begins to showDaisuke

Pocket Monsters Best Wishes Season 2: Da! – Opening Theme “Summerly Slope” (English Sub)

This is a refreshing, fast-paced song by singer-songwriter Daisuke that feels wonderfully pleasant to listen to.

It combines the excitement of the start of summer with a fleeting sense of poignancy that appears in quiet moments.

The lyrics paint scenes of sloping streets, sunsets, and fireworks that spring vividly to mind, almost like your own memories.

Released in July 2013 as his seventh single, the track served as the opening theme for the anime Pokémon: Best Wishes! Season 2: Decolora Adventure and the movie Genesect and the Legend Awakened.

Even now, its heart-thumping melody line is unforgettable.

It’s a song you’ll want to play on a summer drive or on a night when you want to sink into a slightly sentimental mood.

Your AdventureOkazaki Taiiku

Your Adventure

This is the theme song for the anime Pokémon Sun & Moon by singer-songwriter Taiiku Okazaki.

It was used as the opening theme starting in October 2018, and Okazaki also performed the ending theme, which drew a lot of attention.

The classic, high-energy pop tune pairs perfectly with his familiar, easy-to-listen-to vocals.

The lyrics affirm that gaining experience—even getting sunburned or dirtying your clothes—becomes part of who you are, and they give you the courage to step into the unknown.

It’s a track brimming with positive energy that powerfully cheers on those who keep chasing their dreams, even if they’re clumsy or awkward.

It’s a hugely popular anime song that will surely give you a push when you’re starting a new challenge or feeling a bit down.