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{{AP|Pikachu}} is running on a black and white checkerboard. He jumps and the series logo appears from above. Pikachu passes by different Pokémon in a forest. Then, he is on top of {{p|Zekrom}} followed by {{p|Reshiram}}. After that, he briefly flies along with them. Pikachu passes by several more Pokémon and jumps on several buildings. Next, a {{p|Tranquill}} flies over Pikachu as he's walking. [[ | {{AP|Pikachu}} is running on a black and white checkerboard. He jumps and the series logo appears from above. Pikachu passes by different Pokémon in a forest. Then, he is on top of {{p|Zekrom}} followed by {{p|Reshiram}}. After that, he briefly flies along with them. Pikachu passes by several more Pokémon and jumps on several buildings. Next, a {{p|Tranquill}} flies over Pikachu as he's walking. The Unova [[first partner Pokémon]] ({{p|Tepig}}, {{p|Snivy}}, and {{p|Oshawott}}) are seen and Pikachu waves by to each of them. He then passes by more Pokémon on a grassy field. Pikachu is floating in the air along with the other Pokémon. The opening ends with a group shot of Pikachu and the other Pokémon. | ||
===Characters=== | ===Characters=== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Best Wishes! was used consistently as the opening song across 84 episodes with no remixes, more than any other opening. | * Best Wishes! was used consistently as the opening song across 84 episodes with no remixes, more than any other opening. | ||
** If counting remixes as the same opening song, this record goes to [[One, Two, Three]] (136 episodes). | |||
* This is the first opening theme since [[Spurt!]] not to have any remixes. | * This is the first opening theme since [[Spurt!]] not to have any remixes. | ||
* This is the only opening to the {{pkmn|anime}} to not feature any human characters. | * This is the only opening to the {{pkmn|anime}} to not feature any human characters. | ||
** This is also the first opening not to feature {{MTR}}. | ** This is also the first opening not to feature {{MTR}}. | ||
* This is the only opening to be composed completely of {{wp|Computer-generated imagery|CGI}}. | * This is the only opening to be composed completely of {{wp|Computer-generated imagery|CGI}}. | ||
* The lyrics in this opening are black and have white borders. This is the first opening in which this happens, as lyrics for all other openings were white with black borders up until [[Mad-Paced Getter]]. | * The lyrics in this opening are black and have white borders. This is the first opening in which this happens, as lyrics for all other openings (excluding [[High Touch!]]) were white with black borders up until [[Mad-Paced Getter]]. | ||
* Pokémon silhouettes are revealed in the episode following their debut in the series. | * Pokémon silhouettes are revealed in the episode following their debut in the series. | ||
** {{p|Reshiram}} is the only Pokémon who has a white silhouette. However, it is given a black silhouette when it appears at the end. | ** {{p|Reshiram}} is the only Pokémon who has a white silhouette. However, it is given a black silhouette when it appears at the end. | ||
* Among the first opening songs of all [[series]], this is the only one not to use terms of the franchise, such as any location names or moves. | * Among the first opening songs of all [[series]], this is the only one not to use terms of the franchise, such as any location names or moves. | ||
* This is the only Japanese opening theme to be named after its corresponding anime series. | |||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
In the first episode, all Pokémon (except Pikachu) were shown in silhouettes. Whenever a Pokémon made its debut, its silhouette was transformed into its revealed form in the episode following their debut in the series. Every episode after that showed that Pokémon without any transformation. By [[BW014]], all the silhouetted Pokémon had been unveiled. | In the first episode, all Pokémon (except Pikachu) were shown in silhouettes. Whenever a Pokémon made its debut, its silhouette was transformed into its revealed form in the episode following their debut in the series. Every episode after that showed that Pokémon without any transformation. By [[BW014]], all the silhouetted Pokémon had been unveiled. | ||
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{{Japanese opening themes}} | {{Japanese opening themes}} |
Latest revision as of 12:30, 17 March 2024
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Japanese opening themes |
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ベストウイッシュ! | ||||||||
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BW OP 01
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Pikachu Records single
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Best Wishes! (Japanese: ベストウイッシュ! lit. Besuto Uisshu!) is the first Japanese opening theme of Pokémon the Series: Black & White. It debuted in BW001. Best Wishes! (Movie Edit) (Japanese: ベストウイッシュ! (Movie Edit)) was used in the double-feature fourteenth film. It was replaced by Be an Arrow! in BW085.
Opening animation
OP Text
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Synopsis
Pikachu is running on a black and white checkerboard. He jumps and the series logo appears from above. Pikachu passes by different Pokémon in a forest. Then, he is on top of Zekrom followed by Reshiram. After that, he briefly flies along with them. Pikachu passes by several more Pokémon and jumps on several buildings. Next, a Tranquill flies over Pikachu as he's walking. The Unova first partner Pokémon (Tepig, Snivy, and Oshawott) are seen and Pikachu waves by to each of them. He then passes by more Pokémon on a grassy field. Pikachu is floating in the air along with the other Pokémon. The opening ends with a group shot of Pikachu and the other Pokémon.
Characters
Pokémon
All Pokémon are listed in order of when first revealed.
- Pikachu (Ash's)
- Patrat (revealed in BW002)
- Axew (revealed in BW002)
- Deerling (revealed in BW002)
- Zekrom (revealed in BW002)
- Reshiram (revealed in BW002)
- Minccino (revealed in BW002)
- Swanna (revealed in BW002)
- Alomomola (revealed in BW002)
- Tepig (revealed in BW002)
- Snivy (revealed in BW002)
- Oshawott (revealed in BW002)
- Pidove (revealed in BW002)
- Woobat (revealed in BW003)
- Sandile (revealed in BW004)
- Dewott (revealed in BW005)
- Servine (revealed in BW005)
- Pansage (revealed in BW006)
- Pansear (revealed in BW006)
- Panpour (revealed in BW006)
- Audino (revealed in BW007)
- Munna (revealed in BW007)
- Haxorus (revealed in BW007)
- Musharna (revealed in BW007)
- Fraxure (revealed in BW007)
- Darumaka (revealed in BW009)
- Darmanitan (revealed in BW009)
- Excadrill (revealed in BW010)
- Scolipede (revealed in BW010)
- Tranquill (revealed in BW011)
- Frillish (revealed in BW011)
- Dwebble (revealed in BW012)
- Trubbish (revealed in BW013)
- Pignite (revealed in BW014)
Lyrics
TV size
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Full version
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Trivia
- Best Wishes! was used consistently as the opening song across 84 episodes with no remixes, more than any other opening.
- If counting remixes as the same opening song, this record goes to One, Two, Three (136 episodes).
- This is the first opening theme since Spurt! not to have any remixes.
- This is the only opening to the anime to not feature any human characters.
- This is also the first opening not to feature Meowth.
- This is the only opening to be composed completely of CGI.
- The lyrics in this opening are black and have white borders. This is the first opening in which this happens, as lyrics for all other openings (excluding High Touch!) were white with black borders up until Mad-Paced Getter.
- Pokémon silhouettes are revealed in the episode following their debut in the series.
- Reshiram is the only Pokémon who has a white silhouette. However, it is given a black silhouette when it appears at the end.
- Among the first opening songs of all series, this is the only one not to use terms of the franchise, such as any location names or moves.
- This is the only Japanese opening theme to be named after its corresponding anime series.
Variants
In the first episode, all Pokémon (except Pikachu) were shown in silhouettes. Whenever a Pokémon made its debut, its silhouette was transformed into its revealed form in the episode following their debut in the series. Every episode after that showed that Pokémon without any transformation. By BW014, all the silhouetted Pokémon had been unveiled.
In other languages
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Cantonese Chinese | 神奇大地 Sàhnkèih Daaihdeih | |
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Japanese opening themes |
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This article is part of Project Music, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon song, CD and musician. |