The full version of the song was first released as a digital single on November 17, 2016.
Opening animation
Synopsis
Ash is seen up a path, introducing himself, his partner, Pikachu, and his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master with the series logo appearing moments later. Ash is exhausted and down as his classmates approach him to cheer him up and are all shown with their Pokémon, with Lillie terrified of Ash's Pikachu. Everyone is sliding down the spiral slide, but crash into one another after reaching the bottom and colliding with the Alolan Exeggutor, but get back up and they dance.
A Litten is out in the city but spots Ash, Pikachu, Professor Kukui and Rockruff racing down the street and, upon recognizing him, hits Ash with an Ember attack before leaving. Jessie, James and Meowth are in a forest, but are captured by a Bewear and carried off as a Mimikyu appears. Ash and his friends are marching down the path in a row as Samson Oak tries to join with a dance, but is hit and knocked away by a Komala.
Ash and his classmates command their Pokémon to use moves as Lillie is holding a Pokémon Egg. Out in the forest, Ash attempts and succeeds in capturing a Grubbin. Ash commands Pikachu to run and use Iron Tail on Mimikyu. Pikachu continues running and uses Thunderbolt on Yungoos, Salandit and Rattata, then runs alongside Solgaleo. The scene instantly changes and Ash is with Tapu Koko, who flies off towards the moon and seconds later Lunala flies away from it. Ash and Pikachu use their Z-Move. At the Pokémon School, Ash and Pikachu look at the campus over the balcony in amazement. Ash is sitting on the roof of Professor Kukui's house looking out towards the ocean with Pikachu and Rotom.
We won't get anywhere if we just stand around and wait The sun, the moon, Pokémon, that girl, They've all had head-turning adventures (Aye-yee-yah-yee-yah!)
Shocking and startling, they're never ever gonna stop Looking here and there and everywhere, I can't help myself Come on, we can go on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on (Aye-yee-yah-yee-yah!)
In the heated battle, I choose you! (In the heated battle, I choose you!) There, get 'em. I caught it! (There, get 'em. I caught it!) (Gooo!)
Heartbeats firing up, dashing on hot like the brilliant sun (Yeah!) Courage seething through, shining upon us as we aim for the moon (Aye-yee-yah-yee-yah!)
Come on, feel the maximum energy with your all From the top of your lungs, Alola!
"I'm Satoshi from Masara Town. My dream is to become a Pokémon Master." "This is my partner, Pikachu!" "Let's all go search for Pokémon with full force!"
We won't get anywhere if we just stand around and wait The sun, the moon, Pokémon, that girl, They've all had head-turning adventures (Aye-yee-yah-yee-yah!)
Shocking and startling, they're never ever gonna stop Looking here and there and everywhere, I can't help myself Come on, we can go on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on (Aye-yee-yah-yee-yah!)
In the heated battle, I choose you! (In the heated battle, I choose you!) There, get 'em. I caught it! (There, get 'em. I caught it!) (Gooo!)
Heartbeats firing up, dashing on hot like the brilliant sun (Yeah!) Courage seething through, shining upon us as we aim for the moon (Aye-yee-yah-yee-yah!)
Come on, feel the maximum energy with your all From the top of your lungs, Alola!
Rushing out, sometimes leaving stuff behind But I'm never gonna forget this feeling It's always in my pocket, a never-ending excitement! (Aye-yee-yah-yee-yah!)
Jumping towards a throbbing direction Riding the wave and the rhythm Come on, we can go on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on (Aye-yee-yah-yee-yah!)
When our eyes meet (When our eyes meet) That's the signal of beginning! (That's the signal of beginning!) (Let's battle!)
Brilliantly firing up, slack off and you'll get burned (Yeah!) Courage seething through, I've still yet to get stronger (Aye-yee-yah-yee-yah!) Come on, feel the maximum energy with your all From the top of your lungs, Alola!
In the heated battle, I choose you! (In the heated battle, I choose you!) There, get 'em. I caught it! (There, get 'em. I caught it!)
Brilliantly firing up, get back on your feet when you stumble Courage seething through, bursting out with a fiery blast (Aye-yee-yah-yee-yah!)
Heartbeats firing up, dashing on hot like the brilliant sun (Yeah!) Courage seething through, shining upon us as we aim for the moon (Aye-yee-yah-yee-yah!) Come on, feel the full force with your all Power it up with maximum energy From the top of your lungs, Alola!
This is the first opening theme not to have the opening text displayed at the beginning of the opening animation since OK!.
Alola!! is the first opening theme to return as-is after being replaced.
While Aim to Be a Pokémon Master has returned three times as an opening theme, all three times have been as a remix and with a different sequence altogether.
The first version of this opening strongly implies Ash catches a Grubbin, something that never occurs in the series. The capture is never explicitly shown, however.
During the scene where the main cast dances in the classroom, Kiawe's Z-Ring is miscolored. This is corrected in the second variant.
In the second variant, Lana's Z-Ring is shown in her right wrist instead of the left during a few frames.
In the second variant, all characters are missing their shadows, except for the Pokémon in the front line.
During the scene where Lana commands her Popplio, the upper area of her swimsuit is colored white instead of blue. This is corrected in the second variant.
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Nebby, Lycanroc, Steenee, Snowy, Charjabug, Marowak, Ash's Z-Power Ring and Lana's Z-Ring are added
Mallow in the first variant
Mallow in the second variant;
Lana in both variants
Kiawe in both variants
Sophocles in both variants
Lillie in the first variant,
Lillie in the second variant,
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Final shot in the first variant
Final shot in the second variant; Nebby is added to the group
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In the first variant, Litten scorches Ash's face
In the first variant, Ash throws a Poké Ball at a Grubbin
In the first variant, Ash's classmates watch the capture expectantly
In the first variant, Ash and Pikachu excitedly wait for the capture
In the first variant, Rotom signals a successful capture on its screen
Second variant: Steenee, Snowy and Lana's Z-Ring are added
In the second variant, Nebby cries and disturbs Ash and his classmates
In the second variant, Wicke, Lusamine and Faba are shown at Aether Foundation
In the second variant, Professor Burnet watches Lusamine and the others
In the second variant, Gladion and Type: Null quietly stand on a hill
In the second variant, Lillie changes into her new clothes
