Come on! Pokémon (Chinese: 來吧！小精靈Lòihbah! Síujīnglìhng) is the second opening theme of the Cantonese dub of Pokémon the Series, used between Holiday Hi-Jynx and EP076 in the TVB version, and again between EP156 and EP159. The composition of the song is based on Aim to Be a Pokémon Master. The opening animation uses footage from the second Japanese opening, The Rivals.
Opening animation
Synopsis
The opening starts with a brief view of a battlefield which quickly changes into a Poké Ball. The Ball opens and the Pokémon logo comes out, appearing over water. Growlithe jumps out from the left, Goldeen makes a splashing entrance, and Pidgeot flies up. The title then disappears with Staryu making its appearance, followed by Snorlax and then Charizard. The next scene features Venonat, Marill, and Scyther. The background changes as Jigglypuff appears singing. Bulbasaur then comes up, then Slowbro, only to be attacked by Squirtle. Magneton scares Squirtle away with an Electric attack. Pikachu makes his entrance and uses Thunderbolt. The earth is shown next as Thunderbolt comes out. Ash and Pikachu appears in battle against Sparky and Ritchie. The screen split into four and shows various Pokémon doing attacks. This changes to a dark stadium where Ash is seen standing with his head low. Misty and Tracey, as well as Professor Oak and Delia Ketchum are watching him from the sidelines. The two girls seem concerned. Ash's fist trembles, then opens. Light is cast on him as he raises his head with a confident smile. Afterward, Ash and Ritchie shake hands.
The scene changes to the sea where Pikachu and Togepi are seen riding on Lapras's head. Ash, Misty and Tracey are riding on Lapras's back, while Goldeen and Staryu are swimming. Psyduck, on the other hand, seems to be drowning. Nurse Joy and Officer Jenny pass by riding on a motorboat. Giovanni appears on the screen with a menacing look. Jessie, James, and Meowth appear standing on their Magikarp submarine. A Gyarados then swats them away with its tail.
The next scene features Lapras and the gang again, shot from behind. Psyduck is hanging onto Lapras, while Goldeen and Staryu are in the water. Pikachu and Togepi are still on Lapras's head, while the Trainers are on its back, all are laughing. Closing up on Ash, Pikachu hops onto his back. Then Ash looks at the sky. Flashbacks of his rivals are seen. The next scene shows Lapras and the gang again, looking up at the sky, with the sun setting over the horizon.
Strive to go, go, go, go, go, go! Listen to me Laugh, laugh, laugh, laugh, laugh, laugh! Increase one's skills Jump, jump jump jump jump jump! Shine to evolve Strive to cry, no need to talk, strive to jump Follow me, YE-YA YE-YA-YE-YA YE-YA YE-YA YE-YA
In the fire, in the water, or in my pocket In the earth, in the sky. Still listening to my command Please toughen your bravery to travel among the starry sky Even if it's hard, our wishes will not fall from the sky
Journeying together towards the distant road, a map is not guaranteed I'll be proud when your power excels (To become a Pokémon Master) Journeying together towards the distant road, we search this world map I must know which skills are strong
Ah... For every challenges, every skill evolves one step Every creature has its own place Every one of them has a story
Strive to go, go, go, go, go, go! Listen to me Laugh, laugh, laugh, laugh, laugh, laugh! Increase one's skills Jump, jump jump jump jump jump! Shine to evolve Strive to cry, no need to talk, strive to jump Follow me, YE-YA YE-YA-YE-YA YE-YA YE-YA YE-YA
In the fire, in the water, or in my pocket In the earth, in the sky. Still listening to my command Please toughen your bravery to travel among the starry sky Even if it's hard, our wishes will not fall from the sky
Journeying together towards the distant road, a map is not guaranteed I'll be proud when your power excels Journeying together towards the distant road, we search this world map I must know which skills are strong
Ah... For every challenges, every skill evolves one step Every creature has its own place Every one of them has a story
Strive to go, go, go, go, go, go! Listen to me Laugh, laugh, laugh, laugh, laugh, laugh! Increase one's skills Jump, jump jump jump jump jump! Shine to evolve Strive to cry, no need to talk, strive to jump Follow me, YE-YA YE-YA-YE-YA YE-YA YE-YA YE-YA
In the fire, in the water, or in my pocket In the earth, in the sky. Still listening to my command Please toughen your bravery to travel among the starry sky Even if it's hard, our wishes will not fall from the sky
Journeying together towards the distant road, a map is not guaranteed I'll be proud when your power excels (To become a Pokémon Master) Journeying together towards the distant road, we search this world map I must know which skills are strong
Ah... For every challenges, every skill evolves one step Every creature has its own place Every one of them has a story
