The full version of the song was first released as a digital single on October 7, 2018.
Opening animation
Synopsis
The opening begins with Ash's Pikachu waking up and yawning as Ash beckons it to come with him. Pikachu jumps onto Ash's shoulders just before Ash leaps off a cliff and into the waters below. After the series logo is shown, Ash and Pikachu are shown walking with the Pokémon Ash caught or took care of while in Alola. As they walk, a film reel containing scenes of Ash and his Pokémon are shown behind them.
Ash sadly looks upon a Poké Ball at sunset, only for his classmates to appear and show that they are there to support him. Ash then happily runs towards them, causing Sophocles to fall over as he tries to dodge Ash. At the Pokémon School, Ash struggles to understand a book during a class, gives up and puts his head on the desk, and is nudged by Professor Kukui to get him to continue. At night, Ash and his Pokémon play together on a beach. At daytime, Ash lays down on a patch of grass with Pikachu, looking at a rainbow in the cloudy skies.
Team Rocket and Wobbuffet fantasize about sitting with Giovanni before Bewear crashes into the malasada truck and squishes their faces into the windshield. At Professor Kukui's house, Ash grabs his backpack and prepares to leave while Rowlet gives a thumbs up to the viewers. In the first variant, an Eevee with shaggy hair happily walks down a dirt path before spotting Ash and his friends walking together and runs up to them. In the second variant, Dia and Zeraora save Ash from a Guzzlord. In the third variant, Misty and the class go Mantine Surfing, while Brock and Olivia fight together. In the fourth variant, Professor Kukui stands in front of the construction site of the Alola League, and envisions himself (as the Masked Royal) and Ash battling there. One final shot of the main cast is presented.
Don't be afraid of stuff you've never seen or done Come on, future hero! Let's run with the winds at our backs
You've gotten more tan since the time we met Clothes have gotten a bit dirty, but that's alright since it's more like you Even with bitter tears hidden under the hat Look, the sun will dry them soon enough
Learning 'til we're tired Playing 'til it's dark Let's chase the Rainbow Wing The importance of voicing out my dreams That's what you've taught me
Don't be afraid of stuff you've never seen or done Come on, future hero! Let's run with the winds at our backs Never forget that dream Come on, let's get our backpacks ready and go This is your adventure and no one else's So let's take a step forward
Don't be afraid of stuff you've never seen or done Come on, future hero! Let's run with the winds at our backs
You've gotten more tan since the time we met Clothes have gotten a bit dirty, but that's alright since it's more like you Even with bitter tears hidden under the hat - Look, the sun will dry them soon enough
Learning 'til we're tired, playing 'til it's dark Let's chase the Rainbow Wing You've taught me the importance of voicing out my dreams
Don't be afraid of stuff you've never seen or done Come on, future hero! Let's run with the winds at our backs Never forget that dream Come on, let's get our backpacks ready and go This is your adventure and no one else's, so let's take a step forward
You've grown taller since the time I last saw you Still, it's great that your smile has never changed Reminds me of that night we saw the twinkling stars by the observatory
Laughing in bitter times, crying in happy moments Let's chase the Silver Wind You've taught me the importance of moving forward by not running away
Don't be afraid of stuff you've never seen or done Come on, future hero! Let's swim over the big waves Never forget that dream Come on, let's get our backpacks ready and go Only you can go on your own adventure, and it will definitely be alright
Uncool, lame, relentless, and weak Still, there's a spark of fire in those eyes
Don't be afraid of stuff you've never seen or done Come on, future hero! Let's run with the winds at our backs
Don't be afraid of stuff you've never seen or done Come on, future hero! Let's run with the winds at our backs Never forget that dream Come on, let's get our backpacks ready and go This is your adventure and no one else's, so let's take a step forward
SM104 - SM106: The scenes featuring Misty and Brock are replaced with Professor Kukui overseeing the construction of the Alola League, envisioning Ash and him as the Masked Royal battling there.
