Pokémon — All Theme Songs

4 Openings · 1 Endings

Pokémon Opening Themes

OP 1Original series (multiple versions)

"Mezase Pokémon Master"

by Rica Matsumoto

About the artist: Rica Matsumoto is the voice actress of Ash Ketchum, singing the opening as the character across multiple revisions spanning decades. Mezase Pokémon Master is one of the most recognisable children's songs in Japanese history.
Fan reception:: One of the most famous songs in anime history, known worldwide across language barriers. The 2023 finale version, produced for the end of Ash's journey, made adults cry globally.
OP 3Advanced Generation

"OK!"

by Rica Matsumoto

About the artist: OK! accompanied Ash into the Hoenn region with a more energetic arrangement that matched the third generation's design aesthetic.
Fan reception:: Fan-voted as one of the best Pokémon openings for its hook and the animation introducing the Gen 3 roster.
OP 7Diamond and Pearl

"The Greatest Everyday!"

by Rica Matsumoto

About the artist: Rica Matsumoto's Diamond and Pearl opening captured the Sinnoh region's sense of scale and ambition, matching the season's more mature plot arcs.
Fan reception:: One of the most beloved Pokémon openings for Sinnoh fans. The animation quality and theme of destiny resonated with an older fanbase growing up with the franchise.
OP 13Sun and Moon

"Alola!"

by Rica Matsumoto

About the artist: Rica Matsumoto's Sun and Moon opening matched the lighter, slice-of-life tone of the Alola series — a deliberate departure from the action focus of previous regions.
Fan reception:: Divisive among fans who preferred the action focus, but beloved by those who embraced the Alola arc's more relaxed atmosphere.

Pokémon Ending Themes

ED 1Original series

"Hoshi no Yoru no Mirakuru Train"

by Various

About the artist: The original series rotated through multiple character-perspective endings that gave a personal, low-key counterpoint to the adventure of each episode.
Fan reception:: The collective endings are remembered for their warmth and for showing the humanity beneath the franchise's adventure-story surface.

Pokémon Theme Song — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pokémon opening theme song?

The first Pokémon opening theme is "Mezase Pokémon Master" by Rica Matsumoto, playing during Original series (multiple versions). One of the most famous songs in anime history, known worldwide across language barriers. The 2023 finale version, produced for the end of Ash's journey, made adults cry globally.

Who sings "Mezase Pokémon Master" from Pokémon?

"Mezase Pokémon Master" is performed by Rica Matsumoto. Rica Matsumoto is the voice actress of Ash Ketchum, singing the opening as the character across multiple revisions spanning decades. Mezase Pokémon Master is one of the most recognisable children's songs in Japanese history.

What episodes does "Mezase Pokémon Master" play in Pokémon?

"Mezase Pokémon Master" by Rica Matsumoto is the Pokémon Opening 1, playing during Original series (multiple versions).

Who sings "OK!" from Pokémon?

"OK!" is performed by Rica Matsumoto. OK! accompanied Ash into the Hoenn region with a more energetic arrangement that matched the third generation's design aesthetic.

What episodes does "OK!" play in Pokémon?

"OK!" by Rica Matsumoto is the Pokémon Opening 3, playing during Advanced Generation.

Who sings "The Greatest Everyday!" from Pokémon?

"The Greatest Everyday!" is performed by Rica Matsumoto. Rica Matsumoto's Diamond and Pearl opening captured the Sinnoh region's sense of scale and ambition, matching the season's more mature plot arcs.

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