Rica Matsumoto, who voices Satoshi/Ash in the Japanese version, once again sings the first OP song, but this time, with a 20th anniversary update.
With the 20th Pokemon movie hitting Japanese theaters in July, as well as looking back into Ash and Pikachu’s first meeting, it would only be fitting that Pokemon also update the anime’s very first OP!
Most international Pokemon fans might not be familiar with the original OP because they might be more familiar with the first English OP, which was performed by Jason Paige.
The updated version is titled “Mezase Pokémon Master -20th Anniversary-“, and unlike the original, this new version comes with an orchestral accompaniment.
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Pokémon - Opening 01 Mezase Pokemon Master [Full] Japan