Taipou:Wairdo! (Type:Wild!)
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(since I said goodbye to Masara town)
doredake no jikan tatta darou
(I guess much time has passed)
Surikizu kirikizu nakama no kazu
(scratches, cuts, friends)
Sore wa chotto jiman ka na
(was that a little boast?)
Ano koro suggoku hayatte-ita kara
(since they became popular back then)
kai ni hashitta kono SUNIIKA mo
(I ran to get a shell in these sneakers)
Ima de wa sekai juu sagashite mo mitsukaranai
(and now, though I've searched the whole world, they are not to be found)
Saikou no boroboro gutsu sa!
(worn out, best sneakers!)
Itsu no ma ni ka..........TYPE: WILD!
Sukoshi-zutsu dakedo............TYPE: WILD!
Motto motto.............TYPE: WILD!
Tsuyoku naru yo........TYPE: WILD!
(taking me by surprise.........TYPE: WILD!)
(little by little though............TYPE: WILD!)
(more and more..............TYPE: WILD!)
(I become strong!..........TYPE: WILD!)
SUUTSUKEESU mo kinenshashin mo GAIDO mo iranai tabi dakedo
(we don't need suitcases, souveniers, or guides for our journey, but)
Deatta minna no atatakasa
(the warmth of the people we met--)
Sore wa chanto motte kaeru yo
(that's exactly how we'll return!)
Nandaka dou-temo tsurai kanji no omoide datte atta hazu dakedo
(there are memories of painful feelings, I suppose, but)
Kizukanai uchi ni RYUKKU no hokorobi kara
(the tear made when we looked into the unnoticeable inside of our hearts)
Kobore ochite shimatta you sa!
(seems to completely over-flood!)
Itsu no ma ni ka..........TYPE: WILD!
Sukoshi-zutsu dakedo............TYPE: WILD!
Motto motto.............TYPE: WILD!
Tsuyoku naru yo........TYPE: WILD!
(taking me by surprise.........TYPE: WILD!)
(little by little though............TYPE: WILD!)
(more and more..............TYPE: WILD!)
(I become strong!..........TYPE: WILD!)
Soshite itsuka kou iu yo
(and someday it will be like that!)
"Hello in my dream."
Taipou: Wairdo! (Type: Wild!)
This upbeat track serves as the opening theme for the Pokémon anime series, establishing the show's energetic tone immediately. Composed by Kenji Ito and performed by the Pokémon cast, the song features a driving rhythm and catchy melody that mirrors the adventurous spirit of the franchise. Released in the early 2000s, it became an iconic piece of Japanese pop culture, synonymous with the Pokémon brand and its global expansion. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace the thrill of encountering wild creatures, perfectly encapsulating the core gameplay and narrative themes of the series. As a staple of the anime soundtrack, it remains a defining musical element for fans of the franchise.