New Pokémon anniversary song is 22 minutes long, features all 1,025 Pokémon species [Video]
Because every Pokémon is somebody’s all-star. There have been a lot of special events and surprises this year celebrating Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, and the latest one is a new song from singer Masayoshi Oishi. Of course, even if this is a way of singing happy birthday to the Pocket Monsters, some of them are going […]
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In a remarkable anniversary celebration of Pokémon's 30th celebration, a new 22-minute song has been released, featuring all 1,025 Pokémon species. Singer Masayoshi Oishi composed the track, known as "Pokémon Allstars 1,025," ensuring that every Pokémon gets a shout-out in the lyrics.
The song's length is unprecedented for an anime or video game theme song, but Oishi claims it was essential to capture all the beloved creatures in one piece. The song varies in musical style, incorporating pop, rock, jazz, bossa nova, operatic, and even traditional Japanese instrumental influences to keep it engaging despite its length.
As the song progresses, Pokémon are grouped by Type, evolution family, or rhyming names, providing an educational experience in Japanese vocabulary. The recurring chorus emphasizes that all Pokémon are indeed stars, emphasizing the importance of validating each one in the fandom's hearts.
Oishi poured his heart into the lyrics, likening the recording process to running a marathon. He expressed emotion while singing the lyrics for the final Pokémon, Mew, and even considered re-recording the song but focused on creating a sequel instead. The video concludes with a serene ocean breeze and three blank pages waiting for Pokémon Winds and Waves game collages.
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