Summary:

Only One Story is the Japanese opening to the Pocket Monsters Raquaza Rising chapter. It debuted in PM2024 68 and was first announced during the PV to promote the new chapter on September 27th, 2024. The new original Japanese song is sung by the 9-member global boys' group ZEROBASEONE, representing the hugely popular 5th generation of K-pop.

YouTube Clip - Rayquaza Rising Opening Theme - Only One Story

Here's a video of the opening to the Pokémon Rayquaza Rising anime:
The opening theme for the new chapter is "Only One Story", sung by Zerobaseone! Among other things, the opening animation shows some characters that hold the key to the upcoming events in the story...?! Make sure to take a close look at all the little details!


Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsBmIw4OuSs

YouTube Clip - Rayquaza Rising Opening Theme - Only One Story (Full Version)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNoR45UFooE

Press Release - September 27th, 2024

"Only One Story", an original Japanese song released about 7 months after the group's Japanese debut in March 2024, is a pleasant and cheerful song of encouragement telling people that are setting off on an adventure that everything is going to be okay. It gives Pocket Monsters protagonists Liko and Roy the courage to be able to continue making progress alongside the companions and Pokémon they've met while creating their own unique story.

This very first anime tie-in song from ZEROBASEONE was released digitally October 11th, 2024, the same day Pocket Monsters Chapter 4, Rayquaza Rising, premieres. ZEROBASEONE was formed in April last year through the Korean audition show "Boys Planet", and is a 9-member group consisting of Sung Han Bin, Kim Ji Woong, Zhang Hao, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae Rae, Ricky, Kim Gyu Vin, Park Gun Wook and Han Yu Jin.

The members of the group were overjoyed as they told us "Pokémon is one of our favorite anime series, and we've been watching it since we were kids. We've always wanted to do an opening theme for it, so we're really happy for this opportunity!" They also said that "this is a really fun song everyone will be able to sing and dance to, so please enjoy it alongside the anime!"

A comment from ZEROBASEONE:
Pokémon is one of our favorite anime series, and we've been watching it since we were kids. We've always wanted to do an opening theme for it, so we're really happy for this opportunity! Only One Story's chorus is extremely catchy, and we don't think you'll be able to get it out of your heads once you hear it. The end of the chorus also has some really memorable lyrics that go "Nankai mo naitatte kimi nara so daijobu", so make sure to keep your attention on those as well. This is a really fun song everyone will be able to sing and dance to, so please enjoy it alongside the anime!

■ZEROBASEONEコメント
ポケモンは幼い頃から観てきた大好きなアニメですし、いつかオープニングテーマを担当してみたいと思っていたので、本当に嬉しかったです！「Only One Story 」はサビの部分がとてもキャッチーで、一度聴いたら耳から離れないメロディーになっていると思います。中でもサビの最後に「何回も泣いたって君ならそう大丈夫」という印象深い歌詞も出てくるので、ぜひ注目してください。みんなで歌って踊れるような楽しい楽曲なので、ぜひアニメと一緒に楽しんでください！

Comments from all the members of ZEROBASEONE:

The opening theme for the new chapter "Rayquaza Rising", which premieres on Friday, October 11th, 2024 will be... "Only One Story", sung by ZEROBASEONE.
We've received comments from all the members of ZEROBASEONE:

Ready...? D1, Be the ONE! Hello, we are ZEROBASEONE! It has been decided that our new song "Only One Story" is going to be an opening theme for the Pocket Monsters TV show. "Only One Story" is a song that contains our wish for everything to be all right for the protagonist Liko, and for her to be able to continue making progress alongside the companions and Pokémon she's met while creating her own unique story. The Pocket Monsters Rayquaza Rising TV show will premiere at 6:55pm Friday October 11th on the TV Tokyo Network! We're looking forward to this premiere as well. Make sure to watch it, okay? This has been ZEROBASEONE! Bye-bye!


AniPoke PR X - October 2nd, 2024
In this clip, we've asked Sung Han Bin about his favorite Pokémon! This highly anticipated song will premiere in the Pokémon anime episode airing Friday, October 11th, 2024! The full versions of these comment videos will be released one by one after the song is out.

Hello everyone! This is Sung Han Bin from ZEROBASEONE, who sing the opening theme "Only One Story" for the Pocket Monsters anime.
What is your favorite Pokémon?
I like Metamon a lot. I also really like Shaymin. This one time I was on a Japanese TV show I even showed off a Shaymin plushie!
Check out this highly anticipated song in its entirety in the episode airing Friday, October 11th, 2024!


AniPoke PR X - October 3rd, 2024
Today we asked Kim Ji Woong how he felt when he learned ZEROBASEONE had been chosen to handle the OP song! This highly anticipated song will premiere in the Pokémon anime episode airing Friday, October 11th, 2024! The full version of these comment videos will be released one by one after the song is out.

Hello everyone! This is Kim Ji Woong from ZEROBASEONE, who sing the opening theme "Only One Story" for the Pocket Monsters anime.
How did you feel when you learned you had been chosen to handle the opening theme?
I've gotten into watching anime lately, and I had also been wanting to sing an anime theme song as a member of ZEROBASEONE one day, so I think it's an honor to handle the opening theme this time.


AniPoke PR X - October 4th, 2024
Today we asked Zhang Hao how he felt when he learned ZEROBASEONE had been chosen to handle the OP song! This highly anticipated song will premiere in the Pokémon anime episode airing Friday October 11th! The full version of these comment videos will be released one by one after the song is out.

Hello everyone! This is Zhang Hao from ZEROBASEONE, who sing the opening theme "Only One Story" for the Pocket Monsters anime. How did you feel when you learned you had been chosen to handle the opening theme? This is an anime I've watched a lot ever since I was little, so I got very excited, and I'm sure everyone else did as well. I'm still extremely honored that I get to work with Pikachu, my number one favorite. I hope you're interested in the new Pokémon, and I hope you're interested in and will come to love ZEROBASEONE.


AniPoke PR X - October 5th, 2024
We present partial comments from the members of Zerobaseone, who are handling the new Pokémon Anime opening theme "Only One Story"! What are Seok Matthew's favorite Pokémon? This highly anticipated song will premiere in the Pokémon anime episode airing Friday October 11th! The full version of these comment videos will be released one by one after the song is out.

Hello everyone! This is Seok Matthew from Zerobaseone, who sing the opening theme "Only One Story" for the Pocket Monsters anime.
Do you have any favorite Pokémon?
The Pokémon I like the absolute best are Zenigame, Ordile and Lugia. I think it's super cool how, when Zenigame evolves into Kamex, it shoots water from its back like rockets! Lugia has this amazing aura to it, and Ordile was the strongest Pokémon I had in my party in the video game.


AniPoke PR X - October 6th, 2024
Today we have Kim Tae Rae! How did he feel when he learned Zerobaseone had been chosen to handle the OP theme...? This highly anticipated song will premiere in the Pokémon anime episode airing Friday October 11th! The full version of these comment videos will be released one by one after the song is out.

Hello everyone! This is Kim Tae Rae from Zerobaseone, who sing the opening theme "Only One Story" for the Pocket Monsters anime.
How did you feel when you learned you had been chosen to handle the opening theme?
The fact that I'd be handling the opening theme for the Pocket Monsters anime, which I've been watching since I was little, initially made me a bit worried about whether or not I'd be able to do a good job, but I ultimately did it, firmly believing this was something I was capable of.


AniPoke PR X - October 7th, 2024
In this clip, we've asked Ricky about his favorite Pokémon! This highly anticipated song will premiere in the Pokémon anime episode airing Friday October 11th! The full versions of these comment videos will be released one by one after the song is out.

Hello everyone! This is Ricky from Zerobaseone, who sing the opening theme "Only One Story" for the Pocket Monsters anime.
What are your favorite Pokémon?
My favorite Pokémon are Pikachu and Lizardon. In my opinion, they're the best Pokémon.


AniPoke PR X - October 8th, 2024
Today we asked Kim Gyu Vin how he felt when he learned Zerobaseone had been chosen to handle the OP song! This highly anticipated song will premiere in the Pokémon anime episode airing Friday October 11th! The full version of these comment videos will be released one by one after the song is out.

Hello everyone! This is Kim Gyu Vin from Zerobaseone, who sing the opening theme "Only One Story" for the Pocket Monsters anime.
How did you feel when you learned you had been chosen to handle the opening theme?
Honto ni ureshii desu. I've also been a huge fan of this Japanese cartoon since I was little, so it made me really happy to do an opening theme for it. I also like the song "Only One Story", so this is all really great.


AniPoke PR X - October 9th, 2024
We present partial comments from the members of Zerobaseone, who are handling the new Pokémon Anime opening theme "Only One Story"! What Pokémon would Park Gun Wook want to be? This highly anticipated song will premiere in the Pokémon anime episode airing Friday October 11th! The full version of these comment videos will be released one by one after the song is out.

Hello everyone! This is Park Gun Wook from Zerobaseone, who sing the opening theme "Only One Story" for the Pocket Monsters anime.
If you could become a Pokémon, which Pokémon would you want to be?
I'd like to become a Pokémon that can fly, especially a Lizardon. Then I'd go to a place where they gather to train, train a lot, and become a leader of many Lizardon!


AniPoke PR X - October 10th, 2024
We present partial comments from the members of Zerobaseone, who are handling the new Pokémon Anime opening theme "Only One Story"! What Pokémon would Han Yu Jin want to be? This highly anticipated song will premiere in the Pokémon anime episode airing Friday October 11th! The full version of these comment videos will be released one by one after the song is out.

Hello everyone! This is Han Yu Jin from Zerobaseone, who sing the opening theme "Only One Story" for the Pocket Monsters anime.
Q: If you could become a Pokémon, which Pokémon would you want to be?
(thinks...) (tries to recall the Pokémon's name...) Arceus! I'd like to be Arceus, since that's the strongest Pokémon of them all, and it's really mysterious.


AniPoke PR X - October 11th, 2024
The new opening theme "Only One Story" premiered in episode 68 of the Pokémon anime! We'll now bring you comment videos from the members of Zerobaseone, who are handling the song! First up is Sung Han Bin, who apparently has some favorite Pokémon! Comments from Kim Ji Woong are scheduled for release tomorrow.

Hello everyone! This is Sung Han Bin from Zerobaseone, who sing the opening theme "Only One Story" for the Pocket Monsters anime.
What is your favorite Pokémon?
I like Metamon a lot. I also really like Shaymin. This one time I was on a Japanese TV show I even showed off a Shaymin plushie!
If you could become a Pokémon, which Pokémon would you want to be?
I've always loved Darkrai ever since I was little. I really like that dark dark air it has to it, it's really cool, so I'd like to become a Darkrai.
What memories do you have of Pokémon?
I used to play the Pokémon video games a lot when I was little. However, there was this one time I accidentally reset the game... It was just as Moukazaru was about to become its final form Goukazaru too, so I got really sad...
You brought your own Pokémon Gym badges with you, can you tell us something about those?
I enjoyed collecting Pokémon badges ever since I was little and used to spend a lot of time on it, so I bought these because I wanted to relive those memories.
And finally, a word to your fans?
Hi, everyone in Zerose and all you Pokémon anime fans! Zerobaseone will be singing the Pocket Monsters anime opening theme Only One Story. We're all big Pokémon fans, and I hope we manage to get that across to you. I love you!
The Pocket Monsters anime airs every Friday at 6:55pm on the TV Tokyo Network. Make sure to watch it! Bye-bye!


AniPoke PR X - October 11th, 2024
To commemorate the premiere of the new Pokémon anime opening theme Only One Story, we give you some special candid photos of Sung Han Bin from Zerobaseone and Hogator!



AniPoke PR X - October 11th, 2024
To commemorate the premiere of the new Pokémon anime opening theme Only One Story, we give you some special candid photos of Kim Ji Woong from Zerobaseone and Nyahoja! The full version of his comment video is scheduled to be released at 20:00 today.



AniPoke PR X - October 12th, 2024
Presenting points of interest from the new Pokémon anime opening:
First and foremost, the opening shows Seille and Yabasocha, followed by Briar, and then by Sazare and Gardie (Hisui Form). What kind of role will they play in the upcoming events? Check out the creditless version of the new opening right away:

アニポケ 新オープニング公開
気になるポイントを紹介していきます
まずは、ゼイユとヤバソチャブライア、サザレとガーディ(ヒスイのすがた)
今後のストーリーにどのように関わるのでしょうか？
ノンクレジット映像を今すぐチェック


AniPoke PR X - October 12th, 2024
The new opening theme "Only One Story" premiered in episode 68 of the Pokémon anime! We'll now bring you comment videos from the members of Zerobaseone, who are handling the song! Today we have Kim Ji Woong; How did he feel when he learned they had been chosen to handle the opening theme? Comments from Zhang Hao are scheduled for release tomorrow.

Hello everyone! This is Kim Ji Woong from Zerobaseone, who sing the opening theme "Only One Story" for the Pocket Monsters anime.
What is your favorite Pokémon?
My favorite Pokémon is the new Pokémon Nyahoja. I also like Pikachu a lot!
What do you like about them?
I really envy the way Pikachu can use electric moves; When I was little, that was the superpower I really wished I had. I also love how cute its "Pika pika" cry is. As for Nyahoja, I just did a dance challenge video with it that made me fall completely in love with it.
How did you feel when you learned you had been chosen to handle the opening theme?
I've gotten into watching anime lately, and I've also wanted to sing an anime theme song as a member of Zerobaseone one day, so I think it's an honor to handle the opening theme this time.
And finally, a word to your fans?
We've always tried presenting ourselves as handsome and cute, but this time I believe we're showing a new side of ourselves. I think that's really exciting, and I can't wait for everyone in Zerose to see it. I gave it my absolute best when I sang Only One Story, and I befriended some really cute Pokémon. I hope we can continue to spend our days happily together. I love you.
The Pocket Monsters anime airs every Friday at 6:55pm on the TV Tokyo Network. Make sure to watch it! Bye-bye!


AniPoke PR X - October 13th, 2024
To commemorate the premiere of the new Pokémon anime opening theme Only One Story, we give you some special candid photos of Zhang Hao from Zerobaseone and Captain Pikachu! The full version of his comment video is scheduled to be released at 20:00 today.



AniPoke PR X - October 13th, 2024
Presenting points of interest from the new Pokémon anime opening:
We also get to see Gibeon, the man holding the top position in the Explorers. In his hand, he holds the mysterious substance referred to as Rakulium (the Eternal Blessing). In addition, there's a scene where Liko and the others stand off against the White Zygarde (50% Forme).
Check out the creditless version of the new opening right away.


AniPoke PR X - October 13th, 2024
The new opening theme "Only One Story" premiered in episode 68 of the Pokémon anime! We'll now bring you comment videos from the members of Zerobaseone, who are handling the song! We asked Zhang Hao what he feels we should focus on when listening to the song. Comments from Seok Matthew are scheduled for release tomorrow!

Hello everyone! This is Zhang Hao from Zerobaseone, who sing the opening theme "Only One Story" for the Pocket Monsters anime.
How did you feel when you learned you had been chosen to handle the opening theme?
This is an anime I've watched a lot ever since I was little, so I got very excited, and I'm sure everyone else did as well. I'm still extremely honored that I get to work with Pikachu, my number one favorite. I hope you're interested in the new Pokémon, and I hope you're interested in and will come to love Zerobaseone.
Were there any parts of the song you found particularly difficult or particularly fun to record? I was struggling a lot with getting the pronunciation right. I've sung a lot of songs in Korean at this point, but since this song is in Japanese, I was very concious of the pronuncation while recording. I asked the directors for a lot of help with it, though, so I think I managed to do pretty okay. I also spent a lot of time trying to hit the really high notes with my natural voice, and I'm quite satified with how the end result turned out in that regard.
Is there anything in this song you want us to focus particularly on?
There's this bit in the song where the lyrics go "Dokidokidoki my way". The tempo noticably increases at this point, and I think that will make the listeners feel "dokidoki" as well when they hear this bit. That bit also has a lot of positive energy to it, so I want you to listen to it over and over as you keep all of this in mind.
And finally, a word to your fans?
I hope both Pokémon fans and Zerobaseone fans will enjoy this song. We're going to be quite active in Japan from here on, so I also hope you'll support us in that regard. We'll continue to improve ourselves as best as we can. Nihon no fan no minasan, honto ni ganbatte shita no de, oen shitekudasai. Motto motto aimasho.
The Pocket Monsters anime airs every Friday at 6:55pm on the TV Tokyo Network. Make sure to watch it! Bye-bye!


AniPoke PR X - October 14th, 2024
To commemorate the premiere of the new Pokémon anime opening theme Only One Story, we give you some special candid photos of Seok Matthew from Zerobaseone and Captain Pikachu! The full version of his comment video is scheduled to be released at 20:00 today.



AniPoke PR X - October 14th, 2024
The new opening theme "Only One Story" premiered in episode 68 of the Pokémon anime! We'll now bring you comment videos from the members of Zerobaseone, who are handling the song! What are Pokémon fan Seok Matthew's personal memories of Pokémon? Comments from Kim Tae Rae are scheduled for release tomorrow!

Hello everyone! This is Seok Matthew from Zerobaseone, who sing the opening theme "Only One Story" for the Pocket Monsters anime.
Do you have any favorite Pokémon?
The Pokémon I like the absolute best are Zenigame, Ordile and Lugia. I think it's super cool how, when Zenigame evolves into Kamex, it shoots water from its back like rockets! Lugia has this amazing aura to it, and Ordile was the strongest Pokémon I had in my party in the video game.
If you could become a Pokémon, which Pokémon would you want to be?
That's a tough one... I'll say Dialga, because it can control time.
What memories do you have of Pokémon?
I have a lot, I've played all the video games at this point! I particularly like the game with Lugia, "Pocket Monsters Soul Silver"; The Nintendo 3DS got released around Christmas, and back then I was sure nobody would buy me one, but my dad got me one after all alongside a Pocket Monsters Soul Silver game. That game made me so happy I played it from morning to night and finished the entire thing in one day.
And finally, a word to your fans?
Zerose and all you Pokémon fans, I myself can't believe this wonderful collaboration is actually happening either. I hope you'll watch our song and the Pokémon anime a lot. I myself love Pokémon a lot as well, and I hope we can love Zerobaseone and the Pokémon anime together from here on. This will be a wonderful memory for us. Please give us lots of your love.
The Pocket Monsters anime airs every Friday at 6:55pm on the TV Tokyo Network. Make sure to watch it! Bye-bye!


AniPoke PR X - October 15th, 2024
The New Pokémon Anime Opening Theme:
This Week Only's One Story: The opening animation ends with a commemorative photo taken at Orange Academy! This photo is actually going to change every week, so make sure to check what memories are on display this time whenever you watch a new episode!


AniPoke PR X - October 15th, 2024
To commemorate the premiere of the new Pokémon anime opening theme Only One Story, we give you some special candid photos of Kim Tae Rae from Zerobaseone and Hogator! The full version of his comment video is scheduled to be released at 20:00 today.

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