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GET BACK
Title GET BACK
Song GET BACK
Song Artist ゆず
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Summary:

GET BACK is the opening theme to the Pocket Monsters Mega Voltage chapter. It is performed by Yuzu, a Japanese pop rock duo featuring Yūjin Kitagawa and Kōji Iwasawa.

Yuzu Interview

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted comments from Yuzu on March 21st, 2025.

GET BACK
(SENHA)
Vocals: Yuzu
Lyrics: Yujin Kitagawa, Koji Iwasawa
Composition: Yujin Kitagawa, TeddyLoid
Arrangement: TeddyLoid, Yuzu

It has been decided that the music duo Yuzu will be handling "GET BACK", the opening theme to the new Mega Voltage chapter of the anime TV show Pocket Monsters (airs on the TV Tokyo Network every Friday at 6:55pm, officially abbreviated "Anipoke") that premieres April 11th. This is an all new song depicting the strong resolve Liko and the others have, and can be heard in part in the newly released trailer.

The opening theme for Mega Voltage, the new chapter starting Friday, April 11th, 2025, will be... "GET BACK" by Yuzu. We've received comments from both members:

アニポケ 新オープニングテーマ
4月11日(金)からスタートする
新章「メガボルテージ」オープニングテーマは…
ゆず(@yuzu_official)の「GET BACK」
お2人からコメントをいただきました!

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I feel extremely honored to do an opening theme for Pokémon anime, which is loved all over the world by both men and women, boys and girls of all ages. Yuzu debuted in 1997, the same year the Pokémon anime premiered, so it's a collaboration between "contemporaries" so to speak, which made me feel like we and the show shared a deep bond and a sense of destiny. Something entirely new and unexpected was born between Yuzu and Pokémon as we came together under the banner of Get Back. I hope this song will stay with those who love Pokémon and continue to evolve by their side.
-Yujin Kitagawa

When I first got the news, I was very honored, but honestly also very surprised, wondering if Yuzu was really the right choice for this show. Just the fact that many of the earlier theme songs have been very "poppy", as well as emotionally aligned with the anime, made me think a lot about how well Yuzu would be able to align with the anime, as well as whether Pokémon anime fans would accept our song. Yuzu has filled this opening theme with as much respect for Pokémon as they possibly could, and I hope watching and listening to it will bring you a weekly dose of excitement.
-Koji Iwasawa

【北川悠仁】
老若男女、世代を問わず世界中で愛されているアニポケのオープニングテーマということで、とても光栄な気持ちです。
1997年に放送がスタートしたアニポケと、同じ年にデビューしたゆず。
ある意味「同期」のコラボレーションで、深い縁や運命を感じました。

【岩沢厚治】
大変光栄なお話だ、という気持ちと共に、正直、意外でした。
ゆずでいいんですか!?という気持ちです。
歴代のテーマソングがとてもポップで、しかもアニメに寄り添う様な曲が多かっただけに、はたしてどこまでゆずが寄り添えるか、アニポケファンに受け入れて貰えるだろうかと、とても考えました。

AnimeJapan 2025 Comments

The official Japanese Anime PR Twitter account posted an interview with Yuzu on March 27th, 2025. It was also posted on the official Japanese Pokémon YouTube channel but it was region locked to Japan.


The New Pokémon Anime OP:
During one of the special stage shows held at the Pokémon Anime booth at AnimeJapan 2025, we presented comments from the two members of Yuzu, who will be doing the opening theme for Mega Voltage. Look forward to the opening animation too... as well as the news we're going to announce tomorrow...! アニポケ 新OP
AnimeJapan 2025
アニポケブースで開催されたスペシャルステージで
メガボルテージ のオープニングテーマを手掛けた
ゆず(@yuzu_official)のお2人からのコメントが公開されました
オープニング映像もお楽しみに!
そして、明日公開の情報も…

Kitagawa: Hello,
Both: we're Yuzu.
Kitagawa: We're going to be handling the opening theme for the Pocket Monsters TV show.

How did you feel when you learned you had been chosen to handle the opening theme?
Kitagawa: Well... We were actually in the middle of a tour we'd started back in October when we received this news, though I remember my initial reaction was thinking about how great an honor it was. And you know, by complete coincidence, Yuzu and Pocket Monsters happen to be... like, contemporaries,
Iwasawa: "Contemporaries", yeah.
Kitagawa: So this made me really happy.
Iwasawa: Likewise.
Kitagawa: Thank you very much.

What were you trying to express through the music and lyrics?
Kitagawa: Right, so it carries the meaning of "GET BACK", as in "Get back something", "Get back to where you started" and the like. Now, "Get" is a very powerful word in the context of Pokémon, and we ourselves are also reflecting on our origins as Pokémon itself is starting over anew, so you know, it also carries this meaning of like "Get back to the basics".
Iwasawa: This time we teamed up with TeddyLoid-kun, with him making the music and us, like... taking responsibility for the two protagonists' sentiments and emotions.
Kitagawa: That's right.
Iwasawa: I was handling Liko,
Kitagawa: Yes.
Iwasawa: And Kitagawa-san wrote Roy's lyrics,
Kitagawa: Yes.
Iwasawa: So we hope you'll enjoy the slight difference in the lyrics between the first and second verses as well.

What kind of Pokémon-related memories do you have?
Iwasawa: I played the video games all the time!
Kitagawa: Oh, that's right.
Iwasawa: Back in the day, recording used to take forever, you know?
Kitagawa: Yeah.
Iwasawa: So I always used to have a Game Boy Color, or a Game Boy Advance or something in my bag.
Kitagawa: That's right, I remember.
Iwasawa: I played through all the various Pokémon games, constantly sitting there leveling up during downtime.
Kitagawa: I see.
Iwasawa: So that's how good terms I am on with the franchise, and how many memories it has given me. Oh, and I've played the new games too, of course! So I'm around Lv. 100. Thank you very much.

Finally, do you have something you want to tell those who are looking forward to the new opening theme?
Kitagawa: This time you're getting a mixture of the 27 year olds Yuzu and Pokémon. Something entirely new and unexpected was born between Yuzu and Pokémon, and we think that resulted in an interesting song. I hope you'll enjoy it alongside us as you watch the anime.
Iwasawa: Mega Voltage, the new chapter we're handling the opening theme for, will start Friday April 11th with a 1 hour special!
Kitagawa: The Pocket Monsters TV show airs every Friday at 6:55pm on the TV Tokyo Network. Best regards! This has been... Both: Yuzu!

otumami's Artwork

otumami (おつまみ) posted a message and artwork on April 11th, 2025, indicating that she worked on this opening.
Note: The OP was first used in episode 91 but episode 90 and 91 originally aired as double broadcast special and are referred to as episode 90 by production staff.

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I was in charge of the Color Script, Storyboard and was a Unit Director for the OP featured in episode 90 of the new chapter Pocket Monsters (2023) Mega Voltage!
Thank you for your continued support of the Pokémon anime!

「ポケットモンスター(2023) メガボルテージ」第90話~新章OPにてカラースクリプトと絵コンテ/演出の一部案出しなどを担当させていただきました!
今後とも アニポケ をお願いいたします

Instagram - Creditless Version

The official Japanese Pokémon Instagram account posted a creditless version of the opening GET BACK on April 18th, 2025.

Pay attention to the lyrics that are inspired by Liko and Roy!
The creditless video for Yuzu's GET BACK, the opening theme for the new Pokémon anime chapter Mega Voltage, has been released!
Be sure to check it out!
The TV anime Pocket Monsters is broadcast every Friday at 6:55 p.m. on TV Tokyo!
Please note that the broadcast time is different in some areas!

リコとロイをイメージした歌詞に注目!
アニポケ新章「メガボルテージ」のオープニングテーマ、ゆずさんの「GET BACK」ノンクレジット映像が公開されたよ!
ぜひチェックしてね
テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」はテレ東系にて毎週金曜よる6時55分から放送中だよ!
一部地域では放送日時が異なるから注意してね!

Oha Suta - May 16th, 2025

Yūjin Kitagawa and Kōji Iwasawa were on the May 16th, 2025 episode of Oha Suta to promote the release of the digital single. They did not perform the opening song but they did watch it along with the hosts and comment about it.

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GET BACK MUSIC VIDEO

The GET BACK MUSIC VIDEO was posted on May 30th, 2025 on the official yuzu YouTube channel.


Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vclKjpof9Q

Interview - AniPoke X - May 23rd, 2025

On May 23rd, 2025, the official Japanese AniPoke X account posted an interview with Yūjin Kitagawa and Kōji Iwasawa for the opening theme GET BACK.

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Friday is Pokémon Anime Day! However... the show is on a break today, so we'll instead present some behind-the-scenes details on the production of the Mega Voltage opening theme Get Back from its creators, the two members of Yuzu!
The song is now available for streaming as well:
Check out the creditless version of the animation on the official Pokémon Youtube channel too!

金曜日はアニポケの日!
ですが…本日の放送はお休みです
ということで、メガボルテージのオープニングテーマ「GET BACK」を手掛けた
ゆず(@yuzu_official)のお2人の制作裏話をお届け

YUZU TALKS ABOUT BEHIND-THE-SCENES DETAILS ON THE POCKET MONSTERS MEGA VOLTAGE OPENING THEME "GET BACK":

How did you go about writing the song and the lyrics?
Kitagawa: When we were contacted about doing this song during our nationwide Arena Tour, the words "GET BACK" immediately came to my mind, and made us start working on a song with the concept of "getting back a stolen future" and "getting back to where we started". When it comes to the musical style, we worked with TeddyLoid-kun to create a tune with the concept of "an anime song from the Yuzu of the Reiwa era", mixing in elements of modern Japanese culture sprinkled with both the history and elements of the various anime songs we've heard up to this point. It's structured like a kind of suite, which I think makes for a song that lets you enjoy the new and unexpected result of the Yuzu x Pokémon combination.

What did you want to convey through this song?
Iwasawa: I envisioned that the lyrics would convey protagonists Liko and Roy's sentiments and emotions, praise their ascent to the next stage, as well as excite both viewers and listeners. The first chorus represents Liko and the second represents Roy, and I think the difference in the lyrics between them that was made possible specifically because they're a duo was a really good fit for the song. Recording it was a lot of fun and filled with magic.

Do you have anything you want to say about the Pokémon anime?
Kitagawa: The anime has been on the air for over 27 years now, which has required it to evolve over time. Not only do I think it's absolutely amazing how long it's lasted, I also have nothing but respect for the way a show with this much history has been able to appeal to generation after generation. As a viewer, I'm also personally really looking forward to the new Mega Voltage chapter.

Iwasawa: Everyone loves Pokémon no matter what era or generation they're from, and I think their recollections and the happy memories of moments they've shared with their respective partners have come to define everyone's youth at this point. I have high expectations for the new chapter.

Finally, do you have any Pokémon-related memories you'd like to share?
Kitagawa: I've always really enjoyed drawing, so ever since I first learned we were going to do this opening theme, I've been hard at work practicing my Pikachu drawing skills (laughs).
Iwasawa: My Masquernya won't level up any more. Someone please trade me an Achamo. I want to complete the zukan. Let's see, what else should I say...? Oh, I know: Back in the day, I caught Mewtwo in a monster ball! And one more thing: False Sweep rocks! ...Sorry. I'm a big fan (laughs).

Episodes:

Characters:
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  • United States Nemona
  • Japan ネモ
  • Japan Nemo
  • Japan Nemo
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  • United States Liko
  • Japan リコ
  • Japan Liko
  • Japan Liko
Roy
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  • United States Roy
  • Japan ロイ
  • Japan Roy
  • Japan Roy
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  • United States Friede
  • Japan フリード
  • Japan Friede
  • Japan Friede
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  • United States Friede's Pikachu (Cap)
  • Japan フリードのピカチュウ (キャプテンピカチュウ)
  • Japan Friede no Pikachu (Captain Pikachu)
  • Japan Friede's Pikachu (Captain Pikachu)
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  • United States Orla
  • Japan オリオ
  • Japan Orio
  • Japan Orio
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  • United States Murdock
  • Japan マードック
  • Japan Murdock
  • Japan Murdock
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  • United States Mollie
  • Japan モリー
  • Japan Molly
  • Japan Molly
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  • United States Ludlow
  • Japan ランドウ
  • Japan Randou
  • Japan Randou
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  • United States Liko's Sprigatito
  • Japan リコのニャオハ
  • Japan Liko no Nyahoja
  • Japan Liko's Nyahoja
Ann
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  • United States Ann
  • Japan アン
  • Japan Anne
  • Japan Anne
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  • United States Black Rayquaza
  • Japan 黒いレックウザ
  • Japan Kuroi Rayquaza
  • Japan Black Rayquaza
Dot
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  • United States Dot
  • Japan ドット
  • Japan Dot
  • Japan Dot
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  • United States Sidian
  • Japan オニキス
  • Japan Onyx
  • Japan Onyx
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  • United States Chalce
  • Japan アゲート
  • Japan Agate
  • Japan Agate
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  • United States Coral
  • Japan サンゴ
  • Japan Sango
  • Japan Sango
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  • United States Liko's Terapagos (Pagogo)
  • Japan リコのテラパゴス (パゴゴ)
  • Japan Liko no Terapagos (Pagogo)
  • Japan Liko's Terapagos (Pagogo)
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  • United States Coral's Glalie
  • Japan サンゴのオニゴーリ
  • Japan Sango no Onigohri
  • Japan Sango's Onigohri
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  • United States Sidian's Garganacl
  • Japan オニキスのキョジオーン
  • Japan Onyx no Kyojiohn
  • Japan Onyx's Kyojiohn
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  • United States Chalce's Medicham
  • Japan アゲートのチャーレム
  • Japan Agate no Charem
  • Japan Agate's Charem
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  • United States Liko's Floragato
  • Japan リコのニャローテ
  • Japan Liko no Nyarote
  • Japan Liko's Nyarote
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  • United States Nemona's Pawmot
  • Japan ネモのパーモット
  • Japan Nemo no Parmot
  • Japan Nemo's Parmot
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  • United States Roy's Kilowattrel
  • Japan ロイのタイカイデン
  • Japan Roy no Taikaiden
  • Japan Roy's Taikaiden
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  • United States Liko's Hattrem
  • Japan リコのテブリム
  • Japan Liko no Tebrim
  • Japan Liko's Tebrim
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  • United States Dot's Quaxwell
  • Japan ドットのウェルカモ
  • Japan Dot no Welkamo
  • Japan Dot's Welkamo
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  • United States Roy's Crocalor
  • Japan ロイのアチゲータ
  • Japan Roy no Achigator
  • Japan Roy's Achigator
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  • United States Dot's Tinkatuff
  • Japan ドットのナカヌチャン
  • Japan Dot no Nakanuchan
  • Japan Dot's Nakanuchan
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  • United States Liko's Meowscarada
  • Japan リコのマスカーニャ
  • Japan Liko no Masquernya
  • Japan Liko's Masquernya
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  • United States Roy's Lucario
  • Japan ロイのルカリオ
  • Japan Roy no Lucario
  • Japan Roy's Lucario
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  • Japan ウルト
  • Japan Uruto
  • Japan Uruto
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  • Japan ウルトのヤミラミ
  • Japan Uruto no Yamirami
  • Japan Uruto's Yamirami
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  • United States Ann's Samurott
  • Japan アンのダイケンキ
  • Japan Anne no Daikenki
  • Japan Anne's Daikenki
Pokémon:
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  • United States Magnemite
  • Japan コイル
  • Japan Coil
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  • United States Dodrio
  • Japan ドードリオ
  • Japan Dodrio
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  • United States Krabby
  • Japan クラブ
  • Japan Crab
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  • United States Furret
  • Japan オオタチ
  • Japan Ootachi
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  • United States Pichu
  • Japan ピチュー
  • Japan Pichu
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  • United States Ampharos
  • Japan デンリュウ
  • Japan Denryu
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  • United States Wingull
  • Japan キャモメ
  • Japan Camome
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  • United States Breloom
  • Japan キノガッサ
  • Japan Kinogassa
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  • United States Plusle
  • Japan プラスル
  • Japan Plusle
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  • United States Minun
  • Japan マイナン
  • Japan Minun
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  • United States Beldum
  • Japan ダンバル
  • Japan Dumbber
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  • United States Drifloon
  • Japan フワンテ
  • Japan Fuwante
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  • United States Chingling
  • Japan リーシャン
  • Japan Lisyan
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  • United States Duosion
  • Japan ダブラン
  • Japan Doublan
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  • United States Chespin
  • Japan ハリマロン
  • Japan Harimaron
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  • United States Furfrou
  • Japan トリミアン
  • Japan Trimmien
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  • United States Meowstic
  • Japan ニャオニクス
  • Japan Nyaonix
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  • United States Spritzee
  • Japan シュシュプ
  • Japan Shushupu
Staff:
Storyboard
絵コンテ
Unit Director
演出
Animation Director
作画監督
Key Animation
原画
2nd Key Animation
第2原画
In-Between Animation Check
動画検査
In-Between Animation
動画
Color Script
カラースクリプト
Color Keys
色彩設計
Color Coordination
色指定
Inspection
検査
Finishing
仕上げ
CGI Director
CGIディレクター
Photography
撮影
Production Assistant
制作進行
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