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'''Battle Frontier''' (Japanese: '''バトルフロンティア''' lit. ''Batoru Furontia'') is the fourth opening theme song of the Japanese {{series|Advanced Generation}} of the [[Pokémon anime]], and the ninth total opening for the Pokémon television anime. | '''Battle Frontier''' (Japanese: '''バトルフロンティア''' lit. ''Batoru Furontia'') is the fourth opening theme song of the Japanese {{series|Advanced Generation}} of the [[Pokémon anime]], and the ninth total opening for the Pokémon television anime. | ||
It debuted in [[AG135]], replacing ''[[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]]''. Its singer, 髙屋亜希那 ''[[Akina Takaya]]'', is a relatively unknown artist. It debuted at the same time as a new ending, ''[[Pokémon Counting Song]]''. The instruments-only version replaced the instrumental version of Advance Adventure in episode 135 in the Japanese preview of the next episode. It was replaced by ''[[Spurt!]]''. | It debuted in ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno]]'', replacing ''[[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]]''. Its singer, 髙屋亜希那 ''[[Akina Takaya]]'', is a relatively unknown artist. It debuted at the same time as a new ending, ''[[Pokémon Counting Song]]''. The instruments-only version replaced the instrumental version of Advance Adventure in episode 135 in the Japanese preview of the next episode. It was replaced by ''[[Spurt!]]''. | ||
It was also used as the [[Pokémon Sunday]] ending from PS053 to PS059 and was then replaced by [[YEAH!]]. | It was also used as the [[Pokémon Sunday]] ending from PS053 to PS059 and was then replaced by [[YEAH!]]. | ||
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The first animation sequence in this version is {{Ash}}, {{an|May}}, and [[Brock]] calling out their Pokémon to attack. Those Pokémon are {{TP|May|Combusken}}, {{AP|Grovyle}}, and {{TP|Brock|Mudkip}}. | The first animation sequence in this version is {{Ash}}, {{an|May}}, and [[Brock]] calling out their Pokémon to attack. Those Pokémon are {{TP|May|Combusken}}, {{AP|Grovyle}}, and {{TP|Brock|Mudkip}}. | ||
The next group of animations are the same as in the main opening (Ash and Pikachu running through the field, through the pan shot of Ash and all of his Pokémon). However, the differences in these animations are that ending credits replace the ones used in the opening. Also, the scene of [[Scott]] waving while driving past is replaced by a pan shot of all of the [[Frontier Brains]]. The animation sequence following this include portions of the first Frontier Brain battle between Ash and [[Factory Head Noland|Noland]], which involved {{AP|Charizard}} and Noland's {{p|Articuno}}. After this, the normal animations resume, starting from the sequence involving Brock chopping up lettuce and cooking rice, and May throwing a [[Poké Ball]]. The [[Team Rocket]] sequence prior to [[AG152]] (with {{p|Weavile}}) remains intact. This is followed by the {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Lucario}} flyby animation, as was the case in the first version of this opening. Unlike the original ending though, the group silhouette is replaced with the Frontier Brain reveal. | The next group of animations are the same as in the main opening (Ash and Pikachu running through the field, through the pan shot of Ash and all of his Pokémon). However, the differences in these animations are that ending credits replace the ones used in the opening. Also, the scene of [[Scott]] waving while driving past is replaced by a pan shot of all of the [[Frontier Brains]]. The animation sequence following this include portions of the first Frontier Brain battle between Ash and [[Factory Head Noland|Noland]], which involved {{AP|Charizard}} and Noland's {{p|Articuno}}. After this, the normal animations resume, starting from the sequence involving Brock chopping up lettuce and cooking rice, and May throwing a [[Poké Ball]]. The [[Team Rocket]] sequence prior to ''[[AG152|On Olden Pond]]'' (with {{p|Weavile}}) remains intact. This is followed by the {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Lucario}} flyby animation, as was the case in the first version of this opening. Unlike the original ending though, the group silhouette is replaced with the Frontier Brain reveal. | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
Revision as of 16:41, 4 March 2010
- If you were looking for the the English song of the same name, see Battle Frontier (dub).
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Battle Frontier (Japanese: バトルフロンティア lit. Batoru Furontia) is the fourth opening theme song of the Japanese Advanced Generation series of the Pokémon anime, and the ninth total opening for the Pokémon television anime.
It debuted in Numero Uno Articuno, replacing Pokémon Symphonic Medley. Its singer, 髙屋亜希那 Akina Takaya, is a relatively unknown artist. It debuted at the same time as a new ending, Pokémon Counting Song. The instruments-only version replaced the instrumental version of Advance Adventure in episode 135 in the Japanese preview of the next episode. It was replaced by Spurt!.
It was also used as the Pokémon Sunday ending from PS053 to PS059 and was then replaced by YEAH!.
Although Ash doesn't have a theme in particular, this song has been used as one for him several times.
Opening animation
OP Text
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Synopsis
Ash and Pikachu are in a field running toward the sun and they jump. The gang are in a forest playing happily, except May. There are flashbacks of Mimey, Delia Ketchum, Professor Oak, Professor Birch, Tracey, and Misty holding an Azurill. Ash's Pokémon are seen using their attacks and they all take a photo. Scott appears in a car and the Frontier Brains, except for Brandon, appear. Then, it showcases the characters' Pokémon. Team Rocket waves. The rest of the opening has been changed multiple times.
Characters
Humans
- Ash
- Misty
- May
- Brock
- Tracey
- Max
- Jessie
- James
- Drew
- Professor Oak
- Delia Ketchum
- Professor Birch
- Scott
- Harley
- Noland
- Greta
- Tucker
- Lucy
- Spenser
- Anabel (silhouette)
- Brandon (silhouette)
Pokémon
- Pikachu (Ash's)
- Charizard (Ash's) (Pokémon Sunday Variant)
- Articuno (Pokémon Sunday Variant)
- Meowth (Team Rocket)
- Wobbuffet (Jessie's)
- Chimecho (James's)
- Phanpy (Ash's) → Donphan (Ash's)
- Swellow (Ash's)
- Grovyle (Ash's) → Sceptile (Ash's)
- Corphish (Ash's)
- Azurill (Misty's)
- Combusken (May's)
- Munchlax (May's)
- Squirtle (May's)
- Eevee (May's)
- Forretress (Brock's)
- Mudkip (Brock's) → Marshtomp (Brock's)
- Bonsly (Brock's, new, debut)
- Seviper (Jessie's)
- Dustox (Jessie's)
- Cacnea (James's)
- Mime Jr. (James's, new, debut)
- Mr. Mime (Delia's)
- Mew
- Weavile
- Lucario
Mystery Dungeon
Lyrics
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| 光る大地に立ち 永遠のバトル誓う 笑顔 ちょっぴり涙 みんな忘れないよ |
hikaru daichi ni tachi towa no batoru chikau egao choppiri namida minna wasurenai yo |
Standing on the shining land... I vow to battle eternally I smile... with some tears I won't forget any of you |
| 想いは 距離を飛び越え 今 君に届く きっと |
omoi wa kyori o tobikoe ima kimi ni todoku kitto |
My feelings leap the distance And reach you even now, I'm certain |
| ウーイエ!! GANGAN 進め 風切って GANGAN 行くぜ 最後まで 完全・燃焼 YES, I'm OK!! |
Oh yeah!! gangan susume kaze kitte gangan iku ze saigo made kanzen, nenshō; YES, I'm OK!! |
Oh yeah!! Intensely move ahead, and cut through the wind Intensely I'm going, all the way to the end Perfect combustion - YES, I'm OK!! |
| ウーイエ!! DONDON パワー盛り上がって DONDON 勇気湧いてくる 限りない力を信じよう |
Oh yeah!! dondon pawā moriagatte dondon yūki waite kuru kagirinai chikara o shinjiyō |
Oh yeah!! Steadily my power rises Steadily my courage boils over Let's believe in unlimited strength |
| つなぐ手があるから そうさここまで来た 強さ それはやさしさ 少しずつわかったよ |
tsunagu te ga aru kara sō sa koko made kita tsuyosa sore wa yasashisa sukoshi-zutsu wakatta yo |
Because we're holding hands Yes, that's why we've come so far Strength is kindness I've come to understand that little by little |
| 想いは 時を飛び越え 今 僕ら結ぶ もっと |
omoi wa toki o tobikoe ima bokura musubu motto |
My feelings leap over time And now we'll be connected more! |
| ウーイエ!! ZENZEN ヘッチャラ 大丈夫 ZENZEN 心配いらないさ 完全・無欠だ Are you OK? |
Oh yeah!! zenzen hetchara daijōbu zenzen shinpai iranai sa kanzen, muketsu da; are you OK? |
Oh yeah!! Nothing will ever go wrong Nothing will ever worry me Everything is perfect, Are you OK? |
| ウーイエ!! SOZORYOKU 無限大 SOSO 僕らいい調子 限りないチャンスをつかもう |
Oh yeah!! sōzōryoku mugendai sōsō bokura ii chōshi kagirinai chansu o tsukamō |
Oh yeah!! My imagination's forever strong We're all in high spirits! Let's catch our unlimited chances! |
| ウーイエ!! GANGAN 進め 風切って GANGAN 行くぜ 最後まで 完全・燃焼 YES, I'm OK!! |
Oh yeah!! gangan susume kaze kitte gangan iku ze saigo made kanzen, nenshō; YES, I'm OK!! |
Intensely move ahead, and cut through the wind Intensely I'm going, all the way to the end Perfect combustion - YES, I'm OK!! |
| ウーイエ!! DONDON 作戦 ひらめいて DONDON 攻撃 止まらない 完全・無欠だ Are you OK? |
Oh yeah!! dondon sakusen hirameite dondon attaku tomaranai kanzen, muketsu da; are you OK? |
Oh yeah!! Our strategy dazzles everyone Never letting the attacks stop Everything is perfect, Are you OK? |
| ウーイエ!! GUNGUN パワー盛り上がって GUNGUN 勇気湧いてくる 耀くゴールを駆け抜けろ |
Oh yeah!! gungun pawā moriagatte gungun yūki waite kuru kagayaku gōru o kakenukero |
Oh yeah!! Steadily my power rises Steadily my courage boils over Run through the dazzling goal! |
Anime episodes in which song was used as background music
- Tactics Theatrics!!
- Reversing the Charges
- King and Queen for a Day!
- Talking a Good Game!
- Overjoyed!
- Pace - The Final Frontier!
- Staging a Heroes' Welcome!
- Challenging a Towering Figure!
Trivia
- Oddly, during the shot of Team Rocket and their current Pokémon waving, Jessie's Dustox is missing from the lineup.
Errors
Pokémon Sunday ending animation
The first animation sequence in this version is Ash, May, and Brock calling out their Pokémon to attack. Those Pokémon are Combusken, Grovyle, and Mudkip.
The next group of animations are the same as in the main opening (Ash and Pikachu running through the field, through the pan shot of Ash and all of his Pokémon). However, the differences in these animations are that ending credits replace the ones used in the opening. Also, the scene of Scott waving while driving past is replaced by a pan shot of all of the Frontier Brains. The animation sequence following this include portions of the first Frontier Brain battle between Ash and Noland, which involved Charizard and Noland's Articuno. After this, the normal animations resume, starting from the sequence involving Brock chopping up lettuce and cooking rice, and May throwing a Poké Ball. The Team Rocket sequence prior to On Olden Pond (with Weavile) remains intact. This is followed by the Mew and Lucario flyby animation, as was the case in the first version of this opening. Unlike the original ending though, the group silhouette is replaced with the Frontier Brain reveal.
Variants
There are 12 variants of the opening animation:
- AG135 - AG145, Perfect Best 2 DVD: The original animation.
- AG146 - AG148: The two paragraphs of text introducing Pocket Monsters is re-added.
- AG149: Animation updated to include Marshtomp.
- AG150 - AG151: Animation updated to include Greta.
- Pokémon Sunday: Includes Charizard and Noland's Articuno.
- AG152: Animation updated to include Dustox. Weavile is removed, as is the Mew & Lucario scene, and is replaced by a scene based on Pokémon: Dungeon of Mystery, which was released on the same day.
- AG153 - AG154: Animation updated to include Tucker.
- AG155 - AG157: Animation updated to include Donphan.
- AG158: Animation updated to include Eevee.
- AG159 - AG161: Animation updated to include Lucy; director 日高正光 Masamitsu Hidaka is removed.
- AG162 - AG163: Animation updated to include Sceptile.
- AG164 - AG165: Animation updated to include Spenser.
There are also variants of the music itself:
- The movie version has an alternate lead-in.
- The track on the Perfect Best 2 album has a slightly different audio mix compared to the original single.
- The Perfect Best 2 album also includes a ballad version of the song.
- Battle Frontier - Brock's Marshtomp.jpg
Variant 3: AG149
- Battlefrontierps.jpg
Variant 5: Pokémon Sunday
- Battle Frontier - Dungeon of Mystery Blue.jpg
Variant 6: AG152
- Battle Frontier - Satoshi, Pikachu and Eievui.jpg
Variant 9: AG158
External links
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