By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~

The subject of this article has no official English name. The name currently in use is a fan translation of the Japanese name.

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← I Won't Lose! ~Haruka's Theme~

Japanese ending themes

Message of the Wind →

君のそばで〜ヒカリのテーマ〜
File:By your side.png Kimi no Soba de ~Hikari no Tēma~ By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~
DP ED 01 Artist グリン Grin Lyrics HIKARI · Project Composer 依田和夫 Kazuo Yoda Arrangement 依田和夫 Kazuo Yoda
Pikachu Records single Title Together ／ 君のそばで 〜ヒカリのテーマ〜 Together / By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~ Catalog no. ZMCP-3241

By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~ (Japanese: 君のそばで 〜ヒカリのテーマ〜 lit. Kimi no Soba de ~Hikari no Tēma~) is the first ending theme of the Diamond & Pearl series. It debuted in DP001. A Pop-Up Version debuted in DP024, while a Winter Version debuted in DP051. It was replaced by Message of the Wind in DP062.

Ending animation

Synopsis

DP001-DP023

Dawn is shown in different poses, along with Ash's hat and Pikachu's ear. Dawn strikes a pose, displaying her pink-colored Pokétch, and the scene transitions into Dawn catching a coin she tossed in the air. Dawn is looking at the sky together with Ash, Pikachu, Brock and Piplup. Piplup climbs onto Dawn's shoulder, and they smile. Ash, Pikachu, and Brock look at a fountain while Dawn watches Piplup eating a bowl of Pokémon food. Ash, Pikachu, Brock and Dawn are looking at a Pokémon Contest poster. Pikachu, Piplup and Dawn appear on the screen in rapid order. Dawn smiles, and a shot of the group appears. Dawn winks, and she is later seen showing off her dress to the group. Dawn appears with a serious look, then a shot of the group jumping appears. The group is running against a mountain backdrop, as the group jumps, the background changes to a valley with a waterfall and rainbow. Dawn smiles, then poses with her friends. She winks at the camera, then Team Rocket is seen digging a pitfall trap. She appears with a serious look again, then she appears jumping, with a Poké Ball in her hand. Dawn, Ash and Brock are running against a mountain backdrop again. It ends with a shot of the group, Team Rocket, Nurse Joy, and Officer Jenny.

DP024-DP061

Dawn is shown in different poses, along with Ash's hat and Pikachu's ear. Dawn strikes a pose, displaying her pink-colored Pokétch, and the scene transitions into Dawn catching a coin she tossed in the air. Dawn is looking at the sky together with Ash, Pikachu, Brock and Piplup. Piplup climbs onto Dawn's shoulder, and they smile. Ash, Brock, and their Pokémon are playing together on a hill while Dawn rests against a tree with Piplup, who is sleeping. The group are later seen playing in the snow. Pikachu, Piplup and Dawn appear on the screen in rapid order. Dawn smiles, and a shot of her and her Pokémon appears. Dawn winks, and Brock is seen wearing a sombrero and maracas with his Pokémon. Dawn appears with a serious look, then a shot of Ash and his Pokémon appears. The group is running against a mountain backdrop, as the group jumps, the background changes to a valley with a waterfall and rainbow. Dawn smiles, and a shot of the group's Pokémon appears. Dawn winks at the camera, then Team Rocket is seen crashing and falling down a pitfall trap. She appears with a serious look again, then she appears jumping, with a Poké Ball in her hand. Dawn, Ash and Brock are running against a mountain backdrop again. It ends with a shot of the group, Team Rocket, and their Pokémon.

DP051-DP061

Dawn is shown in different poses, along with Ash's hat and Pikachu's ear. Dawn strikes a pose, displaying her pink-colored Pokétch, and the scene transitions into Dawn catching a coin she tossed in the air. Dawn is looking at the sky together with Ash, Pikachu, Brock and Piplup. Piplup climbs onto Dawn's shoulder, and they smile. Ash, Brock, and their Pokémon are playing together on a hill while Dawn rests against a tree with Piplup, who is sleeping. The group are later seen playing in the snow. Pikachu, Piplup and Dawn appear on the screen in rapid order. Dawn smiles, and a shot of her and her Pokémon appears. Dawn winks, and Brock is seen with a sombrero costume and maracas with his Pokémon. Dawn appears with a serious look, then a shot of Ash and his Pokémon appears. The group is running against a mountain backdrop, as the group jumps, the background changes to a valley with a waterfall and rainbow. Dawn smiles, and a shot of the group's Pokémon appears. Dawn winks at the camera, then Team Rocket is seen crashing and falling down a pitfall trap. She appears with a serious look again, then she appears jumping, with a Poké Ball in her hand. Dawn, Ash and Brock are running against a mountain backdrop again. It ends with a shot of the group, Team Rocket, and their Pokémon.

Characters

Dawn jumping

• Ash
• Dawn
• Brock
• Jessie
• James
• Officer Jenny (DP001-DP023)
• Nurse Joy (DP001-DP023)

Pokémon

• Pikachu (Ash's)
• Meowth (Team Rocket)
• Wobbuffet (Jessie's; DP024-DP061)
• Piplup (Dawn's)
• Mime Jr. (James's; DP024-DP061)
• Staravia (Ash's; DP014-DP061)
• Turtwig (Ash's; DP006-DP061)
• Chimchar (Ash's; DP053-DP061)
• Buizel (Dawn's/Ash's; DP035-DP061)
• Buneary (Dawn's; DP009-DP061)
• Pachirisu (Dawn's; DP025-DP061)
• Aipom (Ash's/Dawn's)
• Bonsly (Brock's; DP001-DP014)
• Sudowoodo (Brock's; DP015-DP061)
• Croagunk (Brock's; DP008-DP061)
• Happiny (Brock's; DP039-DP061)
• Seviper (Jessie's; DP024-DP061)
• Dustox (Jessie's; DP024-DP061)
• Cacnea (James's; DP024-DP054)
• Carnivine (James's; DP024-DP061)

Lyrics

TV size

Japanese English ピンクに輝く　自慢のポケッチ 迷った時には　コイントスをして いつでもまっすぐ　前を見つめてる 強くなれる　君のそばで　力になれる 「ガンバレ」っていうより 「ダイジョウブ」って伝えたい 信じる勇気あれば　ＧＯ　ＧＯ　ＧＯ！！ 君となら　Ｙｅａｈ！！ 一緒に　Ｓｔｅｐ！！ 大きく　Ｊｕｍｐ！！ 飛び越えてゆけるだろう どんな山も　どんな谷も　こわくないさ みんなで　Ｙｅａｈ！！ 一緒に　Ｓｔｅｐ！！ 明日へ　Ｊｕｍｐ！！ いますぐ瞬間を感じて 走り出そう　風に乗って もっと　強く！！ My proud Pokétch shines in a pink light When you're lost, just use Coin Toss I'm always looking for what's in front of me I'll become stronger, by your side, We'll grow together When I say "Do your best" I want to tell you "No need to worry" If we just try, GO GO GO!! If I'm with you, Yeah!! Together we'll Step!! With a big Jump!! Can we conquer them? All the mountains, every valley, without any fear? With everyone, Yeah!! Together let's Step!! To tomorrow now Jump!! I want to feel the moment right now Let's run, jump and ride on the wind And get stronger!

Full version

Japanese English ピンクに輝く　自慢のポケッチ 迷った時には　コイントスをして いつでもまっすぐ　前を見つめてる 強くなれる　君のそばで　力になれる 「ガンバレ」っていうより 「ダイジョウブ」って伝えたい 信じる勇気あれば　ＧＯ　ＧＯ　ＧＯ！！ 君となら　Ｙｅａｈ！！ 一緒に　Ｓｔｅｐ！！ 大きく　Ｊｕｍｐ！！ 飛び越えてゆけるだろう どんな山も　どんな谷も　こわくないさ みんなで　Ｙｅａｈ！！ 一緒に　Ｓｔｅｐ！！ 明日へ　Ｊｕｍｐ！！ いますぐ瞬間を感じて 走り出そう　風に乗って もっと　強く！！ たくさんの夢と たくさんの思い この胸の中　抱きしめてる 旅は続いてく 途切れた迷路に 立ち尽くす時だって 信じる仲間いれば ＧＯ　ＧＯ　ＧＯ！！ 君となら　Ｙｅａｈ！！ 一緒に　Ｓｔｅｐ！！ 大きく　Ｊｕｍｐ！！ 乗り越えてゆけるだろう どんな痛みも　どんな辛さも 大丈夫さ みんなで　Ｙｅａｈ！！ 一緒に　Ｓｔｅｐ！！ 明日へ　Ｊｕｍｐ！！ たどりつけるさ　一歩ずつ 前をみつめ　歩いてゆく もっと強く 君となら　Ｙｅａｈ！！ 一緒に　Ｓｔｅｐ！！ 大きく　Ｊｕｍｐ！！ 飛び越えてゆけるだろう どんな山も　どんな谷も　こわくないさ みんなで　Ｙｅａｈ！！ 一緒に　Ｓｔｅｐ！！ 明日へ　Ｊｕｍｐ！！ いますぐ瞬間を感じて 走り出そう　僕たちは もう迷わない！！ My proud Pokétch shines in a pink light When you're lost, just use Coin Toss I'm always looking for what's in front of me I'll become stronger, by your side, We'll grow together When I say "Do your best" I want to tell you "No need to worry" If we just try, GO GO GO!! If I'm with you, Yeah!! Together we'll Step!! With a big Jump!! Can we conquer them? All the mountains, every valley, without any fear? With everyone, Yeah!! Together let's Step!! To tomorrow now Jump!! I want to feel the moment right now Let's run, jump and ride on the wind And get stronger! All my dreams and all my feelings I hold them close to my heart as I continue my journey In the maze where I'm standing even exhausted If we just believe in it, GO GO GO!! If I'm with you, Yeah!! Together we'll Step!! With a big Jump!! Can we get over them? Even if the pain is harsh, it's okay With everyone, Yeah!! Together let's Step!! To tomorrow now Jump!! We can do it with just a step Look behind, justify and start to walk And get stronger If I'm with you, Yeah!! Together we'll Step!! With a big Jump!! Can we conquer them? All the mountains, every valley, without any fear? With everyone, Yeah!! Together let's Step!! To tomorrow now Jump!! I want to feel the moment right now As for us, we'll start running It's not confusing anymore!!

Variants

1. DP003 - DP005: The original animation.
2. DP006 - DP007: Turtwig was added.
3. DP008: Croagunk was added.
4. DP009 - DP013: Buneary was added.
5. DP014: Staravia replaces Starly.
6. DP015 - DP024: Sudowoodo replaces Bonsly.
7. DP025 - DP033: Song changed to Pop-Up Version, Pachirisu was added, and new images were added to the animation.
8. DP034: Brock's Egg was added.
9. DP035 - DP038: Buizel was added.
10. DP039 - DP050: Happiny replaces the Egg.
11. DP051 - DP052: Song changed to Winter Version. Croagunk is added to the Takeshi's Paradise reference.
12. DP053 - DP054: Chimchar was added.
13. DP055 - DP056: Cacnea was removed.
14. DP057 - DP061: Aipom and Buizel are switched to Dawn and Ash's screens, respectively. Chimchar now sits on Ash's shoulder at the end where Aipom used to be.

Trivia

• The complete Pop-Up Version is included on the CD single for Together 2007, and the TV size Winter Version is included on the CD High Touch! / Surely Tomorrow.
• Slow instrumental versions can be heard in the English dub.
• A newly arranged version sung by Dawn (Megumi Toyoguchi) is featured in the single The Greatest - Everyday!.
• The Pop-Up Version has some different images and instrumentals.
• The Winter Version uses a holiday theme both visually and instrumentally. Holiday images are used, along with chimes, bells, etc.
• Being the first ending of the Diamond & Pearl series, it and its various remixes have been used often as background music during the series and even in the Best Wishes series.
• This music can be heard often when Dawn is training for or competing in Pokémon Contests.

External links

Japanese ending themes of the Pokémon animated series OS: One Hundred Fifty-One • Meowth's Song • Fantasy in My Pocket • Pokémon Ondo Type: Wild • Riding on Lapras • Meowth's Party • Exciting Pokémon Relay • Exciting² Pokémon Relay Takeshi's Paradise • To My Best Friend • Face Forward Team Rocket! • Pocket-ering Monster-ing AG: Because the Sky is There • Polka O Dolka • Smile • Full of Summer!! GLORY DAY ~That Shining Day~ • Pokémon Counting Song • I Won't Lose! ~Haruka's Theme~ DP: By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~ • Message of the Wind • Surely Tomorrow Get Fired Up, Spiky-eared Pichu! • Which One ~ Is It? • In Your Heart, LaLaLa BW: Fanfare of the Heart • Can You Name All the Pokémon? BW • Seven-colored Arch Look Look☆Here‎ • Sakura Go-Round • Let's Join Hands XY: X Strait Y Scenery • Peace Smile! • DreamDream • Roaring All-Stars • Puni-chan's Song Team Rocket's Team Song • Brilliantly • Pikachu's Song • Meowth's Ballad SM: Pose • Twerp, Twerpette • Notebook of the Heart • Type: Wild JN: Pokémon Shiritori • Supereffective Type • One Hundred Fifty-One Takeshi's Paradise • Riding on Lapras • Face Forward Team Rocket! • Type: Wild HZ: RVR ~Rising Volt Tacklers Rap~ • Let me battle PK: Pika Pika Massaichu • Colorful Winter Vacation • Soaring Pokémon Kids • Christmas Eve Santa is Coming Soon! • We are the Pichu Brothers! • Friends' Anniversary Big Midsummer Plan! • Pocket-ering Monster-ing • It's the Start of an Adventure!! Hello! Thank You! • Big Meowth Day • Full of Summer!! • Stay with This Finger Get Fired Up, Spiky-eared Pichu! • Which One ~ Is It? • Can You Name All the Pokémon? BW Look Look☆Here • Let's Join Hands • Peace Smile! • Roaring All-Stars

← I Won't Lose! ~Haruka's Theme~

Japanese ending themes

Message of the Wind →

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