According to songwriter Sako, the lyrics of the song were written to expand the image of Ash and Clemont. Following their respective goals and dreams as numerous as the Pokémon, the song encourages everyone to fully get each one of them at a mad pace.[1]
The mysterious creatures of this planet Pocket Monsters... "Pokémon" for short! Now, the story of Satoshi and Pokémon, Their meetings, adventures, and battles Are about to begin!
Just head on, head on! Thinking's only gonna slow you down When emotions boost up my speed like a Quick Attack There isn't a moment to waste, right?
I won't lose, I won't run, no rain can last forever So I'll Endure my tears out and then do a complete Reversal Just set off! The sky'll clear right up with a Hallelujah
Sometimes we'll fight We've got passions so strong they're gonna Overheat So get rid of hesitation Roar like the thunder You don't need logic to forge your own way So come on, pull open the future with your own hands
I'm a mad-paced getter, a mad-paced getter, a mad-paced getter There's an unexplored future for me Oh yeah, just gotta face my fears Oh yeah, and I'll do it every time I'm a mad-paced getter, a mad-paced getter, a mad-paced getter I know I'm never alone Oh yeah, so I won't back down, oh yeah Let's head out into the dazzling future together
Just say 1,2,3 and I'll be ready to go! Riding the Tailwinds at our back Let's crack on! Leap into an unexplored world
Just head on, head on! Thinking's only gonna slow you down When emotions boost up my speed like a Quick Attack There isn't a moment to waste, right?
I won't lose, I won't run, no rain can last forever So I'll Endure my tears out and then do a complete Reversal Just set off! The sky'll clear right up with a Hallelujah
Sometimes we'll fight We've got passions so strong they're gonna Overheat So get rid of hesitation Roar like the thunder You don't need logic to forge your own way So come on, pull open the future with your own hands
I'm a mad-paced getter, a mad-paced getter, a mad-paced getter There's an unexplored future for me Oh yeah, just gotta face my fears Oh yeah, and I'll do it every time I'm a mad-paced getter, a mad-paced getter, a mad-paced getter I know I'm never alone Oh yeah, so I won't back down Oh yeah Let's head out into the dazzling future together
In fun times and some moments of distress Let's see what we can share You've got nothing to fear, right?
Just head on, head on! Getting jumpy's only gonna slow you down With a go-for-broke style Just fly off! The road will show up
Fire up your engine Kicking it to overdrive with a heart-pounding pace Stuff about being a wimp Set yourself into full speed and leave it in the dust The future has yet to be explored So come on, grab onto it with your own hands
I'm a mad-paced getter, a mad-paced getter, a mad-paced getter There's an unexplored future for me Oh yeah, just gotta stretch my arms Oh yeah, and I'll do it every time I'm a mad-paced getter, a mad-paced getter, a mad-paced getter I know I'm never alone Oh yeah, so I'm not afraid Oh yeah I know I can overcome whatever future I face
I'll get up every time So I'm never giving up Nor will I ever let Dreams remain to be dreams
I'm a mad-paced getter, a mad-paced getter, a mad-paced getter There's an unexplored future for me Oh yeah, just gotta face my fears Oh yeah, and I'll do it every time I'm a mad-paced getter, a mad-paced getter, a mad-paced getter I know I'm never alone Oh yeah, so I'm not afraid Oh yeah Let's head out into the dazzling future together
Just say 1,2,3 and I'll be ready to go! Riding the Tailwinds at our back Let's crack on! Leap into an unexplored world
In the second variant, at the part where Serena and her Pokémon are performing in a Pokémon Showcase, the outfits worn match those found on the DreamDream Limited Pokémon Edition cover art.
The complete team roster shown in the second variant was valid for less than one episode, as Sliggoo evolved in the episode directly following Fennekin's evolution into Braixen.
A similar error is present in the third variant; while Sawyer's Treecko was present in this variant, it evolved in the episode before Noibat was caught.
This song is featured in the game Dancing? Pokémon Band, made available with the Ver.1.1.0 update.
Despite the fact that Ash and Alain meeting each other was spoiled in the third variant, the two didn't actually cross paths until From A to Z!, the episode after this opening was replaced, and would not properly meet each other until A Meeting of Two Journeys!.
This is the first Japanese opening theme, and the only one so far, to have no clips from the opening animation used in any English opening theme.
Errors
In the first variant, during the scene of Ash and his friends riding on the giant Poké Balls, Clemont and Bonnie's giant Poké Ball is seen cut off in one frame.
In the first variant and second variant, at the part where Ash is releasing his Pokémon, the toes on Frogadier's feet are colored white instead of dark blue. This error was later fixed in the third variant.
In the second variant and onwards, at the part where Serena is about to release her Pokémon, Pancham's Poké Ball's pattern colors are swapped as she is holding it upside down.
In the third variant when Noibat falls to the ground, its eyelids are colored purple instead of black. This error was fixed in A Fashionable Battle! and onward.
In the third variant when Serena, Braixen, and Pancham are watching Eevee dancing on a rocky platform from afar, part of Serena's dress is colored red instead of pink. This error was fixed in Scary Hospitality! and onward.
In the first variant, at the part where the main characters and their Pokémon are looking at the sunset, Luxio's pupils are black instead of yellow. In the same scene in second and third variants, Luxray's stomach is black instead of blue.
Giant Poké Ball error in the first variant
Variants
Clips from the movie are used to promote its premiere
XY071 - XY093: The animation updated with the following changes: Ash meeting Alain in place of Clemont appearing after Ramos, Valerie, and Olympia appeared; Noibat in place of Sliggoo and the scene of Goomy fully evolving to Goodra was replaced with Ash's Noibat falling to the ground and crying; and Ash's Gym Battle against Clemont and the view of Lumiose City were replaced with Eevee dancing on a rocky platform at night and Serena watching from afar with Braixen and Pancham.
Giant Poké Ball error in the first variant
Ash's Pokémon in the first variant
Serena's Pokémon in the first variant
Clemont's Pokémon in the first variant
Ash's Pokémon in the second variant
Serena's Pokémon in the second and third variant
Clemont's Pokémon in the second and third variant
Ash's Pokémon in the third variant
The entire group in the first variant
The entire group in the second variant
The entire group in the third variant
Final shot in the first variant
Final shot in the second variant
Final shot in the third variant
Ramos and his Gogoat in the first and second variant
Valerie and her Spritzee in the first and second variant
Olympia and her two Meowstic in the first and second variant
Clemont in the first and second variant
Ash and Clemont in the first and second variant
Ramos and his Gogoat in the third variant
Valerie and her Spritzee in the third variant
Olympia and her two Meowstic in the third variant
Alain and his Mega Charizard X in the third variant
Ash and Alain in the third variant
Serena performing in the first variant
Pancham and Fennekin in the first variant
Ash's Sliggoo in the first and second variant
Ash and Clemont battling in the first and second variants
Serena performing in the second and third variant
Pancham and Braixen in the second and third variant
Ash's Noibat in the third variant
Serena and her Pokémon watching Eevee dance in the third variant
