Future Connection

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

← Alola!!

Japanese opening themes

Your Adventure →

未来コネクション
Mirai Connection Future Connection
SM OP 03 Artist ЯeaL（リアル） ЯeaL Lyrics Ryoko／喜介／渡辺拓也 Ryoko, Kisuke, Takuya Watanabe Composer Ryoko Ryoko Arrangement 渡辺拓也 Takuya Watanabe
SME Records single Title 未来コネクション Future Connection Catalog no. SECL-2286~88

Single cover

Future Connection (Japanese: 未来コネクション Mirai Connection) is the third Japanese opening theme of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon. It debuted in SM061, replacing Alola!!. It was replaced by Your Adventure in SM091.

Opening animation

Synopsis

The opening begins with a low camera view of Ash and Pikachu running along the beach. Their footprints are quickly washed away as a wave rolls in. It then cuts to scenes of the clouds quickly rolling over the island and of two Passimian running through a lush jungle with a Pikipek nearby. Finally, the sun rises over the ocean and the series logo appears.

Poipole is shown in a world of darkness until it notices a beam of light. The next shot shows Poipole racing through an Ultra Wormhole which eventually leads it to Alola. Poipole is then seen exploring multiple lights in its new world, such as a traffic light and a lantern, until it collapses on the roof of the Pokémon School, where it looks up to see Ash and Kiawe having a battle. It becomes engrossed in the light from Pikachu's Thunderbolt. It rushes towards Ash and Pikachu in excitement, who turn around and greet it with a smile.

Ash, his classmates, and their Pokémon are shown excitedly heading towards the Pokémon School, but then turn around to the camera and cheer. Ash and his classmates are then seen heading up an elevator and take off on their Ride Pokémon as the Ultra Guardians. They find themselves in front of several Ultra Beasts, who menacingly look down on them. Despite the threat, the Ultra Guardians are full of confidence as their Pokémon all cheer. The next scene is a series of colored sketches of Ash, his classmates, Professor Kukui, Professor Burnet, Team Rocket, Gladion, and their respective Pokémon. Finally, Ash and his classmates are seen at the Pokémon School, where they watch the sunset, as Toucannon and its flock fly by.

Characters

• Ash
• Lana
• Kiawe
• Lillie
• Sophocles
• Mallow
• Jessie
• James
• Professor Kukui
• Professor Burnet
• Gladion
• Harper and Sarah

Pokémon

• Pikachu (Ash's)
• Meowth (Team Rocket)
• Wobbuffet (Jessie's)
• Rotom (Rotom Pokédex)
• Rowlet (Ash's)
• Lycanroc (Ash's; Dusk Form)
• Litten (Ash's; SM061-SM063)
• Torracat (Ash's; SM064-SM090)
• Poipole (Ash's)
• Popplio (Lana's)
• Charizard (Kiawe's; Ride Pokémon)
• Turtonator (Kiawe's)
• Marowak (Kiawe's; Alolan Form)
• Vulpix (Lillie's; Alolan Form; Snowy)
• Togedemaru (Sophocles's)
• Charjabug (Sophocles's)
• Steenee (Mallow's; SM061-SM082)
• Tsareena (Mallow's; SM083-SM090)
• Mimikyu (Jessie's)
• Mareanie (James's)
• Munchlax (Professor Burnet's)
• Umbreon (Gladion's)
• Lycanroc (Gladion's; Midnight Form)
• Silvally (Gladion's)
• Bewear (anime)
• Pikipek (anime; ×5; four recurring)
• Trumbeak (anime)
• Toucannon (anime)
• Garchomp (Ride Pokémon)
• Metang (Ride Pokémon)
• Flygon (Ride Pokémon)
• Dragonair (Ride Pokémon)
• Altaria (Ride Pokémon)
• Passimian (×2)
• Nihilego
• Buzzwole
• Pheromosa
• Xurkitree
• Celesteela
• Kartana
• Guzzlord
• Stakataka
• Blacephalon

Lyrics

TV size

Japanese English Oh oh! Let's go!! 差し込んだ光　スタートの合図 何か変えたいって　無我夢中で走った ひとりぼっちで迷い込んだ世界 見つけたよ　探してた夢のひとかけら キミに決めた！ 未来コネクション　新しい今日から始めよう Oh oh! ウルトラだね　晴れのちカラフル 未来コネクション　ちょっぴり不安でも平気さ Oh oh! 手を繋げば　ほらキラキラ輝く 太陽みたいな　キミが大好きだ Oh oh! Let's go!! The light beaming through is the starting signal I want to change something, so I dashed on without a thought Wandering alone into this world But I've found it, a piece of the dream that I've been looking for I choose you! Future connection, let's start from a new today Oh oh! Going ultra, the sky clears with vibrant colors Future connection, it feels tense but that's cool Oh oh! If we join our hands, look at how brilliantly you shine Bright like the sun, I like you

Full version

Japanese English oh oh! Let's go!! 差し込んだ光　スタートの合図 小さな手のひら　握りしめてた くすぐった心　カバンに詰め込んで 何か変えたいって　無我夢中で走った ひとりぼっちで迷い込んだ世界 見つけたよ　探してた夢のひとかけら キミに決めた！ 未来コネクション　新しい今日から始めよう oh oh! ウルトラだね　晴れのちカラフル 未来コネクション　ちょっぴり不安でも平気さ oh oh! 手を繋げば　ほらキラキラ輝く 息が切れるくらい　振り向かず走って たどり着いたのは　まだスタートライン この先も道はずっと続いてて　ほっとしたよ 僕らの　夢は無限大 キミがいれば 未来コネクション　知らない世界探しに行こう ミラクルだね　晴れのちカラフル 未来コネクション　つまずいても大丈夫さ 手を繋げば　ほらキラキラ輝く まだ夢は途中　この先は見えない 本当は　怖いんだよ 大切な仲間　大切な時間 過ぎてって　消えちゃいそう ずっとずっと先の夢の終点に 行けるから？いつかは これからもずっとキミと笑っていたい 未来コネクション　君と出合えてよかったよ 一緒に行こう　まだ見ぬ明日へ！ 未来コネクション　新しい今日からはじめよう ウルトラだね　晴れのちカラフル 未来コネクション　ちょっぴり不安でも平気さ どんな時も　ほらキラキラ輝く 太陽みたいなキミが大好きだ Oh oh! Let's go!! The light beaming through is the starting signal These tiny palms holding on tight A ticklish heart stuffed into the bag I want to change something, so I dashed on without a thought Wandering alone into this world But I've found it, a piece of the dream that I've been looking for I choose you! Future connection, let's start from a new today, oh oh! Going ultra, the sky clears with vibrant colors Future connection, it feels tense but that's cool, oh oh! If we join our hands, look at how brilliantly you shine As long as I breathe and never turn back We'll get there, but we're still at the starting line The road continues on from here, so relax Our dreams are endless Because you're here Future connection, let's explore the unknown world It's a miracle, the sky clears with vibrant colors Future connection, it's alright if you stumble and fall If we join our hands, look at how brilliantly you shine On the way to our dreams, but what's ahead is still unknown But to be honest, I'm scared Important friends and important times If there's too much, they might disappear Our dreams seem to always be so far away Can we still go? Someday From here on out, I want to laugh with you Future connection, it was great meeting you Let's head on to the unexplored tomorrow! Future connection, let's start from a new today Going ultra, the sky clears with vibrant colors Future connection, it feels tense but that's cool Anytime, look at how brilliantly you shine Bright like the sun, I like you

Opening animation spoilers

• Ash catches a Poipole.

Variants

1. SM061 - SM063: The original animation.
2. SM064 - SM082: Ash's Litten is now shown as a Torracat.
3. SM083 - SM090: Mallow's Steenee is now shown as a Tsareena.

Gallery

Group Shout Scene

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  The group pan scene in the chorus, focusing on Mallow and Steenee (SM061-SM082)

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  The group pan scene in the chorus, focusing on Mallow and Tsareena (SM083-SM090)

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  Ash and his classmates in the chorus (SM061-SM082)

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  Ash and his classmates in the chorus, with Steenee replaced with Tsareena (SM083-SM090)

Ultra Guardians dispatch

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  The Ultra Guardians riding the base's elevator (SM061-SM082)

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  The Ultra Guardians riding the base's elevator, with Steenee replaced with Tsareena (SM083-SM090)

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  Ash and Pikachu taking off on a Ride Garchomp (SM061-SM082)

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  Ash and Pikachu taking off, with Steenee replaced with Tsareena (SM083-SM090)

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  Mallow and Steenee riding a Ride Flygon (SM061-SM082)

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  Mallow and Tsareena riding a Ride Flygon (SM083-SM090)

Ultra Guardians' Pokémon

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  Ash's Pokémon in their Ultra Guardian gear (SM061-SM063)

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  Ash's Pokémon, with Litten replaced with Torracat (SM064-SM090)

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  Snowy, Popplio, and Steenee in their Ultra Guardian gear (SM064-SM063)

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  Snowy, Popplio, and Steenee, with Torracat in the background (SM064-SM082)

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  Snowy, Popplio, and Tsareena (SM083-SM090)

Colored sketches

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  Ash's Pokémon (SM061-SM063)

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  Ash's Pokémon, with Litten replaced with Torracat (SM064-SM090)

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  Mallow and Steenee (SM061-SM082)

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  Mallow and Tsareena (SM083-SM090)

Sunset

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  Ash and his friends watching the sunset (SM061-SM082)

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  Ash and his friends watching the sunset, with Tsareena (SM083-SM090)

Errors

• In the original variant of this opening, during the elevator scene, Sophocles's Charjabug is depicted without irises.
• Despite being replaced by Tsareena in other scenes, Mallow's Steenee still appears on the sidelines during the scene where Poipole watches Pikachu and Turtonator battle.
• Several scenes where Mallow's Tsareena appears portray it with white arms.

Japanese opening themes of the Pokémon anime OS: Aim to Be a Pokémon Master • The Rivals • OK! • Aim to Be a Pokémon Master (Whiteberry version) • Ready Go! AG: Advance Adventure • Challenger!! • Pokémon Symphonic Medley • Battle Frontier • Spurt! DP: Together / Together2008 • High Touch! / High Touch! 2009 • The Greatest - Everyday! / The Greatest - Everyday! (Band Version) BW: Best Wishes! • Be an Arrow! / Be an Arrow! 2013 • Summerly Slope XY: V (Volt) / Mega V (Mega Volt) • Mad-Paced Getter • XY&Z SM: Alola!! • Aim to Be a Pokémon Master -20th Anniversary- • Future Connection • Your Adventure JN: One, Two, Three • Aim to Be a Pokémon Master -with my friends- Other: A New Oath • We are the Pichu Brothers! • Koko

← Alola!!

Japanese opening themes

Your Adventure →

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