A 22-minute Pokérap for all 1,025 Pokémon
Fans who discovered the original Pokémon anime in the 1990s may remember the energetic end-credit rap that ran through the names of the first 151 Pokémon. James “D Train” Williams and Babi Floyd performed that memorable version, which was later revisited for the Johto and Hoenn seasons.
The roster has grown dramatically since then. There are now 1,025 Pokémon, before Winds and Waves add more next year. To mark Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, The Pokémon Company has produced a new equivalent: a 22-minute musical journey covering every Pokémon released so far.
A musical tour through the Pokédex
Performed by singer Masayoshi Oishi, the track does not stay in one musical lane. It begins closer to an anime opening theme, then moves through swing, salsa, smooth jazz, heavy metal and other styles before returning to a bright, energetic anime sound.
That changing structure gives the unusually long song room to build momentum, pause and shift direction. The vocals are in Japanese, so some Pokémon names may sound unfamiliar to viewers who know only their English names. Even so, recognising favourite Pokémon remains part of the fun.
Watch the “Pokérap,” then browse more arcade videos for other game-related viewing.
Every Pokémon gets a moment
The video makes a clear effort to give all 1,025 creatures at least a few seconds on screen. It combines official artwork with game screenshots and footage from the anime, creating a fast-moving visual catalogue of the series.
Some Pokémon receive bespoke animation or a more prominent callout, making it easy to spot which creatures have special status. Still, even an obscure favourite appears somewhere in this 22-minute celebration.
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