Ash and Pikachu walk across a field at dusk. They stop momentarily to watch the sunset, then turn and smile at each other before continuing on their way. Pikachu jumps onto Ash's back and begins riding on his head. As they pass by a tree they pause to watch a flock of Pidgey fly overhead before walking off into the sunset.
Red cheeks, a yellow shirt My zigzag-patterned best friend
We scribbled on a blank page And sang a made-up song
I won't forget my episodes with you My hands full of "thank you"s
Look at the heavens dyed by twilight The warm, glittering stars are laughing A new wind is calling So I want to walk on with you
In a sea of grass, with bare feet We frolicked, danced, and tumbled around
While lining up my shining badges We slept with hearts connected
I won't forget my episodes with you The countless "treasures"
Let's fly up, no matter how high Passing by the sparkling stars we long for If a brand-new morning awakens Let's set out to that place
Look at the heavens dyed by twilight The warm, glittering stars are laughing A new wind is calling So I want to walk on with you
On the road that continues forever...
Trivia
Extended Version
A longer, creditless, 3:44 version featuring the full song exists. The original ending animation is supplemented by clips of episodes from Kanto, the Orange Islands, and Johto.
