Summary:

IOLITE is the opening theme to the Pocket Monsters Rising Again chapter. chapter. It is performed by Eve. Iolite is s a mineral also known as Cordierite. Eve says, it symbolizes guidance and direction due to its ability to function as a primitive compass.

Eve Interview

The official Japanese Anime PR X account posted comments from Eve on October 30th, 2025.

IOLITE (TOY'S FACTORY)
Vocals: Eve
Lyrics/Composition: Eve
Arrangement: TAK/Numa

I've grown up with Pokémon ever since I was little, and I love the video games so much I've played all of them from Pocket Monsters Red/Green and up. Recently I've even started playing Pokémon Cards with my friends on the regular, so I find myself surrounded by Pokémon on a daily basis... so when I was offered this job, I knew I just had to take it. The song is titled "Iolite", which is a symbol of guidance and direction, and I created it with the desire to have it serve as music for what lies beyond the group's adventure. The Pokémon anime seems to have been on the air for 28 years now, and while I felt I'd been at it for a long time when I recently hit my 16th anniversary as an artist, that made me realize that I still have a lot to do. I hope we can all see this story through to the end together alongside Iolite. Thank you for your continued support.
-Eve
We've received voice comments from Eve-san, who is responsible for the new opening theme "Iolite"! Among other things, he talks about what he wanted to convey through the song, and we made sure to ask him about his favorite Pokémon as well! Check out tomorrow's episode of the Pokémon anime to find out what kind of song this is!

ライジングアゲイン
新オープニングテーマ「アイオライト」を手がけたEveさんからボイスコメントをいただきました
楽曲に込めた思いなどを語っていただきつつ、好きなポケモンも聞いてみました！
どんな楽曲になっているのか明日のアニポケ でチェック！

Hello everyone, this is Eve. This time I'll be handling Iolite, the opening theme to the TV show Pocket Monsters Rising Again. I'd now like to tell you all kinds of things about the song and about Pokémon. Thank you for having me.

How did you feel when you learned you had been chosen to handle the opening theme?
To me, Pokémon is just part of my life, something that's always been with me ever since I was little... so when I was offered this job, I just knew I had to take it.

How did the Pokémon anime influence the song?
I created Iolite with a desire to load the song with such things as Liko, and Roy, and their feelings, as well as their bonds with their companions.

Is there anything in the song you want people to listen especially closely to or that you took particular care with?
Well, in the end I wanted to fill even the music itself with what someone who has lived their entire life together with Pokémon like I have thinks of as "Pokémon-esque elements", and I hope you'll be able to notice aspects that kind of... encourage the group as their adventures take them towards the very heart and soul of the Pokémon anime, or that make them able to reaffirm their bonds.

Do you have any Pokémon-related memories you'd like to share?
The big one would have to be playing all the Pokémon video games ever since Red/Green. I especially remember being unable to win against the Elite Four in Gold/Silver and Fire Red/Leaf Green, trying and retrying over and over again. There's also going to see the movies every year with mom and dad, and if there was a Pokémon I wanted, I'd have them buy a preorder ticket so I could exchange it for that Pokémon... Yeah, I have so many Pokémon-related memories I just can't narrow this down to only one.

What is your favorite Pokémon, and why?
I really like Kingdra. Why, though? Well... I simply like the way it looks. Back in the day I had a Seadra in my party, and taking it to Gold/Silver and having it evolve was a really emotional experience. I've been extremely fond of it ever since. I also really like Water Pokémon in general, so that's probably part of it too.

Finally, do you have something you want to tell to the viewers?
I myself hope to watch over this story alongside you viewers and Iolite from here on, so please enjoy Iolite. With that said, the Pocket Monsters TV show airs every Friday at 6:55pm on the TV Tokyo Network. The Rising Again arc, which features Iolite as its opening theme, premieres Friday October 31st. Please keep your attention focused on this beginning of a new adventure alongside the song. This has been Eve. Bye bye.

YouTube Clip - Iolite

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l96CCKCktOU

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