Summary:

The opening theme Connect the World by Liko & Roy (voiced by Minori Suzuki & Yuka Terasaki) for the Pocket Monsters anime arc Wonder Voyage, is produced by HoneyWorks. The official Japanese HoneyWorks X account posted an announcement for this digital release on May 15th, 2026 and on their website on April 24th, 2026. It was performed in full for the first time on TV Tokyo's Pocket Monsters Music Fest.

Creditless Video

The official Japanese Pokémon Anime PR X account posted a Creditless Video of the new Pokémon Anime Opening Theme Sekai Tsunagare on May 22nd, 2026.


A Creditless Video of the new Pokémon Anime Opening Theme Sekai Tsunagare is Now Available:
Liko, Roy, Uruto and Dot all look like they're having so much fun on their adventure! The newcomers Metamon and Navi appear here as well! Check it out on the official Pokémon Youtube channel, okay?

アニポケ 新オープニングテーマ
セカイツナガレ
ノンクレジット映像を公開
楽しそうに冒険するリコ、ロイ、ウルト、ドット
そして、新たに登場するメタモンとナヴィの姿も
ポケモン公式YouTubeチャンネルでチェックしてね！

HoneyWorks Post:

The official Japanese HoneyWorks X account posted an announcement for Sekai Tsunagare on May 15th, 2026.


[Announcement]
The new opening theme "Sekai Tsunagare" by Liko & Roy (voiced by Minori Suzuki & Yuka Terasaki) for the new Pocket Monsters anime arc Wonder Voyage, is produced by HoneyWorks.
It was performed in full for the first time on TV Tokyo's Pocket Monsters Music Fest.
The anime episode and the digital release are both on Friday, May 22nd, 2026.┗|∵|┓
https://lnk.to/sekaitsunagare_feat.LikoRoy

【お知らせ】
テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」
新章「ワンダーボヤージュ」の新オープニングテーマ
HoneyWorks 制作のリコ＆ロイ（CV：鈴木みのり ＆ 寺崎裕香 ）
「セカイツナガレ」をテレ東系「ポケットモンスター音楽祭」でフルサイズ初披露しました
5月22日(金)にアニメ放送＆デジタルリリース┗|∵|┓

Minori Suzuki & Yuka Terasaki Comments:

The official Japanese Pokémon Anime PR X account posted information on the opening theme for Wonder Voyage on April 24th, 2026.

New Pokémon Anime Opening Theme:
The opening theme for the new chapter starting Friday, May 22nd, 2026 will be... "Sekai Tsunagare" by Liko & Roy (voiced by Minori Suzuki & Yuka Terasaki), Produced by HoneyWorks. We've received comments from the two vocalists and everyone at HoneyWorks!


アニポケ 新オープニングテーマ
5月22日(金)からスタートする新章のオープニングテーマは…
「セカイツナガレ」
リコ＆ロイ（CV：鈴木みのり＆寺崎裕香）Produced by HoneyWorks
歌唱担当のお2人と、楽曲を制作したHoneyWorksの皆さんからコメントが届きました！

Being from the generation that grew up exposed to Pokémon starting with the 1996 release of Pocket Monsters Red/Green, we are both very happy and honored to have been asked to produce the opening theme this time. Some members of HoneyWorks have played every entry in the Pocket Monsters series so far, and some are still totally addicted to things like the Pokémon Card Game and Pokémon Go. It's been about 30 years since the Pokémon anime started airing, and I would love to brag to my younger self who watched the anime with sparkling eyes every single week without fail that I got to work on a Pokémon theme song (laughs).
We tried to make our new song Sekai Tsunagare an exciting and thrilling song based around the idea of Liko, Roy and the Rising Volt Tacklers setting off on a new journey, and I believe we succeeded in creating the kind of upbeat and pleasant rock-style song we at HoneyWorks specialize in.
Sekai Tsunagare will serve as the opening theme for the new chapter, and it would make me really happy if it helped make the Pokémon anime even more wonderful.
HoneyWorks

Ever since I saw a crowd of Pokénds singing the earlier ending theme RVR: Rising Volt Tacklers Rap, I've secretly dreamed of Liko and Roy getting to sing an opening as well, so I became extremely happy when I learned this was actually happening!
I sang this song as if I was Liko and had Roy, Masquernya and the others there, feeling the kindness of my Partners and companions. Singing this song made me feel past and present adventures hitting me straight in the heart.
The song automatically fired me up, and I loved every minute of the recording session, singing with a huge smile on my face while feeling so happy I almost cried! May this song make both the Pokémon anime community and the Pokémon fan community even bigger and more dedicated!
Minori Suzuki, the voice of Liko

Ever since I got to sing the earlier ending theme RVR: Rising Volt Tacklers Rap, I've hoped I'd get to sing an opening one day as well, so I'm really happy my wish actually came true.
I think of anime openings as one of the most important beginnings out there the way they guide the viewers into the world of the story they're about to watch, which is precisely why I sang this song while taking in that very world so that I could give off that feeling of beginning an exciting adventure.
This is a wonderful song that will make you feel optimistic and ready for what lies ahead, one that fits the Rising Volt Tacklers perfectly, and I myself am really looking forward to seeing what kind of animation they're going to play alongside it. I hope a lot of you Pokémon anime fans will sing along.
And make sure to look forward to Liko, Roy and the others' next adventure, which will begin alongside this new opening theme!
Yuka Terasaki, the voice of Roy

1996年発売の『ポケットモンスター 赤・緑』からポケモンに触れてきた世代の我々からすると、今回オープニングテーマ制作のお話をいただきとても嬉しく光栄です。
HoneyWorksのメンバーの中には、これまで全ての『ポケットモンスター』シリーズをプレイしていたり、現在もポケモンカードや『Pokémon GO』などにどっぷりハマっていたりするメンバーもいます。ポケモンのアニメ放送開始から約30年が経ちますが、当時目をキラキラさせながら毎週欠かさず見ていた子供のころの自分に「ポケモンの主題歌に関われたよ！」と自慢したいです（笑）
新曲「セカイツナガレ」はリコやロイ、ライジングボルテッカーズの新たな旅立ちをイメージし、ワクワクドキドキするような楽曲を目指して制作しました。HoneyWorksが得意とする、幅広い層に刺さるようなロックでさわやかなサウンドに仕上がったと思います。
新章のオープニングテーマとなります「セカイツナガレ」、アニポケがより素敵なものになるよう力添えできると嬉しいです。
HoneyWorks

以前のエンディングテーマ「RVR～ライジングボルテッカーズラップ～」をポケだちのみんなが歌っている姿を見た時から、「いつかオープニングもリコとロイで歌えたら…」と密かに夢みていました。なのでお話をいただいた時は、とにかく嬉しかったです！
リコとして、隣にロイやマスカーニャ達がいるつもりで、パートナーや仲間の温かさを感じながら歌わせていただきました。「セカイツナガレ」を歌うと、あの日や今日の冒険が、まっすぐ胸に飛び込んできます。
楽曲のおかげで、自然と熱くなり、幸せで泣きそうになりながら、とびきり笑顔で楽しい歌を歌えました！
アニポケの輪が、ポケモンが大好きな人達の輪が、この曲を通してより一層広がり、更に揺るぎのないものになりますように！
リコ役　鈴木みのり

以前のエンディングテーマ「RVR～ライジングボルテッカーズラップ～」を歌わせていただいた時から、「いつかはオープニングを！」という想いを抱いていたので、その願いが叶ったことが本当に嬉しかったです。
アニメのオープニングは、見てくださる皆さんを物語の世界へ導く、とても大切な始まりのひとつだと思っています。だからこそ、ワクワクする冒険のはじまりを感じてもらえるように、私自身もその世界を楽しむ気持ちで歌いました。
ライジングボルテッカーズにぴったりな、前向きな気持ちにしてくれる素敵な楽曲です。どんなアニメ映像と共に流れるのか、私自身もとても楽しみにしています。アニポケを楽しみにしてくれている皆さんに、たくさん歌ってもらえたら嬉しいです。
新しいオープニングテーマとともに始まる、リコとロイ達の次なる冒険の旅もぜひお楽しみに！
ロイ役　寺崎裕香

Video Interview with Minori Suzuki & Yuka Terasaki

The official Japanese Pokémon Anime PR X account posted a comment video with Minori Suzuki and Yuka Terasaki on May 21st, 2026.


Tomorrow at 6:55pm on the TV Tokyo Network, the Pokémon anime finally sets sail for the new chapter Wonder Voyage! Pay attention to the new opening theme as well when you watch Pokémon, mon! (airdate and airtime may vary depending on region)

アニポケ いよいよ明日テレ東系にてよる6時55分から新章「ワンダーボヤージュ」出航！
新オープニングテーマにも注目してポケモン、見るモン！
※一部地域では放送日時が異なります

Both: Hello, everyone!
Suzuki: I am Minori Suzuki, and I play Liko in the Pocket Monsters TV show.
Terasaki: And I am Yuka Terasaki, I play Roy.
Suzuki: Wonder Voyage, the new chapter of the Pokémon anime, premieres tomorrow Friday May 22nd.
Terasaki: And believe it or not, this time the opening theme Sekai Tsunagare will be sung by us, Liko and Roy.
Suzuki: This is a fun and cheerful song created by HoneyWorks.
Terasaki: The two of us are also really looking forward to seeing what kind of opening animation is going to be shown alongside it.
Suzuki: Just listening to the song fills me with excitement and makes me appreciate my circle of friends even more. Liko's love for Pokémon is something that means a lot to me, and I believe this song will help everyone understand it even better.
Terasaki: Then there's the actual story of the new chapter; Now that the addition of new companions has made the Rising Volt Tacklers even more lively, they set out on an adventure towards the unknown to see what kind of new Pokémon they'll encounter, so let's all join them on that adventure!
Suzuki: The Pocket Monsters TV show airs every Friday at 6:55pm on the TV Tokyo Network.
Terasaki: The new chapter Wonder Voyage premieres tomorrow Friday May 22nd. Pay attention to the new opening theme as well when you...
Both: Watch Pokémon, mon!
Suzuki; With that said, this has been Minori Suzuki, the voice of Liko, and...
Terasaki: Yuka Terasaki, the voice of Roy.
Suzuki: See you. Bye bye.
Terasaki: Bye bye. Please watch, okay?
Suzuki: Please watch, okay? Watch, mon!

二人：皆さん、こんにちは！
鈴木：テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」でリコを演じています、鈴木みのりです。
寺崎：そして、ロイを演じています、寺崎裕香です。
鈴木：はい。えー、アニポケの新章「ワンダーボヤージュ」が、明日、5月22日（金）から放送されます！
寺崎：そして、今回のオープニングテーマ「セカイツナガル」は、なんと、私たちリコとロイが歌を歌っています！
鈴木：はい。えー、なんとこちら、HoneyWorksさんに作っていただいた、明るくて楽しい楽曲です。
寺崎：どんなオープニング映像と共に流れるのか、私たちもとっても楽しみにしています。
鈴木：もう、あのー、聴くだけでワクワクしますし、えー、身近な仲間の存在がより大切になりますし、リコがポケモンが大好きっていう気持ちをすごく大切にしているんですけど、皆さんにもその気持ちをより感じていただける楽曲になっていると思います。
寺崎：新章の物語もね、新しい仲間も増えて、より賑やかになったライジングボルテッカーズが、これからどんな新しいポケモンたちに出会っていくのか、まだ見ぬ世界への冒険に旅立ちますので、皆さんも一緒に冒険に行きましょう！
鈴木：行きましょう！
鈴木：テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」は、テレ東系にて毎週金曜よる6時55分から放送中です。
寺崎：新章「ワンダーボヤージュ」は、明日5月22日金曜日からの放送です。ぜひ、オープニングテーマにも注目しながら、
二人：ポケモン、見るモン！
鈴木：ということで、以上リコ役の鈴木みのりと、
寺崎：ロイ役の寺崎裕香でした。
二人：またねー！バイバーイ！見てねー！
鈴木：見るモン！

Video Interview with Minori Suzuki & Yuka Terasaki

The official Japanese Pokémon Anime PR X account posted a comment video with Minori Suzuki and Yuka Terasaki on May 21st, 2026.


Pokémon Anime Wonder Voyage:
The new opening theme is going to be Sekai Tsunagare, and we present some delighted comments from Liko's voice actress Minori Suzuki-san and Roy's voice actress Yuka Terasaki-san, who are responsible for the song's vocals. Check out the full version on the Pokémon Youtube channel, okay? Here it is:

アニポケ ワンダーボヤージュ
新オープニングテーマは「セカイツナガレ」で歌唱を担当した
リコ役鈴木みのり さん、ロイ役寺崎裕香 さんからの喜びのコメントをお届け
フルバージョンはポケモンYouTubeチャンネルでチェックしてね！
▼こちらから！

Both: Hello, everyone!
Suzuki: I am Minori Suzuki, and I play Liko in the Pocket Monsters TV show.
Terasaki: And I am Yuka Terasaki, I play Roy. This time, the opening theme for Wonder Voyage, the new chapter of the Pokémon anime that's starting May 22nd, is going to be Sekai Tsunagare.
Suzuki: And we are going to be singing the song as Liko and Roy.
Both: Yay!
Suzuki: When I first learned we would get the opportunity to sing as Liko and Roy, I was simply overjoyed. We had previously sung a rap together with the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers, and when I saw a crowd of Pokénds sing that song, "RVR", at a Pokédoko event we were attending as audience members, I thought that if they were having so much fun singing that song, I'd definitely want to sing an opening as well. Now my wish has come true, and it makes me so happy.
Terasaki: I vividly remember that the instant I learned this was happening, I immediately contacted Minori-chan and just went "Did you hear?!". I think of anime openings as extremely significant songs for introducing the story to the viewers, and we were fortunate enough to get to pour lots of happy thoughts into this song so that the viewers will be able to, you know, set off on a fun adventure.

I believe this is the first time Liko and Roy have done the vocals for a song since RVR: Rising Volt Tacklers Rap, have your emotions or performance styles changed in any way since then?
Terasaki: Have yours?
Suzuki: They have.
Terasaki: They have? So have mine.
Suzuki: I really did have a lot of fun rapping with everyone, but this time I was singing an actual proper SONG, and... one that had lyrics that were influence by Liko and Roy's story at that, so you know, at first I was really nervous and worried about how to perform it. However, during the recording session, while I was singing alone, it suddenly hit me that this is a song that's supposed to make you feel like you have your companions there with you as you sing it.
Terasaki: That's wonderful.
Suzuki: And once I started feeling like Roy was there with me, that Masquernya and the others were there with me, I suddenly started singing so much better. That's the way I've changed, or more specifically, that's the way I gained a strong sense of companionship, which I think is pretty unique to this song.
Terasaki: Mm, indeed. As for me, I've... really grown a lot over the three years I've been doing this, haven't I? And well, so have Liko and Roy. So unlike when we did RVR, this time I had this really strong desire to convey the message in these lyrics to the listeners. And you know, thanks to Uruto joining the group, Roy has become kind of like an older brother of sorts, so I tried working in some gentle conversation-esque type of singing here and there...
Suzuki: Yes, yes! Like "Aseranaide..."
Terasaki: Exactly. It's not like I was literally speaking, but I feel like I was very focused on making the emotion in these lyrics get through to the listener.

Did any part of the lyrics make a particularly strong impression on you?
Suzuki: Yeah. I found lots of phrases that I felt were very Liko-esque, like "aseranaide", and... there's a point where the lyrics contain the word "recollection", and you know... They had LIKO sing "RECOllection"... I just couldn't help but wonder if that was intentional. This is ultimately a song I'm singing to you guys though, and the lyrics are just filled with phrases that made me feel happy, such as the thought that it’s precisely because I’ve matured that I’m now able to invite others to come along with me.
Terasaki: Right. I also feel that lyrics like "You can do things your own way", "It's okay to take breaks, don't stress things, just make progress at your own pace" and "You don’t have to force yourself to be mature" resonate emotionally with a lot of people, and I really love how the lyrics give off this feel that taking breaks is part of making progress.

This time the song was produced by HoneyWorks, what were your thoughts on the music itself?
Terasaki: My immediate reaction was just thinking what a great song it was; The tempo is absolutely perfect for an anime opening. I kept listening to it over and over, being so so happy that I would get to sing it.
Suzuki: I was obviously familiar with HoneyWorks already, but when I learned they were going to produce this song, I just knew it would be an absolute delight. I also thought for sure it was going to be a song everyone could sing along to, and it ended up exceeding my expectations in that regard. The song isn't just pure fun though, it also contains the forcefulness of adventure, and you know, this slightly melancholy, or rather, sentimental-ish feeling of enjoying yourself to the fullest within a limited amount of time.
Terasaki: Indeed. If someone listens to the full song, they'll understand what you mean, right?
Suzuki: Yeah!
Terasaki: We want you to listen to the entire song in full at least once.
Suzuki: That's right. That's what the song feels like.

Which parts of the song do each of you personally consider an absolute must to check out?
Terasaki: Personally?
Suzuki: Personally.
Terasaki: Can I go first?
Suzuki: Sure.
Terasaki: Mine is the bit that goes "Oh Oh Volt Tacklers"
Suzuki: That's mine too.
Terasaki: What, really?
Terasaki: We have the same answer then. We recorded quite a few different ways of saying that line, didn't we? Like 5 different ways of saying "Volt Tacklers", sometimes set to the meoldy, sometimes not, sometimes just spoken like a fun line of dialogue... then we just bam!, threw them all together in the mix. But you know, if you listen carefully to those bits, I'm pretty sure you'll be able to make out several different Liko and Roy voices.
Suzuki: When I sang this bit as Liko, I was also doing it to give everyone a supportive push. Also, the fact that the opening song includes the phrase "Rising Volt Tacklers", like, the name of the team Liko and Roy have been working with thus far, makes it a song that specifically goes with their story. It made me really happy to realize it was a one-of-a-kind song like that.
Suzuki: With that said, the Pocket Monsters TV show airs every Friday at 6:55pm on the TV Tokyo Network. And believe it or not, the new chapter is going to feature a Metamon as well as the new character Navi.
Terasaki: That's right. It's going to be exciting to learn what role they are they going to play in the Rising Volt Tacklers' adventure, isn't it?
Suzuki: Isn't it?
Terasaki: Right?
Suzuki: It is!
Terasaki: It is!
Suzuki: It is!
Terasaki: The new chapter Wonder Voyage premieres Friday May 22nd. And everyone, pay attention to the new opening theme as well when you...
Both: Watch Pokémon, mon!
Suzuki: With that said, this has been Minori Suzuki, the voice of Liko, and...
Terasaki: Yuka Terasaki, the voice of Roy.
Suzuki: See you. Bye bye.

Shigeno Ōno Comments:

Shigeno Ōno (大野薫野) posted a comment on the official AniPoke X PR's post on May 22nd, 2026.

I had the chance to work on the new opening theme for the Pocket Monsters anime doing LO/Key Animation! Please give it lots of views, I’d really appreciate it! I’ve been watching this show since I was a kid, so I’m very happy! Thank you so much!

アニメポケットモンスターの新ＯＰでLO/原画で参加させていただきましたー！いっぱい聞いてくださいねー何卒ー！ 子供の頃から見てたので嬉しいー！ ありがとうございました！

Nana Matsuda Comments:

Animator Nana Matsuda (松田奈々) posted a comment on May 22nd, 2026 about the opening Connecting the World and also posted a fanart picture of Navi.


[Pocket Monsters Anime Opening Theme]
I had the opportunity to work on the lo, Key Animation for a series I truly love! Thank you so much for inviting me...! Thank you very much for your support!

【アニメ ポケットモンスター OP】
本当に大好きな作品にlo、原画で参加致しました！お誘い頂きましてありがとうございます…！何卒よろしくお願いいたします！

Yusuke Oshida Comments:

Yusuke Oshida (忍田雄介) posted a comment on the official AniPoke X PR's post on May 22nd, 2026.

For the new opening in this episode of the Pokémon Anime, I had the pleasure of Directing and doing the Storyboards!
I’ve hidden plenty of little easter eggs throughout, so I’d love it if you’d watch it over and over again to catch them all!!!

アニポケ今回からの新しいop
またまたコンテ演出をさせていただきました！
小ネタをいくつも仕組んでいますので、繰り返し細かく見ていただけますと嬉しいです！！！

kyo Comments:

Musician kyo posted a comment on the official AniPoke X PR's post on May 22nd, 2026, indicating they worked on the opening Connecting the World.

Pokémon Anime New Chapter Wonder Voyage New Opening Theme Sekai Tsunagare Liko & Roy (Voiced by Minori Suzuki & Yuka Terasaki)
Produced by HoneyWorks

I had the honor of writing the lyrics and playing bass for this track!!
I’m truly happy to have been able to be involved with Pokémon, which I’ve loved for 30 years and continue to love to this day, another dream has come true.
I went through a lot of work to make sure the song really brings out the charm of the Pokémon anime, so I’d be thrilled if you listened to it a lot!
Thank you for your support!

アニポケ新章「ワンダーボヤージュ」
新オープニングテーマ
「セカイツナガレ」
リコ＆ロイ（CV：鈴木みのり＆寺崎裕香）
Produced by HoneyWorks
こちら作詞&ベース担当させていただきました！！
30年前から今の今まで大好きなポケモンに関わることが出来て本当に嬉しいです、夢がまた一つ叶いました。
アニポケの魅力をより引き立てられるよう試行錯誤したので、たくさん聴いていただけると嬉しいです！
よろしくお願いします！

Keiki Uto Comments:

Musician Keiki Uto (宇都圭輝) posted a comment on the official AniPoke X PR's post on May 22nd, 2026, indicating they worked on the opening Connecting the World.

Pokémon!! I'm so excited!
I'm contributed with piano, organ, synth, and string arrangements for this track. Please listen to it a lot!

ポケモン！！嬉しすぎ！
ピアノ、オルガン、シンセ、ストリングスアレンジで参加させて頂いてます
たくさん聴いて下さいね

Gom Comments:

Gom posted a comment on the official AniPoke X PR's post on May 1st, 2026.

I am doing the new Anipoke chapter OP "Seka Tsunagare".
Liko & Roy (CV: Minori Suzuki & Yuka Terasaki)
Produced by HoneyWorks
Starts 5/22.

アニポケ新章OPやってます。
「セカイツナガレ」リコ＆ロイ（CV：鈴木みのり＆寺崎裕香）
Produced by HoneyWorks
5/22スタート。

Creditless Professor Pictures:

The official Japanese Pokémon Anime PR X account posted creditless pictures of the Professors in the Connecting the World opening on May 26th, 2026.


Issee no de GO! READY GO! Watch the Wonder Voyage opening animation, mon! It features Professor Neroli from Pokémon Sleep, Professor Rin from Pokémon Unite, and even Professor Willow from Pokémon Go! This gives us a little glimpse of Liko, Roy and the others' upcoming adventures, but... Just what kind of journey will it be?

いっせーので GO! READY GO!
ワンダーボヤージュオープニング映像、見るモン！
『Pokémon Sleep』のネロリ博士や『ポケモンユナイト』のリン博士、そして『ポケモン GO』のウィロー博士も！
リコとロイたちの冒険の様子が
少しだけ見えていますが…一体どんな旅路になるのでしょうか？

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