They feel courageous, never wanting to yield
Youth is a time of becoming flared up
They feel always self-righteous, never caring about their mistakes
Young blood
-- "Darah Muda (Young Blood)", Rhoma Irama (poetic translation)
Next on the "musical tribute" agenda for the new face of the Pokémon anime is a local song. It's admittedly a rather "retro" song - even for me as a "retro" fan of Japanese things well before Pokémon - and it seems as possibly far out from Pokémon as things can be. That last part is also why I've chosen to provide a poetic translation instead of making the effort to have a lyrical one that can be sung. Still, the song does have some pertinent matters, and they need to be brought up as the "tribute" is made.
As can be discerned, this song describes the characteristics that young people ("the youth") seem to have and the things that they seem to do. Overall, it also attempts to send out the message that they should exercise caution at times so that they won't regret their actions, whether immediately or much later on. In any case, the spirits that they have can be traced to what gushes and races within them: their blood, as their life force, in common with those of other people... only for them, it is undeniably new, fresh, and pure, giving their spirits a sense of what they are, also suggested by the song.
By the above, it's easy to see where this song fits in. It becomes a "tribute" to the youthful spirit that the new characters have, in particular Liko and Roy as the primary ones of concern. Some of the actions they have taken at the start of this new series align well with the premises of the song, and they're spirited as spirited can be. At this moment, the new anime series is fairly new (and thus "young" as well), so it has the same youthful spirit as some of the characters do. It obviously can develop both in character (IC) and out of character (OOC), and that is fascinating to consider, regardless of how that may turn out. That also serves well to be honored, in particular as this song allows.
In general and beyond the anime series, this song is also a testament of the appeal of Pokémon to the current generation of young people... and not-so-young people like me. If anything, the younger ones are even more daring, hot, and steadfast - as the main verse of the song cited above suggests - than the older ones, but that's not to say the older ones can't show moments of youthful spirit themselves. In either case, their blood surges and fuels them for enjoying more and further Pokémon experiences, like those which I'm only glad to detail through this blog and so much more.
There will always be young people of some sort in this world, and if they're like me, they will also become attracted to Pokémon. If so, they then can become like Liko and Roy of the new series, channeling their blood (and vigor) to the things that can jump-start or even continue their adventures, experiences, and any other forms of involvement with Pokémon. It seems appropriate to honor all of that through a song, especially as the Pokémon anime turns over a new leaf for a more youthful start.
Two years ago: Steering and Nearing with Tsunekazu Ishihara
Three years ago: Pokémon Go Community Day, 5/15/2021
Four years ago: Coming Full Circle
Five years ago: Everything Old Is New Again
Six years ago: 15 Minutes of Fame
Seven years ago: Fallen Comrades
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