The official Pokémon Info Bureau account on X has set the Pokémon community buzzing with the announcement of an exclusive premiere of footage from the NHK Symphony Orchestra × Pokémon Classic Concert Tour Tokyo performance, streaming today at 7:00 PM JST.
Two Milestone Anniversaries, One Historic Concert
The Pocket Monsters franchise first launched with Pocket Monsters Red & Green on Game Boy on February 27, 1996, and has since grown into a global phenomenon spanning TV anime, films, card games, and merchandise — now featuring over 1,000 Pokémon species. The year 2026 marks the series’ 30th anniversary, while the NHK Symphony Orchestra (N響) simultaneously celebrates its 100th anniversary, making this concert tour a celebration of two landmark milestones at once.
A Four-City Tour, Now Coming to Your Screen
The NHK Symphony × Pokémon Classic Concert Tour kicked off on Friday, August 21, 2026, with performances held across four venues nationwide in Japan. The Tokyo leg took place at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre (東京芸術劇場) on the same date, and it is this performance that will be premiered online.
The Setlist: From the Very Beginning to the Newest Title
The concert’s program spans the full breadth of the Pokémon series, including:
- “～Opening～” from Pocket Monsters Red & Green
- “Route 26 ～ Battle! Champion” from Pocket Monsters Gold & Silver
- “Main Theme” from Pocket Monsters Wind・Wave — the upcoming new entry scheduled for release in 2027
The inclusion of music from the yet-to-be-released Wind・Wave has been a particular source of excitement among fans.
Fans React with Overwhelming Enthusiasm
The announcement triggered a flood of reactions on X, with fans writing things like “I cry every single time I hear the Pokémon opening, no matter how many times,” “This is INSANE! So hyped!” “Can’t wait — I’m watching live!” and “Wait — they’re playing music from the newest game too!?” The buzz reflects just how deeply the franchise continues to resonate across generations of fans.
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