The official Pokémon Information Bureau has announced that the Tokyo performance of the N響 x Pokémon Classical Concert Tour will be released as a premiere video. The footage is set to go live on October 5 at 19:00, and fans are already gathering online for the event.
The announcement was shared on the official Pokémon Information Bureau X account. In the post, the account wrote: “From 19:00 today, the Tokyo performance of the N響 x Pokémon Classical Concert Tour will have its premiere. From Pocket Monsters Red and Green to the main theme of the latest title, Pocket Monsters Wind and Wave… enjoy the powerful performance.” The post also included a video.
The related X post can be found here.
A 30th anniversary celebration
Pocket Monsters began on February 27, 1996, when the Game Boy software Pocket Monsters Red and Green was released. Since then, the series has become a worldwide favorite, expanding beyond games into TV anime, films, card games, and merchandise.
Pikachu and many other distinctive Pokémon have been loved across generations. Today, more than 1,000 Pokémon have appeared in the series. On February 27, 2026, the franchise reached a major milestone: the 30th anniversary of the original Pocket Monsters Red and Green release. Throughout this 30th anniversary year, various commemorative projects have been rolled out, and excitement around the series continues to grow.
Tour details and music
The N響 x Pokémon Classical Concert Tour was held at four venues nationwide starting on August 21, 2026. The tour brings together the Pocket Monsters series, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026, and the NHK Symphony Orchestra (N響), which marks its 100th anniversary.
The Tokyo performance that will be premiered was held on August 21 at Tokyo Geijutsu Gekijou. The program includes “~Opening~” from Pocket Monsters Red and Green, “Route 26 ~ Battle! Champion” from Pocket Monsters Gold and Silver, and the “Main Theme” from the upcoming 2027 title Pocket Monsters Wind and Wave.
Fans react with excitement
The announcement sparked a wave of excited and delighted comments on X. Fans wrote:
- “I cry every time I hear the Pokémon opening.”
- “Whoa! So hype!”
- “Looking forward to the release~”
- “Eh?!”
- “Even a song from the latest title!!?”
- “I’ll listen many times!!!!!”
- “Sooo cool…!”
- “This is way too good…!”
- “I’ll listen to this at 7 PM today to get hyped!”
- “Can’t wait!”
- “Looking forward to it! I’ll watch live!”
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By Satou Erika
