We know that the bond that the Japanese have with anime and games is something great. But the influence of Japanese games is so notable in Japan that it became the soundtrack for the Olympics. Thus showing that it is not just a virtual world, it is something more, where it reaches an audience of all ages, and around the world. In addition, a great detail is what happened at the opening of the games. Where we have Mario and Sonic as icons of the Olympic Games in Tokyo 2020.
Athletes from several different countries entered the soundtracks of successful franchises in the country. As an example, 'Final Fantasy', 'Dragon Quest', 'Chrono Trigger', among others. In addition, it is worth mentioning that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games are important due to the arrival in the midst of the CV- 19. Therefore, unfortunately, it is not possible for the public to attend the games, where it was vetoed, due to the country being late with the vaccination.
Below is a complete list of songs that were played in the games.
- Dragon Quest (Main Theme)
- Final Fantasy (Victory Fanfare)
- Tales of series (Theme from Zestiria)
- Monster Hunter (Proof of a Hero)
- Kingdom Hearts (Colosseum of Olympus)
- Chrono Trigger (Frog's Theme)
- Ace Combat (First Flight)
- Tales of Series (Royal Capital, Majestic Grandeur)
- Monster Hunter (Wind of Departure)
- Chrono Trigger (Robo's Theme)
- Sonic the Hedgehog (Star Light Zone)
- Winning Eleven / Pro Evolution Soccer (Entrance Theme)
- Final Fantasy (Main Theme)
- Phantasy Star Universe (Guardians)
- Kingdom Hearts (Hero's Fanfare)
- Gradius (01 ACT 1-1)
- NieR (Inishienōta)
- Saga Series (Medley 2016)
- Soul Calibur (The Brave New Stage of History)
Japanese Games, Animes and Memes at the Olympics?!
As mentioned above, Japanese games have a lot of influence in the country, but that's not all. During the games, Miltos even made tributes, such as the representation of Luffy's "Gear Second" (One Piece).
Long jump gold medalist Miltiadis Tentoglou of Greece revealed his passion for One Piece by mimicking Luffy's Gear Second pose during his entrance ahead of the long jump final on Monday.
The athlete later confirmed in an interview that he had imitated Luffy's Gear Second."
“In better quality.”
Reproduction: twitter.
However, the Greek athlete, informed during a Greek press interview, smiling explained and informed, “Be sure to record this.”
Last week, archery's bronze medalist Takaharu Furukawa referenced Is the order a rabbit? in a post-game interview, while silver medalist Deng Yu-Cheng has become an internet sensation due to his social media posts about anime.
Finally, Japanese pop culture has been a key aspect of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. After all, with the opening ceremony featuring video game music and posters evoking manga, it's not surprising.
In addition, we also have the case where the athlete Bruno Fratus, recreated the Russian meme in celebration of the bronze medal. In other words, the classic Brazilian way of standing out in a unique way, wherever you are.
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