Every video game music track in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 opening ceremony
How many of these iconic gaming tracks did you identify?
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TheTokyo 2020 Olympic Gamesopening ceremony took place on July 23, 2021, kicking off what is set to be a somewhat surreal, spectatorless Olympic Games that we’re sure to never forget.
The Opening Ceremony was a spectacle that allowed Japan to showcase its culture on a global stage. However, we were somewhat surprised to find a huge (but often forgotten) element of Japanese culture represented during the ceremony.
The Opening Ceremony featured nearly 20 video game tracks, from games includingFinal Fantasyand Dragon Quest, which played as each country entered the Olympic Stadium. In true Olympic spirit, we’ve rounded up each of the tracks featured below - so you can stop scratching your head as to where you might have heard that jingle from before. Here’s every video game music track featured in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games opening ceremony.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games opening ceremony video game music list
Opinion: gaming on the main stage
It’s fantastic to see gaming represented on a global stage such as the Olympics opening ceremony - even if the BBC presenters claimed viewers may recognize these tracks from “their children” playing these games.
Gaming is a huge part of Japanese culture, remaining the home of major publishers including Nintendo, PlayStation and Sega (to name but a few) and so we’re glad to see it wasn’t skipped over in the opening ceremony - in fact it played quite a large part.
Here at TechRadar we wish all those competing in Tokyo 2020 the best of luck.
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An award-winning games journalist, with seven years of experience in games journalism and a degree in journalism from City University, London, Vic brings experience from IGN, Eurogamer, The Telegraph, VG247, Dot Esports and more to the TechRadar table. You may have even heard her on the radio or speaking on a panel, as she’s previously appeared on BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 5, BBC Radio Ulster and more. Not only is Vic passionate about games, but she’s appeared on both panels and podcasts to discuss mental health awareness. Make sure to follow her on Twitter for more.
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