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This is a particularly notable omission, given that this is undeniably the most recognised video game theme in the world. Strangely enough, none of the Mario themes were included in the medley. Soulcalibur – “The Brave New Stage of History” SaGa series – “The Orchestral SaGa – Legend of Music” Winning Eleven (Pro Evolution Soccer) – “eFootball walk-on theme” Tales of series – “Sorey’s Theme – The Shepherd” What video game theme songs were played at the Tokyo Olympic Opening Ceremony? Tomita Isao’s version of Clair de Lune.Ĭompare this to the music that most set the internet alight was a medley of no fewer than 19 theme songs from a range of video game franchises, as listed below.The Olympic anthem sung by Japanese opera singer Tomotaka Okamoto.Milet singing a Japanese language version of Edith Piaf’s Hymne à L’amour.Tokyo Ska Pardise Orchestra playing the Beethoven’s Ode To Joy.Tokyo Ska Pardise Orchestra playing the Demon Slayer theme song, Gurenge which we have translated and explained here, originally perfomed by LiSA.Tokyo Ska Pardise Orchestra playing Sakamoto Kyu’s Ue Wo Muite Aruko (Sukiyaki).What songs were played at the Tokyo Olympics Closing Opening Ceremony?Īside from usual anthems, other notable songs and music from the closing ceremony included: Perhaps most strikingly, Japanese singer Milet did a Japanese language version of the iconic Edith Piaf tune Hymne à L’amour.

Notably, there were several Japanese interpretations of iconic French music, making clear the transition that was happening between the two cities with iconic towers, Tokyo and Paris. The Tokyo 2020 closing ceremony had a lot of memorable moments and knowing nods to the past and future.