Anisong Star Masayoshi Oishi to Sing All 1,025 Pokemon Names in New Anniversary Song

Popular singer-songwriter Masayoshi Oishi has set social media ablaze with the announcement of his latest project: "Pokemon All-Stars 1025," a festive song featuring the names of all 1,025 existing Pokemon. This ambitious undertaking is part of a grand celebration marking Pokemon's upcoming 30th anniversary.

The first installment of this project, featuring the first 213 Pokemon, is scheduled to premiere on YouTube on April 22 at 10:25 PM JST. Fans have been quick to praise the "god-tier" attention to detail, noting that the premiere time of 10:25 perfectly mirrors the total number of Pokemon.

On social media, many are calling this the modern or ultimate version of "Can You Name All the Pokemon?" (Pokemon Ierukana?), the iconic song that captivated children decades ago. Reactions have ranged from awe at the sheer volume—"Singing all 1,025 is insane!" and "It makes the original 151 look like child's play"—to humorous riffs on Oishi’s signature look. Fans joked that the 1,026th entry should be "Masayoshi Oishi (the Glasses Pokemon)," or declared that "Professor Oishi has been born."

As a leading figure in the anime song industry, Oishi has delivered numerous hits, but this "mega-work" poses a unique challenge to both his vocal technique and physical stamina. With the project aiming to bridge generations of fans, it is poised to become a new milestone in Pokemon's legendary history.

The Context

For those outside of Japan, Masayoshi Oishi is a titan in the "Anisong" (anime song) industry, known for his incredible energy and hits for series like SSSS.Gridman and Overlord. The concept of a song listing Pokemon names draws heavily on the nostalgia of the 1997 hit "Pokemon Ierukana?", which was famously adapted into English as the "Pokérap." While the original song only had to cover the 151 creatures of the Kanto region, the current roster has grown to a staggering 1,025 across nine generations of games. This project highlights the massive scale the franchise has reached as it prepares for its 30th anniversary in 2026.

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