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 Oish...