Final Fantasy, Sonic the Hedgehog, Kingdom Hearts. But — curiously — no Mario, Zelda or Pokemon.
Is some of the music during the parade of nations reminding you of a climactic battle you once fought, or perhaps a title screen you clicked through a hundred times? You’re not wrong: The athletes are marching around Tokyo Stadium to songs from video games, which the organizers describe as “a quintessential part of Japanese culture that is loved around the world.
