The introduction of Olympics delegates should feel epic. For gamers, we know how epic feels like from the countless music we listen to in games. The Tokyo 2020 Olympics committee understands that. That's why they've chosen to welcome Tokyo 2020 Olympics delegates with Dragon Quest‘s Introduction: Lotto's Theme. As delegates walked down the 68-000 seat Tokyo 2020 Olympic Stadium, the song's trumpets played out, making everyone feel triumphant. It's followed by Final Fantasy‘s Victory Fanfare, which is then followed by a series of iconic JRPG themes.
Here's the complete list of video game themes played during the Parade of Nations of Tokyo 2020 Olympics:
- Dragon Quest I: Symphonic Suite – Overture
- FF XII: Victory Fanfare
- Tales of Zestiria: Sorey's Theme
- Monster Hunter Rise: Proof of Hero
- Kingdom Hearts: Olympic Coliseum
- Chrono Trigger: Frog's Theme
- Ace Combat 5: First Flight
- Tales of Graces: Royal Capital Majestic Grandeur
- Monster Hunter: The Winds of Departure
- Chrono Trigger: Robo's Theme
- Sonic the Hedgehog: Starlight Zone
- Pro Evolution Soccer 6 (eFootball): Existence
- Final Fantasy I: Main Theme
- Phantasy Star Universe: Guardians
- Kingdom Hearts: Heroes' Fanfare
- Gradius: 01 ACT 1-1
- NieR: Song of the Ancients ~ FATE
- Romancing SaGa: 01 Battle 01
- SOULCALIBUR VI: The Brave New Stage of History
Did you catch all of these songs during the Parade of Nations of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?