They forgot about Pokemon and Dragon Ball: anime fans and their disappointment at the Olympics

The Japanese culture It has numerous symbols that make it famous in the world, from its discipline to the latest advances in technology. Among those icons was one that stood out in the entertainment industry and spanned entire generations: the Anime. Therefore, fans expected some reference to cartoons at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 and they were disappointed not to find them. Check out the best reactions!

The opening party of the Olympic Games. was held this Friday in the New Tokyo Olympic Stadium, built on the old National Stadium, which was demolished in 2015. The event was strongly conditioned by the coronavirus pandemic, since there was no public in the stands and many athletes preferred not to attend due to the risk of contagion.

Tokyo 2020 Opening Ceremony (Getty)

That is why the organizers thought presentations with a strong visual and technological component, focused to be broadcast on television. The performances on the stadium they told the story of Japan, where the color red abounded, one of the colors that make up the flag of the host country.

Among the most important details stood out some giant olympic rings and a Tribute to remember all the victims left by the coronavirus around the world. However, there was no reference to a component for which Japan is internationally recognized as anime. Famous figures like Pikachu, Dragon Ball, Naruto y Oliver Atom they missed the appointment.

The only wink is Miraitowa: the official mascot of the Games that is inspired by Japanese cartoons. It is an anthropomorphic being that defines itself as a cheerful, athletic pet with a great sense of integrity. He also has the ability to teleport anywhere instantly.

Interestingly, the reference to an iconic character like Mario bros It was given at the closing ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. On that occasion, the organizers chose him to represent Japan. However, five years later they forgot.