Pokémon Winds and Waves Still Rule Japan's Most Wanted List

Japanese gamers are showing massive excitement for the upcoming Pokémon entries, Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves. In the latest poll conducted by Famitsu, these two titles secured the top spot with 569 votes. It is clear that the community is eager to see what these new games have in store.

The rankings gathered votes from September 2 to September 8, 2026. While the new Pokémon games held onto their lead, other heavy hitters are trailing closely behind. Persona 6 took second place with 477 votes, followed by The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in third.

Interestingly, Grand Theft Auto 6 appeared further down the list in sixth place. This ranking shows a unique preference among Japanese players who clearly favor the Pokémon franchise over other global releases. We will keep an eye on how these rankings shift as we get closer to official release windows.