Happy 30th anniversary to one of the most beloved video game franchises of all time! This celebration is extra special not only because we’re celebrating THREE decades of Pokémon, but also because UNIQLO’s graphic T-shirt brand UT is releasing a special collection commemorating this historical occasion.
Starting 23 March, Malaysians can get their hands on the limited-edition Pokémon 30th Anniversary UT collection!
Additionally, UNIQLO is launching this special UT collection with the help of Japanese actress and well-known Pokémon fan, Naomi Watanabe, who shared her stories growing up with Pokémon in an exclusive interview with UNIQLO.
Here’s everything you need to know about UNIQLO’s Pokémon 30th Anniversary UT collection:
1. Celebrate 30 years of Pokémon with a special UT collection
As a love letter to the beginning of Pokémon’s legacy, UNIQLO’s Pokémon 30th Anniversary UT collection features watercolour-style artwork that reminds us of the original Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green games, with soft colours and a hand-drawn feel that fans would instantly recognise.
This exclusive collection isn’t just for the fans; it’s for ALL Malaysians. While the adults get emotional from the nostalgia of playing or watching the first generation of Pokémon, younger fans will be introduced to the colourful world of Pokémon with a new, refreshing perspective.
Plus, there are five matching designs for adults and kids each, so that both parents and children can coordinate their looks for the most iconic family photos — how adorable is that?!
Here’s how the Pokémon 30th Anniversary UT collection looks:
And in typical UT fashion, UNIQLO’s Pokémon 30th Anniversary UT collection can be easily incorporated into your everyday styling, letting you express your love for Pokémon in style, for every generation to enjoy!
*Sizes 100, XS, XXL, and 3XL are only available at the online store.
2. Who said Pokémon isn’t stylish?
The designs of UNIQLO’s Pokémon 30th Anniversary UT collection bring back memories of when we played too much Pokémon Red or Pokémon Blue until we kena scolded by our parents. Now, you can finally show off your love for Pokémon in style.
Besides, good fashion nowadays isn’t merely about following trends or using the right colours — it’s about showing your true, authentic self! And UNIQLO’s Pokémon 30th Anniversary UT collection’s watercolour-style artwork and colourful designs make this a playful yet wearable collection that’ll go oh so well with most of your wardrobe.
“I can style the white tee with a trendy white skirt, or match Charizard’s flames with a red skirt. There are so many ways to style it.” — Naomi Watanabe
“When I wear Pokémon tees in New York, people actually talk to me about it. Every time I experience Pokémon’s global popularity like that, I feel oddly proud.”
Who knew Pokémon would still be so popular after 30 YEARS? But even back then, Pokémon’s popularity was already so huge that it made every kid fall in love with the franchise.
“When I was in 3rd or 4th grade, everyone in my class was obsessed with the newly released Game Boy games Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green,” Naomi reminisced. “It was so popular that stores everywhere were sold out. Even now as an adult, I still play the original Pokémon Green on my Nintendo 2DS (Clear Yellow).”
Read the full interview with Naomi Watanabe here.
3. Catch all your favourite Pokémon 30th Anniversary UT collection design(s)!
Whether you’re a lifelong Pokémon fan or simply looking for a new, adorable yet stylish graphic T-shirt from UT, UNIQLO’s Pokémon 30th Anniversary UT collection is a special collection that you can’t miss!
UNIQLO’s Pokémon 30th Anniversary UT collection launches on 23 March 2026, and will be available at all UNIQLO stores in Malaysia and the uniqlo.com online store.
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