UNIQLO Launches New Pokémon 30th Anniversary Collection
UNIQLO has officially released a new line of T-shirts to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon.
The new UT (UNIQLO T-shirt) collection revisits the property’s origins, drawing inspiration from the watercolor artwork of the original Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green games.
The collection features distinct, nostalgic character designs that preserve the aesthetic of the 1990s debut.
The adult Men’s line features the following five designs:
- Kanto Starters T-Shirt
A group design featuring the original trio of Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle.
- Charizard T-Shirt (White)
A white tee showcasing the fully evolved Fire-type.
- Pikachu T-Shirt (Black)
A black tee featuring the franchise mascot.
- Snorlax T-Shirt
A design highlighting the sleeping giant Pokémon.
- Gengar T-Shirt
Features the popular Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon.
The children’s collection complements the adult line with unique color variations and exclusive character pairings.
The Kids’ lineup includes:
- Kanto Starters T-Shirt
A children’s version of the starter trio design.
- Charizard T-Shirt (Red)
A bold red tee featuring Charizard.
- Pikachu T-Shirt (Yellow)
A yellow tee matching Pikachu’s signature color.
- Eevee Friends T-Shirt
Highlights Eevee alongside its first three evolutions: Vaporeon, Jolteon, and Flareon.
- Mewtwo & Mew T-Shirt
A design featuring the legendary psychic duo.
The Men’s collection will be available in sizes ranging from XS to 4XL, with each t-shirt priced at 1,990 yen (approx. $13.00 USD / £10.50 GBP).
The Kids’ lineup, offered in sizes 100 to 160, is priced at 990 yen (approx. $6.50 USD / £5.20 GBP) per shirt.
The full collection is now on sale via the UNIQLO online store and retail outlets across Japan.
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