Pokémon Winds & Waves Leads Famitsu’s Most Wanted Games List
There is no stopping the momentum for the next generation of Pokémon. According to the latest reader poll from Famitsu, Pokémon Winds & Waves remains the most anticipated title in Japan, holding firmly onto the top spot for the Nintendo Switch 2.
The game pulled in 631 votes this week, widening the gap between it and the rest of the pack. It is currently maintaining its lead in the "most wanted" rankings, a position it has held for multiple weeks during the current release cycle.
- 1. Pokémon Winds & Waves: 631 votes
- 2. Splatoon Raiders: 500 votes
- 3. Ganbare Goemon Daishuugo: 408 votes
The Competition
While Pokémon Winds & Waves continues to dominate, Splatoon Raiders is holding strong in the second position with 500 votes. The title has seen significant attention recently, with Nintendo confirming special edition Joy-Cons and a dedicated Splatoon Raiders Direct broadcast.
Rounding out the top five are Ganbare Goemon Daishuugo at 408 votes, Persona 4 Revival with 382, and Rhythm Heaven Groove, which secured 376 votes. The list highlights a continued interest in established franchises among the Japanese gaming audience, with Grand Theft Auto VI also appearing further down the chart at the number eight spot with 207 votes.
A Sustained Lead
This week’s results reinforce a trend seen in previous Famitsu reporting. Back in April, Pokémon Winds & Waves occupied the top spot with 599 votes, and it maintained its lead in mid-May with 472 votes. The consistent polling numbers suggest that anticipation for the title remains high as the Nintendo Switch 2 platform approaches.
The full top ten list for this week is as follows:
- Pokémon Winds & Waves – 631
- Splatoon Raiders – 500
- Ganbare Goemon Daishuugo – 408
- Persona 4 Revival – 382
- Rhythm Heaven Groove – 376
- Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave – 233
- Onimusha Way of the Sword – 209
- Grand Theft Auto VI – 207
- Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter – 154
- The Adventures of Elliot – 138
For those tracking upcoming releases, these Gaming News updates from Famitsu serve as the primary barometer for reader interest in the Land of the Rising Sun.