Ed Sheeran gives surprise performance of Pokémon anime theme and Celestial at World Championships

Ed Sheeran made a surprise appearance at the Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco, where he opened the closing ceremony. The artist performed Celestial and an acoustic version of the original Pokémon anime theme tune. This event coincided with the franchise's 30th anniversary and the first PokémonXP fan event. The 2026 Pokémon World Championships concluded this weekend, featuring various announcements and celebrations marking three decades of the global brand's history and its dedicated community of fans.