Nintendo stock soars! Could it be related to the huge success of "Pokémon Pokopia"?

Since the release of “Pokémon Pokopia,” its cumulative sales have surpassed one million units. Notably, Nintendo’s stock price has risen sharply during this period—from 8,577 yen on the game’s launch day, March 5, to 9,932 yen on March 11, a five-day increase of 15%. This fluctuation far exceeds typical market performance.

Previously, Nintendo’s stock experienced significant declines, accompanied by major capital moves such as partial acquisitions and buybacks. The current sharp rise in stock price coincides with a critical window following the release of “Pokémon Pokopia,” sparking market discussion: some believe the game’s commercial success directly boosted the stock price; however, skeptics argue that a single game’s impressive performance alone cannot fully explain such dramatic volatility in a company of Nintendo’s size, suggesting other factors may be at play.

This ongoing debate about the “relationship between game sales and giant company stock prices” continues to attract widespread attention from investors and players alike.