Sesame Street's music catalog is now streaming in Japan, and a new narrative adventure game for preschoolers is set for an October release.
Sesame Street expanded its presence in Japan and in gaming during June 2026. On June 30, Sesame Workshop partnered with Universal Music LLC's VMG division to begin streaming approximately 1,200 songs from over 100 albums on major Japanese music platforms. The first batch includes classic songs, with additional tracks to follow. The distribution makes the show's educational music available on streaming services in Japan for the first time, moving beyond physical media and TV broadcasts.
Earlier in the month, on June 12, Outright Games announced Sesame Street: Friends & Fun, a 3D narrative adventure game. Players take the role of a new resident of Sesame Street, customize their character, and help prepare for a neighborhood festival alongside Elmo, Grover, Bert, and Ernie. The game supports up to two players and is designed for preschoolers with simple controls and a low-pressure story. It launches October 9 on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch.
The two stories are separate initiatives-one for music distribution in Japan, one for a children's game-but together they show Sesame Street reaching young audiences through new digital channels and interactive formats in 2026.
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Sesame Workshop, in partnership with Universal Music LLC's VMG division, began distributing approximately 1,200 Sesame Street songs from over 100 albums on major music streaming services in Japan on June 30. The first release includes numerous classic songs, with more to be added over time.
Outright Games has announced Sesame Street: Friends & Fun, a 3D narrative adventure game for up to two players. Players become a new resident of Sesame Street, customize their character, and prepare for a neighborhood festival alongside Elmo, Grover, Bert, and Ernie. The game targets preschoolers with intuitive controls and a pressure-free story. It launches October 9 on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch.