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[[File:Hitoshi Ariga.png|250px|thumb|Ariga in 2020<ref name=Image>[https://archive.is/6fuXU Image of Ariga from 2020.]</ref>]]
[[File:Hitoshi Ariga.png|250px|thumb|Ariga in 2020<ref name=Image>[https://archive.is/6fuXU Image of Ariga from 2020.]</ref>]]
[[File:Hitoshi Ariga 2023 vtuber Avatar.png|250px|thumb|Ariga's VTuber character in 2023]]
[[File:Hitoshi Ariga 2023 vtuber Avatar.png|250px|thumb|Ariga's VTuber character in 2023]]
'''Hitoshi Ariga''' (Japanese: '''有賀 ヒトシ''' ''Ariga Hitoshi''; born August 23, 1972) is a professional artist who primarily illustrates manga and picture books, and has assumed the position of graphic designer for several Japanese titles in the game industry. He first began providing illustrations for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] in 2011, though has been a fan of the franchise for many years. His main passion, however, lies with the ''{{wp|Mega Man}}'' franchise, known as ''Rockman'' in Japan, where he has illustrated numerous manga and artwork for affiliated products since the mid-90s. He likes to engage the community when he has the opportunity, appearing at exhibitions, and maintaining an online presence across several sites.
'''Hitoshi Ariga''' (Japanese: '''有賀 ヒトシ''' ''Ariga Hitoshi''; born August 23, 1972) is a professional artist who primarily illustrates manga and picture books, and has assumed the position of graphic designer for several Japanese titles in the game industry. He first began providing illustrations for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] in 2011, though has been a fan of the franchise for many years. His main passion, however, lies with the ''{Mega Man'' franchise, known as ''Rockman'' in Japan, where he has illustrated numerous manga and artwork for affiliated products since the mid-90s. He likes to engage the community when he has the opportunity, appearing at exhibitions, and maintaining an online presence across several sites.


[[Ken Sugimori]] recognized Ariga's design work and invited him to work on {{g|X and Y}}.<ref name=Kalos>[https://www.deviantart.com/hitoshiariga/art/Pocket-Monsters-XY-413536751 Pocket Monsters XY by HitoshiAriga on DeviantArt] (posted on November 14, 2013)</ref> When designing {{p|Amaura}} and {{p|Aurorus}}, Ariga considered that a theropod would pair well with {{p|Tyrunt}} and {{p|Tyrantrum}}, suggesting that the latter may have been considered first. Previous Pokémon such as {{p|Lapras}}, {{p|Meganium}}, and {{p|Deino}} already existed with a similar body shape, so Ariga chose to base the new family off the Amargasaurus, with the large fins on its neck.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230410130327/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/458627994395762689</ref> In creating the artwork for the [[Villainous team|villainous organization]] [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] themes, Ariga pointed out the special attention given to how it looped seamlessly as the user navigated the 3DS menu.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230410113110/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1640157094321217536</ref> In the same thread, he also revealed that there were plans to create a 3DS theme for [[Team Flare]], but they fell through as a result of the series moving from the [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] to the [[Nintendo Switch|Switch]].<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230410112857/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1641046957325193217</ref> Ariga's first spot as the lead character designer on the series was with [[Pokémon UNITE]], though his affinity for paleontology led him to create a new design for {{p|Pikachu}} for the real-life Pokémon Fossil Museum, where he was reached out to by the organizers of the museum themselves.
[[Ken Sugimori]] recognized Ariga's design work and invited him to work on {{g|X and Y}}.<ref name=Kalos>[https://www.deviantart.com/hitoshiariga/art/Pocket-Monsters-XY-413536751 Pocket Monsters XY by HitoshiAriga on DeviantArt] (posted on November 14, 2013)</ref> When designing {{p|Amaura}} and {{p|Aurorus}}, Ariga considered that a theropod would pair well with {{p|Tyrunt}} and {{p|Tyrantrum}}, suggesting that the latter may have been considered first. Previous Pokémon such as {{p|Lapras}}, {{p|Meganium}}, and {{p|Deino}} already existed with a similar body shape, so Ariga chose to base the new family off the Amargasaurus, with the large fins on its neck.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230410130327/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/458627994395762689</ref> In creating the artwork for the [[Villainous team|villainous organization]] [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] themes, Ariga pointed out the special attention given to how it looped seamlessly as the user navigated the 3DS menu.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230410113110/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1640157094321217536</ref> In the same thread, he also revealed that there were plans to create a 3DS theme for [[Team Flare]], but they fell through as a result of the series moving from the [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] to the [[Nintendo Switch|Switch]].<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230410112857/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1641046957325193217</ref> Ariga's first spot as the lead character designer on the series was with [[Pokémon UNITE]], though his affinity for paleontology led him to create a new design for {{p|Pikachu}} for the real-life Pokémon Fossil Museum, where he was reached out to by the organizers of the museum themselves.
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===Other games===
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{{incomplete|section|needs=Is this all of his Masters art?}}
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This is a collection of other Pokémon games that Ariga has contributed artwork to.
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{alpha sapphire color dark}}; background:#{{omega ruby color light}}; height:150px; width:150px"| [[File:Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Courtney.png|x150px]]
 
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{alpha sapphire color dark}}; background:#{{omega ruby color light}}; height:150px; width:150px"| [[File:Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Team Magma Grunts.png|x150px]]
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{alpha sapphire color dark}}; background:#{{omega ruby color light}}; height:150px; width:150px"| [[File:Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Matt.png|x150px]]
 
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{alpha sapphire color dark}}; background:#{{omega ruby color light}}; height:150px; width:150px"| [[File:Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Shelly.png|x150px]]
{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=Dream Radar Forces of Nature promotional art.png|header={{color2|000|Pokémon Dream Radar|Dream Radar}}|description=Key art<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230623121003/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1672213717063471107</ref>}}
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{alpha sapphire color dark}}; background:#{{omega ruby color light}}; height:150px; width:150px"| [[File:Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Team Aqua Grunts.png|x150px]]
 
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{alpha sapphire color dark}}; background:#{{omega ruby color light}}; height:150px; width:150px"| [[File:Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Sidney.png|x150px]]
{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=Masters 1st Anniversary Artwork.png|header={{color2|000|Pokémon Masters EX|Masters EX}}|description=1-Year Anniversary<ref name=Masters1Year>[https://archive.is/a9Jod Ariga confirming he drew the 1-Year Anniversary artwork for Masters EX]</ref>}}
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|{{GameIcon|OR}}{{GameIcon|AS}}<br>{{color2|000|Tabitha}}
{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=UNITE Zirco.png|header={{color2|000|Pokémon UNITE|UNITE}}|description=Zirco <br> (Unused)}}
|{{GameIcon|OR}}{{GameIcon|AS}}<br>{{color2|000|Courtney}}<ref name=ORASTeams/>
 
|{{GameIcon|OR}}{{GameIcon|AS}}<br>{{color2|000|Team Magma Grunt}}s<ref name=ORASTeams/>
{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=UNITE Characters.png|header={{color2|000|Pokémon UNITE|UNITE}}|description=Erbie and Professor Phorus<ref name=ErbiePhorus>[https://archive.is/XTRjy Ariga confirming he drew the art of Erbie and Phorus]</ref>}}
|{{GameIcon|OR}}{{GameIcon|AS}}<br>{{color2|000|Matt}}<ref name=ORASTeams/>
 
|{{GameIcon|OR}}{{GameIcon|AS}}<br>{{color2|000|Shelley}}<ref name=ORASTeams/>
{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=UNITE Erbie Concept.png|header={{color2|000|Pokémon UNITE|UNITE}}|description=Erbie <br> (Unused)}}
|{{GameIcon|OR}}{{GameIcon|AS}}<br>{{color2|000|Team Aqua Grunt}}s<ref name=ORASTeams/>
 
|{{GameIcon|OR}}{{GameIcon|AS}}<br>{{color2|000|Sidney}}<ref name=ORASEliteFour>[https://web.archive.org/web/20221019130058/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/548085394940506112 Tweet about the Elite Four official illustrations] (posted on December 25, 2014)</ref>
{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=UNITE Zirco.png|header={{color2|000|Pokémon UNITE|UNITE}}|description=Zirco <br> (Unused)}}
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{alpha sapphire color dark}}; background:#{{omega ruby color light}}; height:150px; width:150px"| [[File:Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Phoebe.png|x150px]]
{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=UNITE Aeos Shopkeeper.png|header={{color2|000|Pokémon UNITE|UNITE}}|description=Aeos Island Shopkeeper <br> (Unused)}}
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{alpha sapphire color dark}}; background:#{{omega ruby color light}}; height:150px; width:150px"| [[File:Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Glacia.png|x150px]]
 
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{alpha sapphire color dark}}; background:#{{omega ruby color light}}; height:150px; width:150px"| [[File:Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Drake.png|x150px]]
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{alpha sapphire color dark}}; background:#{{omega ruby color light}}; height:150px; width:150px"| [[File:Team Magma vs Team Aqua artwork.png|x150px]]
 
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{alpha sapphire color dark}}; background:#{{omega ruby color light}}; height:150px; width:150px"| [[File:ORAS Mega Rayquaza Deoxys artwork.png|x150px]]
===Merchandise===
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{alpha sapphire color dark}}; background:#{{omega ruby color light}}; height:150px; width:150px"| [[File:Wally with Mega Gallade.png|x150px]]
This is a collection of official Pokémon merchandise that Ariga has contributed artwork to.
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{alpha sapphire color dark}}; background:#{{omega ruby color light}}; height:150px; width:150px"| [[File:Steven with Mega Metagross.png|x150px]]
 
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|{{GameIcon|OR}}{{GameIcon|AS}}<br>{{color2|000|Phoebe}}<ref name=ORASEliteFour/>
 
|{{GameIcon|OR}}{{GameIcon|AS}}<br>{{color2|000|Glacia}}<ref name=ORASEliteFour/>
{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=Paradox Pokémon Sleeves - Flutter Mane.png|header={{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG}}|description={{color2|000|Paradox Pokémon}} <br> ({{color2|000|Flutter Mane}})<ref name=FlutterManeTCG>[https://archive.is/R25GO Ariga confirming he drew the Flutter Mane sleeves.]</ref>}}
|{{GameIcon|OR}}{{GameIcon|AS}}<br>{{color2|000|Drake}}<ref name=ORASEliteFour/>
 
|{{GameIcon|OR}}{{GameIcon|AS}}<br>Team Magma VS Team Aqua<ref name=VSMagmaAqua>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211105104823/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/535724588856918016 Tweet about the Team Magma VS Team Aqua art] (posted on November 21, 2014)</ref>
{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=Unova Elite Four Hitoshi Ariga.png|header={{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG}}|description=Concept Art<ref name=BWTCGConceptArt>[https://archive.is/Nyb33 Ariga confirming he drew this Concept Art for the Pokémon BW TCG.]</ref>}}
|{{GameIcon|OR}}{{GameIcon|AS}}<br>Mega Rayquaza VS Deoxys<ref name=VSRayquazaDeoxys>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211213221126/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/546661209479475200 Tweet about the Mega Rayquaza VS Deoxys art] (posted on December 21, 2014)</ref>
 
|{{GameIcon|OR}}{{GameIcon|AS}}<br>Wally & Mega Gallade<ref name=WallyGallade>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211213221125/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/535724823721177088 Tweet about the Wally & Mega Gallade art] (posted on November 21, 2014)</ref>
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|{{GameIcon|OR}}{{GameIcon|AS}}<br>Steven & Mega Metagross<ref name=StevenMetagross>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211213221126/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/497667862173990913 Tweet about the Steven & Mega Metagross art] (posted on August 8, 2014)</ref>
 
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===Other artwork===
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{alpha sapphire color dark}}; background:#{{omega ruby color light}}; height:150px; width:150px"| [[File:M18 Promo Artwork 5.png|x150px]]
This is a collection of other promotional Pokémon artwork that Ariga has contributed to.
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{alpha sapphire color dark}}; background:#{{omega ruby color light}}; height:150px; width:150px"| [[File:2016 Mythical Pokémon Distributions artwork.png|x150px]]
 
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{moon color dark}}; background:#{{sun color light}}; height:150px; width:150px"| [[File:Gladion with Silvally.png|x150px]]
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{moon color dark}}; background:#{{sun color light}}; height:150px; width:150px"| [[File:Sun Moon Ultra Beasts artwork.png|x150px]]
 
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{ultra moon color dark}}; background:#{{ultra sun color light}}; height:150px; width:150px"| [[File:Ultra Burst artwork.png|x150px]]
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{ultra moon color dark}}; background:#{{ultra sun color light}}; height:150px; width:150px"| [[File:2018 Legendary Pokemon Distributions artwork.png|x150px]]
 
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{ultra moon color dark}}; background:#{{ultra sun color light}}; height:150px; width:150px"| [[File:Shiny Poipole Distribution Japan.jpg|x150px]]
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|{{GameIcon|X}}{{GameIcon|y}}{{GameIcon|OR}}{{GameIcon|AS}}<br>Movie 18 promotional distribution event<ref name=M18promoevent>[https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/613544013136703488 Tweet about the Movie 18 promotional distribution event key art] (posted on June 25, 2015)</ref>
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|{{GameIcon|X}}{{GameIcon|y}}{{GameIcon|OR}}{{GameIcon|AS}}<br>20th Anniversary Mythical event<ref name=20Jirachi>[https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/688018464477474816 Tweet about the 20th Anniversary Mythical event key art] (posted on January 15, 2016)</ref>
 
|{{GameIcon|Su}}{{GameIcon|Mo}}<br>Gladion & Silvally<ref name=GladionSilvally>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210724221214/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/791247725996060672 Tweet about the Gladion & Silvally art] (posted on October 26, 2016)</ref>
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|{{GameIcon|Su}}{{GameIcon|Mo}}<br>Ultra Beasts<ref name=UltraBeasts>[https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/804500338799587328 Tweet about the Ultra Beast key art] (posted on December 1, 2016)</ref>
 
|{{GameIcon|US}}{{GameIcon|UM}}<br>Elio and Ultra Necrozma<ref name=ElioNecrozma>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211105105652/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/931472014853914627 Tweet about the Elio and Ultra Necrozma key art] (posted on November 17, 2017)</ref>
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|{{GameIcon|US}}{{GameIcon|UM}}<br>Legendary Pokémon Celebration event<ref name=LegendaryCelebration>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210418043442/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/959369530232356864 Tweet about the Legendary Pokémon Celebration event key art] (posted on February 2, 2018)</ref>
 
|{{GameIcon|US}}{{GameIcon|UM}}<br>Shiny Poipole and Shiny Naganadel event<ref name=ShinyPoipoleNaganadel>[https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/968050525705916416 Tweet about the Shiny Poipole and Shiny Naganadel event art] (posted on February 26, 2018)</ref>
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{ultra moon color dark}}; background:#{{ultra sun color light}}; height:150px; width:150px"| [[File:Fula City Zeraora.png|x150px]]
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{ultra moon color dark}}; background:#{{ultra sun color light}}; height:150px; width:150px"| [[File:Wind Lugia.png|x150px]]
 
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{Let's Go Eevee color dark}}; background:#{{Let's Go Pikachu color light}}; height:150px; width:150px"| [[File:LGPE Steelbook Case.png|x150px]]
{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=Slowking being bitten.png|header={{color2|000|Pokémon Daisuki Club|Daisuki Club}}|description={{color2|000|Slowpoke}}<ref name=SlowpokeDaisuki></ref>}}
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{shield color dark}}; background:#{{sword color light}}; height:150px; width:150px"| [[File:Shiny Zacian Artwork.png|x150px]]
 
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{shield color dark}}; background:#{{sword color light}}; height:150px; width:150px"| [[File:Shiny Zamazenta Artwork.png|x150px]]
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|{{GameIcon|US}}{{GameIcon|UM}}<br>Fula City Zeraora<ref name=FulaCityZeraora>[https://web.archive.org/web/20221019135855/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1009659971770802176 Tweet about the Fula City Zeraora key art] (posted on June 21, 2018)</ref>
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|{{GameIcon|US}}{{GameIcon|UM}}<br>Fula City Lugia<ref name=FulaCityLugia>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211105105725/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/981462391102689280 Tweet about the Fula City Lugia key art] (posted on April 4, 2018)</ref>
 
|{{GameIcon|LGP}}{{GameIcon|LGE}}<br>Steelbook<ref name=LGPESteelbook>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200804224945/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1044489055478546432 Tweet about the Let's Go Steelbook key art] (posted on September 25, 2018)</ref>
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|{{GameIcon|Sw}}{{GameIcon|Sh}}<br>Shiny Zacian event<ref name=ShinyZacianZamaenta>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211022024640/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1451379419927355395 Tweet about the Shiny Zacian and Shiny Zamazenta event art] (posted on October 21, 2021)</ref>
|{{GameIcon|Sw}}{{GameIcon|Sh}}<br>Shiny Zamazenta event<ref name=ShinyZacianZamaenta/>
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===Other art===
===TO BE MOVED===
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Slowpoke yawning.png|{{p|Slowpoke}} from the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club|Daisuki Club]]<ref name=SlowpokeDaisuki>[https://web.archive.org/web/20221019161221/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/493583190125060098]</ref>
Slowpoke fishing.png|Slowpoke and {{p|Magikarp}} from the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club|Daisuki Club]]<ref name=SlowpokeDaisuki/>
Slowpoke fishing Basculin.png|Slowpoke attacked by a {{p|Basculin}} from the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club|Daisuki Club]]<ref name=SlowpokeDaisuki/>
Slowbro being bitten.png|{{p|Slowbro}} being bitten from the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club|Daisuki Club]]<ref name=SlowpokeDaisuki/>
Slowbro swimming.png|Slowbro swimming from the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club|Daisuki Club]]<ref name=SlowpokeDaisuki/>
Slowbro losing Shellder.png|Slowbro losing its {{p|Shellder}} from the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club|Daisuki Club]]<ref name=SlowpokeDaisuki/>
Slowpoke about to evolve.png|Slowpoke using a [[King's Rock]] from the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club|Daisuki Club]]<ref name=SlowpokeDaisuki/>
Slowking being bitten.png|{{p|Slowking}} being bitten from the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club|Daisuki Club]]<ref name=SlowpokeDaisuki/>
Slowking losing Shellder.png|Slowking losing its Shellder from the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club|Daisuki Club]]<ref name=SlowpokeDaisuki/>
Daisuki Club Slowpoke Fan.png|Slowpoke {{tc|Poké Maniac}} from the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club|Daisuki Club]]<ref name=SlowpokeDaisuki/>
Daisuki Club Gengar.png|{{p|Gengar}} and a {{tc|Hex Maniac}} from the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club|Daisuki Club]]<ref name=HalloweenDaisuki>[https://web.archive.org/web/20221019154736/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/527062662547382272]</ref>
Daisuki Club Gengar.png|{{p|Gengar}} and a {{tc|Hex Maniac}} from the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club|Daisuki Club]]<ref name=HalloweenDaisuki>[https://web.archive.org/web/20221019154736/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/527062662547382272]</ref>
Daisuki Club Misdreavus.png|{{p|Misdreavus}} from the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club|Daisuki Club]]<ref name=HalloweenDaisuki/>
Daisuki Club Misdreavus.png|{{p|Misdreavus}} from the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club|Daisuki Club]]<ref name=HalloweenDaisuki/>
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Daisuki Club Cofagrigus.png|{{p|Cofagrigus}} and a {{tc|Punk Guy}} from the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club|Daisuki Club]]<ref name=HalloweenDaisuki/>
Daisuki Club Cofagrigus.png|{{p|Cofagrigus}} and a {{tc|Punk Guy}} from the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club|Daisuki Club]]<ref name=HalloweenDaisuki/>
Daisuki Club Pumpkaboo.png|{{p|Pumpkaboo}} from the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club|Daisuki Club]]<ref name=HalloweenDaisuki/>
Daisuki Club Pumpkaboo.png|{{p|Pumpkaboo}} from the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club|Daisuki Club]]<ref name=HalloweenDaisuki/>
Dream Radar Forces of Nature promotional art.png|Artwork from [[Pokémon Dream Radar|Dream Radar]]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230623121003/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1672213717063471107</ref>
Daisuki Club Dragon Horsea.png|{{p|Horsea}} from the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club|Daisuki Club]]<ref name=DragonDaisuki>[https://web.archive.org/web/20221019145417/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/581398357249167360]</ref>
Daisuki Club Dragon Horsea.png|{{p|Horsea}} from the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club|Daisuki Club]]<ref name=DragonDaisuki>[https://web.archive.org/web/20221019145417/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/581398357249167360]</ref>
Daisuki Club Dragon Dratini.png|{{p|Dratini}} from the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club|Daisuki Club]]<ref name=DragonDaisuki/>
Daisuki Club Dragon Dratini.png|{{p|Dratini}} from the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club|Daisuki Club]]<ref name=DragonDaisuki/>
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Daisuki Club Dragon Goomy.png|{{p|Goomy}} from the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club|Daisuki Club]]<ref name=DragonDaisuki/>
Daisuki Club Dragon Goomy.png|{{p|Goomy}} from the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club|Daisuki Club]]<ref name=DragonDaisuki/>
Daisuki Club Dragon Dragon Tamer.png|A [[Dragon Tamer]] from the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club|Daisuki Club]]<ref name=DragonDaisuki/>
Daisuki Club Dragon Dragon Tamer.png|A [[Dragon Tamer]] from the [[Pokémon Daisuki Club|Daisuki Club]]<ref name=DragonDaisuki/>
Unova Elite Four Hitoshi Ariga.png|Art of [[Elite Four]] from the Pokémon Trading Card Game
|Art of [[Elite Four]] from the Pokémon Trading Card Game
2018 JP Championships.jpg|Key art for the 2018 JP Championships<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20221019135034/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/983179227431227392</ref>
2018 JP Championships.jpg|Key art for the 2018 JP Championships<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20221019135034/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/983179227431227392</ref>
3DS Theme Team Rocket Hitoshi Ariga.png|[[Team Rocket]] [[Nintendo 3DS themes|3DS Theme]]<ref name="ReferenceA">https://web.archive.org/web/20221019135400/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/780949776556658688</ref>
3DS Theme Team Rocket Hitoshi Ariga.png|[[Team Rocket]] [[Nintendo 3DS themes|3DS Theme]]<ref name="ReferenceA">https://web.archive.org/web/20221019135400/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/780949776556658688</ref>
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All Night Party Hitoshi Ariga.jpg|[[All-Night Party (BREAKpoint 96)]]
All Night Party Hitoshi Ariga.jpg|[[All-Night Party (BREAKpoint 96)]]
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===Merchandise===
This is a collection of official Pokémon merchandise that Ariga has contributed artwork to.
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<div>'''{{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG}}''' <br> {{color2|000|Flutter Mane}} Sleeves <ref name=FlutterManeTCG>[https://archive.is/R25GO Ariga confirming he drew the Flutter Mane sleeves.]</ref></div>
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==Works==
==Works==
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''Dragon Egg! ''
| ''Dragon Egg! ''
| {{wp|TurboGrafx-16}}
| TurboGrafx-16
| 1991-09-27
| 1991-09-27
| Opening Graphics
| Opening Graphics
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''Streets of Rage 2''
| ''Streets of Rage 2''
| {{wp|Mega Drive}}
| Mega Drive
| 1992-12-20
| 1992-12-20
| Character Graphics
| Character Graphics
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''The Story of Thor 2''
| ''The Story of Thor 2''
| {{wp|Sega Saturn}}
| Sega Saturn
| 1996-04-26
| 1996-04-26
| Character Design/Character Graphics
| Character Design/Character Graphics
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''Animetic Story Game 1: Cardcaptor Sakura''
| ''Animetic Story Game 1: Cardcaptor Sakura''
| {{wp|PlayStation}}
| PlayStation
| 1999-08-05
| 1999-08-05
| Character Graphics
| Character Graphics
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''Katekyō Hitman Reborn! Battle Arena''
| ''Katekyō Hitman Reborn! Battle Arena''
| {{wp|PSP}}
| PSP
| 2008-09-18
| 2008-09-18
| Character Illustration
| Character Illustration
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Ariga in 2020[1]
Ariga's VTuber character in 2023

Hitoshi Ariga (Japanese: 有賀 ヒトシ Ariga Hitoshi; born August 23, 1972) is a professional artist who primarily illustrates manga and picture books, and has assumed the position of graphic designer for several Japanese titles in the game industry. He first began providing illustrations for the Pokémon Trading Card Game in 2011, though has been a fan of the franchise for many years. His main passion, however, lies with the {Mega Man franchise, known as Rockman in Japan, where he has illustrated numerous manga and artwork for affiliated products since the mid-90s. He likes to engage the community when he has the opportunity, appearing at exhibitions, and maintaining an online presence across several sites.

Ken Sugimori recognized Ariga's design work and invited him to work on Pokémon X and Y.[2] When designing Amaura and Aurorus, Ariga considered that a theropod would pair well with Tyrunt and Tyrantrum, suggesting that the latter may have been considered first. Previous Pokémon such as Lapras, Meganium, and Deino already existed with a similar body shape, so Ariga chose to base the new family off the Amargasaurus, with the large fins on its neck.[3] In creating the artwork for the villainous organization 3DS themes, Ariga pointed out the special attention given to how it looped seamlessly as the user navigated the 3DS menu.[4] In the same thread, he also revealed that there were plans to create a 3DS theme for Team Flare, but they fell through as a result of the series moving from the 3DS to the Switch.[5] Ariga's first spot as the lead character designer on the series was with Pokémon UNITE, though his affinity for paleontology led him to create a new design for Pikachu for the real-life Pokémon Fossil Museum, where he was reached out to by the organizers of the museum themselves.

Although he began officially working on the series in 2011 with the TCG, his Pokémon fan art on DeviantArt dates back to 2010. From as early as 2011, Ariga would upload online battles against other players to his YouTube channel, which was something that he continued with well after the release of Pokémon Sword and Shield.[6] Though they were uploaded to what was originally his main YouTube channel, Ariga has recently shifted focus to regularly live streaming art with his VTuber avatar.[7]

Designs

Pokémon

The following is a list of Pokémon designed by Ariga.

Generation VI
Menu HOME 0675.png Menu HOME 0679.png Menu HOME 0680.png Menu HOME 0681.png Menu HOME 0686.png Menu HOME 0687.png Menu HOME 0696.png Menu HOME 0697.png Menu HOME 0698.png Menu HOME 0699.png Menu HOME 0015-Mega.png
Pangoro[2] Honedge[2] Doublade[2] Aegislash[2] Inkay[2] Malamar[2] Tyrunt[2] Tyrantrum[2] Amaura[2] Aurorus[2] Mega Beedrill[8]
Generation VII
Menu HOME 0074-Alola.png Menu HOME 0075-Alola.png Menu HOME 0076-Alola.png Menu HOME 0088-Alola.png Menu HOME 0089-Alola.png Menu HOME 0736.png Menu HOME 0737.png Menu HOME 0738.png Menu HOME 0774.png Menu HOME 0780.png Menu HOME 0800.png Menu HOME 0800-Ultra.png
Alolan Geodude[9] Alolan Graveler[9] Alolan Golem[9] Alolan Grimer[9] Alolan Muk[9] Grubbin[9] Charjabug[9] Vikavolt[9] Minior[9]
(all forms) 		Drampa[9] Necrozma
(Draft)[10] 		Ultra Necrozma
(Helper)[11]
Generation VIII
Menu HOME 0821.png Menu HOME 0822.png Menu HOME 0823.png Menu HOME 0880.png Menu HOME 0881.png Menu HOME 0882.png Menu HOME 0883.png Menu HOME 0215-Hisui.pngShinyLGPEStar.png Menu HOME 0903.pngShinyLGPEStar.png
Rookidee[12] Corvisquire[12] Corviknight[12][13] Dracozolt[14] Arctozolt[14] Dracovish[14] Arctovish[14] Hisuian Sneasel [15]
(and Shiny) 		Sneasler[15]
(and Shiny)
Generation IX
Menu HOME 0932.pngShinyLGPEStar.png Menu HOME 0933.pngShinyLGPEStar.png Menu HOME 0934.pngShinyLGPEStar.png Menu HOME 0956.pngShinyLGPEStar.png Menu HOME 0987.png Menu HOME 1017.png Menu HOME 1017-Wellspring Mask.png Menu HOME 1017-Hearthflame Mask.png Menu HOME 1017-Cornerstone Mask.png
Nacli[16]
(and Shiny)[17] 		Naclstack[16]
(and Shiny)[17] 		Garganacl[16]
(and Shiny)[17] 		Espathra[16]
(and Shiny)[17] 		Flutter Mane[18] Ogerpon[19] Ogerpon
(Wellspring
Mask)[19] 		Ogerpon
(Hearthflame
Mask)[19] 		Ogerpon
(Cornerstone
Mask)[19]
Other
Pokemon Fossil Museum Pikachu.png
Fossil Museum
Pikachu [20]

Characters

The following are a list of characters designed by Ariga.

Other
UNITE Erbie.png UNITE Professor Phorus.png UNITE Zirco.png UNITE Aeos Shopkeeper.png
UNITE
Erbie[21] 		UNITE
Professor Phorus[21] 		UNITE
Zirco[21] 		UNITE
Aeos Island Shopkeeper[21]

Artwork

This is a collection of official Pokémon artwork drawn by Ariga.

There are 139 cards illustrated by Ariga. For a list of cards he has illustrated, see here.

Core series games

This is a collection of core series Pokémon games that Ariga has contributed artwork to.










Wally with Mega Gallade.png
 OR  AS 
Wally & Mega Gallade[24]


Steven with Mega Metagross.png
 OR  AS 
Steven & Mega Metagross[25]



ORAS Mega Rayquaza Deoxys artwork.png
 OR  AS 
Mega Rayquaza VS Deoxys[27]


M18 Promo Artwork 5.png
 OR  AS 
Movie 18 promotional distribution event[28]


2016 Mythical Pokémon Distributions artwork.png
 OR  AS 
20th Anniversary Mythical event[29]


Gladion with Silvally.png
 S  M 
Gladion & Silvally[30]


Sun Moon Ultra Beasts artwork.png
 S  M 
Ultra Beasts[31]


Ultra Burst artwork.png
 US  UM 
Ultra Burst[32]


2018 Legendary Pokemon Distributions artwork.png
 US  UM 
Legendary Pokémon Celebration event[33]


Shiny Poipole Distribution Japan.jpg
 US  UM 
Shiny Poipole and Shiny Naganadel event[34]
Fula City Zeraora.png
 US  UM 
Fula City Zeraora[35]
Wind Lugia.png
 US  UM 
Fula City Lugia[36]


LGPE Steelbook Case.png
 P  E 
Steelbook[37]


Shiny Zacian Artwork.png
 Sw  Sh 
Shiny Zacian event[38]
Shiny Zamazenta Artwork.png
 Sw  Sh 
Shiny Zamazenta event[38]


Other games

050Diglett.png This section is incomplete.
Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Reason: Is this all of his Masters art?

This is a collection of other Pokémon games that Ariga has contributed artwork to.

Dream Radar Forces of Nature promotional art.png
Masters 1st Anniversary Artwork.png
Masters EX
1-Year Anniversary[40]
UNITE Zirco.png
UNITE
Zirco
(Unused)
UNITE Characters.png
UNITE
Erbie and Professor Phorus[41]
UNITE Erbie Concept.png
UNITE
Erbie
(Unused)
UNITE Zirco.png
UNITE
Zirco
(Unused)
UNITE Aeos Shopkeeper.png
UNITE
Aeos Island Shopkeeper
(Unused)


Merchandise

This is a collection of official Pokémon merchandise that Ariga has contributed artwork to.

Other artwork

This is a collection of other promotional Pokémon artwork that Ariga has contributed to.

TO BE MOVED

050Diglett.png This section is incomplete.
Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Reason: Move all tables to the above format!!

TCG artwork

This is a collection of official TCG artwork drawn by Ariga.

Works

Pokémon & GAME FREAK releases

Title Platform Release date Position
Pokémon X and Y Nintendo 3DS 2013-10-12 Character Design
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Nintendo 3DS 2014-11-21 Character Design
Key art
Pokémon Sun and Moon Nintendo 3DS 2016-11-18 Character Design
Key art
Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Nintendo 3DS 2017-11-17 Pokémon Characters Design
Key art
Pokémon Masters Mobile 2019-08-29 Key art
Pokémon Sword and Shield Nintendo Switch 2019-11-15 Pokémon Design
Pokémon UNITE Nintendo Switch 2021-07-21 Character Design
Key art
Pokémon Legends: Arceus Nintendo Switch 2022-01-28 Pokémon Character Design
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Nintendo Switch 2022-11-18 Pokémon Design


Other games

Title Platform Release date Position
Dragon Egg! TurboGrafx-16 1991-09-27 Opening Graphics
Kaizō Chōjin Shubibinman 3: Ikai no Princess TurboGrafx-16 1992-02-28 Graphics
Ranma ½: Neighborhood Combat SNES 1992-03-27 Character Graphics
Streets of Rage 2 Mega Drive 1992-12-20 Character Graphics
Ranma ½: Hard Battle SNES 1992-12-25 Character Graphics
ActRaiser 2 SNES 1993-10-23 Object Design
Illusion of Gaia SNES 1993-11-27 Character Graphics
GötzenDiener TurboGrafx-16 1994-11-25 Monster Graphics
The Story of Thor: A Successor of The Light Mega Drive 1994-12-12 Character Design/Character Graphics
The Story of Thor 2 Sega Saturn 1996-04-26 Character Design/Character Graphics
Vatlva Sega Saturn 1996-12-06 Character Design
Rockman & Forte SNES 1998-04-24 Box art illustration/Dynamo Man Design/Burner Man Design
Animetic Story Game 1: Cardcaptor Sakura PlayStation 1999-08-05 Character Graphics
Car Battler Joe Game Boy Advance 2001-11-30 Character Design/Character Graphics
Metalgun Slinger Game Boy Advance 2002-09-27 Character illustration
Katekyō Hitman Reborn! Battle Arena PSP 2008-09-18 Character Illustration
Katekyō Hitman Reborn! Battle Arena 2 - Spirit Burst PSP 2009-09-17 Character Illustration


Manga and light novels

Title Date Publisher
Rockman's Soccer (In Comic BonBon) 1994-12-20—1995 Kodansha
Rockman Remix 1996-04-05 Kodansha
Rockman Megamix Vol. 1 1997-04-04 Kodansha
Rockman Maniax (In Comic BonBon) 1997—1998 Kodansha
Rockman 10 Years History Book 1998-03 Kodansha
Rockman Megamix Vol. 2 1998-04-08 Kodansha
The Big O Vol. 1 1999-12-16 Kodansha
The Big O Vol. 2 2000-03-23 Kodansha
The Big O Vol. 3 2000-10-23 Kodansha
The Big O Vol. 4 2001-03-23 Kodansha
The Big O Vol. 5 2001-08-23 Kodansha
The Big O Vol. 6 2001-12-21 Kodansha
Mimimi ~The Tale of a Cat and a Robot~ 2002-06 Kodansha
Rockman Megamix Vol. 1 (2003 re-release) 2003-02-06 Enterbrain
Rockman Megamix Vol. 2 (2003 re-release) 2003-03-07 Enterbrain
The Big O -Lost Memory- Vol. 1 2003-03-20 Kodansha
Rockman Megamix Vol. 3 (2003 re-release) 2003-04-04 Enterbrain
The Big O -Lost Memory- Vol. 2 2003-10-23 Kodansha
Iron Jokers (In Weekly Shōnen Champion 2004 issues 20-38) 2004 Akita Shoten
Chi Moji GJ – Neko Shishaku Bōkentan 2005-02 Shodensha
Fukushū Suru Kaseki – Neko Shishaku Bōkentan 2005-08 Shodensha
Teppan Girl Akane!! (In Young King 2005 issue 10 to Young King 2006 issue 19) 2005—2006 Shōnen Gahosha
Star Wars Manga: Silver, Oh!! Jawajawa 2005-12-22 Tokyopop
Teiritsu Gurentai 2006-03-18 Takeshobo
Aka-chan☆Baby Marine-chan (Hontō ni Atta Yukai na Hanashi Ai no Itonami Special April 2006
issue to June 2006 issue, Hontō ni Atta Yukai na Hanashi DX October 2006 issue onwards) 		2006— Takeshobo
TRIO de PINCH!! (In Monthly Comic Alive November 2006 issue to April 2007 issue) 2006—2007 Media Factory
Dinosaur Kingdom D-1 Maze Book 2008-02 Kin no Hoshi
Specter Heaven Spirit World Maze Book 2009-02-23 Kin no Hoshi
Rockman Megamix Vol. 1 (2009 re-release) 2009-05-26 BN Comics
Rockman Megamix Vol. 2 (2009 re-release) 2009-05-26 BN Comics
Rockman Gigamix Vol. 1 2009-09-30 BN Comics
Rockman Gigamix Vol. 2 2010-04-27 BN Comics
Monster Legend Maze Book 2010-08 Kin no Hoshi
Rockman Gigamix Vol. 3 2010-09-27 BN Comics
Rockman Maniax compilation 2011-07-11 BN Comics
Klonoa: Dream Traveller of Noctis Sol 2012-09— ShiftyLook


Other illustrations

Title Date Publisher
Legend 80's: The Scheme Soundtrack cover illustration 2002-08-21 Scitron
Famicom Music Complete Works Rockman 1~6 cover and booklet illustrations 2002-09-20 Capcom
Remastered Tracks Rockman Zero booklet illustrations 2004-05-28 Inti Creates
Rockman ZX Soundtrack: ZX Tunes variant cover illustration 2006-10-27 Inti Creates
R20 Rockman & Rockman X Official Complete Works illustrations 2008-03-25 Capcom
Rockman ZX Soundsketch - ZX GIGAMIX booklet illustrations 2008-08-01 Inti Creates
Rockman 9 Arrange Soundtrack cover and booklet illustrations 2008-10-10 Inti Creates
Chiptuned Rockman illustrations 2009-10-15 Inti Creates
Pokémon Trading Card Game illustrations 2011-07— The Pokémon Company
Mega Man Tribute limited edition cover illustration 2011-07-19 Udon Entertainment
R20+5 Rockman & Rockman X Official Complete Works illustrations 2012-12-17 Capcom


Trivia

External links

References

  1. ↑ Image of Ariga from 2020.
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 Pocket Monsters XY by HitoshiAriga on DeviantArt (posted on November 14, 2013)
  3. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20230410130327/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/458627994395762689
  4. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20230410113110/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1640157094321217536
  5. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20230410112857/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1641046957325193217
  6. ↑ https://youtu.be/vaOcH66Ofj0
  7. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/@ArigaHitoshi/featured
  8. ↑ Tweet about designing Mega Beedrill (posted on December 25, 2014)
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.9 Tweet about designing the Grubbin, Minior, Drampa, Alolan Geodude, and Alolan Grimer families (posted on December 1, 2016)
  10. ↑ Tweet about making Necrozma's draft (posted on December 15, 2017)
  11. ↑ Tweet about assisting with Ultra Necrozma's design (posted on December 15, 2017)
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Tweet about designing the Rookidee line (posted on January 5, 2020)
  13. ↑ Tweet about designing Corviknight (posted on November 14, 2019)
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 Tweet about designing the Galarian fossil Pokémon (posted on October 23, 2020)
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Tweet about designing Hisuian Sneasel and Sneasler (posted on February 15, 2022)
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 Tweet about designing the Nacli line and Espathra (posted on December 19, 2022)
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 https://web.archive.org/web/20230329214219/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1605476467214675970
  18. ↑ Tweet about designing Flutter Mane (posted on January 13, 2023)
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 Ariga confirming he designed Ogerpon, including all of its forms.
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 https://web.archive.org/web/20221019092439/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1384472753638580230
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 21.3 Tweet about designing NPCs for Pokémon UNITE (posted on June 17, 2021)
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 22.3 22.4 22.5 Tweet about the Teams' executives official illustrations (posted on December 25, 2014)
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 23.3 Tweet about the Elite Four official illustrations (posted on December 25, 2014)
  24. ↑ Tweet about the Wally & Mega Gallade art (posted on November 21, 2014)
  25. ↑ Tweet about the Steven & Mega Metagross art (posted on August 8, 2014)
  26. ↑ Tweet about the Team Magma VS Team Aqua art (posted on November 21, 2014)
  27. ↑ Tweet about the Mega Rayquaza VS Deoxys art (posted on December 21, 2014)
  28. ↑ Tweet about the Movie 18 promotional distribution event key art (posted on June 25, 2015)
  29. ↑ Tweet about the 20th Anniversary Mythical event key art (posted on January 15, 2016)
  30. ↑ Tweet about the Gladion & Silvally art (posted on October 26, 2016)
  31. ↑ Tweet about the Ultra Beast key art (posted on December 1, 2016)
  32. ↑ Tweet about the Elio and Ultra Necrozma key art (posted on November 17, 2017)
  33. ↑ Tweet about the Legendary Pokémon Celebration event key art (posted on February 2, 2018)
  34. ↑ Tweet about the Shiny Poipole and Shiny Naganadel event art (posted on February 26, 2018)
  35. ↑ Tweet about the Fula City Zeraora key art (posted on June 21, 2018)
  36. ↑ Tweet about the Fula City Lugia key art (posted on April 4, 2018)
  37. ↑ Tweet about the Let's Go Steelbook key art (posted on September 25, 2018)
  38. ↑ 38.0 38.1 Tweet about the Shiny Zacian and Shiny Zamazenta event art (posted on October 21, 2021)
  39. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20230623121003/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1672213717063471107
  40. ↑ Ariga confirming he drew the 1-Year Anniversary artwork for Masters EX
  41. ↑ Ariga confirming he drew the art of Erbie and Phorus
  42. ↑ Ariga confirming he drew the Flutter Mane sleeves.
  43. ↑ Ariga confirming he drew this Concept Art for the Pokémon BW TCG.
  44. ↑ 44.0 44.1 44.2 44.3 44.4 44.5 44.6 44.7 44.8 44.9 Ariga confirming he did some Slowpoke art for the Daisuki Club
  45. ↑ 45.0 45.1 45.2 45.3 45.4 45.5 45.6 45.7 45.8 [1]
  46. ↑ 46.0 46.1 46.2 46.3 46.4 46.5 46.6 46.7 46.8 [2]
  47. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221019135034/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/983179227431227392
  48. ↑ 48.0 48.1 https://web.archive.org/web/20221019135400/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/780949776556658688
  49. ↑ 49.0 49.1 https://web.archive.org/web/20221019135443/https://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/1070603779605712896
  50. ↑ 50.0 50.1 https://web.archive.org/web/20221019135530/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/959369354847535104
  51. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221019135557/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/844529840371871744
  52. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221019142723/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1074978353621286913
  53. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221019140211/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1110360484362911750
  54. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221019140154/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1271315271530102785
  55. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221019140344/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1405553645567897604
  56. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221018151949/https://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/product-0000002124/
  57. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221018150105/https://en.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/product-0000003757/
  58. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221018150115/https://en.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/product-0000003255/
  59. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221018150327/https://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/1043802171488305153
  60. ↑ 60.0 60.1 https://web.archive.org/web/20221018150535/https://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/product-0000003165/
  61. ↑ 61.0 61.1 https://web.archive.org/web/20221018150400/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1548860896536977408
  62. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221018150244/https://en.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/product-0000004423/
  63. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221018150141/https://en.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/product-0000003563/
  64. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221018150225/https://en.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/product-0000004140/
  65. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221018150608/https://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/product-0000002677/
  66. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221018150311/https://en.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/product-0000004561/
  67. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221018150321/https://en.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/product-0000002579/
  68. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221018151730/https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?scode=FIGURE-027927&rank=null
  69. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221018150416/https://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/967308141582045184
  70. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221018150213/https://en.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/product-0000004026/
  71. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221018150434/https://twitter.com/Kotobukiya_EN/status/1197682356385017856
  72. ↑ 72.0 72.1 72.2 72.3 72.4 72.5 72.6 [3]
  73. ↑ Tweet about illustrating the 1st anniversary artwork
  74. ↑ Tweet about illustrating the Hoenn Villain Arc (Part 2) title screen
  75. ↑ Tweet about illustrating the Unova Villain Arc (Part 1) title screen
  76. ↑ Tweet about illustrating the Unova Villain Arc (Part 2) title screen
  77. ↑ 77.0 77.1 Tweet about illustrating the Kalos Villain Arc title screen
  78. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221019142650/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/758278478047260672
  79. ↑ 79.0 79.1 [4]
  80. ↑ 80.0 80.1 80.2 80.3 80.4 80.5 Ariga confirming he designed the Armarouge & Ceruledge TCG Merch.
  81. ↑ Ariga confirming he designed the Smeargle Sleeves.
  82. ↑ 82.0 82.1 Ariga confirming he designed the Hisui Starter Pokémon sticker and Dialga and Palkia wallpaper.
  83. ↑ Hitoshi Ariga's Twitter bio (archived on April 1, 2022)
  84. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20230410130615/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1510496002331258881


Pokémon designers

Emi Ando • Hitoshi Ariga • Kanako Eo • Hiroki Fuchino • Motofumi Fujiwara
Misaki Hashimoto • Mana Ibe • Asuka Iwashita • Tomohiro Kitakaze • Fumie Kittaka
Yusuke Kozaki • Kazuyuki Kurashima • Lee HyunJung • Megumi Mizutani • Shigeki Morimoto
Keiko Moritsugu • Kensaku Nabana • Atsuko Nishida • Yusuke Ohmura • Tomohiko Ohkubo
Muneo Saitō • Ken Sugimori • take • Reiko Tanoue • Aimi Tomita • Kenkichi Toyama
Saya Tsuruta • James Turner • Takao Unno • Emi Yoshida • Hironobu Yoshida

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