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[[File:Kouki Saitou.png|250px|thumb|Saitou in 2023.<ref name=PTCGIC>"[https://twitter.com/Kouglof0513/status/1725491784967741710/photo/1 Saitou in 2023</ref>]] | [[File:Kouki Saitou.png|250px|thumb|Saitou in 2023.<ref name=PTCGIC>"[https://twitter.com/Kouglof0513/status/1725491784967741710/photo/1 Saitou in 2023</ref>]] | ||
'''Kouki Saitou''' (Japanese: '''斉藤コーキ''' ''Saitō Kōki''), born May 13, 1973, is a freelance illustrator who does work for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. Prior to this, he did a lot of manga illustrations for popular Japanese game tie-ins under his {{tt|¼ King!|Quarter King!}} label. He has also designed a number of characters and mascots that feature on his website as part of a fantasy land called "Kortlek", which showcase his quirky yet detailed drawing style. | '''Kouki Saitou''' (Japanese: '''斉藤コーキ''' ''Saitō Kōki''), born May 13, 1973, is a freelance illustrator who does work for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. Prior to this, he did a lot of manga illustrations for popular Japanese game tie-ins under his {{tt|¼ King!|Quarter King!}} label. He has also designed a number of characters and mascots that feature on his website as part of a fantasy land called "Kortlek", which showcase his quirky yet detailed drawing style. He has cited ''{{wp|Dragon Ball}}'' creator {{wp|Akira Toriyama}} and anime directed by {{wp|Hayao Miyazaki}} as some of his biggest influences.<ref>https://twitter.com/Kouglof0513/status/1579342053829677059</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/Kouglof0513/status/1766026691904979010</ref> | ||
==Designs== | ==Designs== | ||
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===Pokémon=== | ===Pokémon=== | ||
The following is a list of Pokémon designed by Saitou. | The following is a list of Pokémon designed by Saitou. | ||
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==Artwork== | ==Artwork== | ||
This is a collection of official Pokémon artwork drawn by Saitou. | This is a collection of official Pokémon artwork drawn by Saitou. | ||
{{incomplete|section|needs=Art from Typing Adventure <br> BW Keldeo <br> HGSS Winner's Path Pokewalker <br> New Snap <br> SV Notebook <br> Hannari Tea Party <br> Christmas Toy Factory <br> TCG Holiday Calendar <br> Solaseed Jet 2023 <br> Pokémon Center Key Art <br> My Special 151 <br> Pikachu's Forest TCG}} | |||
===Other games=== | ===Other games=== | ||
This is a collection of other Pokémon games that Saitou has contributed artwork to. | This is a collection of other Pokémon games that Saitou has contributed artwork to. | ||
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<div>'''{{color2|000|Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center}}''' <br> Pencil board<br> (2005)<ref name=PokémonCenter2005PencilBoard>[https://archive.is/x8CWR Saitou confirming he drew the 2005 Pencil Board.]</ref></div> | |||
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<div>'''{{color2|000|Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center}}''' <br> {{color2|000|JOURNEY IN PALDEA}}<ref name=JourneyInPaldea>[https://web.archive.org/web/20231207094639/https://twitter.com/Kouglof0513/status/1730564317437964662 Tweet from Saitou about drawing the JOURNEY IN PALDEA merchandise.]</ref> | <div>'''{{color2|000|Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center}}''' <br> {{color2|000|JOURNEY IN PALDEA}}<ref name=JourneyInPaldea>[https://web.archive.org/web/20231207094639/https://twitter.com/Kouglof0513/status/1730564317437964662 Tweet from Saitou about drawing the JOURNEY IN PALDEA merchandise.]</ref></div> | ||
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<div>'''{{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG}}''' <br> [[Pikachu Forest (merchandise)|Pikachu Forest]]<ref name=PikachuForest>[https://archive.is/7IIxA Saitou confirming he did the Pikachu Forest TCG merchandise.]</ref></div> | |||
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<gallery widths=125> | <gallery widths=125> | ||
File:Ben.png| | File:Ben.png| {{ra|Ben}} from [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs]]<ref name=GSignCharacterArt>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230614084224/https://twitter.com/Kouglof0513/status/1576734701150011392 Tweet from Saitou about drawing Character Art for Guardian Signs]</ref> | ||
File:Summer.png| | File:Summer.png| {{ra|Summer}} from [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs]]<ref name=GSignCharacterArt /> | ||
File:Arley Ranger.png| [[Arley]] from [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs]]<ref name=GSignCharacterArt /> | File:Arley Ranger.png| [[Arley]] from [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs]]<ref name=GSignCharacterArt /> | ||
File:Blue Eyes.png| [[Blue Eyes]] from [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs]]<ref name=GSignCharacterArt /> | File:Blue Eyes.png| [[Blue Eyes]] from [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs]]<ref name=GSignCharacterArt /> | ||
File:Booker.png| [[Booker]] from [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs]]<ref name=GSignCharacterArt /> | File:Booker.png| [[Booker]] from [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs]]<ref name=GSignCharacterArt /> | ||
File:Edward Ranger.png| [[Edward]] from [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs]]<ref name=GSignCharacterArt /> | File:Edward Ranger.png| [[Edward]] from [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs]]<ref name=GSignCharacterArt /> | ||
File:Hocus Ranger.png| | File:Hocus Ranger.png| {{ra|Hocus}} from [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs]]<ref name=GSignCharacterArt /> | ||
File:Hastings Ranger 3.png| | File:Hastings Ranger 3.png| {{prof|Hastings}} from [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs]]<ref name=GSignCharacterArt /> | ||
File:Kasa Ranger.png| [[Kasa]] from [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs]]<ref name=GSignCharacterArt /> | File:Kasa Ranger.png| [[Kasa]] from [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs]]<ref name=GSignCharacterArt /> | ||
File:Leanne Ranger3.png| [[Leanne]] from [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs]]<ref name=GSignCharacterArt /> | File:Leanne Ranger3.png| [[Leanne]] from [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs]]<ref name=GSignCharacterArt /> | ||
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File:Rand.png| [[Rand]] from [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs]]<ref name=GSignCharacterArt /> | File:Rand.png| [[Rand]] from [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs]]<ref name=GSignCharacterArt /> | ||
File:Red Eyes.png| [[Red Eyes]] from [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs]]<ref name=GSignCharacterArt /> | File:Red Eyes.png| [[Red Eyes]] from [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs]]<ref name=GSignCharacterArt /> | ||
File:Ranger 3 Deoxys mission art.png| Key artwork of the | File:Ranger 3 Deoxys mission art.png| Key artwork of the {{p|Deoxys}} [[Ranger Net]] Mission from [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs]]<ref name=GSignArt>[https://twitter.com/Kouglof0513/status/1576576182736125953 Tweet from Saitou about drawing Key Art for Guardian Signs]</ref> | ||
File:Ranger 3 Heatran mission art.png| Key artwork of the | File:Ranger 3 Heatran mission art.png| Key artwork of the {{p|Heatran}} [[Ranger Net]] Mission from [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs]]<ref name=GSignArt /> | ||
File:Guardian Signs Mewtwo Battle.jpg| Key artwork of the | File:Guardian Signs Mewtwo Battle.jpg| Key artwork of the {{p|Mewtwo}} battle from [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs]]<ref name=GSignArt /> | ||
File:Guardian Signs Riding Latias.jpg| Key artwork of | File:Guardian Signs Riding Latias.jpg| Key artwork of {{ra|Summer}} riding {{p|Latias}} from [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs]]<ref name=GSignArt /> | ||
File:Guardian Signs Riding Suicune.jpg| Key artwork of | File:Guardian Signs Riding Suicune.jpg| Key artwork of {{ra|Ben}} riding {{p|Suicune}} from [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs]]<ref name=GSignArt /> | ||
File:Ranger 3 multiplayer mode art.png| Key artwork for the multiplayer mode from [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs]]<ref name=GSignArt /> | File:Ranger 3 multiplayer mode art.png| Key artwork for the multiplayer mode from [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs]]<ref name=GSignArt /> | ||
File:Ranger 3 Ranger Sign artwork.png| Key artwork of the [[Ranger Sign]] mechanic from [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs]]<ref name=GSignArt /> | File:Ranger 3 Ranger Sign artwork.png| Key artwork of the [[Ranger Sign]] mechanic from [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs]]<ref name=GSignArt /> | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:59, 10 June 2024
Kouki Saitou (Japanese: 斉藤コーキ Saitō Kōki), born May 13, 1973, is a freelance illustrator who does work for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Prior to this, he did a lot of manga illustrations for popular Japanese game tie-ins under his ¼ King! label. He has also designed a number of characters and mascots that feature on his website as part of a fantasy land called "Kortlek", which showcase his quirky yet detailed drawing style. He has cited Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama and anime directed by Hayao Miyazaki as some of his biggest influences.[2][3]
Designs
This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it. Reason: Character designs from Typing Adventure |
Pokémon
The following is a list of Pokémon designed by Saitou.
Other | ||||||||||||||
Pokémon Center Pilot Pikachu[4] |
Artwork
This is a collection of official Pokémon artwork drawn by Saitou.
Other games
This is a collection of other Pokémon games that Saitou has contributed artwork to.
Merchandise
This is a collection of official Pokémon merchandise that Saitou has contributed artwork to.
There are 688 cards illustrated by Saitou. For a list of cards he has illustrated, see here.
Other artwork
This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it. Reason: More tables to follow the above format |
Ben from Guardian Signs[12]
Summer from Guardian Signs[12]
Arley from Guardian Signs[12]
Booker from Guardian Signs[12]
Edward from Guardian Signs[12]
Hocus from Guardian Signs[12]
Kasa from Guardian Signs[12]
Leanne from Guardian Signs[12]
Murph from Guardian Signs[12]
Nema from Guardian Signs[12]
Rand from Guardian Signs[12]
Key artwork of the Deoxys Ranger Net Mission from Guardian Signs[13]
Key artwork of the Heatran Ranger Net Mission from Guardian Signs[13]
Key artwork of the Mewtwo battle from Guardian Signs[13]
Key artwork of Summer riding Latias from Guardian Signs[13]
Key artwork of Ben riding Suicune from Guardian Signs[13]
Key artwork for the multiplayer mode from Guardian Signs[13]
Key artwork of the Ranger Sign mechanic from Guardian Signs[13]
Ukulele Pichu artwork from Guardian Signs[14]
Rumble World Key artwork [16]
Pikachu's Moon Viewing artwork [18]
Staff artwork
This is a collection of unofficial Pokémon artwork drawn by Saitou.
Illustrations
Title | Date | Publisher |
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Fatal Fury 2 Anthology | 1994 | Kobunsha |
Super Robot Wars F Final Anthology | 1998 | Kobunsha |
Psychic Force 2012 | 1998 | Kobunsha |
The King of Fighters '98 | 1998 | Kobunsha |
Thousand Arms | 1998 | Kobunsha |
Xenogears | 1998 | Movic |
Xenogears Comic Anthology | 1998 | Movic |
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Iron Maiden | 1998 | DNA |
The King of Fighters '98 Anthology | 1998 | DNA |
The King of Fighters '98 Short Comic | 1998 | DNA |
Thousand Arms Anthology | 1999 | Kobunsha |
Super Robot Wars Alpha | 2000 | Kobunsha |
Super Robot Wars Alpha Anthology | 2000 | Kobunsha |
Super Robot Wars Alpha: Great Combination | 2000 | Kobunsha |
SD Gundam G Generation F | 2000 | Kobunsha |
Grandia II Official Comic Fan Book | 2000 | MediaWorks |
Super Robot Wars Alpha Anthology: Roar of their Hero | 2001 | Kobunsha |
Shin Megami Tensei: DeviChil Dictionary | 2001 | Kobunsha |
Arcadia October issue: character design planning page | 2001 | Enterbrain |
The King of Fighters 2001 Anthology 2 | 2001 | Enterbrain |
Pokémon Trading Card Game illustration | 2002— | Creatures |
Pokémon Trainer Magazine Volume 19 cover and promo card illustration | 2002 | Creatures |
Mon-Colle 2 monster design and illustration | 2002— | Kadokawa/Fujimi Shobo |
Monthly Dragon Junior December issue: Mon-Colle monster illustration | 2002 | Fujimi Shobo |
Arcadia June issue: illustrations | 2003 | Enterbrain |
Pokémon Exciting Tales Pichu-Pichu Staring Contest! | 2003 | Shogakukan |
Arcadia July issue: character design planning page | 2003 | Enterbrain |
Disgaea Anthology Collection: illustrations | 2003 | Jive |
Arcadia November issue: corner illustration and portrait illustration | 2003 | Enterbrain |
Arcadia December issue: corner illustration and portrait illustration | 2003 | Enterbrain |
Other illustrations
Title |
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Kids Town mural illustration (Pokémon Center Osaka) |
Pokémon Cracker illustration (Pokémon Center goods) |
Baked polvorones illustrations (Pokémon Center goods) |
"New Friends" series stationary illustration (Pokémon Center goods) |
"The First Draft" series stationary illustration (Pokémon Center goods) |
"Aim for Kaina City!" series stationary illustration (Pokémon Center goods) |
"Adventures in the Desert Ruins" series stationary illustration (Pokémon Center goods) |
"Motivate with Vigoroth" 2004 Annual illustration (Pokémon Center goods) |
Work for the TCG
Saitou's images focus on realism and dynamism. Many of his illustrations are reminiscent of the style in which characters are portrayed in the anime, though he uses light and shadow effectively to give them more depth. He also uses high and low angles to enhance the feeling of movement in many of his images. Saitou's first illustrations were featured in the Aquapolis expansion and he has continued to produce work for the TCG since. He has also produced artwork used on deck kits, booster packs and many pieces of merchandise sold through Pokémon Centers. Thus far, Saitou has illustrated 688 cards. For a list of cards he has illustrated, go here.
Game credits
Title | Platform | Release date | Position |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness | Nintendo DS | 2007-09-13 | BG Illustration |
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | Nintendo DS | 2008-03-20 | Artwork |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky | Nintendo DS | 2009-04-18 | BG Illustration |
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs | Nintendo DS | 2010-03-06 | Artwork |
Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure | Nintendo DS | 2011-04-21 | Character Design |
Pokémon Rumble Blast | Nintendo 3DS | 2011-08-11 | Artwork |
Pokémon Rumble U | Nintendo Wii U | 2013-04-24 | Illustration |
Pokémon Art Academy | Nintendo 3DS | 2014-06-19 | Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustrators |
Pokémon Rumble World | Nintendo 3DS | 2015-04-08 | Illustration |
Pokémon Picross | Nintendo 3DS | 2015-12-02 | Illustration |
Pokémon Rumble Rush | iOS, Android | 2019-05-22 | Illustration |
External links
References
- ↑ "[https://twitter.com/Kouglof0513/status/1725491784967741710/photo/1 Saitou in 2023
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Kouglof0513/status/1579342053829677059
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Kouglof0513/status/1766026691904979010
- ↑ Tweet from Saitou about designing Pilot Pikachu.
- ↑ Saitou confirming he drew the Picross art.
- ↑ Saitou confirming he drew the 2005 Pencil Board.
- ↑ Saitou confirming he drew the 2010 New Years Postcard.
- ↑ Saitou confirming he drew the Poncho Pikachu Postcard for Hiroshima
- ↑ Saitou confirming he drew the 2023 Calendar
- ↑ Tweet from Saitou about drawing the JOURNEY IN PALDEA merchandise.
- ↑ Saitou confirming he did the Pikachu Forest TCG merchandise.
- ↑ 12.00 12.01 12.02 12.03 12.04 12.05 12.06 12.07 12.08 12.09 12.10 12.11 12.12 12.13 12.14 12.15 Tweet from Saitou about drawing Character Art for Guardian Signs
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 13.6 Tweet from Saitou about drawing Key Art for Guardian Signs
- ↑ Tweet from Saitou about drawing the key art for Ukulele Pichu
- ↑ Tweet from Saitou about drawing the key art for Picross
- ↑ Tweet from Saitou about drawing the key art for Rumble World
- ↑ Tweet from Saitou about drawing the key art for Nerita Airport
- ↑ Tweet from Saitou about drawing the 2023 Moon Viewing art
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Kouglof0513/status/1576467426287288321
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Kouglof0513/status/1576543015887581184