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[[File:Shigeki Morimoto 2016.jpg|thumb|200px|Shigeki Morimoto, 2016]]
[[File:Shigeki Morimoto.png|thumb|200px|Morimoto in 2023]]
'''Shigeki Morimoto''' (Japanese: '''森本茂樹''' ''Morimoto Shigeki'') is a game designer and programmer (among other various roles such as Pokémon adviser and Pokémon designer), currently working at [[Game Freak]]. He has been involved in nearly every main series Pokémon game since [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions]]. He is most notable for his prominent role in the creation of the Pokémon {{p|Mew}}, which has since become his favorite Pokémon. He was the game director for {{game|Emerald}} and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
'''Shigeki Morimoto''' (Japanese: '''森本茂樹''' ''Morimoto Shigeki'', born October 2nd, 1967<ref name=Birthday>[https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx5Y5nvPdi_/ Instagram post celebrating his birthday.]</ref><ref name = pstory>Hatakeyama, Kenji; Kubo, Masakazu (December 10, 2000). ポケモン・ストーリー ''[Pokémon Story]''. Nikkei BP. p. 40. ISBN 978-4822241995.</ref>) is a game designer, Pokémon designer, and programmer who has worked at [[Game Freak]] since 1992.<ref name = pstory/> Morimoto has been involved in nearly every core series Pokémon game since {{game|Red and Green|s}}. He was the game director for {{game|Emerald}} and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. Morimoto is notable for his prominent role in the creation of the Pokémon {{p|Mew}}, which has since become his favorite Pokémon.  


He also appears as an [[non-player character|NPC]] called '''Morimoto''' (Japanese: '''モリモト''') in [[Generation]]s {{gen|V}}, {{gen|VII}}, and {{gen|VIII}}.
He also appears as an [[non-player character|NPC]] called '''Morimoto''' (Japanese: '''モリモト''') in [[Generation]]s {{gen|V}}, {{gen|VII}}, and {{gen|VIII}}.
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* '''[[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)]]''' (1998) - Original Characters
* '''[[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)]]''' (1998) - Original Characters
* '''{{game|Yellow}}''' (1998) - Programmer
* '''{{game|Yellow}}''' (1998) - Programmer
* '''[[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Pokémon Stadium]]''' (1999) - Original Characters
* '''[[Pokémon Stadium]]''' (1999) - Original Characters
* '''{{game|Gold and Silver|s}}''' (1999) - Programmer, Monster Design, Game Design
* '''{{game|Gold and Silver|s}}''' (1999) - Programmer, Monster Design, Game Design
* '''{{game|Crystal}}''' (2000) - Programmer, Monster Design, Game Design
* '''{{game|Crystal}}''' (2000) - Programmer, Monster Design, Game Design
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* '''{{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}''' (2009) - Director, Parametric Design, Pokémon Design
* '''{{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}''' (2009) - Director, Parametric Design, Pokémon Design
* '''{{game|Black and White|s}}''' (2010) - Battle System Design (Lead), Pokémon & Trainer Parameter Design, Battle Subway Parameter Design
* '''{{game|Black and White|s}}''' (2010) - Battle System Design (Lead), Pokémon & Trainer Parameter Design, Battle Subway Parameter Design
* '''{{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}''' (2012) - Pokémon Black Version and White Version Game Design
* '''{{B2W2}}''' (2012) - Pokémon Black Version and White Version Game Design
* '''{{g|X and Y}}''' (2013) - Game Battle System Design (Lead)
* '''{{g|X and Y}}''' (2013) - Game Battle System Design (Lead)
* '''{{g|Sun and Moon}}''' (2016) - Battle Planning (Lead)
* '''{{g|Sun and Moon}}''' (2016) - Battle Planning (Lead)
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==In the games==
==In the games==
Morimoto had regularly maintained a cameo appearance as an NPC that can be battled with in the games, from [[Generation V]] until [[Generation VIII]]. He also cameoed in [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]] despite not being credited in the game.
Morimoto had regularly maintained a cameo appearance as an NPC that can be battled with in the games, from [[Generation V]] until [[Generation VIII]]. He also cameoed in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} despite not being credited in the game.


==={{4v|Black|White|2}}===
===[[Generation V]]===
In {{4v|Black|White|2}}, Morimoto appears in [[Castelia City]] in the [[Game Freak]] building. He will battle the {{player}} once per day, although in Black and White, the player must have cleared the main game before they can battle him. He uses the {{tc|Veteran}} sprite.
In {{game4|BWB2W2}}, Morimoto appears in [[Castelia City]] in the [[Game Freak]] building. He will battle the {{player}} once per day, although in Black and White, the player must have cleared the main game before they can battle him. He uses the {{tc|Veteran}} sprite.
 
===={{game|Black and White|s}}====
{{Party/Single
{{Party/Single
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|color={{white color}}
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|bordercolor={{white color dark}}
|bordercolor={{white color dark}}
|sprite=Spr BW Veteran M.png
|sprite=Spr BW Veteran M.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}6160
|prize={{PDollar}}6160
|class=GAME FREAK
|class=GAME FREAK
|name=Morimoto
|name=Morimoto
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{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}====
===={{B2W2}}====
=====Pre-[[Hall of Fame]]=====
=====Pre–[[Hall of Fame]]=====
{{Party/Single
{{Party/Single
|color={{white 2 color}}
|color={{white 2 color}}
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|bordercolor={{white 2 color dark}}
|bordercolor={{white 2 color dark}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Veteran M.png
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Veteran M.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}{{tt|1120|960 in Easy Mode, 1280 in Challenge Mode}}
|prize={{PDollar}}{{tt|1120|960 in Easy Mode, 1280 in Challenge Mode}}
|class=GAME FREAK
|class=GAME FREAK
|name=Morimoto
|name=Morimoto
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{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


=====Post-Hall of Fame=====
=====Post–Hall of Fame=====
{{Party/Single
{{Party/Single
|color={{white 2 color}}
|color={{white 2 color}}
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|bordercolor={{white 2 color dark}}
|bordercolor={{white 2 color dark}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Veteran M.png
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Veteran M.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}{{tt|6240|6080 in Easy Mode, 6400 in Challenge Mode}}
|prize={{PDollar}}{{tt|6240|6080 in Easy Mode, 6400 in Challenge Mode}}
|class=GAME FREAK
|class=GAME FREAK
|name=Morimoto
|name=Morimoto
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{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


==={{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}===
===[[Generation VII]]===
In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}, Morimoto returns as a {{pkmn|Trainer}} the player can battle in the [[Game Freak]] office in [[Heahea City]]. Like in Black and White, the {{player}} must have become {{pkmn|Champion}} before they can battle him, he can be battled once per day, and he shares his appearance with male Veterans. Morimoto will heal the player's Pokémon after defeating him, and after defeating him for the first time, he will give the player an [[Oval Charm]]. In {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, Morimoto plays the same role, except he teams with the game's director, [[Kazumasa Iwao]], for a [[Multi Battle]].
In {{g|Sun and Moon}}, Morimoto returns as a {{pkmn|Trainer}} the player can battle in the [[Game Freak]] office in [[Heahea City]]. Like in Black and White, the {{player}} must have become {{pkmn|Champion}} before they can battle him, he can be battled once per day, and he shares his appearance with male Veterans. Morimoto will heal the player's Pokémon after defeating him, and after defeating him for the first time, he will give the player an [[Oval Charm]]. In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, Morimoto plays the same role, except he teams with the game's director, [[Kazumasa Iwao]], for a [[Multi Battle]].
====={{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}=====
 
In {{LGPE}}, Morimoto appears as a male {{tc|Coach Trainer}} on the third floor of [[Celadon Condominiums]] after the player has entered the [[Hall of Fame]]. In these games, he uses the same {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} team he uses in Sun and Moon. After he is defeated, he will give the player ten [[PP Max]]es.
 
===={{g|Sun and Moon}}====
{{Party/Single
{{Party/Single
|color={{moon color}}
|color={{moon color}}
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|sprite=VSVeteran M SM.png
|sprite=VSVeteran M SM.png
|size=150px
|size=150px
|prize={{Pdollar}}5,952
|prize={{PDollar}}5,952
|class=GAME FREAK
|class=GAME FREAK
|name=Morimoto
|name=Morimoto
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{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


====={{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}=====
===={{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}====
{{Party/Tag
{{Party/Tag
|color={{HP color}}
|color={{Alola color}}
|headcolor={{HP color light}}
|headcolor={{Alola color light}}
|bordercolor={{HP color dark}}
|bordercolor={{Alola color dark}}
|color1={{ultra sun color}}
|color1={{Ultra Sun color}}
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|bordercolor1={{ultra sun color dark}}
|bordercolor1={{Ultra Sun color dark}}
|color2={{ultra moon color}}
|color2={{Ultra Moon color}}
|headcolor2={{ultra moon color light}}
|headcolor2={{Ultra Moon color light}}
|bordercolor2={{ultra moon color dark}}
|bordercolor2={{Ultra Moon color dark}}
|class=GAME FREAK
|class=GAME FREAK
|name=Morimoto
|name=Morimoto
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|game=USUM
|game=USUM
|location=Heahea City
|location=Heahea City
|prize={{pdollar}}6,808
|prize={{PDollar}}6,808
|pokemon1=3
|pokemon1=3
|pokemon2=3}}
|pokemon2=3}}
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|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Blizzard|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
|move4=Blizzard|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{ultra moon color}}}}
{{Party/Div|color={{Ultra Moon color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=352
|ndex=352
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|move4=Dazzling Gleam|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Special}}
|move4=Dazzling Gleam|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}
===[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]===
 
In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], Morimoto appears as a male {{tc|Coach Trainer}} on the third floor of [[Celadon Condominiums]] after the player has entered the [[Hall of Fame]]. In these games, he uses the same {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} team he used in Sun and Moon. After he is defeated, he will give the player ten [[PP Max]]es.
===={{LGPE}}====
{{Party/Single
{{Party/Single
|color={{Let's Go Eevee color}}
|color={{Let's Go Eevee color}}
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|sprite=VSCoach Trainer M PE.png
|sprite=VSCoach Trainer M PE.png
|size=x90px
|size=x90px
|prize={{Pdollar}}5,400
|prize={{PDollar}}5,400
|class=Coach Trainer
|class=Coach Trainer
|name=Morimoto
|name=Morimoto
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{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]]===
===[[Generation VIII]]===
In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], Morimoto appears as a {{tc|Police Officer}} on the second floor of eastern branch of Hotel Ionia in [[Circhester]]. After the player has become [[Galar]]'s Champion, they can challenge him to a [[Double Battle]] once per day. He will [[Dynamax]] his {{p|Snorlax}} in battle. Like in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, he will award the player with an Oval Charm after defeating him for the first time.
In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, Morimoto appears as a {{tc|Police Officer}} on the second floor of eastern branch of Hotel Ionia in [[Circhester]]. After the player has become [[Galar]]'s Champion, they can challenge him to a [[Double Battle]] once per day. Like in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, he will award the player with an Oval Charm after defeating him for the first time.


In {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, Morimoto appears as a {{tc|Swimmer}} in the pool at [[Hotel Grand Lake]]. He can be fought once per day after the Hall of Fame has been entered, and after he is defeated for the first time, he gives the player an Oval Charm.
===={{g|Sword and Shield}}====
Morimoto will [[Dynamax]] his {{p|Snorlax}} at the first opportunity.
Morimoto will [[Dynamax]] his {{p|Snorlax}} at the first opportunity.


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|move3=Flare Blitz|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Flare Blitz|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Stone Edge|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Stone Edge|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|{{Pokémon/8/Dynamax
|ndex=143
|ndex=143
|pokemon=Snorlax
|pokemon=Snorlax
|level=65<br><small>{{color2|000|Dynamax}}</small>
|level=65
|gender=male
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|type1=Normal
|ability=Immunity
|ability=Immunity
|move1=High&nbsp;Horsepower|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move1=High&nbsp;Horsepower|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical|maxmove1=Max Quake
|move2=Superpower|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move2=Superpower|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical|maxmove2=Max Knuckle
|move3=Giga Impact|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Giga Impact|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical|maxmove3=Max Strike
|move4=Gunk Shot|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Gunk Shot|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical|maxmove4=Max Ooze}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}
===[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]]===
 
In [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]], Morimoto appears as a {{tc|Swimmer}} in the pool on {{rt|213|Sinnoh}}. He can be fought once per day after the Hall of Fame has been entered, and after he is defeated for the first time, he gives the player an Oval Charm.
===={{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}====
{{Party/Single
{{Party/Single
|color={{shining pearl color}}
|color={{Shining Pearl color}}
|headcolor={{brilliant diamond color light}}
|headcolor={{Brilliant Diamond color light}}
|bordercolor={{shining pearl color dark}}
|bordercolor={{Shining Pearl color dark}}
|sprite=VSSwimmer M BDSP.png{{!}}90px
|sprite=VSSwimmer M BDSP.png{{!}}90px
|prize={{PDollar}}13,000
|prize={{PDollar}}13,000
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|name=Morimoto
|name=Morimoto
|game=BDSP
|game=BDSP
|location=Hotel Grand Lake
|location=Sinnoh Route 213
|locationname=Route 213
|pokemon=6}}
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|{{Pokémon/8
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|move3=Yawn|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move3=Yawn|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Rock Tomb|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Rock Tomb|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{shining pearl color}}}}
{{Party/Div|color={{Shining Pearl color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=134
|ndex=134
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{{main|Morimoto/Quotes}}
{{main|Morimoto/Quotes}}


===Gallery===
==Gallery==
====Sprites & Models====
===Sprites and models===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color}}; font-size: 80%;"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color}}; font-size: 80%;"
|-
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Spr BW Veteran M.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Spr BW Veteran M.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Spr B2W2 Veteran M.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Spr B2W2 Veteran M.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Spr SM Veteran M.png|110px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white  color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Spr SM Veteran M.png|110px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:VSVeteran M SM.png|150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:VSVeteran M SM.png|150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:VSMorimoto SwSh.png|150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:VSMorimoto SwSh.png|150px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:VSSwimmer M BDSP.png|110px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:VSSwimmer M BDSP.png|110px]]
|-
|-
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black and White}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black and White}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and<br>White 2}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and<br>White 2}}
| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and<br>Ultra Moon}}
| Model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and<br>Ultra Moon}}
| Model from {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and<br>Ultra Moon}}
| VS sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and<br>Ultra Moon}}
| VS model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
| VS model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
| VS model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and<br>Shining Pearl}}
| VS model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and<br>Shining Pearl}}
|-
|-
| colspan="2" style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Morimoto OD.png]]
| colspan="3" style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Morimoto OD.png]]
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|-
|-
| colspan="2" | Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation V}}
| colspan="3" | Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation V}}
| colspan="2" | Overworld model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and<br>Ultra Moon}}
| colspan="3" | Overworld model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and<br>Ultra Moon}}
|}
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Latest revision as of 03:49, 16 September 2024

Morimoto in 2023

Shigeki Morimoto (Japanese: 森本茂樹 Morimoto Shigeki, born October 2nd, 1967[1][2]) is a game designer, Pokémon designer, and programmer who has worked at Game Freak since 1992.[2] Morimoto has been involved in nearly every core series Pokémon game since Pokémon Red and Green. He was the game director for Pokémon Emerald and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. Morimoto is notable for his prominent role in the creation of the Pokémon Mew, which has since become his favorite Pokémon.

He also appears as an NPC called Morimoto (Japanese: モリモト) in Generations V, VII, and VIII.

Designs

Pokémon

The following is a list of Pokémon designed by Morimoto.

Game credits

In the games

Morimoto had regularly maintained a cameo appearance as an NPC that can be battled with in the games, from Generation V until Generation VIII. He also cameoed in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl despite not being credited in the game.

Generation V

In Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2, Morimoto appears in Castelia City in the Game Freak building. He will battle the player once per day, although in Black and White, the player must have cleared the main game before they can battle him. He uses the Veteran sprite.

Pokémon Black and White



Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pre–Hall of Fame



Post–Hall of Fame



Generation VII

In Pokémon Sun and Moon, Morimoto returns as a Trainer the player can battle in the Game Freak office in Heahea City. Like in Black and White, the player must have become Champion before they can battle him, he can be battled once per day, and he shares his appearance with male Veterans. Morimoto will heal the player's Pokémon after defeating him, and after defeating him for the first time, he will give the player an Oval Charm. In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Morimoto plays the same role, except he teams with the game's director, Kazumasa Iwao, for a Multi Battle.

In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Morimoto appears as a male Coach Trainer on the third floor of Celadon Condominiums after the player has entered the Hall of Fame. In these games, he uses the same Generation I Pokémon team he uses in Sun and Moon. After he is defeated, he will give the player ten PP Maxes.

Pokémon Sun and Moon



Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon



Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!



Generation VIII

In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Morimoto appears as a Police Officer on the second floor of eastern branch of Hotel Ionia in Circhester. After the player has become Galar's Champion, they can challenge him to a Double Battle once per day. Like in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, he will award the player with an Oval Charm after defeating him for the first time.

In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Morimoto appears as a Swimmer in the pool at Hotel Grand Lake. He can be fought once per day after the Hall of Fame has been entered, and after he is defeated for the first time, he gives the player an Oval Charm.

Pokémon Sword and Shield

Morimoto will Dynamax his Snorlax at the first opportunity.



Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl



Quotes

Main article: Morimoto/Quotes

Gallery

Sprites and models

Spr BW Veteran M.png Spr B2W2 Veteran M.png Spr SM Veteran M.png VSVeteran M SM.png VSMorimoto SwSh.png VSSwimmer M BDSP.png
Sprite from
Black and White 		Sprite from
Black 2 and
White 2 		Model from
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and
Ultra Moon 		VS sprite from Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and
Ultra Moon 		VS model from
Sword and Shield 		VS model from
Brilliant Diamond and
Shining Pearl
Morimoto OD.png Veteran m SM OD.png
Overworld sprite from
Generation V 		Overworld model from
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and
Ultra Moon

Trivia

  • One of the default rival names in Pokémon LeafGreen is Geki (Japanese: シゲキ Shigeki), an allusion to Morimoto.
  • In the Spanish version of Pokémon Sun and Moon, Morimoto's cameo character is called Tirso, despite him being called Morimoto in previous games.

Videos

#Pokemon20: Shigeki Morimoto

By The Official Pokémon Channel
This video is not available on Bulbapedia; instead, you can watch the video on YouTube here.


References

  1. ↑ Instagram post celebrating his birthday.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Hatakeyama, Kenji; Kubo, Masakazu (December 10, 2000). ポケモン・ストーリー [Pokémon Story]. Nikkei BP. p. 40. ISBN 978-4822241995.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Morimoto's character from Pokémon Sun and Moon shares tidbits about creating old Pokémon designs.
  4. ↑ Nintendo official site on Mew
  5. ↑ Nintendo UK official site on Mew
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Morimoto's character from Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon shares tidbits about creating old Pokémon designs.

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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

Non-player characters in the core series games
Kanto Professor Oak • Mom (Kanto) • Mom (LGPE) • Red • Blue • Green • Trace • Daisy • Old man • Bill • Celio • Mr. Fuji • Safari Zone Warden • Copycat • Primo • Koichi
Pokémon Fan Club Chairman • Erik and Sara • Teala • Mina • Cal • Steven Stone • Maylene • Cameron • Mr. Game • Morimoto
Team Rocket • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Professor's aides • Magikarp salesman • Name Rater • Day-Care Person • Mr. Hyper
Sinnoh Professor Rowan • Professor Oak • Johanna • Barry • Lucas • Dawn • Cynthia • Looker • Stat Trainers (Cheryl • Riley • Mira • Buck • Marley)
Bebe • Teala • Felicity • Roseanne • Rad Rickshaw • Eldritch • Wilma • Jasmine • Caitlin • Julia • Jordan • Dexter • Keira • Mr. Backlot • Morimoto
Underground Man • Mr. Goods • Mr. Fuego • Pokétch Co. President • Dr. Footstep • Pokémon Fan Club Chairman • Helena • Ketch Appy
Team Galactic • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Frontier Brains • Name Rater • Day-Care Couple • Professor's assistants • Stats judge
Unova Professor Juniper • Mom (BW) • Mom (B2W2) • Cheren • Bianca • Bianca's father • Hugh • Hugh's sister • Cedric Juniper • Fennel • Amanita
Cilan • Chili • Cress • Lenora • Hawes • Loblolly • Charles • Iris • Drayden • Alder • Benga • Curtis • Yancy • Brycen • Sabrina • Pop Roxie
Hilbert • Hilda • Nate • Rosa • Ingo • Emmet • Cynthia • Looker • N • Colress • Morimoto • Nishino • Pokémon Fan Club Chairman
Team Plasma • Clyde • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • PWT participants • Name Rater • Day-Care Couple • Judge • Magikarp salesman
Alola Professor Kukui • Mom • Lillie • Nebby • Hau • Rotom • Professor Burnet • Molayne • Samson Oak • Ryuki • Mohn
Red • Blue • Wally • Cynthia • Grimsley • Colress • Sina • Dexio • Looker • Anabel • Necrozma • Morimoto • Iwao
Team Skull • Aether Foundation • Ultra Recon Squad • Team Rainbow Rocket
Trial Captains • Island kahunas • Elite Four • Name Rater • Judge • Mr. Hyper • Gester
Galar Professor Magnolia • Mum • Hop • Bede • Marnie • Sonia • Leon
Sordward • Shielbert • Mustard • Klara • Avery • Honey • Hyde • Peony • Peonia • Calyrex • Ball Guy
Watt Traders • Ingredients Sellers • Digging Duo • Camping King
Team Yell • Macro Cosmos • Dan • Gym Leaders • Morimoto • Cara Liss • Jack
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