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'''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 | '''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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==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 | 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. | ||
=== | ===[[Generation V]]=== | ||
In {{ | 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. | ||
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|sprite=Spr BW Veteran M.png | |sprite=Spr BW Veteran M.png | ||
|prize={{ | |prize={{PDollar}}6160 | ||
|class=GAME FREAK | |class=GAME FREAK | ||
|name=Morimoto | |name=Morimoto | ||
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===={{B2W2}}==== | ===={{B2W2}}==== | ||
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|sprite=Spr B2W2 Veteran M.png | |sprite=Spr B2W2 Veteran M.png | ||
|prize={{ | |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}} | ||
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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={{ | |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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=== | ===[[Generation VII]]=== | ||
In {{ | 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]]. | ||
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. | |||
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{{Party/Single | {{Party/Single | ||
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|sprite=VSVeteran M SM.png | |sprite=VSVeteran M SM.png | ||
|size=150px | |size=150px | ||
|prize={{ | |prize={{PDollar}}5,952 | ||
|class=GAME FREAK | |class=GAME FREAK | ||
|name=Morimoto | |name=Morimoto | ||
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{{Party/Tag | {{Party/Tag | ||
|color={{ | |color={{Alola color}} | ||
|headcolor={{ | |headcolor={{Alola color light}} | ||
|bordercolor={{ | |bordercolor={{Alola color dark}} | ||
|color1={{ | |color1={{Ultra Sun color}} | ||
|headcolor1={{ | |headcolor1={{Ultra Sun color light}} | ||
|bordercolor1={{ | |bordercolor1={{Ultra Sun color dark}} | ||
|color2={{ | |color2={{Ultra Moon color}} | ||
|headcolor2={{ | |headcolor2={{Ultra Moon color light}} | ||
|bordercolor2={{ | |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={{ | |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={{ | {{Party/Div|color={{Ultra Moon color}}}} | ||
|{{Pokémon/7 | |{{Pokémon/7 | ||
|ndex=352 | |ndex=352 | ||
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{{Party/Footer}} | {{Party/Footer}} | ||
=== | ===={{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={{ | |prize={{PDollar}}5,400 | ||
|class=Coach Trainer | |class=Coach Trainer | ||
|name=Morimoto | |name=Morimoto | ||
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===[[ | ===[[Generation VIII]]=== | ||
In | 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. | |||
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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 | |level=65 | ||
|gender=male | |gender=male | ||
|type1=Normal | |type1=Normal | ||
|ability=Immunity | |ability=Immunity | ||
|move1=High Horsepower|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical | |move1=High 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}} | ||
=== | ===={{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}==== | ||
{{Party/Single | {{Party/Single | ||
|color={{ | |color={{Shining Pearl color}} | ||
|headcolor={{ | |headcolor={{Brilliant Diamond color light}} | ||
|bordercolor={{ | |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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|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={{ | {{Party/Div|color={{Shining Pearl color}}}} | ||
|{{Pokémon/8 | |{{Pokémon/8 | ||
|ndex=134 | |ndex=134 | ||
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</references> | </references> | ||
== | ==Related articles== | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:49, 16 September 2024
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
- Mario & Wario (1993) - Map Design
- Pokémon Red and Green (1996) - Programmer, Monster Design
- Pokémon Blue (1996) - Programmer, Monster Design
- Bushi Seiryūden: Futari no Yūsha (1997) - Map Design & Balance Check
- Game Boy Camera (1998) - Special Thanks
- Pokémon Stadium (Japanese) (1998) - Original Characters
- Pokémon Yellow (1998) - Programmer
- Pokémon Stadium (1999) - Original Characters
- Pokémon Gold and Silver (1999) - Programmer, Monster Design, Game Design
- Pokémon Crystal (2000) - Programmer, Monster Design, Game Design
- Pokémon Stadium 2 (2000) - Advisement & Original Character Design
- Super Smash Bros. Melee (2001) - Original Game Staff (Programming: Pokémon)
- Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (2002) - Battle Director, Pokémon Designer, Game Designer, Parametric Designer
- Pokémon Colosseum (2003) - Pokémon Advisor
- Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen (2004) - Battle Director, Parametric Designer, Pokémon Designer
- Pokémon Emerald (2004) - Director, Game Designer, Parametric Designer, Pokémon Designer
- Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness (2005) - Pokémon Advisor
- Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (2006) - Battle Director, Parametric Designer
- Pokémon Battle Revolution (2006) - Pokémon Advisor
- Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008) - Supervisor (Original Games)
- Pokémon Platinum (2008) - Game Design, Parametric Design
- Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver (2009) - Director, Parametric Design, Pokémon Design
- Pokémon Black and White (2010) - Battle System Design (Lead), Pokémon & Trainer Parameter Design, Battle Subway Parameter Design
- Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 (2012) - Pokémon Black Version and White Version Game Design
- Pokémon X and Y (2013) - Game Battle System Design (Lead)
- Pokémon Sun and Moon (2016) - Battle Planning (Lead)
- Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon (2017) - System Planning Section Director, Battle Planning
- Little Town Hero (2019) - Supervisor
- Pokémon Sword and Shield (2019) - Battle Planning (Lead)
- Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (2022) - Battle Logic Planning
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
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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.
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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.
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Quotes
- Main article: Morimoto/Quotes
Gallery
Sprites and models
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 |
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
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This video is not available on Bulbapedia; instead, you can watch the video on YouTube here. |
References
- ↑ Instagram post celebrating his birthday.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Morimoto's character from Pokémon Sun and Moon shares tidbits about creating old Pokémon designs.
- ↑ Nintendo official site on Mew
- ↑ Nintendo UK official site on Mew
- ↑ 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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