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'''Ken Sugimori''' (Japanese: '''杉森　建''', born January 27, 1966) is a friend of [[Satoshi Tajiri]] and illustrator of the original artwork for [[Pokémon]] [[Pokémon games|games]]. He also has developed conceptual artwork for the {{pkmn|movie}}s, and illustrates [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG]] cards and merchandising.
[[File:Ken Sugimori 2018.jpg|thumb|Ken Sugimori in 2018]]
'''Ken Sugimori''' (Japanese: '''杉森建''' ''Sugimori Ken''; born January 27, 1966) is a friend of [[Satoshi Tajiri]] and illustrator of the original artwork for [[Pokémon games]]. He also has developed conceptual artwork for the {{pkmn|movie}}s, and illustrates {{Trading Card Game}} cards and merchandising. The original artwork for all 151 [[Generation I]] Pokémon was done by Sugimori.<ref>Gifford, Kevin (April 7, 2008). "COLUMN: 'Game Mag Weaseling': Just Checking In" ([https://web.archive.org/web/20080412172635/http://www.gamesetwatch.com/2008/04/column_game_mag_weaseling_just.php archive]). ''GameSetWatch''.</ref>


Sugimori's change of style over the years has been noticeable. Initially, he used a stiff, lightly shaded style that was very reminiscent of the early works of [[wp:Akira Toriyama|Akira Toriyama]]. However, in recent years, his drawings of people and creatures have had more muscle definition, shading, and more natural and fluid poses.
Sugimori's change of style over the years has been noticeable. Initially, he used a stiff, lightly shaded style using watercolors that was very reminiscent of {{wp|Akira Toriyama}}'s visual style, particularly that from 1989 onward. However, his now digitally-produced drawings of people and creatures have gradually gained more muscle definition, significantly rounder corners, heavier shading, and more natural and fluid poses.


The character in the [[Pokémon anime]], Kenji (called [[Tracey Sketchit]] in the dub), may be an homage to him, especially as both enjoy creating art. This is similar to the way Satoshi (called [[Ash Ketchum]] in the dub) is named after Satoshi Tajiri.
==Designs==
===Pokémon===
The following is a list of Pokémon designed by Sugimori.
<gallery widths="100">
0029Nidoran.png|{{p|Nidoran♀}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0031Nidoqueen.png|{{p|Nidoqueen}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0032Nidoran.png|{{p|Nidoran♂}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0034Nidoking.png|{{p|Nidoking}}<ref name=Shmuplations>(2001). ゲーム・マエストロ〈VOL.4〉デザイナー/イラストレーター編 ([https://shmuplations.com/pokemon/ English translation by Shmuplations])</ref>
0035Clefairy.png|{{p|Clefairy}}<ref name=Yomiuri-5>[https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/fukayomi/ichiran/20180501-OYT8T50139/5/ Interview with Yomiuri] about {{p|Pikachu}}'s creation (page 5)</ref><ref name=Pokemon.com>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083831/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokemon.com] (archived)</ref><ref name="NOM 2000-07 b">(July 2000). [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0007/gfreak/page02.html 『ポケットモンスター』開発スタッフインタビュー (ページｂ)]。 ''Nintendo Online Magazine'' (N.O.M). No.23.</ref>
0059Arcanine.png|{{p|Arcanine}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0072Tentacool.png|{{p|Tentacool}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0080Slowbro.png|{{p|Slowbro}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0081Magnemite.png|{{p|Magnemite}}<ref name=USUMPokedex>"What It Takes to Create a Pokémon." Interview with Ken Sugimori in ''[[Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Edition: The Official National Pokédex]]'', p. xiii-xxi</ref>
0088Grimer.png|{{p|Grimer}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0091Cloyster.png|{{p|Cloyster}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0092Gastly.png|{{p|Gastly}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0094Gengar.png|{{p|Gengar}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0100Voltorb.png|{{p|Voltorb}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0102Exeggcute.png|{{p|Exeggcute}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0103Exeggutor.png|{{p|Exeggutor}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0104Cubone.png|{{p|Cubone}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0108Lickitung.png|{{p|Lickitung}}<ref name=Shmuplations/><ref name="NOM 2000-07 b"/>
0111Rhyhorn.png|{{p|Rhyhorn}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0112Rhydon.png|{{p|Rhydon}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0114Tangela.png|{{p|Tangela}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0115Kangaskhan.png|{{p|Kangaskhan}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0120Staryu.png|{{p|Staryu}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0127Pinsir.png|{{p|Pinsir}}<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
0130Gyarados.png|{{p|Gyarados}}<ref name=Yomiuri>[https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/fukayomi/ichiran/20180501-OYT8T50139/1/ Interview with Yomiuri] about Pikachu's creation (page 1)</ref>
0131Lapras.png|{{p|Lapras}}<ref name="NOM 2000-07 b"/><ref name=Yomiuri/>
0143Snorlax.png|{{p|Snorlax}}<ref name=Yomiuri/>
0150Mewtwo.png|{{p|Mewtwo}}<ref name=Yomiuri/>
0163Hoothoot.png|{{p|Hoothoot}}<ref name=NintendoPower134>''Nintendo Power'' Vol. 134, July 2000, p.78-79 ([http://www.rigelatin.net/copycat/media/print/np134.php excerpt])</ref>
0172Pichu.png|{{p|Pichu}}<ref name=IGN>Harris, Craig (February 24, 2009). "[https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/02/23/pokemon-creators-on-platinum Pokemon Creators on Platinum]."{{sic}} ''IGN''.</ref>
0185Sudowoodo.png|{{p|Sudowoodo}}<ref>(July 2000). [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0007/gfreak/page06.html 『ポケットモンスター』開発スタッフインタビュー (ページｆ)]。 ''Nintendo Online Magazine'' (N.O.M). No.23.</ref>
0197Umbreon.png|{{p|Umbreon}} (colors, alongside [[Atsuko Nishida]])<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230516083008/https://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-eevee-origins/</ref>
0201Unown.png|{{p|Unown}}<ref name=Shmuplations/>
0257Blaziken.png|{{p|Blaziken}}<ref name=ND84>''Nintendo Dream'' Volume 84, February/March 2003 ([http://lavacutcontent.com/sugimori-masuda-gen-3-interview/ English translation] written by Jacob Newcomb and commissioned by Dr. Lava)</ref>
0483Dialga.png|{{p|Dialga}}<ref name=WCS>[http://web.archive.org/web/20100111034554/http://www.go-pokemon.com/op/news/articles/16.html Go-Pokemon.com - Pokémon Creators, Artists at the World Championships]</ref>
0484Palkia.png|{{p|Palkia}}<ref name=WCS />
0490Manaphy.png|{{p|Manaphy}}<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20071103203031/http://blog.pokemon-movie.jp/archives/2006/07/post_85.html</ref>
0538Throh.png|{{p|Throh}}<ref name=ND201>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 201, January 2011 ([http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-3/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref>
0539Sawk.png|{{p|Sawk}}<ref name=ND201 />
0599Klink.png|{{p|Klink}}<ref name=ND204>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 204, April 2011 ([https://web.archive.org/web/20110704155314/http://shellspider.blog101.fc2.com/blog-entry-502.html Shellspider's blog (Japanese)], [http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-6/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref> (idea, finalized by [[Keiko Moritsugu]])<ref name=Moritsugu>[https://imgur.com/a/cgf0g14 Archive of deleted tweet by Keiko Moritsugu, explaining which Generation V Pokémon she had designed]</ref>
0600Klang.png|{{p|Klang}}<ref name=ND204/> (idea, finalized by [[Keiko Moritsugu]])<ref name=Moritsugu/>
0601Klinklang.png|{{p|Klinklang}}<ref name=ND204/> (idea, finalized by [[Keiko Moritsugu]])<ref name=Moritsugu/>
0631Heatmor.png|{{p|Heatmor}}<ref name=ND205>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 205, May 2011 ([https://web.archive.org/web/20110402003550/http://shellspider.blog101.fc2.com/blog-entry-562.html Shellspider's blog (Japanese)], [http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref>
0632Durant.png|{{p|Durant}}<ref name=ND205 />
0643Reshiram.png|{{p|Reshiram}}<ref name=Reshiram>How Pokemon Get Made, 1up.com ([https://web.archive.org/web/20130510123211/http://www.1up.com/news/how-pokemon-get-made Archive])</ref> (Draft by [[Keiko Moritsugu]])<ref name=Moritsugu/>
0644Zekrom.png|{{p|Zekrom}}<ref name=Reshiram/> (Draft by [[Keiko Moritsugu]])<ref name=Moritsugu/>
0716Xerneas.png|{{p|Xerneas}} (with [[Yusuke Ohmura]])<ref name=Xerneas>[http://web.archive.org/web/20140803014650/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/55616/ken-sugimori-got-artists-block-during-pokemon-x-and-y-development/ Ken Sugimori got 'artist's block' during Pokemon X and Y development]. Official Nintendo Magazine (published on October 24, 2013) (archived)</ref>
0717Yveltal.png|{{p|Yveltal}} (with [[Yusuke Ohmura]])<ref name=Xerneas/>
0103Exeggutor-Alola.png|{{rf|Alolan}} Exeggutor<ref name=USUMPokedex/>
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==Works==
====[[Capsule Monsters]]====
===Games===
The following are a list of Pokémon designed by Sugimori that were eventually redesigned, either by him, or another designer.
{{incomplete|needs=more credits. This list is ''very'' bare and is missing many credits}}<!-- Pokémon Stadium 1 (Japanese) N64 (Original Character Design); what date did this come out? --><!-- Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire GBA (Special Thanks); what date did this come out? -->
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GYAON.png|[[List of unused Pokémon and character designs|Gyaōn]] from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet>https://web.archive.org/web/20230426182306/https://twitter.com/Lewchube/status/1651287332916428811</ref>
Early Clefairy.png|[[List of unused Pokémon and character designs|Clefairy]] from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
Early Spearow.png|[[List of unused Pokémon and character designs|Spearow]] from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
Early Ivysaur.png|[[List of unused Pokémon and character designs|Venusaur]] from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
Protolapras.png|[[List of unused Pokémon and character designs|Lapras]] from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
Omega Capsule Monsters 1990 Sprite Sheet.png|[[List of unused Pokémon and character designs|Omega]] from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
Gyarados Capsule Monsters 1990 Sprite Sheet.png|[[List of unused Pokémon and character designs|Gyarados]] from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
Scyther Capsule Monsters 1990 Sprite Sheet.png|[[List of unused Pokémon and character designs|Scyther]] from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet<ref name=1990CapsuleMonstersSpriteSheet/>
</gallery>
 
==Characters==
The following is a list of characters designed by Sugimori.
<gallery style="image-rendering:pixelated" widths="112">
RG Yujirou.png|Yujirou<ref name=Yujirou>[https://tcrf.net/Development:Pok%C3%A9mon_Red_and_Blue/Sprites Yujirou, the original Viridian City Gym Leader]</ref> from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=YujirouSabrina>[https://web.archive.org/web/20231109125557/https://twitter.com/SUPER_32X/status/611129653110026241 Tweet posted by Sugimori confirming he designed Yujirou & Sabrina]</ref>
RG Brock.png|Brock from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=BrockMistySurgeErika>[https://web.archive.org/web/20231109125313/https://twitter.com/SUPER_32X/status/610807764617539587 Tweet posted by Sugimori confirming he designed Brock, Misty, Surge & Erika]</ref>
RG Misty.png|Misty from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=BrockMistySurgeErika/>
RG Surge.png|Lt. Surge from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=BrockMistySurgeErika/>
RG Erika.png|Erika from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=BrockMistySurgeErika/>
RG Sabrina.png|Sabrina from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=YujirouSabrina/>
RG Koga.png|Koga from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=KogaBlaine>[https://web.archive.org/web/20231109125758/https://twitter.com/SUPER_32X/status/612173842845339648 Tweet posted by Sugimori confirming he designed Koga & Blaine]</ref>
RG Blaine.png|Blaine from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=KogaBlaine/>
Spr Y Jessie James.png| [[Jessie]] and [[James]] from {{v2|Yellow}}<ref name=JessieJames>[https://web.archive.org/web/20231109130222/https://twitter.com/SUPER_32X/status/581836262572630016 Tweet posted by Sugimori confirming he designed Jessie and James]</ref>
Liko anime.png|Liko from ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''<ref name=LikoRoy>[https://web.archive.org/web/20231109125000/https://twitter.com/Lewchube/status/1631604095273390082 From the filenames of the original concept art]</ref>
Roy anime.png|Roy from ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''<ref name=LikoRoy/>
</gallery>
 
==Artwork==
===Official artwork===
{{incomplete|section|needs=Character art <br> Anime concept art <br> Game concept art <br> Capsule Monsters <br> A Man Who Created Pokémon cover <br> GAME FREAK New Years cards <br> GAME FREAK web art <br> Core series key art <br> Dash Box art <br> Badge 151 <br> I Choose You anime art <br> Mystery Dungeon Box arts <br> Nintendo Dream, Pia, and MicroGroup Game covers <br> XY Paris Exhibition art <br> TCG Booster art}}
This is a collection of official Pokémon artwork drawn by Sugimori.
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001Bulbasaur RG.png|Key art of every Pokémon from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=SugimoriAllArt>All key art for RG, Blue, GS, RS, FRLG, and DP was drawn by Sugimori, credited on all TCG cards using that artwork.</ref>
001Bulbasaur RB.png|Key art of every Pokémon from {{game|Blue| (Japanese)|Blue}}<ref name=SugimoriAllArt/>
152Chikorita GS.png|Key art of every Pokémon from {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}<ref name=SugimoriAllArt/>
0252Treecko.png|Key art of every Pokémon from {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}<ref name=SugimoriAllArt/>
001Bulbasaur.png|Key art of every Pokémon from {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}<ref name=SugimoriAllArt/>
0387Turtwig.png|Key art of every Pokémon from {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}<ref name=SugimoriAllArt/>
0152Chikorita.png|Key art of every Pokémon from {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}<ref name=SugimoriAllArt/>
Bandai Bulbasaur card.jpg|Art for every [[Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards]]
RG Yujirou.png|Yujirou<ref name=Yujirou/> from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=YujirouSabrina/>
RG Brock.png|Brock from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=BrockMistySurgeErika/>
RG Misty.png|Misty from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=BrockMistySurgeErika/>
RG Surge.png|Lt. Surge from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=BrockMistySurgeErika/>
RG Erika.png|Erika from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=BrockMistySurgeErika/>
RG Sabrina.png|Sabrina from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=YujirouSabrina/>
RG Koga.png|Koga from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=KogaBlaine/>
RG Blaine.png|Blaine from {{2v2|Red|Green}}<ref name=KogaBlaine/>
Yellow Brock.png|[[Brock]] from {{v2|Yellow}}<ref name=BrockYellow>[[Brock's Grit (Evolutions 74)|Brock's Grit]]</ref>
Yellow Misty.png|[[Misty]] from {{v2|Yellow}}<ref name=MistyYellow>[[Misty's Determination (BREAKpoint 104)|Misty's Determination]]</ref>
FireRed LeafGreen Giovanni.png|[[Giovanni]] from {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}<ref name=GiovanniFRLG>[[Giovanni's Scheme (BREAKthrough 138)|Giovanni's Scheme]]</ref>
Diamond Pearl Cheryl.png|[[Cheryl]] from {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}<ref name=CherylDP>[[a:File:CherylBattleStyles123.jpg|Cheryl (Battle Styles)]]</ref>
Black White N.png|[[N]] from {{2v2|Black|White}}<ref name=NBW>[[a:File:NNobleVictories92.jpg|N Noble Victories]]</ref>
XY Korrina.png|[[Korrina]] from {{pkmn|X and Y}}<ref name=KorrinaXY>[[a:File:KorrinaFuriousFists95.jpg|Korrina (Furious Fists)]]</ref>
XY Lysandre.png|[[Lysandre]] from {{pkmn|X and Y}}<ref name=LysandreXY>[[a:File:LysandreFlashfire90.jpg|Lysandre (Flashfire)]]</ref>
XY AZ.png|[[AZ]] from {{pkmn|X and Y}}<ref name=AZXY>[[a:File:AZPhantomForces91.jpg|AZ (Phantom Forces)]]</ref>
ORAS Ace Trainer M.png|{{tc|Ace Trainer}} from {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}<ref name=AceTrainerORAS>[[Ace Trainer (Ancient Origins 69)|Ace Trainer]]</ref>
ORAS Ace Trainer F.png|{{tc|Ace Trainer}} from {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}<ref name=AceTrainerORAS/>
Pokémon Masters artwork.png|Key art from [[Pokémon Masters EX|Pokémon Masters]]<ref name=MastersArt>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTWkBjxvBok YouTube video of the announcement]</ref>
Sword Shield Avery.png|[[Avery]] from {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}<ref name=AverySWSH>[[Avery (Chilling Reign 130)|Avery (Chilling Reign)]]</ref>
</gallery>
 
===Merchandise===
This is a collection of official Pokémon merchandise that Sugimori has contributed artwork to.
 
There are {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Illus. by Ken Sugimori}} cards illustrated by Sugimori, though most of them include re-used artwork from various games. For a list of cards he has illustrated, see [[:Category:Illus. by Ken Sugimori|here]].
 
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<div>'''{{color2|000|Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center}}''' <br> [[Pokémon Gallery Collection]] <br> (Battle at the Secret HQ — Xerneas)<ref name=GalleryCollection>Each Pokémon Gallery Collection has Sugimori's signature.</ref></div>
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<div>'''{{color2|000|Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center}}''' <br> [[Pokémon Gallery Collection]] <br> (Battle at the Secret HQ — Yveltal)<ref name=GalleryCollection>Each Pokémon Gallery Collection has Sugimori's signature.</ref></div>
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Legend:
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* FC: Famicom ({{wp|Nintendo Entertainment System}})
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* SFC: Super Famicom ([[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]])
<div>'''{{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG}}''' <br> [[VS Complete Book Vol. 13]]{{fact}}</div>
* MD: Mega Drive ({{wp|Sega Genesis}})
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* GB: [[Game Boy]]
* GBC: [[Game Boy Color]]
* GBA: [[Game Boy Advance]]
* N64: [[Nintendo 64]]
* PM: [[Pokémon mini]]
* GCN: [[Nintendo GameCube]]
* DS: [[Nintendo DS]]


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{| align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #a0a0c4; -moz-border-radius: 10px; border: 5px solid #bbbbe8"
==Credits==
|-
===Games===
! style="background: #ccf; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px;" | Game Title
* '''{{wp|Mendel Palace}}''' (1989) - Character Designer, Character Digitalizer
! style="background: #ccf" | System
* '''{{wp|Smart Ball}}''' (1991) - Game Designer, Story, Character Designer
! style="background: #ccf" | Sale Date
* '''{{smw|Yoshi (game)|Yoshi}}''' (1991) - Character Designer
! style="background: #ccf" | Position
* '''{{wp|Magical Taluluto|Magical Tarurūto-kun}}''' (1992) - Direction, Game Design, Graphic Design
|-
* '''{{smw|Mario & Wario}}''' (1993) - Character Designer
|Mendel Palace (Quinty in Japan)
* '''{{wp|Pulseman}}''' (1994) - Direction & Game Design, Graphics
|FC
* '''{{game|Red and Green|s}}''' (1996) - Character Design, Monster Design
|1989-06-27
* '''{{jwp|バザールでござーる|Bazaru de Gozaru no Game de Gozaru}}''' (1996) - Graphics
|Character Design/Character Digitalize
* '''[[Pokémon Blue (Japanese)|Pokémon Blue]]''' (1996) - Character Design, Monster Design
|-
* '''{{jwp|BUSHI青龍伝〜二人の勇者|Bushi Seiryūden: Futari no Yūsha}}''' (1997) - Graphics
|Jelly Boy
* '''[[Game Boy Camera]]''' (1998) - Special Thanks
|SFC
* '''Click Medic''' (1999) - Graphic Support
|1991-09-13
* '''[[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)]]''' (1998) - Original Characters
|Character Design
* '''{{game|Yellow}}''' (1998) - Character Design, Monster Design
|-
* '''[[Pokémon Trading Card Game (video game)|Pokémon Trading Card Game]]''' (1998) - Card Illustrator
|Magical Fantastic World
* '''[[Pokémon Stadium]]''' (1999) - Original Characters
|MD
* '''{{game|Gold and Silver|s}}''' (1999) - Graphics Director, Monster Design
|1992-04-24
* '''[[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]''' (2000) - Pokémon Supervision
|Director
* '''{{game|Crystal}}''' (2000) - Graphics Director, Monster Design
|-
* '''[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]''' (2000) - Original Character Design & Character Art
|{{smw|Mario & Wario}}
* '''[[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!]]''' (2001) - Card Illustrator
|SFC
* '''[[Pokémon Party mini]]''' (2001) - Supervisor
|1993-08-27
* '''[[Pokémon Pinball mini]]''' (2001) - Supervisor
|Graphics
* '''[[Pokémon Zany Cards]]''' (2001) - Supervisor
|-
* '''[[Pokémon Puzzle Collection]]''' (2001) - Illustrator, Supervisor
|Pulseman
* '''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''' (2001) - Original Game Staff (Graphic Director: Pokémon)
|MD
* '''[[Pokémon Tetris]]''' (2002) - Supervisor
|1994-07-22
* '''[[Pokémon Race mini]]''' (2002) - Supervisor
|Character Design/Artist
* '''[[Pichu Bros. mini]]''' (2002) - Supervisor
|-
* '''[[Machop at Work]]''' (2002) - Very Special Thanks
|[[Pokémon Red and Green Versions]]
* '''[[Kingler's Day]]''' (2002) - Very Special Thanks
|GB
* '''[[Togepi's Great Adventure]]''' (2002) - Supervisor
|1996-02-27
* '''{{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}''' (2002) - Art Director, Pokémon & Graphic Designer
|Character Design/Pokémon Design
* '''[[Pokémon Box: Ruby & Sapphire]]''' (2003) - Designer
|-
* '''[[Pokémon Channel]]''' (2003) - Supervisor
|[[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Pokémon Blue]]
* '''[[Pokémon Colosseum]]''' (2003) - Pokémon Games Designer
|GB
* '''{{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}''' (2004) - Art Director, Graphic Designer, Pokémon Designer
|1999-10-10
* '''{{game|Emerald}}''' (2004) - Art Director, Graphic Designer, Pokémon Designer, Package & Manual Illustration
|Character Design/Pokémon Design
* '''[[Pokémon Dash]]''' (2004) - Package Illustration, Special Thanks
|-
* '''[[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]''' (2005) - Pokémon Characters Designer
|[[Pokémon Yellow Version]]
* '''{{wp|Drill Dozer}}''' (2005) - Director, Game Design
|GB
* '''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]]''' (2005) - Package Illustration
|1998-09-12
* '''{{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}''' (2006) - Art Director, Pokémon Designer & Graphic Designer
|Character Design/Pokémon Design
* '''[[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]''' (2006) - Pokémon Characters Designer
|-
* '''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness]]''' (2007) - Package Illustration
|[[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions]]
* '''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''' (2008) - Supervisor (Original Games)
|GB
* '''[[My Pokémon Ranch]]''' (2008) - Character Design (Hayley)
|1999-11-21
* '''{{game|Platinum}}''' (2008) - Art Director, Pokémon Design & Graphic Design
|Graphic Designer/Pokémon Design/Package & Manual Illustrations
* '''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]''' (2009) - Package Illustration
|-
* '''[[Pokémon Rumble]]''' (2009) - Game-Design Advisor
|[[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]
* '''{{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}''' (2009) - Pokémon Design, Graphic Supervisor
|GBC
* '''{{game|Black and White|s}}''' (2010) - 2D Art Director, Director of Pokémon Characters, Pokémon Character Design
|2000-09-21
* '''[[Pokémon Conquest]]''' (2012) - Game-Design Advisor
|Pokémon Supervisor
* '''{{B2W2}}''' (2012) - Director of Pokémon Characters, Pokémon Character Design
|-
* '''[[HarmoKnight]]''' (2012) - Adviser
|[[Pokémon Crystal Version]]
* '''[[Pokémon X and Y]]''' (2013) - Character Art Director, Pokémon Characters Design (Director), Pokémon Design Coordination
|GBC
* '''[[The Thieves and the 1000 Pokémon]]''' (2014) - Very Special Thanks
|2000-12-14
* '''[[Pokémon Art Academy]]''' (2014) - Very Special Thanks
|Graphic Designer/Pokémon Design/Package & Manual Illustrations
* '''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''' (2014) - Supervisor (Original Games)
|-
* '''[[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]''' (2014) - Character Art Director, Pokémon Characters Design (Director)
|[[Pokémon Party Mini]]
* '''{{wp|Sega 3D Classics Collection|Sega 3D Fukkoku Archives}}''' (2014) - Package Illustration
|PM
* '''[[Pokkén Tournament]]''' (2015) - Very Special Thanks
|2001-12-14
* '''{{wp|Tembo the Badass Elephant}}''' (2015) - Advisor
|Supervisor
* '''[[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]''' (2015) - Package Illustration
|-
* '''{{wp|Sega 3D Classics Collection}}''' (2015) - Package Illustration
|[[Pokémon Pinball mini]]
* '''[[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]''' (2016) - Pokémon Characters Design, Trainer Graphics Design (Lead)
|PM
* '''{{wp|Giga Wrecker}}''' (2017) - Adviser
|2001-12-14
* '''[[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]''' (2017) - Pokémon Characters Design & Concept, Design Art
|Supervisor
* '''[[Pokémon Quest]]''' (2018) - Supervisor
|-
* '''[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]''' (2018) - Creative Supervisor
|[[Pokémon Tetris mini]]
* '''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''' (2018) - Original Game Supervisor
|PM
* '''{{wp|Giga Wrecker|Giga Wrecker Alt.}}''' (2019) - Adviser
|2002-03-21
* '''{{wp|Little Town Hero}}''' (2019) - Supervisor
|Supervisor
* '''[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]]''' (2019) - Supervisor
|-
* '''[[New Pokémon Snap]]''' (2020) - Very Special Thanks
|[[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions]]
* '''[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]''' (2022) - Supervisor
|GBA
* '''[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]''' (2022) - Concept & Visual Studio Supervisor
|2002-11-21
* '''[[Pokémon Sleep]]''' (2023) - Pokémon Settings Supervision ([[GAME FREAK]] inc.)
|Art Director/Pokémon & Graphic Design/Package & Manual Illustrations
* [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|'''Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero''']] (2023) - Design & World Concept Supervisor
|-
|[[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]]
|GCN
|2003-05-30
|Designer
|-
|[[Pokémon Channel]]
|GCN
|2003-07-18
|Supervisor
|-
|[[Pokémon Colosseum]]  
|GCN
|2003-11-21
|Pokémon Games Designer
|-
|[[Pokémon Dash]]
|DS
|2004-12-2
|Pokémon & Package Graphic Design  
|-
|Drill Dozer
|GBA
|2006-02-06
|Designer/Character Designer
|-
|[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions]]
|DS
|2006-09-28
|Art Director/Pokémon & Graphic Designer
|-
|[[Pokémon Platinum Version]]
|DS
|2008-09-13
|Art Director/Pokémon Designer & Graphic Designer
|-
|[[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions]]
|DS
|2009-09-12
|Pokémon Design/Graphic Supervisor
|-
|[[Pokémon Black and White Versions]]
|DS
|2010
|Pokémon Design/Graphic Supervisor
|}


===Trading Card Game===
===TCG illustration===
For a list of cards illustrated by Ken Sugimori, go [[:Category:Illus. by Ken Sugimori|here]].
For a list of cards illustrated by Ken Sugimori, go [[:Category:Illus. by Ken Sugimori|here]].


=== Animation ===
===Animation===
* 1998-07-18 ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 1998-07-18 ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 1998-07-18 [[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]] (Character Concept Art)
* 1998-07-18 ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 1999-07-17 ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 1999-07-17 ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 1999-07-17 [[M02|The Power of One]] (Character Concept Art)
* 1999-07-17 ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2000-07-08 ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2000-07-08 ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2000-07-08 [[M03|Spell of the Unown]] (Character Concept Art)
* 2000-07-08 ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2001-07-07 ''[[PK11|Pikachu's PikaBoo]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2001-07-07 ''[[PK10|Pikachu's PikaBoo]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2001-07-07 [[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]] (Character Concept Art)
* 2001-07-07 ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2002-07-13 ''[[PK12|Camp Pikachu]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2002-07-13 ''[[PK11|Camp Pikachu]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2002-07-13 [[M04|Pokémon Heroes]] (Character Concept Art)
* 2002-07-13 ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2003-07-19 ''[[PK13|Gotta Dance!]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2003-07-19 ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2003-07-19 [[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]] (Character Concept Art)
* 2003-07-19 ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2004-07-17 [[M07|Destiny Deoxys]] (Character Concept Art)
* 2004-07-17 ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' (Character Concept Art)
 
===Manga===
* ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorer's Guide]]'' ([[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness (manga)|Original Manga by Sugimori included with Guide]])
* ''Jerry Girl'' (Original Manga by Sugimori)
* ''{{tt|Mendel Palace|Quinty}}'' - Artwork


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Sugimori's favorite Pokémon of {{game|Black and White|s}} is {{p|Zekrom}}. <ref>[http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/24213/news/what-is-ken-sugimoris-favourite-pokmon/]</ref>
* The character Kenji from the [[Pokémon anime]] (known as [[Tracey Sketchit]] in the English [[dub]]) may be a homage to Ken Sugimori, especially as both enjoy creating art. This is similar to the way Satoshi, known as [[Ash Ketchum]] in the English dub, is named after Satoshi Tajiri.
 
** Similarly, one of the default [[rival]] names in [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|Pokémon LeafGreen Version]] is '''Ken''' (Japanese: ケン ''Ken''), an allusion to Sugimori.
==External Links ==
* Sugimori's favorite Pokémon is {{p|Gengar}} due to its simple design.<ref name=fav>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101230153442/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/sp/index4.html What is your favourite Pokémon? - Pokémon Black and White interview] (archived)</ref>
 
** Another of Sugimori's favorite Pokémon is {{p|Venusaur}}, but he has also said its complexity makes it his least favorite to draw.<ref name=fav/>
* [http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/art/ Personal blog at Game Freak official site]
** In a Nintendo Power interview in July 2000, he gave {{p|Hoothoot}} as his answer, citing a childhood pet bird of his that had a habit of standing on one leg.<ref name=NintendoPower134 />
** His favorite Pokémon from {{game|Black and White|s}} is {{p|Zekrom}}.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141011000532/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/24213/what-is-ken-sugimoris-favourite-pokmon/ What is Ken Sugimori's favourite Pokémon?] (archived)</ref>
* Sugimori has illustrated more Pokémon cards than any other artist.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130904150151/http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/art/ Personal blog at Game Freak's official site, archived as of September 4, 2013] (Japanese)
[[Category:People|Sugimori, Ken]]
* [http://twitter.com/SUPER_32X Ken Sugimori's Twitter page] (Japanese)
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Ken Sugimori in 2018

Ken Sugimori (Japanese: 杉森建 Sugimori Ken; born January 27, 1966) is a friend of Satoshi Tajiri and illustrator of the original artwork for Pokémon games. He also has developed conceptual artwork for the movies, and illustrates TCG cards and merchandising. The original artwork for all 151 Generation I Pokémon was done by Sugimori.[1]

Sugimori's change of style over the years has been noticeable. Initially, he used a stiff, lightly shaded style using watercolors that was very reminiscent of Akira Toriyama's visual style, particularly that from 1989 onward. However, his now digitally-produced drawings of people and creatures have gradually gained more muscle definition, significantly rounder corners, heavier shading, and more natural and fluid poses.

Designs

Pokémon

The following is a list of Pokémon designed by Sugimori.

Capsule Monsters

The following are a list of Pokémon designed by Sugimori that were eventually redesigned, either by him, or another designer.

  • Gyaōn from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet[2]

    Gyaōn from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet[2]

  • Clefairy from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet[2]

    Clefairy from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet[2]

  • Spearow from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet[2]

    Spearow from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet[2]

  • Venusaur from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet[2]

    Venusaur from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet[2]

  • Lapras from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet[2]

    Lapras from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet[2]

  • Omega from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet[2]

    Omega from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet[2]

  • Gyarados from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet[2]

    Gyarados from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet[2]

  • Scyther from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet[2]

    Scyther from the 1990 Capsule Monsters sprite sheet[2]

Characters

The following is a list of characters designed by Sugimori.

Artwork

Official artwork

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Anime concept art
Game concept art
Capsule Monsters
A Man Who Created Pokémon cover
GAME FREAK New Years cards
GAME FREAK web art
Core series key art
Dash Box art
Badge 151
I Choose You anime art
Mystery Dungeon Box arts
Nintendo Dream, Pia, and MicroGroup Game covers
XY Paris Exhibition art
TCG Booster art

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

Merchandise

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

There are 969 cards illustrated by Sugimori, though most of them include re-used artwork from various games. For a list of cards he has illustrated, see here.

Pokémon Gallery Collection - Chance Encounter with a Shiny Pokémon.jpg
Pokémon Center
Pokémon Gallery Collection
(Chance Encounter with a Shiny Pokémon)[40]
Pokémon Gallery Collection - A Sky where Latias and Latios Roam.jpg
Pokémon Center
Pokémon Gallery Collection
(A Sky where Latias and Latios Roam)[40]
Pokémon Gallery Collection - Rayquaza's Imperial Wrath.jpg
Dialga-Palkia-Giratina.png
Pokémon Center
Pokémon Gallery Collection
(Confrontation at Spear Pillar)[40]
Pokémon Gallery Collection - Battle at the Secret HQ Xerneas.jpg
Pokémon Center
Pokémon Gallery Collection
(Battle at the Secret HQ — Xerneas)[40]
Pokémon Gallery Collection - Battle at the Secret HQ Yveltal.jpg
Pokémon Center
Pokémon Gallery Collection
(Battle at the Secret HQ — Yveltal)[40]
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TCG
VS Complete Book Vol. 13[citation needed]

Credits

Games

TCG illustration

For a list of cards illustrated by Ken Sugimori, go here.

Animation

Manga

Trivia

  • The character Kenji from the Pokémon anime (known as Tracey Sketchit in the English dub) may be a homage to Ken Sugimori, especially as both enjoy creating art. This is similar to the way Satoshi, known as Ash Ketchum in the English dub, is named after Satoshi Tajiri.
  • Sugimori's favorite Pokémon is Gengar due to its simple design.[41]
    • Another of Sugimori's favorite Pokémon is Venusaur, but he has also said its complexity makes it his least favorite to draw.[41]
    • In a Nintendo Power interview in July 2000, he gave Hoothoot as his answer, citing a childhood pet bird of his that had a habit of standing on one leg.[9]
    • His favorite Pokémon from Pokémon Black and White is Zekrom.[42]
  • Sugimori has illustrated more Pokémon cards than any other artist.

References

  1. ↑ Gifford, Kevin (April 7, 2008). "COLUMN: 'Game Mag Weaseling': Just Checking In" (archive). GameSetWatch.
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 2.20 2.21 2.22 2.23 2.24 2.25 2.26 2.27 https://web.archive.org/web/20230426182306/https://twitter.com/Lewchube/status/1651287332916428811
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 (2001). ゲーム・マエストロ〈VOL.4〉デザイナー/イラストレーター編 (English translation by Shmuplations)
  4. ↑ Interview with Yomiuri about Pikachu's creation (page 5)
  5. ↑ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokemon.com (archived)
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 (July 2000). 『ポケットモンスター』開発スタッフインタビュー (ページｂ)。 Nintendo Online Magazine (N.O.M). No.23.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "What It Takes to Create a Pokémon." Interview with Ken Sugimori in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Edition: The Official National Pokédex, p. xiii-xxi
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Interview with Yomiuri about Pikachu's creation (page 1)
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Nintendo Power Vol. 134, July 2000, p.78-79 (excerpt)
  10. ↑ Harris, Craig (February 24, 2009). "Pokemon Creators on Platinum."[sic] IGN.
  11. ↑ (July 2000). 『ポケットモンスター』開発スタッフインタビュー (ページｆ)。 Nintendo Online Magazine (N.O.M). No.23.
  12. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20230516083008/https://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-eevee-origins/
  13. ↑ Nintendo Dream Volume 84, February/March 2003 (English translation written by Jacob Newcomb and commissioned by Dr. Lava)
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Go-Pokemon.com - Pokémon Creators, Artists at the World Championships
  15. ↑ http://web.archive.org/web/20071103203031/http://blog.pokemon-movie.jp/archives/2006/07/post_85.html
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Nintendo Dream Vol. 201, January 2011 (Translation by Dr. Lava)
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 Nintendo Dream Vol. 204, April 2011 (Shellspider's blog (Japanese), Translation by Dr. Lava)
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 Archive of deleted tweet by Keiko Moritsugu, explaining which Generation V Pokémon she had designed
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 Nintendo Dream Vol. 205, May 2011 (Shellspider's blog (Japanese), Translation by Dr. Lava)
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 How Pokemon Get Made, 1up.com (Archive)
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 Ken Sugimori got 'artist's block' during Pokemon X and Y development. Official Nintendo Magazine (published on October 24, 2013) (archived)
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 Yujirou, the original Viridian City Gym Leader
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 23.3 Tweet posted by Sugimori confirming he designed Yujirou & Sabrina
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 24.3 24.4 24.5 24.6 24.7 Tweet posted by Sugimori confirming he designed Brock, Misty, Surge & Erika
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 25.2 25.3 Tweet posted by Sugimori confirming he designed Koga & Blaine
  26. ↑ Tweet posted by Sugimori confirming he designed Jessie and James
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 From the filenames of the original concept art
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 28.2 28.3 28.4 28.5 28.6 All key art for RG, Blue, GS, RS, FRLG, and DP was drawn by Sugimori, credited on all TCG cards using that artwork.
  29. ↑ Brock's Grit
  30. ↑ Misty's Determination
  31. ↑ Giovanni's Scheme
  32. ↑ Cheryl (Battle Styles)
  33. ↑ N Noble Victories
  34. ↑ Korrina (Furious Fists)
  35. ↑ Lysandre (Flashfire)
  36. ↑ AZ (Phantom Forces)
  37. ↑ 37.0 37.1 Ace Trainer
  38. ↑ YouTube video of the announcement
  39. ↑ Avery (Chilling Reign)
  40. ↑ 40.00 40.01 40.02 40.03 40.04 40.05 40.06 40.07 40.08 40.09 40.10 Each Pokémon Gallery Collection has Sugimori's signature.
  41. ↑ 41.0 41.1 What is your favourite Pokémon? - Pokémon Black and White interview (archived)
  42. ↑ What is Ken Sugimori's favourite Pokémon? (archived)

External links


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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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