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'''Atsuko Nishida''' (Japanese: '''西田敦子''') is a graphic artist who has been involved with several aspects of the Pokémon franchise since it began. She was part of the graphics team on ''{{wp|Pulseman}}'', one of [[Game Freak]]'s most successful early titles, working alongside Pokémon creator [[Satoshi Tajiri]] and artist [[Ken Sugimori]]. During the development of the first [[Pokémon games]], she helped design key characters and several Pokémon, also contributing to the conceptual design of characters that appeared in the first few [[Pokémon movie]]s. Nishida has continued to work within many areas of the franchise, credited on the majority of the main series games, movies, and produced an array of original illustrations for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
[[Image:Atsuko Nishida.jpg|thumb|250px|Atsuko Nishida in 2018]]
'''Atsuko Nishida''' (Japanese: '''西田敦子''' / '''にしだあつこ''' ''Nishida Atsuko'') is a graphic artist who has been involved with several aspects of the Pokémon franchise since it began. She was part of the graphics team on {{wp|Pulseman}}, one of [[Game Freak]]'s most successful early titles, working alongside Pokémon creator [[Satoshi Tajiri]] and artist [[Ken Sugimori]]. During the development of the first [[Pokémon games]], she helped design key characters and several Pokémon, notably the cuter ones as opposed to the tougher ones.


According to an interview with ''Famitsu'', translated by the UK's ''Official Nintendo Magazine'', Nishida is a fan of [[Eevee]] and the [[Eeveelution|Eeveelutions]] and personally designed {{p|Sylveon}}. She also designed {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Minccino}}.
Nishida is a character designer for the mascot of the [[Pokémon]] franchise, {{p|Pikachu}}. She stated that first design of Pikachu looked like a vertically long {{wp|daifuku}} rice confection with ears.<ref>[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DcLay_vVMAA2Q7G.jpg:orig Pikachu was a squirrel at first - Yomiuri newspaper] (Japanese, [https://twitter.com/hinopika/status/991595452448493569 images by Hinopika], overview by [http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0004412363 The Japan News])</ref> She also modeled Pikachu's cheeks, which are used to store electricity, after squirrels storing food in their cheeks.<ref>[http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/fukayomi/ichiran/20180501-OYT8T50139.html?page_no=1 Pikachu is a daifuku? - Yomiuri Shimbun (Page 1)] (Japanese, translation by [http://www.siliconera.com/2018/05/03/pikachu-originally-second-evolution-called-gorochu-large-fangs-two-horns/ Siliconera], excerpts by [https://twitter.com/DogasusBackpack/status/991698132651069440?s=19 Dogasu])</ref> Nishida is also a fan of {{p|Eevee}} and the [[Eeveelution]]s, having personally designed all of the Eeveelutions except for {{p|Jolteon}} and {{p|Flareon}}.<ref name=EVs/><ref name=Tweet/>
 
She also contributed to the conceptual design of characters that appeared in the first few [[Pokémon movie]]s, as well as several of the main cast members of the Pokémon anime itself, including [[Ash Ketchum]], {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}}.<ref>[https://twitter.com/El_Aleph87/status/1632063563744378884 Press release of "Hometown Story"]</ref> Nishida has continued to work within many areas of the franchise, credited on the majority of the main series games and movies, and has produced an array of original illustrations for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. She is also the illustrator for the mini-comic series titled ''Together with Pokémon!'' (Japanese: ポケモンといっしょ！) for a monthly children's magazine, ''Chara Pafe'' (Japanese: キャラぱふぇ).
 
==Design==
===Pokémon===
The following is a list of Pokémon designed by Nishida.
 
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'''{{color2|fff|Generation I}}'''
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| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0013.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0014.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0015.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0025.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0026.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0037.png|x80px]]
|-
| '''{{color2|000|Bulbasaur}}'''<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>
| '''{{color2|000|Charmander}}'''<ref name=Pokemon.com/><ref name=GameFreak>[https://web.archive.org/web/19980121112202fw_/http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/POKEMON/INTER/ATSUKO/INTER_AT.HTM Interview with Atsuko Nishida on Game Freak's website]</ref>
| '''{{color2|000|Charmeleon}}'''<ref name=GameFreak/>
| '''{{color2|000|Charizard}}'''<ref name=GameFreak/>
| '''{{color2|000|Squirtle}}'''<ref name=Pokemon.com/>
| '''{{color2|000|Wartortle}}'''<ref name=GameFreak/>
| '''{{color2|000|Weedle}}'''<ref name=GameFreak/>
| '''{{color2|000|Kakuna}}'''<ref name=GameFreak/>
| '''{{color2|000|Beedrill}}'''<ref name=GameFreak/>
| '''{{color2|000|Pikachu}}'''<ref name=Pokemon.com/><ref name=GameFreak/>
| '''{{color2|000|Raichu}}'''<ref name=GameFreak/><ref name=USUM>"What It Takes to Create a Pokémon." Interview with Ken Sugimori in ''[[Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Edition: The Official National Pokédex]]'', p. xxi</ref>
| '''{{color2|000|Vulpix}}'''<ref name="CFPPage2"/>
|-
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0038.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0043.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0044.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0045.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0069.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0070.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0071.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0077.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0078.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0134.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0147.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0148.png|x80px]]
|-
| '''{{color2|000|Ninetales}}'''<ref name="CFPPage2"/>
| '''{{color2|000|Oddish}}'''<ref name=GameFreak/>
| '''{{color2|000|Gloom}}'''<ref name=GameFreak/>
| '''{{color2|000|Vileplume}}'''<ref name=GameFreak/>
| '''{{color2|000|Bellsprout}}'''<ref name=GameFreak/>
| '''{{color2|000|Weepinbell}}'''<ref name=GameFreak/>
| '''{{color2|000|Victreebel}}'''<ref name=GameFreak/>
| '''{{color2|000|Ponyta}}'''<ref name=GameFreak/>
| '''{{color2|000|Rapidash}}'''<ref name=GameFreak/>
| '''{{color2|000|Vaporeon}}'''<ref name=EVs>(2018) ''EVs''. ([http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-eevee-origins/ English translation] written by Anthony Madry and commissioned by Dr. Lava)</ref><ref name=Tweet>[https://twitter.com/atsuko_nishida/status/783643367523557376 AtsukoNishida's Tweet]</ref>
| '''{{color2|000|Dratini}}'''<ref name=GameFreak/>
| '''{{color2|000|Dragonair}}'''<ref name=GameFreak/>
|-
| colspan="15" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background:#{{johto color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" |
'''{{color2|fff|Generation II}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background:#{{johto color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0196.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background:#{{johto color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0197.png|x80px]]
|-
| '''{{color2|000|Espeon}}'''<ref name=EVs /><ref name=Tweet />
| '''{{color2|000|Umbreon}}'''<ref name=EVs /><ref name=Tweet />
|-
| colspan="15" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background:#{{sinnoh color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" |
'''{{color2|fff|Generation IV}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background:#{{sinnoh color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0401.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background:#{{sinnoh color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0470.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background:#{{sinnoh color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0471.png|x80px]]
|-
| '''{{color2|000|Kricketot}}'''<ref name="CFPPage2"/>
| '''{{color2|000|Leafeon}}'''<ref name=EVs /><ref name=Tweet />
| '''{{color2|000|Glaceon}}'''<ref name=EVs /><ref name=Tweet />
|-
| colspan="15" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" |
'''{{color2|fff|Generation V}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0517.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0518.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0546.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0547.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0548.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0549.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0570.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0571.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0572.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0573.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0588.png|x80px]]
|-
| '''{{color2|000|Munna}}'''<ref name=ND201>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 201, January 2011 ([http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-3/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref>
| '''{{color2|000|Musharna}}'''<ref name=ND201/>
| '''{{color2|000|Cottonee}}'''<ref name=ND204>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 204, April 2011 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20110704155314/http://shellspider.blog101.fc2.com/blog-entry-502.html Shellspider's blog], [http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-2/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref>
| '''{{color2|000|Whimsicott}}'''<ref name="CFPPage2"/><ref name=ND204/><ref name="CFPPage1"/>
| '''{{color2|000|Petilil}}'''<ref name=ND204/>
| '''{{color2|000|Lilligant}}'''<ref name="CFPPage2"/><ref name=ND204/>
| '''{{color2|000|Zorua}}'''<ref name="CFPPage2"/>
| '''{{color2|000|Zoroark}}'''<ref name="CFPPage2"/>
| '''{{color2|000|Minccino}}'''<ref name=ND201/><ref name="CFPPage1">[https://funs-project.com/poplab/007/ Fun's Project interview with Atsuko Nishida (Page 1)]</ref>
| '''{{color2|000|Cinccino}}'''<ref name=ND201/>
| '''{{color2|000|Karrablast}}''' <br> (Idea)<ref name=ND201/>
|-
| colspan="15" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background:#{{kalos color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" |
'''{{color2|fff|Generation VI}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background:#{{kalos color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0006-Mega X.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background:#{{kalos color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0700.png|x80px]]
|-
| '''{{color2|000|Mega}} {{color2|000|Charizard}} X'''<ref name="CFPPage2">[https://funs-project.com/poplab/007/index_2.html Fun's Project interview with Atsuko Nishida (Page 2)]</ref>
| '''{{color2|000|Sylveon}}'''<ref name=EVs /><ref name=Tweet /><ref name="CFPPage2"/><ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20131030135359/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/55616/ken-sugimori-got-artists-block-during-pokemon-x-and-y-development/ Pokémon designer interview with Famitsu, translated by the UK's Official Nintendo Magazine].</ref>
|-
| colspan="15" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{alola color dark}}; background:#{{alola color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" |
'''{{color2|fff|Generation VII}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{alola color dark}}; background:#{{alola color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0026-Alola.png|x80px]]
|-
| '''{{color2|000|Regional form#List of regional forms|Alolan}} {{color2|000|Raichu}}'''<ref name=USUM/>
|-
| colspan="15" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{galar color dark}}; background:#{{galar color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" |
'''{{color2|fff|Generation VIII}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{galar color dark}}; background:#{{galar color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0869.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{hisui color dark}}; background:#{{hisui color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0570-Hisui.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{hisui color dark}}; background:#{{hisui color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0571-Hisui.png|x80px]]
|-
| '''{{color2|000|Alcremie}}'''<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/B5EnBIaAzFz/ Comment on an Instagram post by Atsuko Nishida (@coloatsu).] Posted on November 20, 2019.</ref>
| '''{{color2|000|Regional form#List of regional forms|Hisuian}} {{color2|000|Zorua}}'''<ref name="LegendsInstagram">[https://www.instagram.com/p/CZR0ngKvAfy/ Instagram post by Atsuko Nishida]</ref>
| '''{{color2|000|Regional form#List of regional forms|Hisuian}} {{color2|000|Zoroark}}'''<ref name="LegendsInstagram"/>
|}
 
==Artwork==
===Official Artwork===
<gallery>
Pikachu Ceramic Decoration 2023 Key Art.jpg|{{p|Pikachu}} ceramic doll merchandise<ref name=PikachuDoll2023>[https://web.archive.org/web/20231208120650/https://www.pokemon.co.jp/goods/2023/11/231124_go03.html The Pokémon Center confirming Nishida drew the Ceramic Doll key art.]</ref>
</gallery>
 
===Staff Artwork===
This is a collection of unofficial Pokémon artwork drawn by Nishida.
<gallery widths=100>
NishidaHisuianZoruaZoroark.png|Hisuian {{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}} Design Announcement<ref name="LegendsInstagram"></ref>
</gallery>


==Works==
==Works==
===Games===  
===Games===
{| align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #A0A0C4; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 5px solid #BBBBE8"
{| align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #A0A0C4; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 5px solid #BBBBE8"
|-
|-
! style="background: #CCCCFF; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Title
! style="background-color: #CCF; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Title
! style="background: #CCCCFF" | Platform
! style="background-color: #CCF" | Platform
! style="background: #CCCCFF" | Release date
! style="background-color: #CCF" | Release date
! style="background: #CCCCFF; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Position
! style="background-color: #CCF; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Position
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''Pulseman''
| ''{{wp|Pulseman}}''
| {{wp|Mega Drive}}
| {{wp|Mega Drive}}
| 1994-07-22
| 1994-07-22
| Graphics
| Graphics
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Pokémon Red and Green Versions]]''
| ''[[Pokémon Red and Green Versions]]''
| [[Game Boy]]
| [[Game Boy]]
| 1996-02-27
| 1996-02-27
| Character Design/Pokémon Design
| Character Design/Pokémon Design
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''Bazaru de Gozaru No Game Degozaru''
| ''{{jwp|バザールでござーる|Bazaru de Gozaru no Game de Gozaru}}''
| {{wp|TurboGrafx-16}}
| {{wp|TurboGrafx-16}}
| 1996-07-26
| 1996-07-26
| Graphics
| Graphics
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Pokémon Blue]]'' (Japanese)
| ''[[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Pokémon Blue]]'' (Japanese)
| Game Boy
| [[Game Boy]]
| 1996-10-10
| 1996-10-10
| Character Design/Pokémon Design
| Character Design/Pokémon Design
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)|Pokémon Stadium]]'' (Japanese)
| ''{{jpn|Pokémon Stadium}}'' (Japanese)
| [[Nintendo 64]]
| [[Nintendo 64]]
| 1998-08-01
| 1998-08-01
| Pokémon Design
| Pokémon Design
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Pokémon Yellow Version]]''
| ''[[Pokémon Yellow Version]]''
| Game Boy
| [[Game Boy]]
| 1998-09-12
| 1998-09-12
| Character Design/Pokémon Design
| Character Design/Pokémon Design
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Pokémon Stadium]]'' (English)
| ''[[Pokémon Stadium]]'' (English)
| Nintendo 64
| [[Nintendo 64]]
| 1999-04-30
| 1999-04-30
| Pokémon Design
| Pokémon Design
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions]]''
| ''[[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions]]''
| [[Game Boy Color]]
| [[Game Boy Color]]
| 1999-11-21
| 1999-11-21
| Pokémon Design
| Pokémon Design
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''{{wp|Grandia II}}''
| ''{{wp|Grandia II}}''
| {{wp|Dreamcast}}
| {{wp|Dreamcast}}
| 2000-08-03
| 2000-08-03
| "Carro" Design
| "Carro" Design
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Pokémon Crystal Version]]''
| ''[[Pokémon Crystal Version]]''
| Game Boy Color
| [[Game Boy Color]]
| 2000-12-14
| 2000-12-14
| Pokémon Design
| Pokémon Design
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]''
| ''[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]''
| Nintendo 64
| [[Nintendo 64]]
| 2000-12-14
| 2000-12-14
| Pokémon Design
| Pokémon Design
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''{{wp|Grandia: Parallel Trippers}}''
| [[Game Boy Color]]
| 2000-12-22
| Pinky Design
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''{{wp|Grandia Xtreme}}''
| ''{{wp|Grandia Xtreme}}''
| {{wp|PlayStation 2}}
| {{wp|PlayStation 2}}
| 2002-01-31
| 2002-01-31
| "Carro" Design
| "Carro" Design
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions]]''
| ''[[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions]]''
| [[Game Boy Advance]]
| [[Game Boy Advance]]
| 2002-11-21
| 2002-11-21
| Pokémon Design
| Pokémon Design
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Pokémon Channel]]''
| ''[[Pokémon Channel]]''
| [[Nintendo GameCube]]
| [[Nintendo GameCube]]
| 2003-07-18
| 2003-07-18
| Pokémon Design
| Pokémon Design
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions]]''
| ''[[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions]]''
| Game Boy Advance
| [[Game Boy Advance]]
| 2004-01-29
| 2004-01-29
| Pokémon Design
| Pokémon Design
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Pokémon Emerald Version]]''
| ''[[Pokémon Emerald Version]]''
| Game Boy Advance
| [[Game Boy Advance]]
| 2004-11-16
| 2004-11-16
| Pokémon Design
| Pokémon Design
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]''
| ''[[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]''
| Nintendo GameCube
| [[Nintendo GameCube]]
| 2005-08-04
| 2005-08-04
| Pokémon Design
| Pokémon Design
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions]]''
| ''[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions]]''
| [[Nintendo DS]]
| [[Nintendo DS]]
| 2006-09-28
| 2006-09-28
| Pokémon Design
| Pokémon Design
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''{{wp|Culdcept Saga}}''
| ''{{wp|Culdcept Saga}}''
| {{wp|Xbox 360}}
| {{wp|Xbox 360}}
| 2006-11-22
| 2006-11-22
| Illustration Artist
| Illustration Artist
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]''
| ''[[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]''
| [[Wii]]
| [[Wii]]
| 2006-12-14
| 2006-12-14
| Pokémon Characters Designed By
| Pokémon Characters Designed By
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Pokémon Platinum Version]]''
| ''[[Pokémon Platinum Version]]''
| Nintendo DS
| [[Nintendo DS]]
| 2008-09-13
| 2008-09-13
| Pokémon Design
| Pokémon Design
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions]]''
| ''[[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions]]''
| Nintendo DS
| [[Nintendo DS]]
| 2009-09-12
| 2009-09-12
| Pokémon Design
| Pokémon Design
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Pokémon Black and White Versions]]''
| ''[[Pokémon Black and White Versions]]''
| Nintendo DS
| [[Nintendo DS]]
| 2010-09-18
| 2010-09-18
| Pokémon Character Design
| Pokémon Character Design
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2]]''
| [[Nintendo DS]]
| 2012-06-23
| Pokémon Character Design
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Pokémon X and Y]]''
| [[Nintendo 3DS]]
| 2013-10-12
| Pokémon Character Design
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''{{wp|Hometown Story}}''
| [[Nintendo 3DS]]
| 2013-12-12
| Character Design
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''{{wp|Chaos Rings III}}''
| {{wp|PlayStation Vita}}, {{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}
| 2014-10-16
| Card Illustration
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''{{wp|7'scarlet}}''
| {{wp|Microsoft Windows}}, {{wp|PlayStation Vita}}
| 2026-07-21
| Guest Designer (Okune Panda)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]''
| [[Nintendo 3DS]]
| 2016-11-18
| Pokémon Characters Design
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]]''
| [[Nintendo Switch]]
| 2019-11-15
| Pokémon Design
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]''
| [[Nintendo Switch]]
| 2022-01-28
| Pokémon Character Design
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''{{wp|Trinity Trigger}}''
| {{wp|Microsoft Windows}}, {{wp|PlayStation 4}},<br>{{wp|PlayStation 5}}, [[Nintendo Switch]]
| 2022-09-22
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| 1998-07-18
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| Original Character Design
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|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
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| ''[[M02|The Power of One]] ''
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| 1999-07-17
| 1999-07-17
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| ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]''
| ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]''
| 2000-07-08
| 2000-07-08
| Conceptual Character Artist
| Conceptual Character Artist
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]] ''
| ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]] ''
| 2000-07-08
| 2000-07-08
| Conceptual Character Artist
| Conceptual Character Artist
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''
| ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''
| 2000-12-30
| 2000-12-30
| Character Conceptual Design
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|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
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| ''[[PK10|Pikachu's PikaBoo]]''
| ''[[PK10|Pikachu's PikaBoo]]''
| 2001-07-07
| 2001-07-07
| Conceptual Character Artist
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|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
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| ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''
| ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''
| 2001-07-07
| 2001-07-07
| Conceptual Character Artist
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| ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''
| ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''
| 2001-12-30
| 2001-12-30
| Conceptual Character Artist
| Conceptual Character Artist
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]''
| ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''
| 2002-07-13
| 2002-07-13
| Conceptual Character Artist
| Conceptual Character Artist
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!!]]''
| ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!!]]''
| 2003-07-19
| 2003-07-19
| Conceptual Character Artist
| Conceptual Character Artist
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''
| ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''
| 2003-07-19
| 2003-07-19
| Conceptual Character Artist
| Conceptual Character Artist
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| ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''
| ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''
| 2004-07-17
| 2004-07-17
| Conceptual Character Artist
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| ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''
| ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''
| 2005-07-16
| 2005-07-16
| Conceptual Character Artist
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| ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''
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| 2006-07-15
| 2006-07-15
| Conceptual Character Artist
| Conceptual Character Artist
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| ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''
| ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''
| 2006-10-13
| 2006-10-13
| Conceptual Character Artist
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| ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''
| ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''
| 2007-07-14
| 2007-07-14
| Original Character Design
| Original Character Design
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
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| ''[[SS020|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]''
| ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]''
| 2007-09-09
| 2007-09-09
| Conceptual Character Artist
| Conceptual Character Artist
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''
| ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''
| 2008-07-19
| 2008-07-19
| Original Character Design
| Original Character Design
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
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| ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''
| ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''
| 2009-07-18
| 2009-07-18
| Conceptual Character Artist
| Conceptual Character Artist
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''
| ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''
| 2010-07-10
| 2010-07-10
| Conceptual Character Artist
| Conceptual Character Artist
 
|- style="background:#FFF"
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| ''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom/Black—Victini and Reshiram]]''
| ''[[Best Wishes series|Best Wishes]]'' series
| 2011-07-16
| Conceptual Character Artist
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| ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]''
| 2012-07-14
| Conceptual Character Artist
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''
| 2013-07-13
| Conceptual Character Artist
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''
| 2015-07-18
| Conceptual Character Artist
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''
| 2016-07-16
| Conceptual Character Artist
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''
| 2017-07-15
| Conceptual Character Artist
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[M20|The Power of Us]]''
| 2018-07-13
| Conceptual Character Artist
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White|Best Wishes]]'' series
| 2010-09-23
| 2010-09-23
| Conceptual Character Artist
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY|XY]]'' series
| 2013-10-17
| Conceptual Character Artist
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| ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon|Sun and Moon]]'' series
| 2016-11-17
| Conceptual Character Artist
| Conceptual Character Artist
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==Work for the TCG==
===TCG illustrations===
Nishida has produced illustrations for the TCG since the some of the earliest Japanese promotional cards, though her first in regular expansions was in the {{TCG|Team Rocket}} set. Nishida's style is distinctive, using an airbrush technique with a soft palette of colors that is easy on the eyes and convey the feeling that the portrayed Pokémon is at one with their environment. Light is also a large factor, using it to highlight key areas of the overall image to maintain the "soft" aspect. For a list of cards she has illustrated, go [[:Category:Illus. by Atsuko Nishida|here]].
Nishida has produced illustrations for the TCG since the some of the earliest Japanese promotional cards, though her first in regular expansions was in the {{TCG|Team Rocket}} set. Nishida's style is distinctive, using an airbrush technique with a soft palette of colors that is easy on the eyes and convey the feeling that the portrayed Pokémon is at one with their environment. Light is also a large factor, using it to highlight key areas of the overall image to maintain the "soft" aspect.
 
There are {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Illus. by Atsuko Nishida}} cards illustrated by Nishida. For a list of cards she has illustrated, see [[:Category:Illus. by Atsuko Nishida|here]].
 
==In-game appearances==
===Generations I, III, and VII===
{{main|Erik and Sara}}
 
Sara (Japanese: アツコ ''Atsuko'') may be a reference to Atsuko Nishida. She appears in all [[Generation I]] games, as well as their [[Generation III]] and [[Generation VII|VII]] remakes.
 
She and Erik (Japanese: コージ ''Kōji'') mention each other in their dialogue. He may be a reference to [[Kōji Nishino]].
 
==Trivia==
* Atsuko Nishida is the only person who has been credited as a Pokémon designer in every [[generation]].
* In an interview with the character designers of Pokémon in 2018, Nishida said that {{p|Pikachu}} was supposed to have a third [[evolution]] stage after {{p|Raichu}}, which was named "Gorochu" (Japanese: ゴロチュウ). [[Ken Sugimori]] stated that it was scrapped for game balance reasons.<ref name=Pokemon.com />
* Nishida's favorite Pokémon is {{p|Charizard}}.<ref name=Pokemon.com />
 
==References==
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==External links==
* [https://twitter.com/atsuko_nishida Atsuko Nishida's Twitter]
* [https://www.instagram.com/coloatsu Atsuko Nishida's Instagram]
* [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu | Pokemon.com] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083831/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ archived])


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Atsuko Nishida in 2018

Atsuko Nishida (Japanese: 西田敦子 / にしだあつこ Nishida Atsuko) is a graphic artist who has been involved with several aspects of the Pokémon franchise since it began. She was part of the graphics team on Pulseman, one of Game Freak's most successful early titles, working alongside Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri and artist Ken Sugimori. During the development of the first Pokémon games, she helped design key characters and several Pokémon, notably the cuter ones as opposed to the tougher ones.

Nishida is a character designer for the mascot of the Pokémon franchise, Pikachu. She stated that first design of Pikachu looked like a vertically long daifuku rice confection with ears.[1] She also modeled Pikachu's cheeks, which are used to store electricity, after squirrels storing food in their cheeks.[2] Nishida is also a fan of Eevee and the Eeveelutions, having personally designed all of the Eeveelutions except for Jolteon and Flareon.[3][4]

She also contributed to the conceptual design of characters that appeared in the first few Pokémon movies, as well as several of the main cast members of the Pokémon anime itself, including Ash Ketchum, Misty, and Brock.[5] Nishida has continued to work within many areas of the franchise, credited on the majority of the main series games and movies, and has produced an array of original illustrations for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. She is also the illustrator for the mini-comic series titled Together with Pokémon! (Japanese: ポケモンといっしょ！) for a monthly children's magazine, Chara Pafe (Japanese: キャラぱふぇ).

Design

Pokémon

The following is a list of Pokémon designed by Nishida.

Generation I

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Bulbasaur[6] Charmander[6][7] Charmeleon[7] Charizard[7] Squirtle[6] Wartortle[7] Weedle[7] Kakuna[7] Beedrill[7] Pikachu[6][7] Raichu[7][8] Vulpix[9]
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Ninetales[9] Oddish[7] Gloom[7] Vileplume[7] Bellsprout[7] Weepinbell[7] Victreebel[7] Ponyta[7] Rapidash[7] Vaporeon[3][4] Dratini[7] Dragonair[7]

Generation II

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Espeon[3][4] Umbreon[3][4]

Generation IV

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Kricketot[9] Leafeon[3][4] Glaceon[3][4]

Generation V

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Munna[10] Musharna[10] Cottonee[11] Whimsicott[9][11][12] Petilil[11] Lilligant[9][11] Zorua[9] Zoroark[9] Minccino[10][12] Cinccino[10] Karrablast
(Idea)[10]

Generation VI

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Mega Charizard X[9] Sylveon[3][4][9][13]

Generation VII

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Alolan Raichu[8]

Generation VIII

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Alcremie[14] Hisuian Zorua[15] Hisuian Zoroark[15]

Artwork

Official Artwork

Staff Artwork

This is a collection of unofficial Pokémon artwork drawn by Nishida.

Works

Games

Title Platform Release date Position
Pulseman Mega Drive 1994-07-22 Graphics
Pokémon Red and Green Versions Game Boy 1996-02-27 Character Design/Pokémon Design
Bazaru de Gozaru no Game de Gozaru TurboGrafx-16 1996-07-26 Graphics
Pokémon Blue (Japanese) Game Boy 1996-10-10 Character Design/Pokémon Design
Pokémon Stadium (Japanese) Nintendo 64 1998-08-01 Pokémon Design
Pokémon Yellow Version Game Boy 1998-09-12 Character Design/Pokémon Design
Pokémon Stadium (English) Nintendo 64 1999-04-30 Pokémon Design
Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions Game Boy Color 1999-11-21 Pokémon Design
Grandia II Dreamcast 2000-08-03 "Carro" Design
Pokémon Crystal Version Game Boy Color 2000-12-14 Pokémon Design
Pokémon Stadium 2 Nintendo 64 2000-12-14 Pokémon Design
Grandia: Parallel Trippers Game Boy Color 2000-12-22 Pinky Design
Grandia Xtreme PlayStation 2 2002-01-31 "Carro" Design
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions Game Boy Advance 2002-11-21 Pokémon Design
Pokémon Channel Nintendo GameCube 2003-07-18 Pokémon Design
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions Game Boy Advance 2004-01-29 Pokémon Design
Pokémon Emerald Version Game Boy Advance 2004-11-16 Pokémon Design
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness Nintendo GameCube 2005-08-04 Pokémon Design
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions Nintendo DS 2006-09-28 Pokémon Design
Culdcept Saga Xbox 360 2006-11-22 Illustration Artist
Pokémon Battle Revolution Wii 2006-12-14 Pokémon Characters Designed By
Pokémon Platinum Version Nintendo DS 2008-09-13 Pokémon Design
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions Nintendo DS 2009-09-12 Pokémon Design
Pokémon Black and White Versions Nintendo DS 2010-09-18 Pokémon Character Design
Pokémon Black and White Versions 2 Nintendo DS 2012-06-23 Pokémon Character Design
Pokémon X and Y Nintendo 3DS 2013-10-12 Pokémon Character Design
Hometown Story Nintendo 3DS 2013-12-12 Character Design
Chaos Rings III PlayStation Vita, iOS, Android 2014-10-16 Card Illustration
7'scarlet Microsoft Windows, PlayStation Vita 2026-07-21 Guest Designer (Okune Panda)
Pokémon Sun and Moon Nintendo 3DS 2016-11-18 Pokémon Characters Design
Pokémon Sword and Shield Nintendo Switch 2019-11-15 Pokémon Design
Pokémon Legends: Arceus Nintendo Switch 2022-01-28 Pokémon Character Design
Trinity Trigger Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4,
PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 		2022-09-22 Trigger Designer
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Nintendo Switch 2022-11-18 Pokémon Design

Animation

Title Release date Position
Mewtwo Strikes Back 1998-07-18 Original Character Design
The Power of One 1999-07-17 Original Character Design
Pikachu & Pichu 2000-07-08 Conceptual Character Artist
Spell of the Unown: Entei 2000-07-08 Conceptual Character Artist
Mewtwo Returns 2000-12-30 Character Conceptual Design
Pikachu's PikaBoo 2001-07-07 Conceptual Character Artist
Celebi: The Voice of the Forest 2001-07-07 Conceptual Character Artist
The Legend of Thunder! 2001-12-30 Conceptual Character Artist
Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias 2002-07-13 Conceptual Character Artist
Gotta Dance!! 2003-07-19 Conceptual Character Artist
Jirachi: Wish Maker 2003-07-19 Conceptual Character Artist
Destiny Deoxys 2004-07-17 Conceptual Character Artist
Lucario and the Mystery of Mew 2005-07-16 Conceptual Character Artist
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea 2006-07-15 Conceptual Character Artist
The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon 2006-10-13 Conceptual Character Artist
The Rise of Darkrai 2007-07-14 Original Character Design
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness 2007-09-09 Conceptual Character Artist
Giratina and the Sky Warrior 2008-07-19 Original Character Design
Arceus and the Jewel of Life 2009-07-18 Conceptual Character Artist
Zoroark: Master of Illusions 2010-07-10 Conceptual Character Artist
White—Victini and Zekrom/Black—Victini and Reshiram 2011-07-16 Conceptual Character Artist
Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice 2012-07-14 Conceptual Character Artist
Genesect and the Legend Awakened 2013-07-13 Conceptual Character Artist
Hoopa and the Clash of Ages 2015-07-18 Conceptual Character Artist
Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel 2016-07-16 Conceptual Character Artist
I Choose You! 2017-07-15 Conceptual Character Artist
The Power of Us 2018-07-13 Conceptual Character Artist
Best Wishes series 2010-09-23 Conceptual Character Artist
XY series 2013-10-17 Conceptual Character Artist
Sun and Moon series 2016-11-17 Conceptual Character Artist

TCG illustrations

Nishida has produced illustrations for the TCG since the some of the earliest Japanese promotional cards, though her first in regular expansions was in the Team Rocket set. Nishida's style is distinctive, using an airbrush technique with a soft palette of colors that is easy on the eyes and convey the feeling that the portrayed Pokémon is at one with their environment. Light is also a large factor, using it to highlight key areas of the overall image to maintain the "soft" aspect.

There are 446 cards illustrated by Nishida. For a list of cards she has illustrated, see here.

In-game appearances

Generations I, III, and VII

Main article: Erik and Sara

Sara (Japanese: アツコ Atsuko) may be a reference to Atsuko Nishida. She appears in all Generation I games, as well as their Generation III and VII remakes.

She and Erik (Japanese: コージ Kōji) mention each other in their dialogue. He may be a reference to Kōji Nishino.

Trivia

  • Atsuko Nishida is the only person who has been credited as a Pokémon designer in every generation.
  • In an interview with the character designers of Pokémon in 2018, Nishida said that Pikachu was supposed to have a third evolution stage after Raichu, which was named "Gorochu" (Japanese: ゴロチュウ). Ken Sugimori stated that it was scrapped for game balance reasons.[6]
  • Nishida's favorite Pokémon is Charizard.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Pikachu was a squirrel at first - Yomiuri newspaper (Japanese, images by Hinopika, overview by The Japan News)
  2. ↑ Pikachu is a daifuku? - Yomiuri Shimbun (Page 1) (Japanese, translation by Siliconera, excerpts by Dogasu)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 (2018) EVs. (English translation written by Anthony Madry and commissioned by Dr. Lava)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 AtsukoNishida's Tweet
  5. ↑ Press release of "Hometown Story"
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokemon.com (archived)
  7. ↑ 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 7.14 7.15 7.16 7.17 7.18 Interview with Atsuko Nishida on Game Freak's website
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "What It Takes to Create a Pokémon." Interview with Ken Sugimori in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Edition: The Official National Pokédex, p. xxi
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 Fun's Project interview with Atsuko Nishida (Page 2)
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 Nintendo Dream Vol. 201, January 2011 (Translation by Dr. Lava)
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 Nintendo Dream Vol. 204, April 2011 (Shellspider's blog, Translation by Dr. Lava)
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Fun's Project interview with Atsuko Nishida (Page 1)
  13. ↑ Pokémon designer interview with Famitsu, translated by the UK's Official Nintendo Magazine.
  14. ↑ Comment on an Instagram post by Atsuko Nishida (@coloatsu). Posted on November 20, 2019.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 Instagram post by Atsuko Nishida
  16. ↑ The Pokémon Center confirming Nishida drew the Ceramic Doll key art.

External links


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