Shigeki Morimoto: Difference between revisions

From Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia.
Jump to navigationJump to search
(→‎Intro: added ref, rewrote)
 
(4 intermediate revisions by 4 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
[[File:Shigeki Morimoto.png|thumb|200px|Morimoto in 2023]]
[[File:Shigeki Morimoto.png|thumb|200px|Morimoto in 2023]]
'''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 [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions]]. 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.  
'''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}}.
Line 49: Line 49:


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


==={{4v|Black|White|2}}===
===[[Generation V]]===
In {{4v|Black|White|2}}, Morimoto appears in [[Castelia City]] in the [[Game Freak]] building. He will battle the {{player}} once per day, although in Black and White, the player must have cleared the main game before they can battle him. He uses the {{tc|Veteran}} sprite.
In {{game4|BWB2W2}}, Morimoto appears in [[Castelia City]] in the [[Game Freak]] building. He will battle the {{player}} once per day, although in Black and White, the player must have cleared the main game before they can battle him. He uses the {{tc|Veteran}} sprite.
 
===={{game|Black and White|s}}====
{{Party/Single
{{Party/Single
|color={{white color}}
|color={{white color}}
Line 58: Line 60:
|bordercolor={{white color dark}}
|bordercolor={{white color dark}}
|sprite=Spr BW Veteran M.png
|sprite=Spr BW Veteran M.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}6160
|prize={{PDollar}}6160
|class=GAME FREAK
|class=GAME FREAK
|name=Morimoto
|name=Morimoto
Line 144: Line 146:


===={{B2W2}}====
===={{B2W2}}====
=====Pre-[[Hall of Fame]]=====
=====Pre–[[Hall of Fame]]=====
{{Party/Single
{{Party/Single
|color={{white 2 color}}
|color={{white 2 color}}
Line 150: Line 152:
|bordercolor={{white 2 color dark}}
|bordercolor={{white 2 color dark}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Veteran M.png
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Veteran M.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}{{tt|1120|960 in Easy Mode, 1280 in Challenge Mode}}
|prize={{PDollar}}{{tt|1120|960 in Easy Mode, 1280 in Challenge Mode}}
|class=GAME FREAK
|class=GAME FREAK
|name=Morimoto
|name=Morimoto
Line 194: Line 196:
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


=====Post-Hall of Fame=====
=====Post–Hall of Fame=====
{{Party/Single
{{Party/Single
|color={{white 2 color}}
|color={{white 2 color}}
Line 200: Line 202:
|bordercolor={{white 2 color dark}}
|bordercolor={{white 2 color dark}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Veteran M.png
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Veteran M.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}{{tt|6240|6080 in Easy Mode, 6400 in Challenge Mode}}
|prize={{PDollar}}{{tt|6240|6080 in Easy Mode, 6400 in Challenge Mode}}
|class=GAME FREAK
|class=GAME FREAK
|name=Morimoto
|name=Morimoto
Line 285: Line 287:
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


==={{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}===
===[[Generation VII]]===
In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}, Morimoto returns as a {{pkmn|Trainer}} the player can battle in the [[Game Freak]] office in [[Heahea City]]. Like in Black and White, the {{player}} must have become {{pkmn|Champion}} before they can battle him, he can be battled once per day, and he shares his appearance with male Veterans. Morimoto will heal the player's Pokémon after defeating him, and after defeating him for the first time, he will give the player an [[Oval Charm]]. In {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, Morimoto plays the same role, except he teams with the game's director, [[Kazumasa Iwao]], for a [[Multi Battle]].
In {{g|Sun and Moon}}, Morimoto returns as a {{pkmn|Trainer}} the player can battle in the [[Game Freak]] office in [[Heahea City]]. Like in Black and White, the {{player}} must have become {{pkmn|Champion}} before they can battle him, he can be battled once per day, and he shares his appearance with male Veterans. Morimoto will heal the player's Pokémon after defeating him, and after defeating him for the first time, he will give the player an [[Oval Charm]]. In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, Morimoto plays the same role, except he teams with the game's director, [[Kazumasa Iwao]], for a [[Multi Battle]].
====={{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}=====
 
In {{LGPE}}, Morimoto appears as a male {{tc|Coach Trainer}} on the third floor of [[Celadon Condominiums]] after the player has entered the [[Hall of Fame]]. In these games, he uses the same {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} team he uses in Sun and Moon. After he is defeated, he will give the player ten [[PP Max]]es.
 
===={{g|Sun and Moon}}====
{{Party/Single
{{Party/Single
|color={{moon color}}
|color={{moon color}}
Line 294: Line 299:
|sprite=VSVeteran M SM.png
|sprite=VSVeteran M SM.png
|size=150px
|size=150px
|prize={{Pdollar}}5,952
|prize={{PDollar}}5,952
|class=GAME FREAK
|class=GAME FREAK
|name=Morimoto
|name=Morimoto
Line 369: Line 374:
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


====={{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}=====
===={{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}====
{{Party/Tag
{{Party/Tag
|color={{alola color}}
|color={{Alola color}}
|headcolor={{alola color light}}
|headcolor={{Alola color light}}
|bordercolor={{alola color dark}}
|bordercolor={{Alola color dark}}
|color1={{ultra sun color}}
|color1={{Ultra Sun color}}
|headcolor1={{ultra sun color light}}
|headcolor1={{Ultra Sun color light}}
|bordercolor1={{ultra sun color dark}}
|bordercolor1={{Ultra Sun color dark}}
|color2={{ultra moon color}}
|color2={{Ultra Moon color}}
|headcolor2={{ultra moon color light}}
|headcolor2={{Ultra Moon color light}}
|bordercolor2={{ultra moon color dark}}
|bordercolor2={{Ultra Moon color dark}}
|class=GAME FREAK
|class=GAME FREAK
|name=Morimoto
|name=Morimoto
Line 390: Line 395:
|game=USUM
|game=USUM
|location=Heahea City
|location=Heahea City
|prize={{pdollar}}6,808
|prize={{PDollar}}6,808
|pokemon1=3
|pokemon1=3
|pokemon2=3}}
|pokemon2=3}}
Line 428: Line 433:
|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Blizzard|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
|move4=Blizzard|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{ultra moon color}}}}
{{Party/Div|color={{Ultra Moon color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=352
|ndex=352
Line 464: Line 469:
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]===
===={{LGPE}}====
In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], Morimoto appears as a male {{tc|Coach Trainer}} on the third floor of [[Celadon Condominiums]] after the player has entered the [[Hall of Fame]]. In these games, he uses the same {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} team he used in Sun and Moon. After he is defeated, he will give the player ten [[PP Max]]es.
{{Party/Single
{{Party/Single
|color={{Let's Go Eevee color}}
|color={{Let's Go Eevee color}}
Line 472: Line 476:
|sprite=VSCoach Trainer M PE.png
|sprite=VSCoach Trainer M PE.png
|size=x90px
|size=x90px
|prize={{Pdollar}}5,400
|prize={{PDollar}}5,400
|class=Coach Trainer
|class=Coach Trainer
|name=Morimoto
|name=Morimoto
Line 541: Line 545:
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


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


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


Line 617: Line 624:
|move3=Flare Blitz|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Flare Blitz|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Stone Edge|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Stone Edge|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|{{Pokémon/8/Dynamax
|ndex=143
|ndex=143
|pokemon=Snorlax
|pokemon=Snorlax
|level=65<br><small>{{color2|000|Dynamax}}</small>
|level=65
|gender=male
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|type1=Normal
|ability=Immunity
|ability=Immunity
|move1=High&nbsp;Horsepower|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move1=High&nbsp;Horsepower|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical|maxmove1=Max Quake
|move2=Superpower|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move2=Superpower|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical|maxmove2=Max Knuckle
|move3=Giga Impact|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Giga Impact|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical|maxmove3=Max Strike
|move4=Gunk Shot|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Gunk Shot|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical|maxmove4=Max Ooze}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]]===
===={{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}====
In [[Pokémon 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.
{{Party/Single
{{Party/Single
|color={{shining pearl color}}
|color={{Shining Pearl color}}
|headcolor={{brilliant diamond color light}}
|headcolor={{Brilliant Diamond color light}}
|bordercolor={{shining pearl color dark}}
|bordercolor={{Shining Pearl color dark}}
|sprite=VSSwimmer M BDSP.png{{!}}90px
|sprite=VSSwimmer M BDSP.png{{!}}90px
|prize={{PDollar}}13,000
|prize={{PDollar}}13,000
Line 681: Line 687:
|move3=Yawn|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move3=Yawn|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Rock Tomb|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Rock Tomb|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{shining pearl color}}}}
{{Party/Div|color={{Shining Pearl color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=134
|ndex=134
Line 764: Line 770:
</references>
</references>


==External links==
==Related articles==
{{Designer}}
{{Designer}}


{{NPC|black|unova=yes|alola=yes|kanto=yes|galar=yes|sinnoh=yes}}<br>
{{NPC|black|unova=yes|alola=yes|kanto=yes|galar=yes|sinnoh=yes}}
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}



Latest revision as of 03:49, 16 September 2024

Morimoto in 2023

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

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

Designs

Pokémon

The following is a list of Pokémon designed by Morimoto.

Game credits

In the games

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

Generation V

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

Pokémon Black and White



Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pre–Hall of Fame



Post–Hall of Fame



Generation VII

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

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

Pokémon Sun and Moon



Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon



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



Generation VIII

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

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

Pokémon Sword and Shield

Morimoto will Dynamax his Snorlax at the first opportunity.



Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl



Quotes

Main article: Morimoto/Quotes

Gallery

Sprites and models

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

Trivia

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

Videos

#Pokemon20: Shigeki Morimoto

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


References

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

Related articles


Pokémon designers

Emi AndoHitoshi ArigaKanako EoHiroki FuchinoMotofumi Fujiwara
Misaki HashimotoMana IbeAsuka IwashitaTomohiro KitakazeFumie Kittaka
Yusuke KozakiKazuyuki KurashimaLee HyunJungMegumi MizutaniShigeki Morimoto
Keiko MoritsuguKensaku NabanaAtsuko NishidaYusuke OhmuraTomohiko Ohkubo
Muneo SaitōKen SugimoritakeReiko TanoueAimi TomitaKenkichi Toyama
Saya TsurutaJames TurnerTakao UnnoEmi YoshidaHironobu Yoshida

Non-player characters in the core series games
Kanto Professor OakMom (Kanto)Mom (LGPE)RedBlueGreenTraceDaisyOld manBillCelioMr. FujiSafari Zone WardenCopycatPrimoKoichi
Pokémon Fan Club ChairmanErik and SaraTealaMinaCalSteven StoneMayleneCameronMr. GameMorimoto
Team RocketGym guideGym LeadersElite FourProfessor's aidesMagikarp salesmanName RaterDay-Care PersonMr. Hyper
Sinnoh Professor RowanProfessor OakJohannaBarryLucasDawnCynthiaLookerStat Trainers (CherylRileyMiraBuckMarley)
BebeTealaFelicityRoseanneRad RickshawEldritchWilmaJasmineCaitlinJuliaJordanDexterKeiraMr. BacklotMorimoto
Underground ManMr. GoodsMr. FuegoPokétch Co. PresidentDr. FootstepPokémon Fan Club ChairmanHelenaKetch Appy
Team GalacticGym guideGym LeadersElite FourFrontier BrainsName RaterDay-Care CoupleProfessor's assistantsStats judge
Unova Professor JuniperMom (BW)Mom (B2W2)CherenBiancaBianca's fatherHughHugh's sisterCedric JuniperFennelAmanita
CilanChiliCressLenoraHawesLoblollyCharlesIrisDraydenAlderBengaCurtisYancyBrycenSabrinaPop Roxie
HilbertHildaNateRosaIngoEmmetCynthiaLookerNColressMorimotoNishinoPokémon Fan Club Chairman
Team PlasmaClydeGym LeadersElite FourPWT participantsName RaterDay-Care CoupleJudgeMagikarp salesman
Alola Professor KukuiMomLillieNebbyHauRotomProfessor BurnetMolayneSamson OakRyukiMohn
RedBlueWallyCynthiaGrimsleyColressSinaDexioLookerAnabelNecrozmaMorimotoIwao
Team SkullAether FoundationUltra Recon SquadTeam Rainbow Rocket
Trial CaptainsIsland kahunasElite FourName RaterJudgeMr. HyperGester
Galar Professor MagnoliaMumHopBedeMarnieSoniaLeon
SordwardShielbertMustardKlaraAveryHoneyHydePeonyPeoniaCalyrexBall Guy
Watt TradersIngredients SellersDigging DuoCamping King
Team YellMacro CosmosDanGym LeadersMorimotoCara LissJack
Project CharacterDex logo.png This game character article is part of Project CharacterDex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each character found in the Pokémon games.