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{{User:Lewtwo/Template:StaffInfobox|name=Hitoshi Ariga|jname=有賀 ヒトシ|jtranslit=Ariga Hitoshi | |||
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'''Hitoshi Ariga''' | |imagedesc=Ariga | ||
|imagedate=2020 | |||
|imageref=<ref name=Image>[https://archive.is/6fuXU Image of Ariga from 2020.]</ref> | |||
|birthday=23 | |||
|birthmonth=August | |||
|birthyear=1972 | |||
|company=Freelance | |||
|roles=Character Design <br> Key Art <br> Pokémon Design | |||
|firstcred=Pokémon X and Y | |||
|lastcred=Pokémon Scarlet and Violet | |||
|twitter=https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix | |||
|instagram=https://www.instagram.com/arigamegamix/ | |||
|threads=https://www.threads.net/@arigamegamix | |||
|tumblr=https://arigamegamix-e-blog.tumblr.com/ | |||
|youtube=https://www.youtube.com/@ArigaHitoshi/featured | |||
|nicovideo=https://com.nicovideo.jp/community/co3507613 | |||
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'''Hitoshi Ariga''' is a professional artist who primarily illustrates manga and picture books, and has assumed the position of graphic designer for several Japanese titles in the game industry. He first began providing illustrations for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] in 2011, though has been a fan of the franchise for many years. His main passion, however, lies with the ''Mega Man'' franchise, known as ''Rockman'' in Japan, where he has illustrated numerous manga and artwork for affiliated products since the mid-90s. He likes to engage the community when he has the opportunity, appearing at exhibitions, and maintaining an online presence across several sites. | |||
[[Ken Sugimori]] recognized Ariga's design work and invited him to work on {{g|X and Y}}.<ref name=Kalos>[https://www.deviantart.com/hitoshiariga/art/Pocket-Monsters-XY-413536751 Pocket Monsters XY by HitoshiAriga on DeviantArt] (posted on November 14, 2013)</ref> When designing {{p|Amaura}} and {{p|Aurorus}}, Ariga considered that a theropod would pair well with {{p|Tyrunt}} and {{p|Tyrantrum}}, suggesting that the latter may have been considered first. Previous Pokémon such as {{p|Lapras}}, {{p|Meganium}}, and {{p|Deino}} already existed with a similar body shape, so Ariga chose to base the new family off the Amargasaurus, with the large fins on its neck.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230410130327/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/458627994395762689</ref> In creating the artwork for the [[Villainous team|villainous organization]] [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] themes, Ariga pointed out the special attention given to how it looped seamlessly as the user navigated the 3DS menu.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230410113110/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1640157094321217536</ref> In the same thread, he also revealed that there were plans to create a 3DS theme for [[Team Flare]], but they fell through as a result of the series moving from the [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] to the [[Nintendo Switch|Switch]].<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230410112857/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1641046957325193217</ref> Ariga's first spot as the lead character designer on the series was with [[Pokémon UNITE]], though his affinity for paleontology led him to create a new design for {{p|Pikachu}} for the real-life Pokémon Fossil Museum, where he was reached out to by the organizers of the museum themselves. | [[Ken Sugimori]] recognized Ariga's design work and invited him to work on {{g|X and Y}}.<ref name=Kalos>[https://www.deviantart.com/hitoshiariga/art/Pocket-Monsters-XY-413536751 Pocket Monsters XY by HitoshiAriga on DeviantArt] (posted on November 14, 2013)</ref> When designing {{p|Amaura}} and {{p|Aurorus}}, Ariga considered that a theropod would pair well with {{p|Tyrunt}} and {{p|Tyrantrum}}, suggesting that the latter may have been considered first. Previous Pokémon such as {{p|Lapras}}, {{p|Meganium}}, and {{p|Deino}} already existed with a similar body shape, so Ariga chose to base the new family off the Amargasaurus, with the large fins on its neck.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230410130327/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/458627994395762689</ref> In creating the artwork for the [[Villainous team|villainous organization]] [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] themes, Ariga pointed out the special attention given to how it looped seamlessly as the user navigated the 3DS menu.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230410113110/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1640157094321217536</ref> In the same thread, he also revealed that there were plans to create a 3DS theme for [[Team Flare]], but they fell through as a result of the series moving from the [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] to the [[Nintendo Switch|Switch]].<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230410112857/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1641046957325193217</ref> Ariga's first spot as the lead character designer on the series was with [[Pokémon UNITE]], though his affinity for paleontology led him to create a new design for {{p|Pikachu}} for the real-life Pokémon Fossil Museum, where he was reached out to by the organizers of the museum themselves. | ||
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==Artwork== | ==Artwork== | ||
This is a collection of official Pokémon artwork drawn by Ariga. | This is a collection of official Pokémon artwork drawn by Ariga. | ||
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{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=Masters 1st Anniversary Artwork.png|header={{color2|000|Pokémon Masters EX|Masters EX}}|description=1-Year Anniversary<ref name=Masters1Year>[https://archive.is/a9Jod Ariga confirming he drew the 1-Year Anniversary artwork for Masters EX]</ref>}} | {{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=Masters 1st Anniversary Artwork.png|header={{color2|000|Pokémon Masters EX|Masters EX}}|description=1-Year Anniversary<ref name=Masters1Year>[https://archive.is/a9Jod Ariga confirming he drew the 1-Year Anniversary artwork for Masters EX]</ref>}} | ||
{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=UNITE Characters.png|header={{color2|000|Pokémon UNITE|UNITE}}|description=Erbie and Professor Phorus<ref name=ErbiePhorus>[https://archive.is/XTRjy Ariga confirming he drew the art of Erbie and Phorus]</ref>}} | {{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=UNITE Characters.png|header={{color2|000|Pokémon UNITE|UNITE}}|description=Erbie and Professor Phorus<ref name=ErbiePhorus>[https://archive.is/XTRjy Ariga confirming he drew the art of Erbie and Phorus]</ref>}} | ||
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{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=Unova Elite Four Hitoshi Ariga.png|header={{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG}}|description=Concept Art<ref name=BWTCGConceptArt>[https://archive.is/Nyb33 Ariga confirming he drew this Concept Art for the Pokémon BW TCG.]</ref>}} | {{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=Unova Elite Four Hitoshi Ariga.png|header={{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG}}|description=Concept Art<ref name=BWTCGConceptArt>[https://archive.is/Nyb33 Ariga confirming he drew this Concept Art for the Pokémon BW TCG.]</ref>}} | ||
{{User:Lewtwo/ | {{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|imgsize=75|background=white|border=white|filename=3DS Theme Team Rocket Hitoshi Ariga.png|header={{color2|000|Nintendo 3DS theme}}|description={{color2|000|Team Rocket}}<ref name=3DSThemeRocketGalactic>[https://archive.is/0Vq89 Ariga confirming he drew the Team Rocket and Team Galactic 3DS themes.]</ref>}} | ||
{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|imgsize=75|background=white|border=white|filename=3DS Theme Team Magma Hitoshi Ariga.png|header={{color2|000|Nintendo 3DS theme}}|description={{color2|000|Team Magma}}<ref name=3DSThemeMagmaAqua>[https://archive.is/YeEY3 Ariga confirming he drew the Team Magma and Team Aqua 3DS themes.]</ref>}} | |||
{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|imgsize=75|background=white|border=white|filename=3DS Theme Team Aqua Hitoshi Ariga.png|header={{color2|000|Nintendo 3DS theme}}|description={{color2|000|Team Aqua}}<ref name=3DSThemeMagmaAqua></ref>}} | |||
{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|imgsize=75|background=white|border=white|filename=3DS Theme Team Galactic Hitoshi Ariga.png|header={{color2|000|Nintendo 3DS theme}}|description={{color2|000|Team Galactic}}<ref name=3DSThemeRocketGalactic></ref>}} | |||
{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|imgsize=75|background=white|border=white|filename=3DS Theme Team Plasma Hitoshi Ariga.png|header={{color2|000|Nintendo 3DS theme}}|description={{color2|000|Team Plasma}}<ref name=3DSThemePlasma></ref>}} | |||
=== | {{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|imgsize=75|background=white|border=white|filename=3DS Theme Neo Team Plasma Hitoshi Ariga.png|header={{color2|000|Nintendo 3DS theme}}|description={{color2|000|Neo Team Plasma}}<ref name=3DSThemePlasma>[https://web.archive.org/web/20221019135530/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/959369354847535104 Ariga confirming he drew the Team Plasma 3DS themes.]</ref>}} | ||
{{User:Lewtwo/ | {{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|imgsize=75|background=white|border=white|filename=3DS Theme Team Skull Hitoshi Ariga.png|header={{color2|000|Nintendo 3DS theme}}|description={{color2|000|Team Skull}}<ref name=3DSThemeSkull>[https://web.archive.org/web/20221019135557/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/844529840371871744 Ariga confirming he drew the Team Skull 3DS theme.]</ref>}} | ||
{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename= | {{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=Robo Pikachu Merch.jpg|header={{color2|000|Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center}}|description={{color2|000|Robo Pikachu}}<ref name=RoboPikachu>[https://web.archive.org/web/20221019142723/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1074978353621286913 Ariga confirming he drew the Robo Pikachu merch art.]</ref>}} | ||
{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename= | {{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=Silence Bridge Ariga artwork.png|header={{color2|000|Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center}}|description={{color2|000|Woodblock Prints}} <br> ({{color2|000|Silence Bridge}}){{fact}}}} | ||
{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename= | {{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=Vermilion Harbor Ariga artwork.png|header={{color2|000|Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center}}|description={{color2|000|Woodblock Prints}} <br> ({{color2|000|Vermilion City|Vermilion Harbor}}){{fact}}}} | ||
{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename= | {{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=Red and Pikachu Artwork.png|header={{color2|000|Kotobukiya ArtFX J Figure}}|description={{color2|000|Red (game)|Red}} and {{color2|000|Pikachu}}<ref name=KotobukiyaRedPikachu>[https://web.archive.org/web/20221018151949/https://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/product-0000002124/ The Kotobukiya site confirming Ariga designed the Red & Pikachu figure.]</ref>}} | ||
{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename= | {{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=Red and Charmander Artwork.png|header={{color2|000|Kotobukiya ArtFX J Figure}}|description={{color2|000|Red (game)|Red}} and {{color2|000|Charmander}}<ref name=KotobukiyaRedCharmander>[https://web.archive.org/web/20221018150105/https://en.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/product-0000003757 The Kotobukiya site confirming Ariga designed the Red & Charmander figure.]</ref>}} | ||
{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename= | {{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=Leaf and Squirtle artwork.png|header={{color2|000|Kotobukiya ArtFX J Figure}}|description={{color2|000|Leaf}} and {{color2|000|Squirtle}}<ref name=KotobukiyaLeafSquirtle>[https://web.archive.org/web/20221018150115/https://en.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/product-0000003255/ The Kotobukiya site confirming Ariga designed the Leaf & Squirtle figure.]</ref>}} | ||
{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename= | {{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=Blue Eevee Ariga artwork.png|header={{color2|000|Kotobukiya ArtFX J Figure}}|description={{color2|000|Blue (game)|Blue}} and {{color2|000|Eevee}}<ref name=KotobukiyaBlueEevee>[https://web.archive.org/web/20221018150327/https://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/1043802171488305153 The Kotobukiya site confirming Ariga designed the Blue & Eevee figure.]</ref>}} | ||
{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename= | {{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=Professor Oak Kotobukiya Artwork Hitoshi Ariga.png|header={{color2|000|Kotobukiya ArtFX J Figure}}|description={{color2|000|Professor Oak}} and {{color2|000|Bulbasaur}}{{fact}}}} | ||
{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename= | {{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=Ethan and Cyndaquil artwork.png|header={{color2|000|Kotobukiya ArtFX J Figure}}|description={{color2|000|Ethan}} and {{color2|000|Cyndaquil}}<ref name=KotobukiyaEthanCyndaquilLyraChikorita>[https://web.archive.org/web/20221018150535/https://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/product-0000003165/ The Kotobukiya site confirming Ariga designed the Ethan & Lyra figures.]</ref>}} | ||
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Brendan and Treecko Artwork Hitoshi Ariga.png|[[Brendan]] & {{p|Treecko}} Kotobukiya ArtFx J figurine artwork<ref name="ReferenceE">https://web.archive.org/web/20221018150400/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1548860896536977408</ref> | Brendan and Treecko Artwork Hitoshi Ariga.png|[[Brendan]] & {{p|Treecko}} Kotobukiya ArtFx J figurine artwork<ref name="ReferenceE">https://web.archive.org/web/20221018150400/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1548860896536977408</ref> | ||
May Torchic Ariga artwork.png|[[May]] & {{p|Torchic}} Kotobukiya ArtFx J figurine artwork | May Torchic Ariga artwork.png|[[May]] & {{p|Torchic}} Kotobukiya ArtFx J figurine artwork | ||
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Hisui Days Merch 2 Hitoshi Ariga.jpg|Hisui Days Merchandise<ref name=HisuiDays /> | Hisui Days Merch 2 Hitoshi Ariga.jpg|Hisui Days Merchandise<ref name=HisuiDays /> | ||
Juliana Florian Kotobukiya Artwork Hitoshi Ariga.jpg|[[Juliana]] & {{p|Sprigatito}} and [[Florian]] & {{p|Fuecoco}} Kotobukiya ArtFx J figurine artwork<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230826161407/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1695301803775250733/photo/1 | Juliana Florian Kotobukiya Artwork Hitoshi Ariga.jpg|[[Juliana]] & {{p|Sprigatito}} and [[Florian]] & {{p|Fuecoco}} Kotobukiya ArtFx J figurine artwork<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230826161407/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1695301803775250733/photo/1 | ||
Armarouge and Ceruledge Sleeves.jpg|{{p|Armarouge}} & {{p|Ceruledge}} | Armarouge and Ceruledge Sleeves.jpg|{{p|Armarouge}} & {{p|Ceruledge}}<ref name=ArigaArmarougeCeruledge>[https://web.archive.org/web/20231201175046/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1730465758940164441 Ariga confirming he designed the Armarouge & Ceruledge TCG Merch.]</ref> | ||
Smeargle Sleeves.jpg|{{p|Smeargle}}<ref name=SmeargleSleeves>[https://web.archive.org/web/20231228161410/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1441256801245163520 Ariga confirming he designed the Smeargle Sleeves.]</ref> | |||
Smeargle Sleeves.jpg|{{p|Smeargle}} | |||
HOME Sticker Hisui Starter Pokemon.png|Hisui Starter Pokémon HOME sticker<ref name=HOMEstickerAriga>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220525030816/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1529298103337373696 Ariga confirming he designed the Hisui Starter Pokémon sticker and Dialga and Palkia wallpaper.]</ref> | HOME Sticker Hisui Starter Pokemon.png|Hisui Starter Pokémon HOME sticker<ref name=HOMEstickerAriga>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220525030816/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1529298103337373696 Ariga confirming he designed the Hisui Starter Pokémon sticker and Dialga and Palkia wallpaper.]</ref> | ||
HOME Wallpaper Spear Pillar.jpg|Spear Pillar HOME wallpaper<ref name=HOMEstickerAriga/> | HOME Wallpaper Spear Pillar.jpg|Spear Pillar HOME wallpaper<ref name=HOMEstickerAriga/> | ||
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{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=2018 JP Championships.jpg|header=2018 JP Championships|description=Key Art<ref name=2018Championships>[https://web.archive.org/web/20221019135034/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/983179227431227392 Ariga confirming he did the art for the 2018 JP Championships]</ref>}} | |||
{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=2019 JP Championships.jpg|header=2019 JP Championships|description=Key Art<ref name=2019Championships>[https://web.archive.org/web/20221019140211/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1110360484362911750 Ariga confirming he did the art for the 2019 JP Championships]</ref>}} | |||
{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=2020 JP Championships.jpg|header=2020 JP Championships|description=Key Art<ref name=2020Championships>[https://web.archive.org/web/20221019140154/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1271315271530102785 Ariga confirming he did the art for the 2020 JP Championships]</ref>}} | |||
{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=Slowpoke yawning.png|header={{color2|000|Pokémon Daisuki Club|Daisuki Club}}|description={{color2|000|Slowpoke}}<ref name=SlowpokeDaisuki>[https://archive.is/rMMC7 Ariga confirming he did some Slowpoke art for the Daisuki Club]</ref>}} | |||
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{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=Daisuki Club Slowpoke Fan.png|header={{color2|000|Pokémon Daisuki Club|Daisuki Club}}|description={{color2|000|Slowpoke}} {{color2|000|Poké Maniac}}<ref name=SlowpokeDaisuki></ref>}} | |||
{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=Daisuki Club Gengar.png|header={{color2|000|Pokémon Daisuki Club|Daisuki Club}}|description={{color2|000|Ghost (type)|Ghost}} Pokédex <br> ({{color2|000|Gengar}})<ref name=HalloweenDaisuki>[https://archive.is/bBWtX Ariga confirming he drew the Daisuki Club Ghost Pokédex art.]</ref>}} | |||
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{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=Daisuki Club Dragon Horsea.png|header={{color2|000|Pokémon Daisuki Club|Daisuki Club}}|description={{color2|000|Dragon (type)|Dragon}} Pokédex <br>({{color2|000|Horsea}})<ref name=DragonDaisuki>[https://web.archive.org/web/20221019145417/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/581398357249167360 Ariga confirming he drew the Daisuki Club Dragon Pokédex art.]</ref>}} | |||
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{{User:Lewtwo/SmartGallery|background=white|border=white|filename=Pokémon Fossil Museum.jpg|header=Fossil Museum|description=Key Art<ref name=FossilMuseum>[https://archive.is/uMaAe Ariga confirming he did the Fossil Museum art]</ref>}} | |||
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Hitoshi Ariga is a professional artist who primarily illustrates manga and picture books, and has assumed the position of graphic designer for several Japanese titles in the game industry. He first began providing illustrations for the Pokémon Trading Card Game in 2011, though has been a fan of the franchise for many years. His main passion, however, lies with the Mega Man franchise, known as Rockman in Japan, where he has illustrated numerous manga and artwork for affiliated products since the mid-90s. He likes to engage the community when he has the opportunity, appearing at exhibitions, and maintaining an online presence across several sites.
Ken Sugimori recognized Ariga's design work and invited him to work on Pokémon X and Y.[2] When designing Amaura and Aurorus, Ariga considered that a theropod would pair well with Tyrunt and Tyrantrum, suggesting that the latter may have been considered first. Previous Pokémon such as Lapras, Meganium, and Deino already existed with a similar body shape, so Ariga chose to base the new family off the Amargasaurus, with the large fins on its neck.[3] In creating the artwork for the villainous organization 3DS themes, Ariga pointed out the special attention given to how it looped seamlessly as the user navigated the 3DS menu.[4] In the same thread, he also revealed that there were plans to create a 3DS theme for Team Flare, but they fell through as a result of the series moving from the 3DS to the Switch.[5] Ariga's first spot as the lead character designer on the series was with Pokémon UNITE, though his affinity for paleontology led him to create a new design for Pikachu for the real-life Pokémon Fossil Museum, where he was reached out to by the organizers of the museum themselves.
Although he began officially working on the series in 2011 with the TCG, his Pokémon fan art on DeviantArt dates back to 2010. From as early as 2011, Ariga would upload online battles against other players to his YouTube channel, which was something that he continued with well after the release of Pokémon Sword and Shield.[6] Though they were uploaded to what was originally his main YouTube channel, Ariga has recently shifted focus to regularly live streaming art with his VTuber avatar.[7]
Designs
Pokémon
The following is a list of Pokémon designed by Ariga.
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| Alolan Geodude[9] | Alolan Graveler[9] | Alolan Golem[9] | Alolan Grimer[9] | Alolan Muk[9] | Grubbin[9] | Charjabug[9] | Vikavolt[9] | Minior[9] (all forms) |
Drampa[9] | Necrozma (Draft)[10] |
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| Rookidee[12] | Corvisquire[12] | Corviknight[12][13] | Dracozolt[14] | Arctozolt[14] | Dracovish[14] | Arctovish[14] | Hisuian Sneasel [15] (and Shiny) |
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Garganacl[16] (and Shiny)[17] |
Espathra[16] (and Shiny)[17] |
Flutter Mane[18] | Ogerpon[19] | Ogerpon (Wellspring Mask)[19] |
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Characters
The following are a list of characters designed by Ariga.
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UNITE Professor Phorus[21] |
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Artwork
This is a collection of official Pokémon artwork drawn by Ariga. This is a collection of art for core series Pokémon games by Hitoshi Ariga. Category: Game artists
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This is a collection of art for other Pokémon games by Hitoshi Ariga. Category: Game artists
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This is a collection of art for Pokémon merchandise by Hitoshi Ariga.
Category: Merchandise artists
There are 139 cards by Hitoshi Ariga. For a complete list, see here.
Category: TCG artists
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![Pikachu's Adventure Merchandise[65]](https://staging.archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/0/01/Pikachu%27s_Adventure_Merch_Pikachu_Hitoshi_Ariga.png/100px-Pikachu%27s_Adventure_Merch_Pikachu_Hitoshi_Ariga.png)
Pikachu's Adventure Merchandise[65]
![Pikachu's Adventure Merchandise[65]](https://staging.archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/e/ee/Pikachu%27s_Adventure_Merch_Mew_Hitoshi_Ariga.png/100px-Pikachu%27s_Adventure_Merch_Mew_Hitoshi_Ariga.png)
Pikachu's Adventure Merchandise[65]
![Pikachu's Adventure Merchandise[65]](https://staging.archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/e/e5/Pikachu%27s_Adventure_Merch_Lugia_Hitoshi_Ariga.png/100px-Pikachu%27s_Adventure_Merch_Lugia_Hitoshi_Ariga.png)
Pikachu's Adventure Merchandise[65]
![Pikachu's Adventure Merchandise[65]](https://staging.archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/7/76/Pikachu%27s_Adventure_Merch_Rayquaza_Hitoshi_Ariga.png/100px-Pikachu%27s_Adventure_Merch_Rayquaza_Hitoshi_Ariga.png)
Pikachu's Adventure Merchandise[65]
![Pikachu's Adventure Merchandise[65]](https://staging.archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/5/50/Pikachu%27s_Adventure_Merch_Darkrai_Hitoshi_Ariga.jpg/100px-Pikachu%27s_Adventure_Merch_Darkrai_Hitoshi_Ariga.jpg)
Pikachu's Adventure Merchandise[65]
![Pikachu's Adventure Merchandise[65]](https://staging.archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/c/c9/Pikachu%27s_Adventure_Merch_Zeraora_Hitoshi_Ariga.png/100px-Pikachu%27s_Adventure_Merch_Zeraora_Hitoshi_Ariga.png)
Pikachu's Adventure Merchandise[65]
![Pikachu's Adventure Merchandise[65]](https://staging.archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/c/c6/Pikachu%27s_Adventure_Merch_Kubfu_Hitoshi_Ariga.png/100px-Pikachu%27s_Adventure_Merch_Kubfu_Hitoshi_Ariga.png)
Pikachu's Adventure Merchandise[65]
![1-Year Anniversary artwork for Masters EX[66]](https://staging.archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/e/e6/Masters_1st_Anniversary_Artwork.png/100px-Masters_1st_Anniversary_Artwork.png)
1-Year Anniversary artwork for Masters EX[66]
![Villain Arc: Hoenn (Part 2) from Masters EX[67]](https://staging.archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/3/33/Masters_Villain_Arc_Hoenn_Part_2_artwork.png/90px-Masters_Villain_Arc_Hoenn_Part_2_artwork.png)
Villain Arc: Hoenn (Part 2) from Masters EX[67]
![Villain Arc: Unova (Part 1) from Masters EX[68]](https://staging.archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/e/eb/Masters_Villain_Arc_Unova_Part_1_artwork.png/90px-Masters_Villain_Arc_Unova_Part_1_artwork.png)
Villain Arc: Unova (Part 1) from Masters EX[68]
![Villain Arc: Unova (Part 2) from Masters EX[69]](https://staging.archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/d/d4/Masters_Villain_Arc_Unova_Part_2_artwork.png/90px-Masters_Villain_Arc_Unova_Part_2_artwork.png)
Villain Arc: Unova (Part 2) from Masters EX[69]
![Villain Arc: Kalos (Part 1) from Masters EX[70]](https://staging.archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/e/ea/Masters_Villain_Arc_Kalos_Part_1_artwork.png/90px-Masters_Villain_Arc_Kalos_Part_1_artwork.png)
Villain Arc: Kalos (Part 1) from Masters EX[70]
![Villain Arc: Kalos (Part 2) from Masters EX[70]](https://staging.archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/f/f0/Masters_Villain_Arc_Kalos_Part_2_artwork.png/90px-Masters_Villain_Arc_Kalos_Part_2_artwork.png)
Villain Arc: Kalos (Part 2) from Masters EX[70]
![Ca Crea Merchandise[71]](https://staging.archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/5/5d/Ca_Crea_Merch_Hitoshi_Ariga.png/88px-Ca_Crea_Merch_Hitoshi_Ariga.png)
Ca Crea Merchandise[71]
![Hisui Days Merchandise[72]](https://staging.archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/4/4b/Hisui_Days_Merch_1_Hitoshi_Ariga.jpg/96px-Hisui_Days_Merch_1_Hitoshi_Ariga.jpg)
Hisui Days Merchandise[72]
![Hisui Days Merchandise[72]](https://staging.archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/5/5a/Hisui_Days_Merch_2_Hitoshi_Ariga.jpg/97px-Hisui_Days_Merch_2_Hitoshi_Ariga.jpg)
Hisui Days Merchandise[72]
- Juliana Florian Kotobukiya Artwork Hitoshi Ariga.jpg
Juliana & Sprigatito and Florian & Fuecoco Kotobukiya ArtFx J figurine artwork<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230826161407/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1695301803775250733/photo/1
![Hisui Starter Pokémon HOME sticker[75]](https://staging.archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/6/6c/HOME_Sticker_Hisui_first_partner_Pok%C3%A9mon.png/100px-HOME_Sticker_Hisui_first_partner_Pok%C3%A9mon.png)
Hisui Starter Pokémon HOME sticker[75]
![Spear Pillar HOME wallpaper[75]](https://staging.archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/c/c2/HOME_Wallpaper_Spear_Pillar.jpg/90px-HOME_Wallpaper_Spear_Pillar.jpg)
Spear Pillar HOME wallpaper[75]
![Rosa & Snivy Kotobukiya ArtFx J figurine artwork[60]](/wiki/File:Rosa_and_Snivy_Artwork.png)
![Pikachu's Adventure Merchandise[65]](/wiki/File:Pikachu%27s_Adventure_Merch_Pikachu_Hitoshi_Ariga.png)
![Pikachu's Adventure Merchandise[65]](/wiki/File:Pikachu%27s_Adventure_Merch_Mew_Hitoshi_Ariga.png)
![Pikachu's Adventure Merchandise[65]](/wiki/File:Pikachu%27s_Adventure_Merch_Lugia_Hitoshi_Ariga.png)
![Pikachu's Adventure Merchandise[65]](/wiki/File:Pikachu%27s_Adventure_Merch_Rayquaza_Hitoshi_Ariga.png)
![Pikachu's Adventure Merchandise[65]](/wiki/File:Pikachu%27s_Adventure_Merch_Darkrai_Hitoshi_Ariga.jpg)
![Pikachu's Adventure Merchandise[65]](/wiki/File:Pikachu%27s_Adventure_Merch_Zeraora_Hitoshi_Ariga.png)
![Pikachu's Adventure Merchandise[65]](/wiki/File:Pikachu%27s_Adventure_Merch_Kubfu_Hitoshi_Ariga.png)
![Villain Arc: Hoenn (Part 2) from Masters EX[67]](/wiki/File:Masters_Villain_Arc_Hoenn_Part_2_artwork.png)
![Villain Arc: Unova (Part 1) from Masters EX[68]](/wiki/File:Masters_Villain_Arc_Unova_Part_1_artwork.png)
![Villain Arc: Unova (Part 2) from Masters EX[69]](/wiki/File:Masters_Villain_Arc_Unova_Part_2_artwork.png)
![Villain Arc: Kalos (Part 1) from Masters EX[70]](/wiki/File:Masters_Villain_Arc_Kalos_Part_1_artwork.png)
![Villain Arc: Kalos (Part 2) from Masters EX[70]](/wiki/File:Masters_Villain_Arc_Kalos_Part_2_artwork.png)
![Ca Crea Merchandise[71]](/wiki/File:Ca_Crea_Merch_Hitoshi_Ariga.png)
![Hisui Days Merchandise[72]](/wiki/File:Hisui_Days_Merch_1_Hitoshi_Ariga.jpg)
![Hisui Days Merchandise[72]](/wiki/File:Hisui_Days_Merch_2_Hitoshi_Ariga.jpg)
![Smeargle[74]](/wiki/File:Smeargle_Sleeves.jpg)
![Hisui Starter Pokémon HOME sticker[75]](/wiki/File:HOME_Sticker_Hisui_first_partner_Pok%C3%A9mon.png)
![Spear Pillar HOME wallpaper[75]](/wiki/File:HOME_Wallpaper_Spear_Pillar.jpg)
This is a collection of other promotional Pokémon art that Hitoshi Ariga has contributed to.
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Works
Pokémon & GAME FREAK releases
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| Pokémon X and Y | Nintendo 3DS | {{{year}}}-{{{month}}}-{{{day}}} | Character Design |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | Nintendo 3DS | {{{year}}}-{{{month}}}-{{{day}}} | Character Design Key art |
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| Pokémon X and Y | Nintendo 3DS | 2013-10-12 | Character Design |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | Nintendo 3DS | 2014-11-21 | Character Design Key art |
| Pokémon Sun and Moon | Nintendo 3DS | 2016-11-18 | Character Design Key art |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon | Nintendo 3DS | 2017-11-17 | Pokémon Characters Design Key art |
| Pokémon Masters | Mobile | 2019-08-29 | Key art |
| Pokémon Sword and Shield | Nintendo Switch | 2019-11-15 | Pokémon Design |
| Pokémon UNITE | Nintendo Switch | 2021-07-21 | Character Design Key art |
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | Nintendo Switch | 2022-01-28 | Pokémon Character Design |
| Pokémon Scarlet and Violet | Nintendo Switch | 2022-11-18 | Pokémon Design |
Other games
| Title | Platform | Release date | Position |
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| Dragon Egg! | TurboGrafx-16 | 1991-09-27 | Opening Graphics |
| Kaizō Chōjin Shubibinman 3: Ikai no Princess | TurboGrafx-16 | 1992-02-28 | Graphics |
| Ranma ½: Neighborhood Combat | SNES | 1992-03-27 | Character Graphics |
| Streets of Rage 2 | Mega Drive | 1992-12-20 | Character Graphics |
| Ranma ½: Hard Battle | SNES | 1992-12-25 | Character Graphics |
| ActRaiser 2 | SNES | 1993-10-23 | Object Design |
| Illusion of Gaia | SNES | 1993-11-27 | Character Graphics |
| GötzenDiener | TurboGrafx-16 | 1994-11-25 | Monster Graphics |
| The Story of Thor: A Successor of The Light | Mega Drive | 1994-12-12 | Character Design/Character Graphics |
| The Story of Thor 2 | Sega Saturn | 1996-04-26 | Character Design/Character Graphics |
| Vatlva | Sega Saturn | 1996-12-06 | Character Design |
| Rockman & Forte | SNES | 1998-04-24 | Box art illustration/Dynamo Man Design/Burner Man Design |
| Animetic Story Game 1: Cardcaptor Sakura | PlayStation | 1999-08-05 | Character Graphics |
| Car Battler Joe | Game Boy Advance | 2001-11-30 | Character Design/Character Graphics |
| Metalgun Slinger | Game Boy Advance | 2002-09-27 | Character illustration |
| Katekyō Hitman Reborn! Battle Arena | PSP | 2008-09-18 | Character Illustration |
| Katekyō Hitman Reborn! Battle Arena 2 - Spirit Burst | PSP | 2009-09-17 | Character Illustration |
Manga and light novels
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| Rockman's Soccer (In Comic BonBon) | 1994-12-20—1995 | Kodansha |
| Rockman Remix | 1996-04-05 | Kodansha |
| Rockman Megamix Vol. 1 | 1997-04-04 | Kodansha |
| Rockman Maniax (In Comic BonBon) | 1997—1998 | Kodansha |
| Rockman 10 Years History Book | 1998-03 | Kodansha |
| Rockman Megamix Vol. 2 | 1998-04-08 | Kodansha |
| The Big O Vol. 1 | 1999-12-16 | Kodansha |
| The Big O Vol. 2 | 2000-03-23 | Kodansha |
| The Big O Vol. 3 | 2000-10-23 | Kodansha |
| The Big O Vol. 4 | 2001-03-23 | Kodansha |
| The Big O Vol. 5 | 2001-08-23 | Kodansha |
| The Big O Vol. 6 | 2001-12-21 | Kodansha |
| Mimimi ~The Tale of a Cat and a Robot~ | 2002-06 | Kodansha |
| Rockman Megamix Vol. 1 (2003 re-release) | 2003-02-06 | Enterbrain |
| Rockman Megamix Vol. 2 (2003 re-release) | 2003-03-07 | Enterbrain |
| The Big O -Lost Memory- Vol. 1 | 2003-03-20 | Kodansha |
| Rockman Megamix Vol. 3 (2003 re-release) | 2003-04-04 | Enterbrain |
| The Big O -Lost Memory- Vol. 2 | 2003-10-23 | Kodansha |
| Iron Jokers (In Weekly Shōnen Champion 2004 issues 20-38) | 2004 | Akita Shoten |
| Chi Moji GJ – Neko Shishaku Bōkentan | 2005-02 | Shodensha |
| Fukushū Suru Kaseki – Neko Shishaku Bōkentan | 2005-08 | Shodensha |
| Teppan Girl Akane!! (In Young King 2005 issue 10 to Young King 2006 issue 19) | 2005—2006 | Shōnen Gahosha |
| Star Wars Manga: Silver, Oh!! Jawajawa | 2005-12-22 | Tokyopop |
| Teiritsu Gurentai | 2006-03-18 | Takeshobo |
| Aka-chan☆Baby Marine-chan (Hontō ni Atta Yukai na Hanashi Ai no Itonami Special April 2006 issue to June 2006 issue, Hontō ni Atta Yukai na Hanashi DX October 2006 issue onwards) |
2006— | Takeshobo |
| TRIO de PINCH!! (In Monthly Comic Alive November 2006 issue to April 2007 issue) | 2006—2007 | Media Factory |
| Dinosaur Kingdom D-1 Maze Book | 2008-02 | Kin no Hoshi |
| Specter Heaven Spirit World Maze Book | 2009-02-23 | Kin no Hoshi |
| Rockman Megamix Vol. 1 (2009 re-release) | 2009-05-26 | BN Comics |
| Rockman Megamix Vol. 2 (2009 re-release) | 2009-05-26 | BN Comics |
| Rockman Gigamix Vol. 1 | 2009-09-30 | BN Comics |
| Rockman Gigamix Vol. 2 | 2010-04-27 | BN Comics |
| Monster Legend Maze Book | 2010-08 | Kin no Hoshi |
| Rockman Gigamix Vol. 3 | 2010-09-27 | BN Comics |
| Rockman Maniax compilation | 2011-07-11 | BN Comics |
| Klonoa: Dream Traveller of Noctis Sol | 2012-09— | ShiftyLook |
Other illustrations
| Title | Date | Publisher |
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| Legend 80's: The Scheme Soundtrack cover illustration | 2002-08-21 | Scitron |
| Famicom Music Complete Works Rockman 1~6 cover and booklet illustrations | 2002-09-20 | Capcom |
| Remastered Tracks Rockman Zero booklet illustrations | 2004-05-28 | Inti Creates |
| Rockman ZX Soundtrack: ZX Tunes variant cover illustration | 2006-10-27 | Inti Creates |
| R20 Rockman & Rockman X Official Complete Works illustrations | 2008-03-25 | Capcom |
| Rockman ZX Soundsketch - ZX GIGAMIX booklet illustrations | 2008-08-01 | Inti Creates |
| Rockman 9 Arrange Soundtrack cover and booklet illustrations | 2008-10-10 | Inti Creates |
| Chiptuned Rockman illustrations | 2009-10-15 | Inti Creates |
| Pokémon Trading Card Game illustrations | 2011-07— | The Pokémon Company |
| Mega Man Tribute limited edition cover illustration | 2011-07-19 | Udon Entertainment |
| R20+5 Rockman & Rockman X Official Complete Works illustrations | 2012-12-17 | Capcom |
Trivia
- Hitoshi Ariga's favorite Pokémon is Misdreavus, as can be seen in an archive of his Twitter bio.[83]
- Ariga enjoyed the battle between Ash and Sawyer at the Lumiose Conference, so much so that he drew the latter with Aegislash when drawing fan-art of the Pokémon.[84]
External links
- Ariga's personal website (now defunct)
- Ariga's Twitter
- Ariga's DeviantArt
- Ariga's Amazon store
- Ariga's blog
- Ariga's Facebook
References
- ↑ Image of Ariga from 2020.
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 Pocket Monsters XY by HitoshiAriga on DeviantArt (posted on November 14, 2013)
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20230410130327/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/458627994395762689
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20230410113110/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1640157094321217536
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20230410112857/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1641046957325193217
- ↑ https://youtu.be/vaOcH66Ofj0
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/@ArigaHitoshi/featured
- ↑ Tweet about designing Mega Beedrill (posted on December 25, 2014)
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.9 Tweet about designing the Grubbin, Minior, Drampa, Alolan Geodude, and Alolan Grimer families (posted on December 1, 2016)
- ↑ Tweet about making Necrozma's draft (posted on December 15, 2017)
- ↑ Tweet about assisting with Ultra Necrozma's design (posted on December 15, 2017)
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Tweet about designing the Rookidee line (posted on January 5, 2020)
- ↑ Tweet about designing Corviknight (posted on November 14, 2019)
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 Tweet about designing the Galarian fossil Pokémon (posted on October 23, 2020)
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Tweet about designing Hisuian Sneasel and Sneasler (posted on February 15, 2022)
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 Tweet about designing the Nacli line and Espathra (posted on December 19, 2022)
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 https://web.archive.org/web/20230329214219/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1605476467214675970
- ↑ Tweet about designing Flutter Mane (posted on January 13, 2023)
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 Ariga confirming he designed Ogerpon, including all of its forms.
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221019092439/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1384472753638580230
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 21.3 Tweet about designing NPCs for Pokémon UNITE (posted on June 17, 2021)
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 22.3 22.4 22.5 Tweet about the Teams' executives official illustrations (posted on December 25, 2014)
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 23.3 Tweet about the Elite Four official illustrations (posted on December 25, 2014)
- ↑ Tweet about the Wally & Mega Gallade art (posted on November 21, 2014)
- ↑ Tweet about the Steven & Mega Metagross art (posted on August 8, 2014)
- ↑ Tweet about the Team Magma VS Team Aqua art (posted on November 21, 2014)
- ↑ Tweet about the Mega Rayquaza VS Deoxys art (posted on December 21, 2014)
- ↑ Tweet about the Movie 18 promotional distribution event key art (posted on June 25, 2015)
- ↑ Tweet about the 20th Anniversary Mythical event key art (posted on January 15, 2016)
- ↑ Tweet about the Gladion & Silvally art (posted on October 26, 2016)
- ↑ Tweet about the Ultra Beast key art (posted on December 1, 2016)
- ↑ Tweet about the Elio and Ultra Necrozma key art (posted on November 17, 2017)
- ↑ Tweet about the Legendary Pokémon Celebration event key art (posted on February 2, 2018)
- ↑ Tweet about the Shiny Poipole and Shiny Naganadel event art (posted on February 26, 2018)
- ↑ Tweet about the Fula City Zeraora key art (posted on June 21, 2018)
- ↑ Tweet about the Fula City Lugia key art (posted on April 4, 2018)
- ↑ Tweet about the Let's Go Steelbook key art (posted on September 25, 2018)
- ↑ 38.0 38.1 Tweet about the Shiny Zacian and Shiny Zamazenta event art (posted on October 21, 2021)
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20230623121003/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1672213717063471107
- ↑ Ariga confirming he drew the 1-Year Anniversary artwork for Masters EX
- ↑ Ariga confirming he drew the art of Erbie and Phorus
- ↑ Ariga confirming he drew the Flutter Mane sleeves.
- ↑ Ariga confirming he drew this Concept Art for the Pokémon BW TCG.
- ↑ 44.0 44.1 Ariga confirming he drew the Team Rocket and Team Galactic 3DS themes.
- ↑ 45.0 45.1 Ariga confirming he drew the Team Magma and Team Aqua 3DS themes.
- ↑ 46.0 46.1 Ariga confirming he drew the Team Plasma 3DS themes.
- ↑ Ariga confirming he drew the Team Skull 3DS theme.
- ↑ Ariga confirming he drew the Robo Pikachu merch art.
- ↑ The Kotobukiya site confirming Ariga designed the Red & Pikachu figure.
- ↑ The Kotobukiya site confirming Ariga designed the Red & Charmander figure.
- ↑ The Kotobukiya site confirming Ariga designed the Leaf & Squirtle figure.
- ↑ The Kotobukiya site confirming Ariga designed the Blue & Eevee figure.
- ↑ 53.0 53.1 The Kotobukiya site confirming Ariga designed the Ethan & Lyra figures.
- ↑ 54.0 54.1 https://web.archive.org/web/20221018150400/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1548860896536977408
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221018150244/https://en.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/product-0000004423/
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221018150141/https://en.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/product-0000003563/
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221018150225/https://en.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/product-0000004140/
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221018150608/https://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/product-0000002677/
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221018150311/https://en.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/product-0000004561/
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221018150321/https://en.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/product-0000002579/
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221018151730/https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?scode=FIGURE-027927&rank=null
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221018150416/https://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/967308141582045184
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221018150213/https://en.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/product-0000004026/
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221018150434/https://twitter.com/Kotobukiya_EN/status/1197682356385017856
- ↑ 65.0 65.1 65.2 65.3 65.4 65.5 65.6 [1]
- ↑ Tweet about illustrating the 1st anniversary artwork
- ↑ Tweet about illustrating the Hoenn Villain Arc (Part 2) title screen
- ↑ Tweet about illustrating the Unova Villain Arc (Part 1) title screen
- ↑ Tweet about illustrating the Unova Villain Arc (Part 2) title screen
- ↑ 70.0 70.1 Tweet about illustrating the Kalos Villain Arc title screen
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221019142650/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/758278478047260672
- ↑ 72.0 72.1 [2]
- ↑ Ariga confirming he designed the Armarouge & Ceruledge TCG Merch.
- ↑ Ariga confirming he designed the Smeargle Sleeves.
- ↑ 75.0 75.1 Ariga confirming he designed the Hisui Starter Pokémon sticker and Dialga and Palkia wallpaper.
- ↑ Ariga confirming he did the art for the 2018 JP Championships
- ↑ Ariga confirming he did the art for the 2019 JP Championships
- ↑ Ariga confirming he did the art for the 2020 JP Championships
- ↑ 79.0 79.1 79.2 79.3 79.4 79.5 79.6 79.7 79.8 79.9 Ariga confirming he did some Slowpoke art for the Daisuki Club
- ↑ 80.0 80.1 80.2 80.3 80.4 80.5 80.6 80.7 80.8 Ariga confirming he drew the Daisuki Club Ghost Pokédex art.
- ↑ 81.0 81.1 81.2 81.3 81.4 81.5 81.6 81.7 Ariga confirming he drew the Daisuki Club Dragon Pokédex art.
- ↑ 82.0 82.1 Ariga confirming he did the Fossil Museum art
- ↑ Hitoshi Ariga's Twitter bio (archived on April 1, 2022)
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20230410130615/https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1510496002331258881
