Evolution of Pokemon Artist Ken Sugimori's Art Career
76Pokémon Artist Ken Sugimori ( 杉森 建 ) has his roots in Gam Freak on day 1. He is responsible for many of the the Pokémon designs and illustrations of Gen 1/6. He was also involved as an artist supervisor of 7/9. He is with his fellow pokemon artist responsible for the biggest franchise the world have seen.
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Disclaimer: all art in this video is essentially from the Pokémon franchise, the Pokémon company, Nintendo and Gamefreak.
Music: Pokemon B&W and gold/Silver.
About Ken Sugimori and pokemon:
Ken Sugimori is a renowned game artist celebrated for his iconic Pokémon designs. Beyond Pokémon, his career began as an aspiring manga artist, and he collaborated closely with Satoshi Tajiri, Pokémon's creator. His journey led him to design volume covers and work on the puzzle game "Mendal Palace" in 1989, even redrawing its main character to mark the company's success. However, his legacy truly soared with the release of "Pokémon Red and Green" in 1996. Ken played a vital role in designing the majority of Pokémon, collaborating with Atsuko Nishida and crafting unique creatures inspired by Kaiju like Nidoking and Nidoqueen. His distinctive watercolor style breathed life into Pokémon illustrations.
Ken's design philosophy focused on balancing cool and cute, ensuring Pokémon were memorable for children. He weathered criticism, insisting that subtle imperfections made his art come alive.
. He continued shaping Pokémon designs through Generations 4 and 5 and supervised final designs while peers handled initial drafts. He transitioned into a supervisory role for later titles, cementing his legacy.
Ken Sugimori's impact transcends games, including an artbook and Pokémon card illustrations. His dedication and unique artistic vision have left an indelible mark on the Pokémon world.
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