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Junichi Masuda

Junichi Masuda (Japanese: 増田順一 Masuda Jun'ichi, born January 12, 1968 in Yokohama) is one of the founding members of Game Freak and serves as the Director of the Board. He is best known as a game director and composer for the Pokémon games.

He runs his Director's Columns on Game Freak's website, with many entries translated into English. In it, he has talked about why he has done his work in the Pokémon series the way he has and also has given out news about the games he is working on. It was through this column that the Masuda method, a method of obtaining Shiny Pokémon more easily, was first documented.

Early life and career

Junichi Masuda was born in the Kanagawa Prefecture, located in the real-life Kantō region, on January 12, 1968. His family would vacation in the Kyūshū region, which became the basis for the Pokémon world's Hoenn. As a teenager, he played the trombone and had interest in classical music, while also maintaining an interest in arcade games and their programming. He was working in a corporate office in 1989 when Satoshi Tajiri approached him and asked if he would like to join Game Freak, which was just beginning to form at the time. Masuda agreed and became one of the founding members of the company. 2009 marked his 20th anniversary with Game Freak.

The first game that Masuda worked on with Game Freak was composing the music for Mendel Palace, which was released in 1990. He also composed for Nintendo's Mario and Wario in 1993 and Sega's Pulseman in 1994. Recently, he co-produced the Game Freak title Drill Dozer.

Work with Pokémon

Video games

Masuda was the sole composer for the handheld games Pokémon Red and Green. He developed a program called "Sound Driver" in the early 1990s, which was used to play music and sound effects in Game Freak's titles. This program was later used to create all of the original Pokémon's cries.

He has composed the music for every core series Pokémon game to date. He also composed for Pokémon Stadium, Pokémon Stadium 2, and the e-Reader applications Machop At Work and Kingler's Day. He has also composed music for the Pokémon stages in the Super Smash Bros. series.

Gradually, Masuda began to take on duties other than composing. He was appointed sub-director for Pokémon Gold and Silver and has directed or co-directed every core series Pokémon game since Pokémon Crystal as well as Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire. He served as an adviser for Pokémon Stadium, Pokémon Stadium 2, and Pokémon Puzzle Challenge, and he was the supervisor for Pokémon Channel.

Masuda has also done design work for the Pokémon games. He designed the Hoenn region, and he was involved with game design that contributed to Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, although he did not directly serve as a designer for that game.

Masuda has been known by fans for his important and noteworthy announcements relating to the games, among his firsts being the aforementioned Masuda method. In 2008, Masuda revealed diamond dust to players of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl through his director's column by asking them to play on January 12. The phenomenon first occurred on his 40th birthday, and it was later discovered to appear on several other days in different years in different games. Slightly over two years later, Zoroark was first revealed by Junichi Masuda as a silhouette in the February 7, 2010 edition of Pokémon Sunday. Its full image was later revealed in the March 2010 issue of CoroCoro, alongside its pre-evolution, Zorua.

Masuda opened his Twitter account on October 4, 2011 in order to communicate with fans. Soon after, Masuda gained the attention of fans once again because of his blog post that revealed information about the mysterious character N, including his name and its origin.

On February 26, 2012, Masuda appeared on Pokémon Smash to announce Black 2 and White 2.

On April 7, 2013, Masuda again appeared on Pokémon Smash to reveal Mega Mewtwo Y for the upcoming Generation VI games.

On July 4, 2013, at Japan Expo 2013, a video was broadcasted where Masuda announced that the Kalos region is based on France. The video also included Masuda's revelation of the Generation VI Pokémon, Honedge.

Anime

Masuda's music is rearranged for the Pokémon anime by Shinji Miyazaki. He has also done original design for the series since Advanced Generation series.

Masuda has also been involved with many of the Pokémon movies. Masuda was an original creator of the Pokémon movies Jirachi: Wish Maker, Destiny Deoxys, Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, The Rise of Darkrai and Giratina and the Sky Warrior, as well as the The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!, and Pikachu's Island Adventure anime specials. He also composed music for Mewtwo Strikes Back and The Power of One and contributed sound for Celebi: Voice of the Forest. In Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, he was involved with character staging.

Others

On keyboards in the group ＭＴＭ, Masuda composed the song battle gene Ｍ after gaining a request from Shōko Nakagawa. The song is based on Cynthia's battle theme, which is featured on Pokémon Diamond & Pokémon Pearl: Super Music Collection, Pokémon Black & Pokémon White: Super Music Collection, and Pokémon Black 2 & Pokémon White 2: Super Music Collection under the titles 戦闘！チャンピオン Battle! Champion, 戦闘! シロナ Battle! Shirona, and 戦闘! チャンピオン(シンオウ) Battle! Champion (Shin'ō), respectively.

Discography

Masuda's work appears on the following CDs:

Song Credits

Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue

Title Screen -- Composition & Arrangement
Pallet Town Theme -- Composition & Arrangement
Professor Oak -- Composition & Arrangement
Professor Oak's Laboratory -- Composition & Arrangement
Fanfare: Pokémon Obtained -- Composition & Arrangement
A Rival Appears -- Composition & Arrangement
Road to Viridian City: Leaving Pallet Town -- Composition & Arrangement
Fanfare: Item Obtained -- Composition & Arrangement
Battle! (Wild Pokémon) -- Composition & Arrangement
Victory! (Wild Pokémon) -- Composition & Arrangement
Pewter City Theme -- Composition & Arrangement
Pokémon Center -- Composition & Arrangement
Pokémon Healed -- Composition & Arrangement
Viridian Forest -- Composition & Arrangement
Guide -- Composition & Arrangement
A Trainer Appears (Girl Version) -- Composition & Arrangement
Battle! (Trainer Battle) -- Composition & Arrangement
Victory! (Trainer Battle) -- Composition & Arrangement
Level Up! -- Composition & Arrangement
Caves of Mt. Moon -- Composition & Arrangement
Road to Cerulean City: Leaving Mt. Moon -- Composition & Arrangement
Cerulean City Theme -- Composition & Arrangement
Pokémon Gym -- Composition & Arrangement
To Bill: Leaving Cerulean City -- Composition & Arrangement
Jigglypuff's Song -- Composition & Arrangement
Vermilion City Theme -- Composition & Arrangement
The S.S. Anne -- Composition & Arrangement
Road to Lavender Town: Leaving Vermilion City -- Composition & Arrangement
The Poké Flute -- Composition & Arrangement
A Trainer Appears (Boy Version) -- Composition & Arrangement
Battle! (Gym Leader Battle) -- Composition & Arrangement
Victory! (Gym Leader Battle) -- Composition & Arrangement
Cycling -- Composition & Arrangement
Lavender Town Theme -- Composition & Arrangement
Pokémon Tower -- Composition & Arrangement
Celadon City Theme -- Composition & Arrangement
Rocket Game Corner -- Composition & Arrangement
A Trainer Appears (Bad Guy Version) -- Composition & Arrangement
Rocket Hideout -- Composition & Arrangement
Silph Co. -- Composition & Arrangement
The Sea -- Composition & Arrangement
Cinnabar Island Theme -- Composition & Arrangement
Pokémon Mansion -- Composition & Arrangement
Evolution -- Composition & Arrangement
Fanfare: Evolution -- Composition & Arrangement
Fanfare: Professor Oak's Evaluation 1 -- Composition & Arrangement
Fanfare: Professor Oak's Evaluation 2 -- Composition & Arrangement
The Final Road -- Composition & Arrangement
Final Battle! (Rival) -- Composition & Arrangement
Hall of Fame -- Composition & Arrangement
Ending Theme -- Composition & Arrangement

Pokémon Yellow

A Trainer Appears (Jessie & James Version) -- Composition & Arrangement
Pikachu's Beach -- Composition & Arrangement
Game Boy Printer -- Composition & Arrangement

Pokémon Gold and Silver

Opening Demo -- Composition (w/Gō Ichinose), Arrangement (w/Gō Ichinose)
Opening Demo 2 -- Composition & Arrangement
Title Screen -- Composition & Arrangement
An Adventure Begins! -- Composition
New Bark Town -- Composition (w/Gō Ichinose), Arrangement (w/Gō Ichinose)
Hurry Along -- Composition, Arrangement (w/Gō Ichinose)
Elm Pokémon Lab -- Composition & Arrangement
Route 29 -- Composition & Arrangement
Battle! (Wild Pokémon—Johto Version) -- Composition & Arrangement
Level Up! -- Composition
Cherrygrove City -- Composition & Arrangement
Pokémon Center -- Composition & Arrangement
Pokémon Healed -- Composition
Battle! (Trainer Battle—Johto Version) -- Composition & Arrangement
Route 30 -- Composition & Arrangement
Sprout Tower -- Composition & Arrangement
Union Cave -- Composition & Arrangement
Picked Up an Item! -- Composition
Ruins of Alph -- Composition & Arrangement
Battle! (Team Rocket) -- Composition & Arrangement
Route 34 -- Composition & Arrangement
A Rival Appears! -- Composition & Arrangement
Battle! (Rival) -- Composition & Arrangement
Evolution -- Composition & Arrangement
Congratulations! Your Pokémon Evolved! -- Composition
Battle! (Gym Leader—Johto Version) -- Composition & Arrangement
Received a Gym Badge! -- Composition
Received a TM! -- Composition
Bicycle -- Composition & Arrangement
Burned Tower -- Composition & Arrangement
Route 38 -- Composition & Arrangement
Olivine Lighthouse -- Composition & Arrangement
Route 42 -- Composition & Arrangement
Radio Transmission -- Composition
Team Rocket HQ -- Composition & Arrangement
A Rival Appears! (Version 2) -- Composition & Arrangement
Tin Tower -- Composition & Arrangement
Ice Path -- Composition & Arrangement
Dragon's Den -- Composition & Arrangement
Battle! (Gym Leader—Kanto Version) -- Composition & Arrangement
Mt. Moon -- Composition
Pokégear Radio: Pokémon Channel -- Composition
Pokégear Radio: Unown -- Composition & Arrangement
Pokégear Radio: Pokémon March -- Composition & Arrangement
Pokégear Radio: Pokémon Lullaby -- Composition & Arrangement
Pokégear Radio: Poké Flute -- Composition & Arrangement
Victory Road -- Composition & Arrangement
The Pokémon League -- Composition & Arrangement
Battle! (Champion) -- Composition & Arrangement
The Hall of Fame -- Composition & Arrangement

Pokémon Crystal

Battle! (Suicune) -- Composition & Arrangement

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire

Battle! (Wild Pokémon) -- Composition & Arrangement
Battle! (Trainer Battle) -- Composition & Arrangement
Battle! (Team Aqua/Team Magma) -- Composition & Arrangement
Battle! (Gym Leader) -- Composition & Arrangement
Battle! (Brendan/May) -- Composition & Arrangement
Battle! (Team Aqua/Team Magma Leaders) -- Composition & Arrangement
Battle! (Super-Ancient Pokémon) -- Composition & Arrangement
Battle! (Regirock/Regice/Registeel) -- Composition & Arrangement
Battle! (Elite Four) -- Composition & Arrangement
Battle! (Steven) -- Composition & Arrangement

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

Battle! (Deoxys) -- Composition

Pokémon Emerald

Rayquaza Appears! -- Composition & Arrangement

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

Battle! (Wild Pokémon) -- Composition & Arrangement
Battle! (Trainer Battle) -- Composition & Arrangement
Battle! (Rival) -- Composition & Arrangement
Battle! (Gym Leader) -- Composition & Arrangement
Battle! (Team Galactic) -- Composition & Arrangement
Battle! (Team Galactic Commander) -- Composition & Arrangement
Battle! (Team Galactic Boss) -- Composition & Arrangement
Spear Pillar -- Composition (w/Gō Ichinose), Arrangement (w/Gō Ichinose)
The Legendary Pokémon Appears! -- Composition & Arrangement
Catastrophe! -- Composition & Arrangement
Battle! (Dialga/Palkia) -- Composition & Arrangement
Lake Caverns -- Composition & Arrangement
Battle! (Azelf/Mesprit/Uxie) -- Composition & Arrangement
Battle! (Legendary Pokémon) -- Composition & Arrangement
Battle! (Elite Four) -- Composition & Arrangement
Battle! (Champion) -- Composition & Arrangement

Pokémon Platinum

Battle! (Giratina) -- Composition

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

Arceus -- Composition & Arrangement

Pokémon Black and White

Battle! (Cheren/Bianca) -- Composition
Battle! (Wild Pokémon) -- Composition
Battle! (Trainer Battle) -- Composition
Battle! (Team Plasma) -- Composition
Battle! (Gym Leader) -- Composition
Battle! (N) -- Composition
Battle! (Elite Four) -- Composition
Battle! (Reshiram/Zekrom) -- Composition
Battle! (Ghetsis) -- Composition
Battle! (Legendary Pokémon) -- Composition
Battle! (Champion) -- Composition

Pokémon X and Y

Battle! (Wild Pokémon) -- Composition
Battle! (Trainer Battle) -- Composition
Battle! (Gym Leader) -- Composition
Battle! (Xerneas/Yveltal/Zygarde) -- Composition
Battle! (Elite Four) -- Composition
Battle! (Champion) -- Composition

Videos

#Pokemon20: GAME FREAK's Junichi Masuda

By The Official Pokémon Channel

This video is not available on Bulbapedia; instead, you can watch the video on YouTube here.

Trivia

In an interview with Wired UK in December 2014, Masuda stated that he didn't originally work in Pokémon Gold and Silver as he was working on another project; however, he was brought back when the team faced issues during development.^[1] Whereas he worked as a programmer and composer in Pokémon Red and Blue, in Gold and Silver, he worked on the audio and game design as well as in the coordination of the American and European localizations.
Masuda listens to alternative music and techno. He says that he is most inspired by the classical music composer Stravinsky.
Masuda's favorite Pokémon is Victini, his favorite move is Surf, and his favorite type is the Water type.^[2]
- Prior to Generation V, when Victini was introduced, his favorite Pokémon was Pichu.
The character Barry's optional name Jun could be a possible reference to Masuda.
- In the Battle Tower in Pokémon Crystal, there is a Guitarist named Masuda.
- The anime character Vincent's Japanese name is Jun'ichi, another possible reference.
Masuda occasionally competes online in Wi-Fi battles.
The concept for the Global Terminal was Masuda's idea.

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 On February 26, 2012, Masuda appeared on [[Pokémon Smash]] to announce {{2v2|Black|White|2}}.
-On April 7, 2013, Masuda again appeared on Pokémon Smash to reveal an alternative [[form]] of {{p|Mewtwo}} for the upcoming [[Generation VI]] games.
+On April 7, 2013, Masuda again appeared on Pokémon Smash to reveal [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Mewtwo}} Y for the upcoming [[Generation VI]] games.
-On July 4, 2013, at {{wp|Japan Expo}} 2013, a video was broadcasted where Masuda [[n:Masuda's video from Japan Expo France reveals information about Kalos|announced]] that the [[Kalos]] region is based off of {{wp|France}}. The video also included Masuda's revelation of the [[Generation VI]] Pokémon, {{p|Honedge}}.
+On July 4, 2013, at {{wp|Japan Expo}} 2013, a video was broadcasted where Masuda [[n:Masuda's video from Japan Expo France reveals information about Kalos|announced]] that the [[Kalos]] region is based on {{wp|France}}. The video also included Masuda's revelation of the [[Generation VI]] Pokémon, {{p|Honedge}}.
 ===Anime===
 Masuda's music is rearranged for the [[Pokémon anime]] by [[Shinji Miyazaki]]. He has also done original design for the series since {{series|Advanced Generation}}.
-Masuda has also been involved with many of the Pokémon movies. Masuda was an original creator of the Pokémon movies ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' and ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', as well as the ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', ''[[SS019|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!]]'', and ''[[PK17|Pikachu's Island Adventure]]'' [[List of anime specials|anime specials]]. He also composed music for ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' and ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' and contributed sound for ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''. In ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]'', he was involved with character staging.
+Masuda has also been involved with many of the Pokémon movies. Masuda was an original creator of the Pokémon movies ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' and ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', as well as the ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', ''[[SS019|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!]]'', and ''[[PK17|Pikachu's Island Adventure]]'' [[List of anime specials|anime specials]]. He also composed music for ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' and ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' and contributed sound for ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''. In ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', he was involved with character staging.
 ===Others===
-On keyboards in the group ＭＴＭ, Masuda composed the song [[battle gene M|battle gene Ｍ]] after gaining a request from [[Shōko Nakagawa]]. The song is based on [[Cynthia]]'s battle theme, which is featured on [[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Super Music Collection]], [[Pokémon Black & White Super Music Collection]], and [[Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 Super Music Complete]] under the titles 戦闘！チャンピオン ''Battle! Champion'', 戦闘! シロナ ''Battle! Shirona'', and 戦闘! チャンピオン(シンオウ) ''Battle! Champion (Shin'ō)'', respectively.
+On keyboards in the group ＭＴＭ, Masuda composed the song [[battle gene M|battle gene Ｍ]] after gaining a request from [[Shōko Nakagawa]]. The song is based on [[Cynthia]]'s battle theme, which is featured on [[Pokémon Diamond & Pokémon Pearl: Super Music Collection]], [[Pokémon Black & Pokémon White: Super Music Collection]], and [[Pokémon Black 2 & Pokémon White 2: Super Music Collection]] under the titles 戦闘！チャンピオン ''Battle! Champion'', 戦闘! シロナ ''Battle! Shirona'', and 戦闘! チャンピオン(シンオウ) ''Battle! Champion (Shin'ō)'', respectively.
 ==Discography==
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 * [[Game Boy: Entire Pokémon Sounds Collection CD]]
 * [[Pokémon Gotta Catch the Sound!]]
-* [[Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire Music Super Complete]]
+* [[Pokémon Ruby & Pokémon Sapphire: Super Music Collection]]
 * [[Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen: Super Music Collection]]
-* [[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Super Music Collection]]
+* [[Pokémon Diamond & Pokémon Pearl: Super Music Collection]]
 * [[Pokémon HeartGold & Pokémon SoulSilver: Super Music Collection]]
-* [[Pokémon Black & White Super Music Collection]]
+* [[Pokémon Black & Pokémon White: Super Music Collection]]
-* [[Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 Super Music Complete]]
+* [[Pokémon Black 2 & Pokémon White 2: Super Music Collection]]
 * [[Pokémon X & Pokémon Y: Super Music Collection]]
+==Song Credits==
+===[[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pokémon Red, Green]], and [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue]]===
+*Title Screen -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Pallet Town]] Theme -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Professor Oak]] -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Fanfare: {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} Obtained -- Composition & Arrangement
+*A Rival Appears -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Road to [[Viridian City]]: Leaving Pallet Town -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Fanfare: [[Item]] Obtained -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Battle! ([[Wild Pokémon]]) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Victory! (Wild Pokémon) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Pewter City]] Theme -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Pokémon Center]] -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Pokémon Healed -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Viridian Forest]] -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Guide -- Composition & Arrangement
+*A Trainer Appears (Girl Version) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Battle! ([[Pokémon battle|Trainer Battle]]) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Victory! (Trainer Battle) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Level]] Up! -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Caves of [[Mt. Moon]] -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Road to Cerulean City: Leaving Mt. Moon -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Cerulean City]] Theme -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Gym|Pokémon Gym]] -- Composition & Arrangement
+*To [[Bill]]: Leaving Cerulean City -- Composition & Arrangement
+*{{p|Jigglypuff}}'s Song -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Vermilion City]] Theme -- Composition & Arrangement
+*The [[S.S. Anne]] -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Road to Lavender Town: Leaving Vermilion City -- Composition & Arrangement
+*The [[Poké Flute]] -- Composition & Arrangement
+*A Trainer Appears (Boy Version) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Battle! ([[Gym Leader]] Battle) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Victory! (Gym Leader Battle) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Bicycle|Cycling]] -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Lavender Town]] Theme -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Pokémon Tower]] -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Celadon City]] Theme -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Celadon Game Corner|Rocket Game Corner]] -- Composition & Arrangement
+*A Trainer Appears (Bad Guy Version) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Rocket Hideout]] -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Silph Co.]] -- Composition & Arrangement
+*{{m|Surf|The Sea}} -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Cinnabar Island]] Theme -- Composition & Arrangement
+*{{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Evolution]] -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Fanfare: Evolution -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Fanfare: Professor Oak's Evaluation 1 -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Fanfare: Professor Oak's Evaluation 2 -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Indigo Plateau|The Final Road]] -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Final Battle! ({{ga|Blue|Rival}}) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Hall of Fame]] -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Ending Theme -- Composition & Arrangement
+==={{game|Yellow}}===
+*A Trainer Appears ([[Jessie]] & [[James]] Version) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Pikachu's Beach]] -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Game Boy Printer]] -- Composition & Arrangement
+==={{game|Gold and Silver|s}}===
+*Opening Demo -- Composition (w/[[Gō Ichinose]]), Arrangement (w/[[Gō Ichinose]])
+*Opening Demo 2 -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Title Screen -- Composition & Arrangement
+*An Adventure Begins! -- Composition
+*[[New Bark Town]] -- Composition (w/[[Gō Ichinose]]), Arrangement (w/[[Gō Ichinose]])
+*Hurry Along -- Composition, Arrangement (w/[[Gō Ichinose]])
+*[[Professor Elm|Elm]] Pokémon Lab -- Composition & Arrangement
+*{{rt|29|Johto}} -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Battle! (Wild Pokémon—[[Johto]] Version) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Level Up! -- Composition
+*[[Cherrygrove City]] -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Pokémon Center -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Pokémon Healed -- Composition
+*Battle! (Trainer Battle—Johto Version) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*{{rt|30|Johto}} -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Sprout Tower]] -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Union Cave]] -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Picked Up an Item! -- Composition
+*[[Ruins of Alph]] -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Battle! ([[Team Rocket]]) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*{{rt|34|Johto}} -- Composition & Arrangement
+*A Rival Appears! -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Battle! ({{ga|Silver|Rival}}) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Evolution -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Congratulations! Your Pokémon Evolved! -- Composition
+*Battle! (Gym Leader—Johto Version) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Received a [[Badge|Gym Badge]]! -- Composition
+*Received a [[TM]]! -- Composition
+*Bicycle -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Burned Tower]] -- Composition & Arrangement
+*{{rt|38|Johto}} -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Glitter Lighthouse|Olivine Lighthouse]] -- Composition & Arrangement
+*{{rt|42|Johto}} -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Radio Transmission -- Composition
+*[[Team Rocket HQ]] -- Composition & Arrangement
+*A Rival Appears! (Version 2) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]] -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Ice Path]] -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Dragon's Den]] -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Battle! (Gym Leader—[[Kanto]] Version) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Mt. Moon Square|Mt. Moon]] -- Composition
+*[[Pokégear]] {{DL|Pokégear|Radio}}: [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Talk|Pokémon Channel]] -- Composition
+*Pokégear Radio: {{p|Unown}} -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Pokégear Radio: {{DL|Pokémon Music Channel|Pokémon March}} -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Pokégear Radio: {{DL|Pokémon Music Channel|Pokémon Lullaby}} -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Pokégear Radio: Poké Flute -- Composition & Arrangement
+*{{ka|Victory Road}} -- Composition & Arrangement
+*The [[Pokémon League]] -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Battle! ([[Lance|Champion]]) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*The Hall of Fame -- Composition & Arrangement
+==={{game|Crystal}}===
+*Battle! ({{p|Suicune}}) -- Composition & Arrangement
+==={{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}===
+*Battle! (Wild Pokémon) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Battle! (Trainer Battle) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Battle! ([[Team Aqua]]/[[Team Magma]]) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Battle! (Gym Leader) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Battle! ({{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}}) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Battle! ([[Archie|Team Aqua]]/[[Maxie|Team Magma]] Leaders) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Battle! ([[Weather trio|Super-Ancient Pokémon]]) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Battle! ({{p|Regirock}}/{{p|Regice}}/{{p|Registeel}}) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Battle! ([[Elite Four]]) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Battle! ([[Steven Stone|Steven]]) -- Composition & Arrangement
+==={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}===
+*Battle! ({{p|Deoxys}}) -- Composition
+==={{game|Emerald}}===
+*{{p|Rayquaza}} Appears! -- Composition & Arrangement
+==={{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}===
+*Battle! (Wild Pokémon) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Battle! (Trainer Battle) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Battle! ({{ga|Barry|Rival}}) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Battle! (Gym Leader) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Battle! ([[Team Galactic]]) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Battle! (Team Galactic {{tc|Commander}}) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Battle! ([[Cyrus|Team Galactic Boss]]) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*[[Spear Pillar]] -- Composition (w/[[Gō Ichinose]]), Arrangement (w/[[Gō Ichinose]])
+*The Legendary Pokémon Appears! -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Catastrophe! -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Battle! ({{p|Dialga}}/{{p|Palkia}}) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Lake Caverns -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Battle! ({{p|Azelf}}/{{p|Mesprit}}/{{p|Uxie}}) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Battle! ([[Legendary Pokémon]]) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Battle! (Elite Four) -- Composition & Arrangement
+*Battle! ([[Cynthia|Champion]]) -- Composition & Arrangement
+==={{game|Platinum}}===
+*Battle! ({{p|Giratina}}) -- Composition
+==={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}===
+*{{p|Arceus}} -- Composition & Arrangement
+==={{game|Black and White|s}}===
+*Battle! ([[Cheren]]/[[Bianca]]) -- Composition
+*Battle! (Wild Pokémon) -- Composition
+*Battle! (Trainer Battle) -- Composition
+*Battle! ([[Team Plasma]]) -- Composition
+*Battle! (Gym Leader) -- Composition
+*Battle! ([[N]]) -- Composition
+*Battle! (Elite Four) -- Composition
+*Battle! ({{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}}) -- Composition
+*Battle! ([[Ghetsis]]) -- Composition
+*Battle! (Legendary Pokémon) -- Composition
+*Battle! ([[Alder|Champion]]) -- Composition
+===[[Pokémon X and Y]]===
+*Battle! (Wild Pokémon) -- Composition
+*Battle! (Trainer Battle) -- Composition
+*Battle! (Gym Leader) -- Composition
+*Battle! ({{p|Xerneas}}/{{p|Yveltal}}/{{p|Zygarde}}) -- Composition
+*Battle! (Elite Four) -- Composition
+*Battle! ([[Diantha|Champion]]) -- Composition
+==Videos==
+===''[[Pokémon 20th Anniversary|#Pokemon20]]: GAME FREAK's Junichi Masuda''===
+{{youtubevid|K4S8MZ19utc|user/pokemon|name=The Official Pokémon Channel|Pokémon|Pokémon}}
 ==Trivia==
+* In an interview with {{wp|Wired (magazine)|''Wired UK''}} in December 2014, Masuda stated that he didn't originally work in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} as he was working on another project; however, he was brought back when the team faced issues during development.<ref>[http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2014-12/11/pokemon-interview Pokemon's Junichi Masuda: 'We weren’t explicitly targeting children' (Wired UK)]</ref> Whereas he worked as a programmer and composer in {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, in Gold and Silver, he worked on the audio and game design as well as in the coordination of the American and European localizations.
 * Masuda listens to {{wp|alternative music}} and {{wp|techno}}. He says that he is most inspired by the classical music composer {{wp|Stravinsky}}.
-* Masuda's favorite Pokémon is {{p|Victini}}, his favorite move is {{m|Surf}}, and his favorite type is the {{t|Water}} type.
+* Masuda's favorite Pokémon is {{p|Victini}}, his favorite move is {{m|Surf}}, and his favorite type is the {{t|Water}} type.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090327224428/http://www.gamepro.com/article/previews/209340/pokemon-platinum-developer-interview-pt-2/ Preview : Pokemon Platinum: Developer Interview! - GamePro.com]</ref>
 ** Prior to Generation V, when Victini was introduced, his favorite Pokémon was {{p|Pichu}}.
 * The character {{ga|Barry}}'s optional name '''Jun''' could be a possible reference to Masuda.
-** In the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} in {{g|Crystal}}, there is a {{tc|Guitarist}} named '''Masuda'''.
+** In the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} in {{game|Crystal}}, there is a {{tc|Guitarist}} named '''Masuda'''.
 ** The {{pkmn|anime}} character [[Vincent]]'s Japanese name is '''Jun'ichi''', another possible reference.
 * Masuda occasionally competes online in [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection|Wi-Fi]] battles.
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 ==See also==
 {{bulbanews|G4 interviews Junichi Masuda, Takeshi Kawachimaru}}
-* Director's Columns (Masuda's blog)
+* Director's Columns (Junichi Masuda's blog)
-**[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir/ Awakening Power of Director Masuda] (Japanese)
+**[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir/ Awakening Power of Director Masuda] <small>(Japanese)</small>
-**[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/ Hidden Power of masuda<!--small m-->] (English)
+**[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/ Hidden Power of masuda<!--small m-->] <small>(English)</small>
-*[http://twitter.com/#!/Junichi_Masuda Twitter]
+*[http://twitter.com/#!/Junichi_Masuda Junichi Masuda's account] on {{wp|Twitter}}
 ===References===
 <references/>
-* [http://www.gamepro.com/article/previews/209340/pokemon-platinum-developer-interview-pt-2/ Gamepro.com: Pokémon Platinum Developer Interview]
+* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090327224428/http://www.gamepro.com/article/previews/209340/pokemon-platinum-developer-interview-pt-2/ Gamepro.com: ''Pokémon Platinum'' Developer Interview]
 * "Talking Pokémon." Nintendo Power Apr. 2009: 42-44. Print.
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