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'''Motofumi Fujiwara''' (''Fuziwara'' also seen; Japanese: '''藤原基史''' ''Fujiwara Motofumi'') is a key person in [[Game Freak]]. He has also illustrated several cards for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
'''Motofumi Fujiwara''' (''Fuziwara'' also seen; Japanese: '''藤原基史''' ''Fujiwara Motofumi'') is a freelance designer and former key member at [[GAME FREAK]] until September 2013. He has also illustrated several cards for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].


==Pokémon==
==Designs==
The following is a list of Pokémon designed by Motofumi Fujiwara.
===Pokémon===
<gallery widths=100>
The following is a list of Pokémon designed by Fujiwara.
File:133Eevee.png|{{p|Eevee}}<ref name=EVs>(2018) ''EVs''. ([http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-eevee-origins/ English translation] written by Anthony Madry and commissioned by Dr. Lava)</ref><ref name=nishida100516>[https://twitter.com/atsuko_nishida/status/783643367523557376 Tweet from Atsuko Nishida] ([https://archive.ph/J8vkR archived copy])</ref>
{|style="font-size:80%; margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #1a1a1a; background:#ebebeb; color:#000"
File:135Jolteon.png|{{p|Jolteon}}<ref name=EVs/><ref name=nishida100516/>
| colspan="15" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" | '''{{color2|fff|Generation I}}'''
File:136Flareon.png|{{p|Flareon}}<ref name=EVs/><ref name=nishida100516/>
|-
</gallery>
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0133.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0135.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0136.png|x80px]]
|-
| '''{{color2|000|Eevee}}'''<ref name=EVs>(2018) ''EVs''. ([http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-eevee-origins/ English translation] written by Anthony Madry and commissioned by Dr. Lava)</ref><ref name=nishida100516>[https://twitter.com/atsuko_nishida/status/783643367523557376 Tweet from Atsuko Nishida] ([https://archive.ph/J8vkR archived copy])</ref>
| '''{{color2|000|Jolteon}}'''<ref name=EVs/><ref name=nishida100516/>
| '''{{color2|000|Flareon}}'''<ref name=EVs/><ref name=nishida100516/>
|}


==Cards illustrated==
==Cards illustrated==
Fujiwara contributes TCG artwork infrequently, beginning with the Japanese-exclusive {{TCG|Pokémon VS}} set.
Fujiwara contributes TCG artwork infrequently, beginning with the Japanese-exclusive {{TCG|Pokémon VS}} set.
<gallery widths=100>
<gallery widths=100>
File:BlazikenFBSupremeVictors2.jpg|[[Blaziken FB (Supreme Victors 2)]]
ErikaBellossomVS59.jpg|[[Erika's Bellossom (VS 59)]]
File:ChikoritaExpedition100.jpg|[[Chikorita (Expedition 100)]]
ErikaJumpluffVS60.jpg|[[Erika's Jumpluff (VS 60)]]
File:DratiniUnifiedMinds147.jpg|[[Dratini (Unified Minds 147)]]
ChikoritaExpedition100.jpg|[[Chikorita (Expedition 100)]]
File:DusknoirFBSupremeVictors26.jpg|[[Dusknoir FB (Supreme Victors 26)]]
SandshrewMcDonaldPack16.jpg|[[Sandshrew (McDonald Pack 16)]]
File:EeveeAlterGenesis74.jpg|[[Eevee (Cosmic Eclipse 166)]]
SpindaEXLegendMaker26.jpg|[[Spinda (EX Legend Maker 26)]]
File:ErikaBellossomVS59.jpg|[[Erika's Bellossom (VS 59)]]
HoppipSecretWonders90.jpg|[[Hoppip (Secret Wonders 90)]]
File:ErikaJumpluffVS60.jpg|[[Erika's Jumpluff (VS 60)]]
LuvdiscGreatEncounters77.jpg|[[Luvdisc (Great Encounters 77)]]
File:022145 P SUPINROTOMU.jpg|[[Fan Rotom (Rising Rivals RT1)]]
022145 P SUPINROTOMU.jpg|[[Fan Rotom (Rising Rivals RT1)]]
File:GastlyChillingReign55.jpg|[[Gastly (Chilling Reign 55)]]
BlazikenFBSupremeVictors2.jpg|[[Blaziken FB (Supreme Victors 2)]]
File:GeodudeArceus65.jpg|[[Geodude (Arceus 65)]]
DusknoirFBSupremeVictors26.jpg|[[Dusknoir FB (Supreme Victors 26)]]
File:HoppipSecretWonders90.jpg|[[Hoppip (Secret Wonders 90)]]
GeodudeArceus65.jpg|[[Geodude (Arceus 65)]]
File:JigglypuffDarknessAblaze67.jpg|[[Jigglypuff (Darkness Ablaze 67)]]
NumelUnifiedMinds23.jpg|[[Numel (Unified Minds 23)]]
File:JoltikSwordShield70.jpg|[[Joltik (Sword & Shield 70)]]
DratiniUnifiedMinds147.jpg|[[Dratini (Unified Minds 147)]]
File:LuvdiscGreatEncounters77.jpg|[[Luvdisc (Great Encounters 77)]]
WeezingDreamLeague22.jpg|[[Weezing (Cosmic Eclipse 77)]]
File:MilceryShiningFatesSV57.jpg|[[Milcery (Rebel Clash 86)]]
PanchamCosmicEclipse119.jpg|[[Pancham (Cosmic Eclipse 119)]]
File:NumelUnifiedMinds23.jpg|[[Numel (Unified Minds 23)]]
EeveeAlterGenesis74.jpg|[[Eevee (Cosmic Eclipse 166)]]
File:PanchamCosmicEclipse119.jpg|[[Pancham (Cosmic Eclipse 119)]]
JoltikSwordShield70.jpg|[[Joltik (Sword & Shield 70)]]
File:PawniardSwordShield133.jpg|[[Pawniard (Sword & Shield 133)]]
PincurchinShiningFatesSV43.jpg|[[Pincurchin (Sword & Shield 77)]]
File:PincurchinShiningFatesSV43.jpg|[[Pincurchin (Sword & Shield 77)]]
PawniardSwordShield133.jpg|[[Pawniard (Sword & Shield 133)]]
File:SandshrewMcDonaldPack16.jpg|[[Sandshrew (McDonald Pack 16)]]
MilceryShiningFatesSV57.jpg|[[Milcery (Rebel Clash 86)]]
File:SpindaEXLegendMaker26.jpg|[[Spinda (EX Legend Maker 26)]]
JigglypuffDarknessAblaze67.jpg|[[Jigglypuff (Darkness Ablaze 67)]]
File:WeezingDreamLeague22.jpg|[[Weezing (Cosmic Eclipse 77)]]
GastlyChillingReign55.jpg|[[Gastly (Chilling Reign 55)]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


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! style="background-color:#CCF" | Release date
! style="background-color:#CCF; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Position
! style="background-color:#CCF; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Position
|- style="background:#FFF"
|{{wp|Mario & Wario}}
|{{wp|Super Nintendo Entertainment System}}
|1993-08-27
|Character Design
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|{{wp|Pulseman}}
|{{wp|Pulseman}}
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|Pokémon Design
|Pokémon Design
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Bushi Seiryūden: Futari no Yūsha
|{{jwp|BUSHI青龍伝〜二人の勇者|Bushi Seiryūden: Futari no Yūsha}}
|[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]
|[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]
|1997-01-17
|1997-01-17
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|1998-09-30
|1998-09-30
|Pokémon Design
|Pokémon Design
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Click Medic
|{{wp|PlayStation (console)|PlayStation}}
|1999-01-28
|Graphic Designer
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions]]
|[[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions]]
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|2002-11-21
|2002-11-21
|Pokémon Designer, Graphic Designer
|Pokémon Designer, Graphic Designer
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[Pokémon Channel]]
|[[Nintendo GameCube]]
|2003-07-18
|Conceptual Character Artist
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions]]
|[[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions]]
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|2012-06-23
|2012-06-23
|Pokémon Design, 2-D Graphic Design, Battle Effect Design
|Pokémon Design, 2-D Graphic Design, Battle Effect Design
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[HarmoKnight]]
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
|2012-09-05
|2D Graphic Design
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[Pokémon X and Y]]
|[[Pokémon X and Y]]
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|2019-11-15
|2019-11-15
|UI Graphic Design, Pokémon Design
|UI Graphic Design, Pokémon Design
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|2022-11-18
|Pokémon Design
|}
|}


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|Original Characters
|Original Characters
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[Pokémon Stadium (English)]]
|[[Pokémon Stadium]]
|[[Nintendo 64]]
|[[Nintendo 64]]
|1999-04-30
|1999-04-30
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[[Category:Game cast and crew]]
[[Category:Game staff]]
[[Category:TCG illustrators]]
[[Category:TCG illustrators]]



Latest revision as of 20:34, 3 May 2024

Fujiwara in 2018

Motofumi Fujiwara (Fuziwara also seen; Japanese: 藤原基史 Fujiwara Motofumi) is a freelance designer and former key member at GAME FREAK until September 2013. He has also illustrated several cards for the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Designs

Pokémon

The following is a list of Pokémon designed by Fujiwara.

Generation I
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Eevee[1][2] Jolteon[1][2] Flareon[1][2]

Cards illustrated

Fujiwara contributes TCG artwork infrequently, beginning with the Japanese-exclusive Pokémon VS set.

Games

Fujiwara has been credited as a Pokémon designer in most core series games. He also often takes on the role of graphic designer.

Credits

Title Platform Release date Position
Mario & Wario Super Nintendo Entertainment System 1993-08-27 Character Design
Pulseman Mega Drive 1994-07-22 Graphics
Pokémon Red and Green Versions Game Boy 1996-02-27 Pokémon Design
Bushi Seiryūden: Futari no Yūsha Super Nintendo Entertainment System 1997-01-17 Graphics
Pokémon Red and Blue Versions Game Boy 1998-09-30 Pokémon Design
Click Medic PlayStation 1999-01-28 Graphic Designer
Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions Game Boy Color 1999-11-21 Pokémon Design
Pokémon Crystal Version Game Boy Color 2000-12-14 Pokémon Design
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions Game Boy Advance 2002-11-21 Pokémon Designer, Graphic Designer
Pokémon Channel Nintendo GameCube 2003-07-18 Conceptual Character Artist
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions Game Boy Advance 2004-01-29 Pokémon Designer
Pokémon Emerald Version Game Boy Advance 2004-09-16 Graphics Lead, Graphic Design, Pokémon design
Drill Dozer Game Boy Advance 2006-02-06 Graphic Design
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions Nintendo DS 2006-09-28 Pokémon Design, Graphic design
Pokémon Platinum Version Nintendo DS 2008-09-13 Pokémon Design, Graphic Design
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions Nintendo DS 2009-09-12 Pokémon Design
Pokémon Black and White Versions Nintendo DS 2010-09-18 Pokémon Design, 2-D Graphic Design, Battle Effect Design
Pokémon Black and White Versions 2 Nintendo DS 2012-06-23 Pokémon Design, 2-D Graphic Design, Battle Effect Design
HarmoKnight Nintendo 3DS 2012-09-05 2D Graphic Design
Pokémon X and Y Nintendo 3DS 2013-10-12 Pokémon Characters Design, UI Graphic Design
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Nintendo 3DS 2014-11-21 Pokémon Characters Design
Pokémon Sword and Shield Nintendo Switch 2019-11-15 UI Graphic Design, Pokémon Design
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Nintendo Switch 2022-11-18 Pokémon Design

Indirect roles

Title Platform Release date Credit
Mendel Palace (Quinty in Japan) Nintendo Entertainment System 1989-06-27 Special Thanks
Game Boy Camera Game Boy 1998-02-21 Original Characters
Pokémon Stadium Nintendo 64 1999-04-30 Original Characters
Pokémon Colosseum Nintendo GameCube 2003-11-21 Pokémon Character Designer
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness Nintendo GameCube 2005-08-04 Pokémon Character Designer
Pokémon Battle Revolution Wii 2006-12-14 Pokémon Character Designer

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 (2018) EVs. (English translation written by Anthony Madry and commissioned by Dr. Lava)
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Tweet from Atsuko Nishida (archived copy)

External links


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