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'''Masakazu Fukuda''' (Japanese: '''福田正和''') is an illustrator who was primarily involved with character and graphic design with many game companies in the | [[File:VaporeonEXPowerKeepers102.jpg|200px|thumb|Artwork by Masakazu Fukuda]] | ||
Fukuda holds many artists in high regard and has several interests. He is a fan of mecha and admires the work of designer | '''Masakazu Fukuda''' (Japanese: '''福田正和''') is an illustrator who was primarily involved with character and graphic design with many game companies in the 1990s before becoming a freelance illustrator. He has been providing artwork for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] since 2003.<br> | ||
Fukuda holds many artists in high regard and has several interests. He is a fan of mecha and admires the work of designer {{wp|Hajime Katoki}}. Other favorites include manga artists {{wp|Katsuhiro Otomo}}, {{wp|Masamune Shirow}} and {{wp|Akira Toriyama}}, as well as illustrators {{wp|Jun Suemi}} and Takani Yoshiyuki, who designed the package art for many military model kits in the 1960s. He is a keen biker, engages in wide-angle photography, and enjoys electronic music and music from the late 60s, particularly that of {{wp|James Brown}}. | |||
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===Illustration=== | ===Illustration=== | ||
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==Work for the TCG== | ==Work for the TCG== | ||
Fukuda describes his illustrations as cute, colorful and vibrant. He uses his eye for color and detail to give the Pokémon he depicts character and depth, making his images very striking and distinctive. He provided illustrations for all {{TCG|Pokémon ☆}} in the TCG, which are perhaps his most prominent as he purposefully exaggerates the angles and colors used to make them stand out. In addition to providing artwork for the cards themselves, he has also provided artwork for deck kits and special packs in Japan, as well as booster packs and theme decks for English and European releases. In particular, he provided work for the {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}} set for booster packs as well as theme decks, {{TCG|Polar Frost}}, and {{TCG|Forest Force}}. For a list of cards he has illustrated, go [[:Category:Illus. by Masakazu Fukuda|here]]. | Fukuda describes his illustrations as cute, colorful and vibrant. He uses his eye for color and detail to give the Pokémon he depicts character and depth, making his images very striking and distinctive. His first TCG illustrations were featured in the {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}} set. He provided illustrations for all {{TCG|Pokémon ☆}} in the TCG, which are perhaps his most prominent as he purposefully exaggerates the angles and colors used to make them stand out. In addition to providing artwork for the cards themselves, he has also provided artwork for deck kits and special packs in Japan, as well as booster packs and theme decks for English and European releases. In particular, he provided work for the {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}} set for booster packs as well as theme decks, {{TCG|Polar Frost}}, and {{TCG|Forest Force}}. His favorite Pokémon is {{p|Lugia}}. Thus far, Fukuda has illustrated {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Illus. by Masakazu Fukuda}} cards for the TCG. For a list of cards he has illustrated, go [[:Category:Illus. by Masakazu Fukuda|here]]. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
[http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~xj3m-fkd/ Fukuda's personal website] | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20220805180945/http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~xj3m-fkd/ Fukuda's personal website] | ||
* [https://twitter.com/Fukudakogyo Fukuda's Twitter] | |||
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Revision as of 22:15, 22 August 2024
Masakazu Fukuda (Japanese: 福田正和) is an illustrator who was primarily involved with character and graphic design with many game companies in the 1990s before becoming a freelance illustrator. He has been providing artwork for the Pokémon Trading Card Game since 2003.
Fukuda holds many artists in high regard and has several interests. He is a fan of mecha and admires the work of designer Hajime Katoki. Other favorites include manga artists Katsuhiro Otomo, Masamune Shirow and Akira Toriyama, as well as illustrators Jun Suemi and Takani Yoshiyuki, who designed the package art for many military model kits in the 1960s. He is a keen biker, engages in wide-angle photography, and enjoys electronic music and music from the late 60s, particularly that of James Brown.
Works
Games
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| Title | Platform | Release date | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tengai Makyō: Ziria | TurboGrafx-16 | 1989-06-30 | Special Thanks |
| Zero Divide | PlayStation | 1995-08-25 | Production Design and Art Director |
| Tengai Makyō III: Namida | PlayStation 2 | 2005-04-14 | Assistant enemy character design |
| Culdcept Saga | Xbox 360 | 2006-11-22 | Development Artist |
Illustration
| Title | Date |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Trading Card Game illustrations | 2003– |
| Shin Megami Tensei and Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children Card Game illustrations | 2006 |
| CharaOn Studio character design | 2006 |
| FM Sound Maniacs (MelodyClip♪) CD cover design | 2006 |
| Pokémon Trading Card Game packaging art for Japanese and overseas releases | 2006— |
| Ranger Strike Card Game illustrations | 2006— |
| The Fusion Clashes: Gundam Battle Rave illustrations | 2007— |
| Pokémon Daisuki Tales Mysterious Maze illustration | 2007 |
| Pokémon Center shop goods illustrations | 2007— |
| Speedking Vol. 1 (Speedking Productions) CD cover design | 2008 |
| Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle: NEO Card Game illustrations | 2008— |
| Speedking Vol. 2 (Speedking Productions) CD cover design | 2009 |
| OG Crusade Card Game illustration | 2009 |
| Macross Crusade Card Game illustration | 2009 |
| The Kamen Rider Version 2 package illustration | 2009 |
| Carranger! Dash Rider package illustration | 2009 |
| Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbaride card illustrations | 2009— |
| Uniqlo Pokémon T-shirt illustration | 2009 |
| Speedking Vol. 3 (Speedking Productions) CD cover design | 2010 |
| The Kamen Riders 4 package illustration | 2010 |
| Teos Makia chocolate snack card illustrations | 2010 |
| Super Sentai Battle: Dice-O card illustrations | 2010 |
Work for the TCG
Fukuda describes his illustrations as cute, colorful and vibrant. He uses his eye for color and detail to give the Pokémon he depicts character and depth, making his images very striking and distinctive. His first TCG illustrations were featured in the EX Team Rocket Returns set. He provided illustrations for all Pokémon ☆ in the TCG, which are perhaps his most prominent as he purposefully exaggerates the angles and colors used to make them stand out. In addition to providing artwork for the cards themselves, he has also provided artwork for deck kits and special packs in Japan, as well as booster packs and theme decks for English and European releases. In particular, he provided work for the Majestic Dawn set for booster packs as well as theme decks, Polar Frost, and Forest Force. His favorite Pokémon is Lugia. Thus far, Fukuda has illustrated 472 cards for the TCG. For a list of cards he has illustrated, go here.
