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'''Kōji Nishino''' (Japanese: '''西野弘二''' ''Nishino Kōji'') is a game designer of Pokémon games, currently working at [[Game Freak]]. He has been involved in nearly every main series Pokémon game since [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions]]. He also appeared in the form of an [[non-player character|NPC]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. He has also assisted the anime staff for ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.
'''Kōji Nishino''' (Japanese: '''西野弘二''' ''Nishino Kōji'') is a game designer of Pokémon games, currently working at [[Game Freak]]. He has been involved in nearly every main series Pokémon game since [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions]]. He has also assisted the anime producers for ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.


==Credits==
==Credits==
===Game===
===Games===
* [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2]]
* '''{{game|Red and Green|s}}''' (1996) - Parametric Design, Map Design
** Game Design, Map Design, Parametric Design
* '''[[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Pokémon Blue]]''' (1996) - Parametric Design, Map Design
* [[Pokémon Black and White Versions]]
* '''{{jwp|BUSHI青龍伝〜二人の勇者|Bushi Seiryūden: Futari no Yūsha}}''' (1997) - Map Design & Balance Check
** Battle Design, Parametric Design
* '''[[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)]]''' (1998) - Advisor
* [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions]]
* '''{{game|Yellow}}''' (1998) - Game Design, Parametric Design, Map Design
** Game Design, Parametric Design
* '''[[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Pokémon Stadium]]''' (1999) - Advisor
* [[Pokémon Platinum Version]]
* '''{{game|Gold and Silver|s}}''' (1999) - Game Design, Parametric Design, Map Design
** Game Design, Map Design, Parametric Design, Plot Scenario
* '''{{game|Crystal}}''' (2000) - Game Design, Game Scenario, Parametric Design, Map Design
* [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions]]
* '''[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]''' (2000) - Advisor
** Game Design, Map Design, Parameter Setting, Plot Scenario
* '''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''' (2001) - Original Game Staff (Planning: Pokémon)
* [[Pokémon Emerald Version]]
* '''{{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}''' (2002) - Game Designer, Plot Scenario, Map Designer, Parametric Designer
** Game Designer, Parameter-setting, Plot Scenario
* '''[[Pokémon Colosseum]]''' (2003) - Pokémon Advisor
* [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions]]
* '''{{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}''' (2004) - Planning Leader, Game Designer, Parametric Designer
** Planning Leader, Game Designer, Parametric Designer
* '''{{game|Emerald}}''' (2004) - Game Designer, Scenario Plot, Parametric Designer
* [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions]]
* '''[[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]''' (2005) - Pokémon Advisor
** Game Designer, Map Designer, Plot Scenario
* '''{{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}''' (2006) - Game Designer, Plot Scenario, Map Designer, Parametric Designer
* [[Pokémon Crystal Version]]
* '''[[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]''' (2006) - Pokémon Advisor
** Game Designer, Map Designer, Parameter-setting, Scenario
* '''{{game|Platinum}}''' (2008) - Game Design, Plot Scenario, Map Design, Parametric Design
* [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions]]
* '''{{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}''' (2009) - Game Design, Parametric Design
** Game Designer, Map Designer, Parameter Designer
* '''{{game|Black and White|s}}''' (2010) - Battle System Design, Pokémon & Trainer Parameter Design
* [[Pokémon Yellow Version]]
* '''{{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}''' (2012) - Game Design, Map Design, Parameter Design
** Game Designer, Map Designer, Parametric Designer
* '''{{g|X and Y}}''' (2013) - Game Battle System Design
* [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions]]/[[Pokémon Red and Green Versions]]
* '''{{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}''' (2014) - Game Battle & Contest System Design
** Map Designer, Parameter-setting
* '''{{g|Sun and Moon}}''' (2016) - Battle Planning
* '''{{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}''' (2017) - Battle Planning
* '''[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]''' (2018) - Game Design
* '''{{g|Sword and Shield}}''' (2019) - Battle Planning


===Anime===
===Anime===
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** Character Staging
** Character Staging


==In-game cameo appearance==
==In-game appearances==
In {{4v|Black|White|2}}, Nishino appears in [[Castelia City]] in the [[Game Freak]] building. In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, he will battle the player once per day.
===Generations I, III, and VII===
A character named '''Erik''' (Japanese: コージ ''Kōji'') may be a cameo of Kōji Nishino in the Japanese version of all [[Generation I]] games, as well as their [[Generation III]] and {{gen|VII}} remakes.
 
He is found in [[Fuchsia City]], looking for Sara (Japanese: アツコ ''Atsuko''), which may be a cameo of [[Atsuko Nishida]]; she is found in the {{safari|Kanto}}{{sup/1|RBY}}{{sup/1|FRLG}}/[[GO Park]]{{sup/7|PE}}. In the Japanese version, they failed to meet each other due to a misunderstanding on the word "とり" (tori), which is also a pun. Erik used a bird Pokémon to arrive at Fuchsia City ("tori Pokémon" means "bird Pokémon"), while Sara is waiting for him inside the Safari Zone or GO Park ("Pokémon tori" means "obtain Pokémon").
 
This pun was [[List of regional changes in the Pokémon games|lost in the English localizations]]. Additionally, in the English version of the Generation I and III games, Sara says that Erik is her boyfriend (which is not the case in the Japanese version).
 
====Quotes====
;Japanese version
:''"Koji: Isn't that weird? Atsuko said to use a bird Pokémon to go meet her...but I can't find any bird Pokémon!"'' (literal translation)
:"コージ『おかしいな？アツコと　ポケモンとりで　まちあわせって……　とりポケモンが　みつからない！"{{sup/1|RBY}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}
:"コージ『おかしいな？アツコと　ポケモンとりで　待ち合わせって……　とりポケモンが　見つからない！"{{sup/7|PE}}
 
;English version
:''"Erik: Where's Sara? I said I'd meet her here."''{{sup/1|RBY}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}
:''"Erik: Where's Sara? I said I'd meet her here to catch Pokémon... But all I'm catching are some weird looks!"''{{sup/7|PE}}
 
===Generation V===
In {{4v|Black|White|2}}, Nishino appears in [[Castelia City]] in the [[Game Freak]] building. He also appears in the form of a {{tc|Hiker}} named '''Nishino''' (Japanese: '''ニシノ''') in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, who battles the player once per day.


==={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}===
====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
=====Pre-[[Hall of Fame]]=====
=====Pre-[[Hall of Fame]]=====
{{Party
{{Party/Single
|color={{white 2 color}}
|color={{white 2 color}}
|headcolor={{black 2 color light}}
|headcolor={{black 2 color light}}
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|game=B2W2
|game=B2W2
|location=Castelia City
|location=Castelia City
|pokemon=1
|pokemon=1}}
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/5
| style="margin:auto" |
{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=035
|ndex=035
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|move2=DoubleSlap|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move2=DoubleSlap|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Follow Me|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move3=Follow Me|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Encore|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}}}
|move4=Encore|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}


=====Post-Hall of Fame=====
=====Post-Hall of Fame=====
{{Party
{{Party/Single
|color={{white 2 color}}
|color={{white 2 color}}
|headcolor={{black 2 color light}}
|headcolor={{black 2 color light}}
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|game=B2W2
|game=B2W2
|location=Castelia City
|location=Castelia City
|pokemon=6
|pokemon=6}}
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/5
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=036
|ndex=036
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|move3=Metronome|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move3=Metronome|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Stored Power|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
|move4=Stored Power|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/5
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=184
|ndex=184
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|move3=Superpower|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Superpower|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Bulldoze|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Bulldoze|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/5
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=463
|ndex=463
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|move3=Blizzard|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move3=Blizzard|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Power Whip|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Power Whip|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/5
{{Party/Div|color={{white 2 color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=040
|ndex=040
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|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ice Beam|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
|move4=Ice Beam|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon/5
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=594
|ndex=594
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|move3=Protect|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move3=Protect|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Aqua Jet|move4type=Water|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Aqua Jet|move4type=Water|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon6={{Pokémon/5
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=143
|ndex=143
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|move3=Superpower|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Superpower|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===Quotes===
====Quotes====
====Black and White====
=====Pokémon Black and White=====
:''"I'm {{p|Snorlax}}. No, no! I'm the Planner! I don't mean to butt in, but the item {{DL|In-battle effect item|Leftovers}} is important, isn't it?"''
:''"I'm {{p|Snorlax}}. No, no! I'm the Planner! I don't mean to butt in, but the item [[Leftovers]] is important, isn't it?"''


====Black 2 and White 2====
=====Pokémon Black 2 and White 2=====
* Before battle
* Before battle
:''"I'm {{p|Snorlax}}. No, no! I'm the Planner! I don't mean to butt in, but the item {{DL|In-battle effect item|Leftovers}} is important, isn't it? It's pretty useful in battle. Do you want to battle and test it?"''
:''"I'm Snorlax. No, no! I'm the Planner! I don't mean to butt in, but the item Leftovers is important, isn't it? It's pretty useful in battle. Do you want to battle and test it?"''
::'''No''': ''"No?! Really? My Pokémon are pretty, though..."''
::'''No''': ''"No?! Really? My Pokémon are pretty, though..."''
::'''Yes''': ''"I like to win using my favorite Pokémon!"''
::'''Yes''': ''"I like to win using my favorite Pokémon!"''
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* After being defeated
* After being defeated
:''"Awww! What great Pokémon! The great number of steps seems to have increased their trust in you... I hope we can battle again tomorrow."''
:''"Awww! What great Pokémon! The great number of steps seems to have increased their trust in you... I hope we can battle again tomorrow."''
==Trivia==
* The Japanese name of {{p|Snorlax}}, カビゴン ''Kabigon'' is also based on the nickname of Nishino. Snorlax's appearance and gluttony were directly inspired by Nishino: as 'kabi' means 'mold' and Nishino had a habit of eating moldy food.
* In a July 2000 interview with the Japanese Nintendo Online Magazine about {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, Nishino stated that male {{tc|Schoolkid}}s grow up to be {{tc|Super Nerd}}s, while {{tc|Lass}}es grow up to be {{tc|Beauty|Beauties}}.<ref name="NOM 2000-07">[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0007/gfreak/page04.html 開発スタッフインタビュー／パワーアップした『金・銀』] ([http://www.glitterberri.com/pokemon-red-blue/game-freak-staff-interview/gold-silver-powered-up/ translation] by TCRF admin GlitterBerri)</ref>
==References==
{{reflist}}


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[[Category:Game characters]]
[[Category:Game characters|Nishino, Kohji]]
[[Category:Black 2 and White 2 characters]]
[[Category:Black 2 and White 2 characters|Nishino, Kohji]]
[[Category:Game cast and crew]]
[[Category:Game cast and crew|Nishino, Kohji]]
[[Category:Characters named after real people]]
[[Category:Characters named after real people|Nishino, Kohji]]


[[es:Kōji Nishino]]
[[fr:Kōji Nishino]]
[[ja:西野弘二]]
[[zh:西野弘二]]
[[zh:西野弘二]]

Revision as of 06:42, 27 December 2020

Kōji Nishino (Japanese: 西野弘二 Nishino Kōji) is a game designer of Pokémon games, currently working at Game Freak. He has been involved in nearly every main series Pokémon game since Pokémon Red and Green Versions. He has also assisted the anime producers for Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

Credits

Games

Anime

In-game appearances

Generations I, III, and VII

A character named Erik (Japanese: コージ Kōji) may be a cameo of Kōji Nishino in the Japanese version of all Generation I games, as well as their Generation III and VII remakes.

He is found in Fuchsia City, looking for Sara (Japanese: アツコ Atsuko), which may be a cameo of Atsuko Nishida; she is found in the Safari ZoneRBY/GO ParkPE. In the Japanese version, they failed to meet each other due to a misunderstanding on the word "とり" (tori), which is also a pun. Erik used a bird Pokémon to arrive at Fuchsia City ("tori Pokémon" means "bird Pokémon"), while Sara is waiting for him inside the Safari Zone or GO Park ("Pokémon tori" means "obtain Pokémon").

This pun was lost in the English localizations. Additionally, in the English version of the Generation I and III games, Sara says that Erik is her boyfriend (which is not the case in the Japanese version).

Quotes

Japanese version
"Koji: Isn't that weird? Atsuko said to use a bird Pokémon to go meet her...but I can't find any bird Pokémon!" (literal translation)
"コージ『おかしいな？アツコと　ポケモンとりで　まちあわせって……　とりポケモンが　みつからない！"RBYFRLG
"コージ『おかしいな？アツコと　ポケモンとりで　待ち合わせって……　とりポケモンが　見つからない！"PE
English version
"Erik: Where's Sara? I said I'd meet her here."RBYFRLG
"Erik: Where's Sara? I said I'd meet her here to catch Pokémon... But all I'm catching are some weird looks!"PE

Generation V

In Black, White, Black 2, and White 2, Nishino appears in Castelia City in the Game Freak building. He also appears in the form of a Hiker named Nishino (Japanese: ニシノ) in Black 2 and White 2, who battles the player once per day.

Pokémon

Pre-Hall of Fame



Post-Hall of Fame



Quotes

Pokémon Black and White
"I'm Snorlax. No, no! I'm the Planner! I don't mean to butt in, but the item Leftovers is important, isn't it?"
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2
  • Before battle
"I'm Snorlax. No, no! I'm the Planner! I don't mean to butt in, but the item Leftovers is important, isn't it? It's pretty useful in battle. Do you want to battle and test it?"
No: "No?! Really? My Pokémon are pretty, though..."
Yes: "I like to win using my favorite Pokémon!"
  • Being defeated
"Ah... I see... That was quite well thought out."
  • After being defeated
"Awww! What great Pokémon! The great number of steps seems to have increased their trust in you... I hope we can battle again tomorrow."

Trivia

  • The Japanese name of Snorlax, カビゴン Kabigon is also based on the nickname of Nishino. Snorlax's appearance and gluttony were directly inspired by Nishino: as 'kabi' means 'mold' and Nishino had a habit of eating moldy food.
  • In a July 2000 interview with the Japanese Nintendo Online Magazine about Pokémon Gold and Silver, Nishino stated that male Schoolkids grow up to be Super Nerds, while Lasses grow up to be Beauties.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 開発スタッフインタビュー／パワーアップした『金・銀』 (translation by TCRF admin GlitterBerri)



Non-player characters in the core series games
Unova Professor Juniper • Mom (BW) • Mom (B2W2) • Cheren • Bianca • Bianca's father • Hugh • Hugh's sister • Cedric Juniper • Fennel • Amanita
Cilan • Chili • Cress • Lenora • Hawes • Loblolly • Charles • Iris • Drayden • Alder • Benga • Curtis • Yancy • Brycen • Sabrina • Pop Roxie
Hilbert • Hilda • Nate • Rosa • Ingo • Emmet • Cynthia • Looker • N • Colress • Morimoto • Nishino • Pokémon Fan Club Chairman
Cyrano • Briar • Carmine • Kieran • Koraidon • Miraidon • Geeta • Rika • Clavell • Perrin • Snacksworth • Synclaire
Team Plasma • Clyde • Gym Leaders • Elite Four (Unova · BB) • PWT participants • Name Rater • Day-Care Couple • Judge • Magikarp salesman • Special Coaches • Guidance counselors


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