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'''Ken Sugimori''' (Japanese: '''杉森建''', born January 27, 1966) is a friend of [[Satoshi Tajiri]] and illustrator of the original artwork for [[Pokémon]] [[Pokémon games|games]]. He also has developed conceptual artwork for the {{pkmn|movie}}s, and illustrates {{Trading Card Game}} cards and merchandising.
'''Ken Sugimori''' (Japanese: '''杉森建''', born January 27, 1966) is a friend of [[Satoshi Tajiri]] and illustrator of the original artwork for [[Pokémon]] [[Pokémon games|games]]. He also has developed conceptual artwork for the {{pkmn|movie}}s, and illustrates {{Trading Card Game}} cards and merchandising.


Sugimori's change of style over the years has been noticeable. Initially, he used a stiff, lightly shaded style using watercolors that was very reminiscent of {{wp|Akira Toriyama}}'s visual style, particularly that from 1989-onwards. However, his now digitally-produced drawings of people and creatures have gradually gained more muscle definition, significantly rounder corners, heavier shading, and more natural and fluid poses.
Sugimori's change of style over the years has been noticeable. Initially, he used a stiff, lightly shaded style using watercolors that was very reminiscent of {{wp|Akira Toriyama}}'s visual style, particularly that from 1989 onward. However, his now digitally-produced drawings of people and creatures have gradually gained more muscle definition, significantly rounder corners, heavier shading, and more natural and fluid poses.


The character in the [[Pokémon anime]], Kenji (called [[Tracey Sketchit]] in the dub), may be a homage to him, especially as both enjoy creating art. This is similar to the way Satoshi (called [[Ash Ketchum]] in the dub) is named after Satoshi Tajiri.
The character in the [[Pokémon anime]], Kenji (called [[Tracey Sketchit]] in the dub), may be a homage to him, especially as both enjoy creating art. This is similar to the way Satoshi (called [[Ash Ketchum]] in the dub) is named after Satoshi Tajiri.
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* '''{{wp|Sega 3D Classics Collection}}''' (2015) - Package Illustration
* '''{{wp|Sega 3D Classics Collection}}''' (2015) - Package Illustration
* '''{{game|Sun and Moon|s}}''' (2016) - Pokémon Characters Design, Trainer Graphics Design (Lead)
* '''{{game|Sun and Moon|s}}''' (2016) - Pokémon Characters Design, Trainer Graphics Design (Lead)
* '''{{game|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|s}}''' (2017) - Pokémon Characters Design & Concept, Design Art
* '''{{g|Quest}}''' (2018) - Supervisor
* '''{{wp|Little Town Hero}}''' (2019) - Supervisor
* '''{{game|Sword and Shield|s}}''' (2019) - Supervisor


===TCG illustration===
===TCG illustration===
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* 2000-07-08 ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2000-07-08 ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2001-07-07 ''[[PK10|Pikachu's PikaBoo]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2001-07-07 ''[[PK10|Pikachu's PikaBoo]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2001-07-07 ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2001-07-07 ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2002-07-13 ''[[PK11|Camp Pikachu]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2002-07-13 ''[[PK11|Camp Pikachu]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2002-07-13 ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'' (Character Concept Art)
* 2002-07-13 ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'' (Character Concept Art)
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===Manga===
===Manga===
* ''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorer's Guide'' (Original Manga by Sugimori included with Guide)
* ''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorer's Guide'' (Original Manga by Sugimori included with Guide)
* ''Jerry Girl'' (Original Manga by Sugimori)
* ''{{tt|Mendel Palace|Quinty}}'' - Artwork


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Sugimori's favorite Pokémon is {{p|Gengar}} due to its simple design.<ref name=fav>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101230153442/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/sp/index4.html What is your favourite Pokémon? - Pokémon Black and White interview] (archived)</ref>
* Sugimori's favorite Pokémon is {{p|Gengar}} due to its simple design.<ref name=fav>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101230153442/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/sp/index4.html What is your favourite Pokémon? - Pokémon Black and White interview] (archived)</ref>
** Another of Sugimori's favorite Pokémon is {{p|Venusaur}}, but he has also said its complexity makes it his least favorite to draw.<ref name=fav/>
** Another of Sugimori's favorite Pokémon is {{p|Venusaur}}, but he has also said its complexity makes it his least favorite to draw.<ref name=fav/>
* His favorite Pokémon from {{game|Black and White|s}} is {{p|Zekrom}}.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141011000532/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/24213/what-is-ken-sugimoris-favourite-pokmon/ What is Ken Sugimori's favourite Pokémon?] (archived)</ref>
** In a Nintendo Power interview in July 2000, he gave {{p|Hoothoot}} as his answer, citing a childhood pet bird that stood on one leg.<ref>[http://www.rigelatin.net/copycat/media/print/np134.php Nintendo Power Interview - July 2000, Vol. 134]</ref>
** His favorite Pokémon from {{game|Black and White|s}} is {{p|Zekrom}}.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141011000532/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/24213/what-is-ken-sugimoris-favourite-pokmon/ What is Ken Sugimori's favourite Pokémon?] (archived)</ref>
* Sugimori has designed more Pokémon cards than any other artist.
* Sugimori has a Nintendo 3DS LL with a Dreamcast logo engraved on the top.


==External links==
==External links==
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Ken Sugimori in September, 2010

Ken Sugimori (Japanese: 杉森建, born January 27, 1966) is a friend of Satoshi Tajiri and illustrator of the original artwork for Pokémon games. He also has developed conceptual artwork for the movies, and illustrates TCG cards and merchandising.

Sugimori's change of style over the years has been noticeable. Initially, he used a stiff, lightly shaded style using watercolors that was very reminiscent of Akira Toriyama's visual style, particularly that from 1989 onward. However, his now digitally-produced drawings of people and creatures have gradually gained more muscle definition, significantly rounder corners, heavier shading, and more natural and fluid poses.

The character in the Pokémon anime, Kenji (called Tracey Sketchit in the dub), may be a homage to him, especially as both enjoy creating art. This is similar to the way Satoshi (called Ash Ketchum in the dub) is named after Satoshi Tajiri.

Credits

Games

TCG illustration

For a list of cards illustrated by Ken Sugimori, go here.

Animation

Manga

  • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorer's Guide (Original Manga by Sugimori included with Guide)
  • Jerry Girl (Original Manga by Sugimori)
  • Mendel Palace - Artwork

Trivia

  • Sugimori's favorite Pokémon is Gengar due to its simple design.[1]
    • Another of Sugimori's favorite Pokémon is Venusaur, but he has also said its complexity makes it his least favorite to draw.[1]
    • In a Nintendo Power interview in July 2000, he gave Hoothoot as his answer, citing a childhood pet bird that stood on one leg.[2]
    • His favorite Pokémon from Pokémon Black and White is Zekrom.[3]
  • Sugimori has designed more Pokémon cards than any other artist.
  • Sugimori has a Nintendo 3DS LL with a Dreamcast logo engraved on the top.

External links

References