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[[File:Tomohiro Kitakaze.jpg|300px|thumb|Kitakaze in 2020]]
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'''Tomohiro Kitakaze''' (Japanese: '''北風友裕''', born April 8th, 1983 in Kobe) is a freelance illustrator. He is an Osaka University of Arts graduate and previously worked at {{wp|Monolith Soft}} as a 2D designer, providing concept art for characters, monsters, and machinery. He later worked for [[Game Freak]], again as a 2D designer, providing concept art and designs for Pokémon characters, though it is unknown how many Pokémon he has designed.
'''Tomohiro Kitakaze''' (Japanese: '''北風友裕'''), born April 8th, 1983, is a freelance illustrator. He is an Osaka University of Arts graduate and previously worked at {{wp|Monolith Soft}} as a 2D designer, providing concept art for characters, monsters, and machinery. He later worked for [[Game Freak]], again as a 2D designer, providing concept art and designs for Pokémon characters, though it is unknown which specific Pokémon he designed. In addition to this, he also provided artwork for one card from the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. Kitakaze's subjects are initially drawn traditionally, and then enhanced digitally afterwards. His cartoon strips and characters are created in anime style, though his more detailed illustration work draws inspiration from mythical creatures and the occult, sometimes incorporating mechanical motifs.  
 
In addition, he also provided artwork for one card from the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. Kitakaze's subjects are initially drawn traditionally, and then enhanced digitally afterwards. His cartoon strips and characters are created in anime style, though his more detailed illustration work draws inspiration from mythical creatures and the occult, sometimes incorporating mechanical motifs.  
 
He claims that his design for {{p|Mewtwo|Mega Mewtwo Y}} was influenced by his adoration for ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' as a child.<ref name="Mewtwo">[https://twitter.com/kitakazeee/status/1149513798115459073 Twitter post by Tomohiro Kitakaze about the release of ''Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution'']</ref>
 
==Designs==
===Pokémon===
The following is a list of Pokémon designed by Kitakaze.
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| colspan="15" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" | '''{{color2|fff|Generation V}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0543.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0544.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0545.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0589.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0616.png|x80px]]
|-
| '''{{color2|000|Venipede}}'''<ref name="DesignTwitter">[https://twitter.com/kitakazeee/status/1123171470245367808 Twitter post by Tomohiro Kitakaze about the Venipede family he designed]</ref>
| '''{{color2|000|Whirlipede}}'''<ref name="DesignTwitter"/>
| '''{{color2|000|Scolipede}}'''<ref name="DesignTwitter"/><ref name=Art>[https://www.deviantart.com/comments/4/17947970/4310269526 Tomohiro Kitakaze's response to a comment on DeviantArt]</ref><ref name="DesignTwitter2">[https://twitter.com/kitakazeee/status/1306609190425616384 Twitter post by Tomohiro Kitakaze mentioning he designed Scolipede and Escavalier]</ref>
| '''{{color2|000|Escavalier}}'''<ref name="DesignTwitter2"/>
| '''{{color2|000|Shelmet}}'''<ref name=Art/>
|-
| colspan="15" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background:#{{kalos color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" | '''{{color2|fff|Generation VI}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background:#{{kalos color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0150-Mega Y.png|x80px]]
|-
| '''{{color2|000|Mega}}<br>{{color2|000|Mewtwo}} Y'''<ref name="Mewtwo"/>
|-
| colspan="15" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{paldea color dark}}; background:#{{paldea color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" | '''{{color2|fff|Generation IX}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{paldea color dark}}; background:#{{paldea color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0935.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{paldea color dark}}; background:#{{paldea color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0936.png|x80px]]
| style="{{roundy|25px}} border:2px solid #{{paldea color dark}}; background:#{{paldea color light}};"| [[File:Menu HOME 0937.png|x80px]]
|-
| '''{{color2|000|Charcadet}}'''<ref name=CharcadetFamily>[https://web.archive.org/web/20231117163119/https://twitter.com/kitakazeee/status/1725529436752326916 Kitakaze's tweet confirming he designed Charcadet, Armarouge and Ceruledge.]</ref>
| '''{{color2|000|Armarouge}}'''<ref name=CharcadetFamily></ref>
| '''{{color2|000|Ceruledge}}'''<ref name=CharcadetFamily></ref>
|}
 
==Artwork==
===Official artwork===
This is a collection of official Pokémon artwork drawn by Kitakaze.
<gallery widths=100>
MinccinoNextDestinies84.jpg|[[Minccino (Next Destinies 84)]]
The Crown Tundra Key Art.png|[[Crown Tundra]] key art from [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword & Shield]]<ref name=CrownTundra>[https://twitter.com/kitakazeee/status/1273262102501703680 Tomohiro Kitakaze on Crown Tundra key art]</ref>
</gallery>
 
===Staff artwork===
This is a collection of unofficial Pokémon artwork drawn by Kitakaze.
<gallery widths=100>
Tomohiro Kitakaze Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution Release Art.png| ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'' Release Celebration art<ref name="Mewtwo" />
Tomohiro Kitakaze Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Release Art.png| [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl]] Release Celebration art <ref>[https://twitter.com/kitakazeee/status/1461463277276303360 Twitter post by Tomohiro Kitakaze celebrating the release of ''Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.]</ref>
TomohiroKitakaze_LegendsArceusReleaseArt.png|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]] Release Celebration art <ref>[https://twitter.com/kitakazeee/status/1486840802563477504 Legends Arceus Release Celebratory fan-art (retrieved April, 2022)]</ref>
</gallery>
 
==Works==
==Works==
===Games===  
===Games===
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! style="background: #CCCCFF" | Release date
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! style="background-color: #CCF; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Position
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''{{wp|Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier}}''
| ''{{wp|Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier}}''
| [[Nintendo DS]]
| [[Nintendo DS]]
| 2000-05-29
| 2008-05-29
| Staff, Monolith Soft
| Staff, Monolith Soft
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions]]''
| ''[[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions]]''
| Nintendo DS
| Nintendo DS
| 2009-09-12
| 2009-09-12
| Special Thanks
| Special Thanks
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Pokémon Black and White Versions]]''
| ''[[Pokémon Black and White Versions]]''
| Nintendo DS
| Nintendo DS
| 2010-09-18
| 2010-09-18
| Pokémon Character Design/2D Dot Graphics
| Pokémon Character Design/2D Dot Graphics
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Pokémon X and Y]]''
| [[Nintendo 3DS]]
| 2013-10-12
| Pokémon Characters Design/Concept Illustration
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]]''
| [[Nintendo Switch]]
| 2019-11-15
| Key art for ''[[The Crown Tundra]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{wp|Trinity Trigger}}
| {{wp|Microsoft Windows}}, {{wp|PlayStation 4}}, {{wp|PlayStation 5}}, [[Nintendo Switch]]
| 2022-09-22
| Trigger Designer
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]''
| [[Nintendo Switch]]
| 2022-11-18
| Pokémon Design
|}
|}
{{-}}
 
===Other illustrations===  
===Other illustrations===
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! style="background-color: #CCF; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Publisher
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''Pokémon'' Trading Card Game illustration
| ''Pokémon'' Trading Card Game illustration
| 2011-09
| 2011-09
| The Pokémon Company
| The Pokémon Company
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''GanGan'' online illustrations
| ''GanGan'' online illustrations
| 2011-11
| 2011-11
| Square Enix
| Square Enix
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''Dark Bound ~Saiyū Senki~'' illustrations
| ''Dark Bound ~Saiyū Senki~'' illustrations
| 2012-11
| 2012-11
| Rekoo Japan Co., Ltd
| Rekoo Japan Co., Ltd
|- style="background:#FFFFFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''Force of Will'' Trading Card Game illustrations
| ''Force of Will'' Trading Card Game illustrations
| 2013-01
| 2013-01
| Force of Will Co., Ltd
| Force of Will Co., Ltd
|}
|}
{{-}}
 
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
[http://kitakaze.main.jp Kitakaze's personal site]
* [http://kitakaze.main.jp Kitakaze's personal website]
* [https://twitter.com/kitakazeee Kitakaze's Twitter account (Japanese)]


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Latest revision as of 00:27, 6 January 2024

Kitakaze in 2020

Tomohiro Kitakaze (Japanese: 北風友裕, born April 8th, 1983 in Kobe) is a freelance illustrator. He is an Osaka University of Arts graduate and previously worked at Monolith Soft as a 2D designer, providing concept art for characters, monsters, and machinery. He later worked for Game Freak, again as a 2D designer, providing concept art and designs for Pokémon characters, though it is unknown how many Pokémon he has designed.

In addition, he also provided artwork for one card from the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Kitakaze's subjects are initially drawn traditionally, and then enhanced digitally afterwards. His cartoon strips and characters are created in anime style, though his more detailed illustration work draws inspiration from mythical creatures and the occult, sometimes incorporating mechanical motifs.

He claims that his design for Mega Mewtwo Y was influenced by his adoration for Mewtwo Strikes Back as a child.[1]

Designs

Pokémon

The following is a list of Pokémon designed by Kitakaze.

Generation V
Menu HOME 0543.png Menu HOME 0544.png Menu HOME 0545.png Menu HOME 0589.png Menu HOME 0616.png
Venipede[2] Whirlipede[2] Scolipede[2][3][4] Escavalier[4] Shelmet[3]
Generation VI
Menu HOME 0150-Mega Y.png
Mega
Mewtwo Y[1]
Generation IX
Menu HOME 0935.png Menu HOME 0936.png Menu HOME 0937.png
Charcadet[5] Armarouge[5] Ceruledge[5]

Artwork

Official artwork

This is a collection of official Pokémon artwork drawn by Kitakaze.

Staff artwork

This is a collection of unofficial Pokémon artwork drawn by Kitakaze.

Works

Games

Title Platform Release date Position
Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier Nintendo DS 2008-05-29 Staff, Monolith Soft
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions Nintendo DS 2009-09-12 Special Thanks
Pokémon Black and White Versions Nintendo DS 2010-09-18 Pokémon Character Design/2D Dot Graphics
Pokémon X and Y Nintendo 3DS 2013-10-12 Pokémon Characters Design/Concept Illustration
Pokémon Sword and Shield Nintendo Switch 2019-11-15 Key art for The Crown Tundra
Trinity Trigger Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2022-09-22 Trigger Designer
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Nintendo Switch 2022-11-18 Pokémon Design

Other illustrations

Title Date Publisher
Pokémon Trading Card Game illustration 2011-09 The Pokémon Company
GanGan online illustrations 2011-11 Square Enix
Dark Bound ~Saiyū Senki~ illustrations 2012-11 Rekoo Japan Co., Ltd
Force of Will Trading Card Game illustrations 2013-01 Force of Will Co., Ltd

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Twitter post by Tomohiro Kitakaze about the release of Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Twitter post by Tomohiro Kitakaze about the Venipede family he designed
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Tomohiro Kitakaze's response to a comment on DeviantArt
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Twitter post by Tomohiro Kitakaze mentioning he designed Scolipede and Escavalier
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Kitakaze's tweet confirming he designed Charcadet, Armarouge and Ceruledge.
  6. ↑ Tomohiro Kitakaze on Crown Tundra key art
  7. ↑ Twitter post by Tomohiro Kitakaze celebrating the release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
  8. ↑ Legends Arceus Release Celebratory fan-art (retrieved April, 2022)

External links


Pokémon designers

Emi Ando • Hitoshi Ariga • Kanako Eo • Hiroki Fuchino • Motofumi Fujiwara
Misaki Hashimoto • Mana Ibe • Asuka Iwashita • Tomohiro Kitakaze • Fumie Kittaka
Yusuke Kozaki • Kazuyuki Kurashima • Lee HyunJung • Megumi Mizutani • Shigeki Morimoto
Keiko Moritsugu • Kensaku Nabana • Atsuko Nishida • Yusuke Ohmura • Tomohiko Ohkubo
Muneo Saitō • Ken Sugimori • take • Reiko Tanoue • Aimi Tomita • Kenkichi Toyama
Saya Tsuruta • James Turner • Takao Unno • Emi Yoshida • Hironobu Yoshida

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