Original Pokémon pitch by series co-creators Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori from 1990

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Preservation website Helix Chamber has re-scanned and restored several pages from the original Pokémon pitch presented by series co-creators Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori back in 1990. The documents consist of concept art, sprite designs and map layouts, including some ideas that were ultimately scrapped, as well as others that eventually made it into the … Continue reading Original Pokémon pitch by series co-creators Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori from 1990

The Pokémon Company teams up with UNIQLO for 2019 Global T-Shirt Design Competition

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The Pokémon Company has teamed up with clothes manufacturer UNIQLO for its 2019 Global T-Shirt Design Competition, which features Pokémon as the core theme. Submissions are currently being accepted until December 2, 2018. Winning designs will be sold at UNIQLO stores. In addition, winners will receive special prizes, including a hefty amount of money, invitations … Continue reading The Pokémon Company teams up with UNIQLO for 2019 Global T-Shirt Design Competition

Final Pokémon design unveiled for new Kotobukiya Trainer Red and Pikachu figure designed by Ken Sugimori

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The original Pokémon Center celebrated its 20th anniversary on April 25, 2018, in Japan. The Pokémon Company marked this occasion in a variety of ways, including by releasing a wide range of merchandise that commemorates the momentous milestone. A new batch of products recently launched in Japan feature Trainer Red and Pikachu, as designed by renowned Pokémon illustrator Ken Sugimori … Continue reading Final Pokémon design unveiled for new Kotobukiya Trainer Red and Pikachu figure designed by Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori explains balancing Pokémon designs to make sure they don’t look too cute or too cool

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Renowned Pokémon designer and illustrator Ken Sugimori has stressed the importance of balancing Pokémon designs to make sure they don't appear as being either too cool or too cute. Read on below to learn more about what he means by this: Ken Sugimori, Pokémon series designer: The technique I often use when finishing up designs for Pokémon … Continue reading Ken Sugimori explains balancing Pokémon designs to make sure they don’t look too cute or too cool

Official pictures and videos unveiled to showcase the new EVs + cafe in Japan

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The Pokémon Company has officially opened the doors to its art exhibit called EVs + cafe, which is featuring artwork by Ken Sugimori and eight other talented illustrators. This event is set to run from September 1 to September 9, 2018, at the Roppongi Hills cafe in Tokyo, Japan. Entry is free and doors will be … Continue reading Official pictures and videos unveiled to showcase the new EVs + cafe in Japan

EVs + cafe features exclusive Pokémon merch and ice cream inspired by Eevee and all its evolutions

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The Pokémon Company has announced an art exhibit called EVs + cafe, which will feature artwork by Ken Sugimori and eight other talented illustrators. This event is set to run from September 1 to September 9, 2018, at the Roppongi Hills cafe in Tokyo, Japan. Entry will be free and doors will be open everyday … Continue reading EVs + cafe features exclusive Pokémon merch and ice cream inspired by Eevee and all its evolutions

Special Pokémon TCG promo card features Trainer Red and Pikachu illustrated by Ken Sugimori

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The original Pokémon Center celebrated its 20th anniversary on April 25, 2018, in Japan. The Pokémon Company marked this occasion in a variety of ways, including by releasing a wide range of merchandise that commemorates the momentous milestone. A new batch of products recently launched in Japan feature Trainer Red and Pikachu, as designed by renowned Pokémon illustrator … Continue reading Special Pokémon TCG promo card features Trainer Red and Pikachu illustrated by Ken Sugimori

POKÉMON Detective Pikachu: Why Ash is missing, Ryan Reynolds as Pikachu and more information revealed

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During the 2018 Pokémon World Championships, POKÉMON Detective Pikachu was showcased to the public for the first time. The Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara introduced movie director Rob Letterman and actors Justice Smith and Kathryn Newton to talk a little about the upcoming film. IGN's very own Joshua Yehl was in attendance and had the … Continue reading POKÉMON Detective Pikachu: Why Ash is missing, Ryan Reynolds as Pikachu and more information revealed