Learn Pikachu’s origin story from Pokémon creators Ken Sugimori, Koji Nishino and Atsuko Nishida

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Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu. Learn Pikachu’s origin story from Ken Sugimori, Koji Nishino, and Atsuko Nishida. Two years prior to the release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue in the United States, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green launched in Japan in 1996 for Nintendo Game Boy. It was a hit and drew many fans, especially children. The games' popularity spread beyond … Continue reading Learn Pikachu’s origin story from Pokémon creators Ken Sugimori, Koji Nishino and Atsuko Nishida

Video: Jigglypuff stars in new Super Smash Bros. Ultimate clip, plus special tribute to Pokémon Red and Green

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Set to launch on December 7 for Nintendo Switch, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will include every single fighter ever featured in the series’ nearly two-decade run, making it one of the biggest crossover events in gaming history. Fans can enjoy returning favorites like Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Pichu and Pokémon Trainer, who fights by making commands to Squirtle, Ivysaur and Charizard. Alolan Raichu, … Continue reading Video: Jigglypuff stars in new Super Smash Bros. Ultimate clip, plus special tribute to Pokémon Red and Green

Japanese rooftops are Red or Green, Western rooftops are Red or Blue in Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

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In Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee, the main character has a TV and Nintendo Switch in the middle of his or her bedroom. Male Trainers own a blue Joy-Con controller, whereas female Trainers have the red Joy-Con that completes the set. There's another visual difference between the Japanese and Western versions of the game. In … Continue reading Japanese rooftops are Red or Green, Western rooftops are Red or Blue in Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

Game Freak details the origins of Pokémon mascot Pikachu, its history, canceled Gorochu evolution and more

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The Pokémon Company itself recently interviewed Game Freak co-founder Ken Sugimori, character designer Atsuko Nishida and game designer Koji Nishino — who talked about some of the inspiration behind the iconic Pokémon mascot Pikachu. Pikachu was specifically designed to be cute, Sugimori said, according to a translation of the interview. While Pokémon were originally envisioned … Continue reading Game Freak details the origins of Pokémon mascot Pikachu, its history, canceled Gorochu evolution and more

Koji Nishino served as the model for the Sleeping Pokémon Snorlax

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In a recent interview with Japanese newspaper Yomiuri, Pokémon art director Ken Sugimori confirmed that planner Koji Nishino served as the model for the iconic Sleeping Pokémon, Snorlax. Nishino has worked on the series since the original Pokémon Red and Green for Game Boy. “(Nishino), with this (huge) appearance, was the model for the Snorlax … Continue reading Koji Nishino served as the model for the Sleeping Pokémon Snorlax

The Pokémon Company shares pictures of the official Satoshi Tajiri manga

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A brand-new manga revolving around the life of Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri is now available in Japan, complete with interesting tidbits about the franchise's extensive history. It also includes some highlights from his childhood, leading up to the creation of the first batch of Pokémon. The Pokémon Company has shared several pictures from the book … Continue reading The Pokémon Company shares pictures of the official Satoshi Tajiri manga

Official Satoshi Tajiri manga reveals scrapped Pokémon designs and names for Deer, Crocky, Cactus, Jagg, Gyaōn and more

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Game Freak employee James Turner recently tweeted out a few excerpts from the new manga about Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri's life and the creation of Game Freak. One of the panels in this manga contains a look at an internal poll during development, which displays some scrapped Pokémon designs - including Deer, Crocky, Cactus and … Continue reading Official Satoshi Tajiri manga reveals scrapped Pokémon designs and names for Deer, Crocky, Cactus, Jagg, Gyaōn and more

Crunchyroll celebrates Pokémon Day 2018 with special anime video for Pokémon the Series

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To celebrate Pokémon Day 2018 today, February 27, the folks at Crunchyroll have put together a special video to commemoration this special occasion. The video consists of several scenes from Pokémon the Series in which Ash and Pikachu embark on various adventures together across numerous regions, while meeting new Pokémon and friends along the way. … Continue reading Crunchyroll celebrates Pokémon Day 2018 with special anime video for Pokémon the Series