|
Pikachu
Pikachu (; Japanese language, Japanese: , Hepburn romanization, Hepburn: ) is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon, ''Pokémon'' media franchise, and the franchise's mascot. First introduced in the video games Pokémon Red and Blue, ''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue'', it was created by Atsuko Nishida at the request of lead designer Ken Sugimori, with the design finalized by Sugimori. Since Pikachu's debut, it has appeared in multiple games including ''Pokémon Go'' and the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game'', as well as various merchandise. While Pikachu has been primarily voiced in media by Ikue Ōtani, other actors have also voiced the character including Kate Bristol, Ryan Reynolds, Kaiji Tang, Hidetoshi Nishijima (actor), Hidetoshi Nishijima, Tōru Ōkawa, and Koichi Yamadera. Classified as an Electric-type Pokémon, Pikachu is a large yellow mouse with a lightning bolt-shaped tail, and red sacs on its cheek which can generate large amounts of electricity. Origina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Sugimori
is a Japanese video game designer, illustrator, mangaka, manga artist, and Video game director (other), director. He is best known as the primary character designer and art director for the ''Pokémon'' franchise. Sugimori is also credited with the art direction for other titles, including ''Pulseman''. Sugimori drew and finalized all of the original 151 Pokémon. He has also worked on the various ''Pokémon'' films, trading cards, and other games like the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. Career From early 1981 until 1986, Sugimori illustrated a gaming fanzine called Game Freak (magazine), ''Game Freak'', which had been started by Satoshi Tajiri. Sugimori discovered the magazine in a dōjinshi shop, and decided to get involved. Eventually, the two decided to pitch an arcade game design idea to Namco; they reworked Game Freak into a development company and produced ''Mendel Palace''. Sugimori is best known as the character designer and art director for the ''Pokémon'' franc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |