Biography
Ken Sugimori (Japanese: 杉森 建, Hepburn: Sugimori Ken, born January 27, 1966 in Fukuoka, Japan) is a Japanese video game designer, illustrator, manga artist, and 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.
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Filmography
all 40
Movies 38
Writer 32
TV Shows 2
Creator 1
Character Designer / Original Concept
Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles (2022)
TV
CG Supervisor
Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019)
Movie
6.76
Writer
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (2016)
Movie
5.65
Writer
Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad (2015)
Movie
Writer
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (2015)
Movie
6.36
Writer
Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon (2015)
Movie
Writer
Pikachu, What's This Key? (2014)
Movie
Writer
Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (2014)
Movie
5.79
Writer
Pokémon: Diancie — Princess of the Diamond Domain (2014)
Movie
Writer
Pokémon: Eevee & Friends (2013)
Movie
Writer
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened (2013)
Movie
5.46
Writer
Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening (2013)
Movie
6
Writer
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice (2012)
Movie
5.14
Writer
Sing Meloetta: Search for the Rinka Berries (2012)
Movie
Writer
Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom (2011)
Movie
4.64
Writer
Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram (2011)
Movie
5.5
Original Concept
Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions (2010)
Movie
5.87
Writer
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009)
Movie
5.73
Writer
Pikachu's Ice Adventure (2008)
Movie
Writer
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior (2008)
Movie
5.36
Writer
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness (2007)
Movie
Writer
Pikachu's Exploration Club (2007)
Movie
Writer
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai (2007)
Movie
5.35
Writer
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate! (2006)
Movie
Writer
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2006)
Movie
5.43
Writer
Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon (2006)
Movie
6
Writer
Pikachu's Ghost Carnival (2005)
Movie
Creator
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2005)
Movie
5.5
Writer
Pokémon 3D Adventure: Find Mew! (2005)
Movie
Writer
Pikachu's Summer Festival (2004)
Movie
Writer
Pokémon: Gotta Dance! (2003)
Movie
Writer
Camp Pikachu (2002)
Movie
Concept Artist
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns (2001)
Movie
5.29
Writer
Pokémon 4Ever (2001)
Movie
5.5
Character Designer
Pokémon 3: The Movie (2000)
Movie
5.78
Writer
Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2 (1999)
Movie
Character Designer
Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999)
Movie
5.53
Writer
The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin (1999)
Movie
Character Designer
Pikachu's Vacation (1998)
Movie
Writer
Pokémon (1997)
TV
5.67
Ratings
Average 6.12
Based on 330 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1997
2004
2008
2006
2022
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Information
Known ForWriting
GenderMale
Birthday1966-01-27 (58 years old)
Birth PlaceFukuoka, Japan
CitizenshipsJapan
Also Known As스기모리 켄, 杉森建, すぎもり けん
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