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Ken Sugimori

Name in Native Language: "杉森建" (Japanese/JA)
Illustrator / Manga Artist / Graphic Designer / Film Director / Screenwriter | * 01/27/1966 (58) | Tokyo (Japan)
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. ()
Most frequent genres for this person: Animation | Adventure | Kids & Family

Known for these Movies & Shows

Determined to prove its superiority, a bio-engineered Pokémon called Mewtwo lures Ash, Pikachu and others into a Pokemon match like none before. ...

Pokémon: The First Movie

G

1998 | 3.4/5 | 1h 25min
Animation, Kids & Family, Adventure, Fantasy, Action
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In a world where people collect pocket-size monsters (Pokémon) to do battle, a boy comes across an intelligent monster who seeks to be a detective. ...

Pokémon Detective Pikachu

PG

2019 | 3.5/5 | 1h 45min
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
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Ash meets the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion when it crashes down from the sky, creating a cloud of dust—and a mysterious force binds the two of them together! Volcanion despises humans and tries to ge ...

Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel

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2016 | 3.3/5 | 1h 37min
Kids & Family, Adventure, Animation, Fantasy, Science Fiction
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Join Ash accompanied by his partner Pikachu, as he travels through many regions, meets new friends and faces new challenges on his quest to become a Pokémon Master. ...

Pokémon

TV-Y

1997 | 3.9/5 | 23min per episode
Animation, Action & Adventure, Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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Movies with Ken Sugimori as Crew(27)

Crew/CG Supervisor2019 Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Writing/Original Concept2016 Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
Writing/Original Concept2015 Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
Writing/Writer2015 Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon
Crew/Creator2014 Pikachu, What's This Key?
Writing/Original Concept2014 Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
Writing/Writer2014 Pokémon: Diancie — Princess of the Diamond Domain
Crew/Creator2013 Pokémon: Eevee & Friends
Writing/Original Concept2013 Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened
Crew/Creator2012 Sing Meloetta: Search for the Rinka Berries
Writing/Original Concept2012 Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
Writing/Original Concept2011 Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram
Writing/Original Concept2011 Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom
Writing/Original Concept2010 Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions
Writing/Original Concept2009 Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
Visual Effects/Character Designer2008 Pikachu's Ice Adventure
Crew/Creator2008 Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
Crew/Creator2007 Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
Writing/Original Concept2006 Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon
Crew/Creator2006 Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
Visual Effects/Character Designer2005 Pokémon 3D Adventure: Find Mew!
Crew/Creator2005 Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
Crew/Creator2003 Pokémon: Gotta Dance!
Art/Concept Artist2001 Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns
Visual Effects/Character Designer2000 Pokémon 3: The Movie
Visual Effects/Character Designer1999 Pokémon: The Movie 2000
Visual Effects/Character Designer1998 Pikachu's Vacation

TV Shows/Series with Ken Sugimori as Crew(3)

Visual Effects/Character Designer2022 Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles
Writing/Original Concept2022 Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles
Visual Effects/Character Designer1997 Pokémon

Full Name: Ken Sugimori
Citizenship: Japan
Born: Thursday, 01/27 1966 (January) in Tokyo (Japan) (current age: 58 years + 89 days)
Zodiac sign: Aquarius (Chinese zodiac sign: Horse)
Languages: Japanese (JA)
Other names for Ken Sugimori (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"스기모리 켄"
"すぎもり けん" (Kana/Japanese)
Ken Sugimori frequently works together with these people:
Kunihiko Yuyama (33x, Crew)
Satoshi Tajiri (30x, Crew)
Sayuri Ichiishi (26x, Crew)
Inuko Inuyama (26x, Actress)
Ikue Otani (25x, Actress)
Megumi Hayashibara (25x, Actress)
Shin-ichiro Miki (24x, Actor)
Yuji Ueda (23x, Actor)
Junichi Masuda (21x, Crew)
Rica Matsumoto (19x, Actress)
Kazumi Sato (18x, Crew)
Kei Shindo (4x, Actress)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:934348, Added: 11/20/2018, Last updated: 03/27/2024