Kouki Saitou
Kouki Saitou (Japanese: 斉藤コーキ Saitō Kōki), born May 13, 1973, is a freelance illustrator who does work for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Prior to this, he did a lot of manga illustrations for popular Japanese game tie-ins under his ¼ King! label. He has also designed a number of characters and mascots that feature on his website as part of a fantasy land called "Kortlek", which showcase his quirky yet detailed drawing style. He has cited Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama and anime directed by Hayao Miyazaki as some of his biggest influences.[2][3]
Designs
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This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it. Reason: Character designs from Typing Adventure |
Pokémon
The following is a list of Pokémon designed by Saitou.
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Artwork
This is a collection of official Pokémon artwork drawn by Saitou.
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This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it. Reason: Art from Typing Adventure BW Keldeo HGSS Winner's Path Pokewalker New Snap SV Notebook Hannari Tea Party Christmas Toy Factory TCG Holiday Calendar Solaseed Jet 2023 Pokémon Center Key Art My Special 151 Pikachu's Forest TCG |
Other games
This is a collection of other Pokémon games that Saitou has contributed artwork to.
Merchandise
This is a collection of official Pokémon merchandise that Saitou has contributed artwork to.
There are 688 cards illustrated by Saitou. For a list of cards he has illustrated, see here.
Other artwork
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![Ben from Guardian Signs[12]](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/8/8e/Ben.png/56px-Ben.png)
Ben from Guardian Signs[12]
![Summer from Guardian Signs[12]](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/8/85/Summer.png/53px-Summer.png)
Summer from Guardian Signs[12]
![Arley from Guardian Signs[12]](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/a/a5/Arley_Ranger.png/58px-Arley_Ranger.png)
Arley from Guardian Signs[12]
![Booker from Guardian Signs[12]](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/d/db/Booker.png/59px-Booker.png)
Booker from Guardian Signs[12]
![Edward from Guardian Signs[12]](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/4/4c/Edward_Ranger.png/45px-Edward_Ranger.png)
Edward from Guardian Signs[12]
![Hocus from Guardian Signs[12]](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/2/21/Hocus_Ranger.png/81px-Hocus_Ranger.png)
Hocus from Guardian Signs[12]
![Kasa from Guardian Signs[12]](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/9/9e/Kasa_Ranger.png/45px-Kasa_Ranger.png)
Kasa from Guardian Signs[12]
![Leanne from Guardian Signs[12]](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/b/b8/Leanne_Ranger3.png/36px-Leanne_Ranger3.png)
Leanne from Guardian Signs[12]
![Murph from Guardian Signs[12]](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/3/3c/Murph_Ranger.png/51px-Murph_Ranger.png)
Murph from Guardian Signs[12]
![Nema from Guardian Signs[12]](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/1/11/Nema.png/62px-Nema.png)
Nema from Guardian Signs[12]
![Rand from Guardian Signs[12]](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/e/ea/Rand.png/44px-Rand.png)
Rand from Guardian Signs[12]
![Key artwork of the Deoxys Ranger Net Mission from Guardian Signs[13]](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/b/b9/Ranger_3_Deoxys_mission_art.png/125px-Ranger_3_Deoxys_mission_art.png)
Key artwork of the Deoxys Ranger Net Mission from Guardian Signs[13]
![Key artwork of the Heatran Ranger Net Mission from Guardian Signs[13]](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/e/e6/Ranger_3_Heatran_mission_art.png/125px-Ranger_3_Heatran_mission_art.png)
Key artwork of the Heatran Ranger Net Mission from Guardian Signs[13]
![Key artwork of the Mewtwo battle from Guardian Signs[13]](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/6/6e/Guardian_Signs_Mewtwo_Battle.jpg/125px-Guardian_Signs_Mewtwo_Battle.jpg)
Key artwork of the Mewtwo battle from Guardian Signs[13]
![Key artwork of Summer riding Latias from Guardian Signs[13]](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/b/b0/Guardian_Signs_Riding_Latias.jpg/125px-Guardian_Signs_Riding_Latias.jpg)
Key artwork of Summer riding Latias from Guardian Signs[13]
![Key artwork of Ben riding Suicune from Guardian Signs[13]](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/b/be/Guardian_Signs_Riding_Suicune.jpg/125px-Guardian_Signs_Riding_Suicune.jpg)
Key artwork of Ben riding Suicune from Guardian Signs[13]
![Key artwork for the multiplayer mode from Guardian Signs[13]](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/2/22/Ranger_3_multiplayer_mode_art.png/125px-Ranger_3_multiplayer_mode_art.png)
Key artwork for the multiplayer mode from Guardian Signs[13]
![Key artwork of the Ranger Sign mechanic from Guardian Signs[13]](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/4/40/Ranger_3_Ranger_Sign_artwork.png/125px-Ranger_3_Ranger_Sign_artwork.png)
Key artwork of the Ranger Sign mechanic from Guardian Signs[13]
![Ukulele Pichu artwork from Guardian Signs[14]](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/a/a9/PichuPR3art.png/103px-PichuPR3art.png)
Ukulele Pichu artwork from Guardian Signs[14]
![Rumble World Key artwork [16]](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/c/c1/Rumble_World_US_boxart.png/125px-Rumble_World_US_boxart.png)
Rumble World Key artwork [16]
![Pikachu's Moon Viewing artwork [18]](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/0/00/Pikachu%27s_Moon_Viewing_Artwork_2023.jpg/87px-Pikachu%27s_Moon_Viewing_Artwork_2023.jpg)
Pikachu's Moon Viewing artwork [18]
![Ben from Guardian Signs[12]](/https/bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Ben.png)
![Summer from Guardian Signs[12]](/https/bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Summer.png)
![Arley from Guardian Signs[12]](/https/bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Arley_Ranger.png)
![Blue Eyes from Guardian Signs[12]](/https/bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Blue_Eyes.png){kind=small}
![Booker from Guardian Signs[12]](/https/bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Booker.png)
![Edward from Guardian Signs[12]](/https/bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Edward_Ranger.png){kind=small}
![Hocus from Guardian Signs[12]](/https/bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Hocus_Ranger.png)
![Hastings from Guardian Signs[12]](/https/bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Hastings_Ranger_3.png)
![Kasa from Guardian Signs[12]](/https/bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Kasa_Ranger.png){kind=small}
![Leanne from Guardian Signs[12]](/https/bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Leanne_Ranger3.png){kind=small}
![Murph from Guardian Signs[12]](/https/bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Murph_Ranger.png)
![Nema from Guardian Signs[12]](/https/bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Nema.png)
![Pokémon Pinchers from Guardian Signs[12]](/https/bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Pok%C3%A9mon_Pinchers.png)
![Purple Eyes from Guardian Signs[12]](/https/bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Purple_Eyes.png)
![Rand from Guardian Signs[12]](/https/bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Rand.png){kind=small}
![Red Eyes from Guardian Signs[12]](/https/bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Red_Eyes.png){kind=small}
![Key artwork of the Deoxys Ranger Net Mission from Guardian Signs[13]](/https/bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Ranger_3_Deoxys_mission_art.png)
![Key artwork of the Heatran Ranger Net Mission from Guardian Signs[13]](/https/bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Ranger_3_Heatran_mission_art.png)
![Key artwork of the Mewtwo battle from Guardian Signs[13]](/https/bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Guardian_Signs_Mewtwo_Battle.jpg)
![Key artwork of Summer riding Latias from Guardian Signs[13]](/https/bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Guardian_Signs_Riding_Latias.jpg)
![Key artwork of Ben riding Suicune from Guardian Signs[13]](/https/bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Guardian_Signs_Riding_Suicune.jpg)
![Key artwork for the multiplayer mode from Guardian Signs[13]](/https/bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Ranger_3_multiplayer_mode_art.png)
![Key artwork of the Ranger Sign mechanic from Guardian Signs[13]](/https/bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Ranger_3_Ranger_Sign_artwork.png)
![Ukulele Pichu artwork from Guardian Signs[14]](/https/bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:PichuPR3art.png)
![Rumble World Key artwork [16]](/https/bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Rumble_World_US_boxart.png)
![Pokémon Center Nerita Airport artwork [17]](/https/bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Nerita_airport_pokemon_center_copy.jpg)
![Pikachu's Moon Viewing artwork [18]](/https/bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Pikachu%27s_Moon_Viewing_Artwork_2023.jpg)
Staff artwork
This is a collection of unofficial Pokémon artwork drawn by Saitou.
![2020 Fan Art to celebrate Pichu day in Japan[19]](/https/bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Kouki_Saitou_Pichu_Day_2020.png)
![2022 Fan Art to celebrate Pichu day in Japan[20]](/https/bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Kouki_Saitou_Pichu_Day_2022.png)
Illustrations
| Title | Date | Publisher |
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| Fatal Fury 2 Anthology | 1994 | Kobunsha |
| Super Robot Wars F Final Anthology | 1998 | Kobunsha |
| Psychic Force 2012 | 1998 | Kobunsha |
| The King of Fighters '98 | 1998 | Kobunsha |
| Thousand Arms | 1998 | Kobunsha |
| Xenogears | 1998 | Movic |
| Xenogears Comic Anthology | 1998 | Movic |
| Neon Genesis Evangelion: Iron Maiden | 1998 | DNA |
| The King of Fighters '98 Anthology | 1998 | DNA |
| The King of Fighters '98 Short Comic | 1998 | DNA |
| Thousand Arms Anthology | 1999 | Kobunsha |
| Super Robot Wars Alpha | 2000 | Kobunsha |
| Super Robot Wars Alpha Anthology | 2000 | Kobunsha |
| Super Robot Wars Alpha: Great Combination | 2000 | Kobunsha |
| SD Gundam G Generation F | 2000 | Kobunsha |
| Grandia II Official Comic Fan Book | 2000 | MediaWorks |
| Super Robot Wars Alpha Anthology: Roar of their Hero | 2001 | Kobunsha |
| Shin Megami Tensei: DeviChil Dictionary | 2001 | Kobunsha |
| Arcadia October issue: character design planning page | 2001 | Enterbrain |
| The King of Fighters 2001 Anthology 2 | 2001 | Enterbrain |
| Pokémon Trading Card Game illustration | 2002— | Creatures |
| Pokémon Trainer Magazine Volume 19 cover and promo card illustration | 2002 | Creatures |
| Mon-Colle 2 monster design and illustration | 2002— | Kadokawa/Fujimi Shobo |
| Monthly Dragon Junior December issue: Mon-Colle monster illustration | 2002 | Fujimi Shobo |
| Arcadia June issue: illustrations | 2003 | Enterbrain |
| Pokémon Exciting Tales Pichu-Pichu Staring Contest! | 2003 | Shogakukan |
| Arcadia July issue: character design planning page | 2003 | Enterbrain |
| Disgaea Anthology Collection: illustrations | 2003 | Jive |
| Arcadia November issue: corner illustration and portrait illustration | 2003 | Enterbrain |
| Arcadia December issue: corner illustration and portrait illustration | 2003 | Enterbrain |
Other illustrations
| Title |
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| Kids Town mural illustration (Pokémon Center Osaka) |
| Pokémon Cracker illustration (Pokémon Center goods) |
| Baked polvorones illustrations (Pokémon Center goods) |
| "New Friends" series stationary illustration (Pokémon Center goods) |
| "The First Draft" series stationary illustration (Pokémon Center goods) |
| "Aim for Kaina City!" series stationary illustration (Pokémon Center goods) |
| "Adventures in the Desert Ruins" series stationary illustration (Pokémon Center goods) |
| "Motivate with Vigoroth" 2004 Annual illustration (Pokémon Center goods) |
Work for the TCG
Saitou's images focus on realism and dynamism. Many of his illustrations are reminiscent of the style in which characters are portrayed in the anime, though he uses light and shadow effectively to give them more depth. He also uses high and low angles to enhance the feeling of movement in many of his images. Saitou's first illustrations were featured in the Aquapolis expansion and he has continued to produce work for the TCG since. He has also produced artwork used on deck kits, booster packs and many pieces of merchandise sold through Pokémon Centers. Thus far, Saitou has illustrated 688 cards. For a list of cards he has illustrated, go here.
Game credits
| Title | Platform | Release date | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness | Nintendo DS | 2007-09-13 | BG Illustration |
| Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | Nintendo DS | 2008-03-20 | Artwork |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky | Nintendo DS | 2009-04-18 | BG Illustration |
| Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs | Nintendo DS | 2010-03-06 | Artwork |
| Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure | Nintendo DS | 2011-04-21 | Character Design |
| Pokémon Rumble Blast | Nintendo 3DS | 2011-08-11 | Artwork |
| Pokémon Rumble U | Nintendo Wii U | 2013-04-24 | Illustration |
| Pokémon Art Academy | Nintendo 3DS | 2014-06-19 | Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustrators |
| Pokémon Rumble World | Nintendo 3DS | 2015-04-08 | Illustration |
| Pokémon Picross | Nintendo 3DS | 2015-12-02 | Illustration |
| Pokémon Rumble Rush | iOS, Android | 2019-05-22 | Illustration |
External links
References
- ↑ "[https://twitter.com/Kouglof0513/status/1725491784967741710/photo/1 Saitou in 2023
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Kouglof0513/status/1579342053829677059
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Kouglof0513/status/1766026691904979010
- ↑ Tweet from Saitou about designing Pilot Pikachu.
- ↑ Saitou confirming he drew the Picross art.
- ↑ Saitou confirming he drew the 2005 Pencil Board.
- ↑ Saitou confirming he drew the 2010 New Years Postcard.
- ↑ Saitou confirming he drew the Poncho Pikachu Postcard for Hiroshima
- ↑ Saitou confirming he drew the 2023 Calendar
- ↑ Tweet from Saitou about drawing the JOURNEY IN PALDEA merchandise.
- ↑ Saitou confirming he did the Pikachu Forest TCG merchandise.
- ↑ 12.00 12.01 12.02 12.03 12.04 12.05 12.06 12.07 12.08 12.09 12.10 12.11 12.12 12.13 12.14 12.15 Tweet from Saitou about drawing Character Art for Guardian Signs
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 13.6 Tweet from Saitou about drawing Key Art for Guardian Signs
- ↑ Tweet from Saitou about drawing the key art for Ukulele Pichu
- ↑ Tweet from Saitou about drawing the key art for Picross
- ↑ Tweet from Saitou about drawing the key art for Rumble World
- ↑ Tweet from Saitou about drawing the key art for Nerita Airport
- ↑ Tweet from Saitou about drawing the 2023 Moon Viewing art
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Kouglof0513/status/1576467426287288321
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Kouglof0513/status/1576543015887581184
