Alongside Tajiri, Ken Sugimori designed the iconic original art, while Junichi Masuda composed the series' legendary music.
The concept was born from Tajiri’s childhood hobby of in the suburbs of Tokyo. He wanted to provide children with a similar sense of discovery and companionship through a digital medium. Pokemon~
What began as a niche RPG quickly exploded into "Pokémania," a global cultural phenomenon. Alongside Tajiri, Ken Sugimori designed the iconic original