Shigeki Morimoto

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Morimoto in 2023

Shigeki Morimoto (Japanese: 森本茂樹 Morimoto Shigeki, born October 2nd, 1967[1][2]) is a game designer, Pokémon designer, and programmer who has worked at Game Freak since 1992.[2] Morimoto has been involved in nearly every core series Pokémon game since Pokémon Red and Green. He was the game director for Pokémon Emerald and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. Morimoto is notable for his prominent role in the creation of the Pokémon Mew, which has since become his favorite Pokémon.

He also appears as an NPC called Morimoto (Japanese: モリモト) in Generations V, VII, and VIII.

Designs

Pokémon

The following is a list of Pokémon designed by Morimoto.

Game credits

In the games

Morimoto had regularly maintained a cameo appearance as an NPC that can be battled with in the games, from Generation V until Generation VIII. He also cameoed in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl despite not being credited in the game.

Generation V

In Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2, Morimoto appears in Castelia City in the Game Freak building. He will battle the player once per day, although in Black and White, the player must have cleared the main game before they can battle him. He uses the Veteran sprite.

Pokémon Black and White



Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pre–Hall of Fame



Post–Hall of Fame



Generation VII

In Pokémon Sun and Moon, Morimoto returns as a Trainer the player can battle in the Game Freak office in Heahea City. Like in Black and White, the player must have become Champion before they can battle him, he can be battled once per day, and he shares his appearance with male Veterans. Morimoto will heal the player's Pokémon after defeating him, and after defeating him for the first time, he will give the player an Oval Charm. In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Morimoto plays the same role, except he teams with the game's director, Kazumasa Iwao, for a Multi Battle.

In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Morimoto appears as a male Coach Trainer on the third floor of Celadon Condominiums after the player has entered the Hall of Fame. In these games, he uses the same Generation I Pokémon team he uses in Sun and Moon. After he is defeated, he will give the player ten PP Maxes.

Pokémon Sun and Moon



Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon



Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!



Generation VIII

In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Morimoto appears as a Police Officer on the second floor of eastern branch of Hotel Ionia in Circhester. After the player has become Galar's Champion, they can challenge him to a Double Battle once per day. Like in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, he will award the player with an Oval Charm after defeating him for the first time.

In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Morimoto appears as a Swimmer in the pool at Hotel Grand Lake. He can be fought once per day after the Hall of Fame has been entered, and after he is defeated for the first time, he gives the player an Oval Charm.

Pokémon Sword and Shield

Morimoto will Dynamax his Snorlax at the first opportunity.



Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl



Quotes

Main article: Morimoto/Quotes

Gallery

Sprites and models

Spr BW Veteran M.png Spr B2W2 Veteran M.png Spr SM Veteran M.png VSVeteran M SM.png VSMorimoto SwSh.png VSSwimmer M BDSP.png
Sprite from
Black and White
Sprite from
Black 2 and
White 2
Model from
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and
Ultra Moon
VS sprite from Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and
Ultra Moon
VS model from
Sword and Shield
VS model from
Brilliant Diamond and
Shining Pearl
Morimoto OD.png Veteran m SM OD.png
Overworld sprite from
Generation V
Overworld model from
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and
Ultra Moon

Trivia

  • One of the default rival names in Pokémon LeafGreen is Geki (Japanese: シゲキ Shigeki), an allusion to Morimoto.
  • In the Spanish version of Pokémon Sun and Moon, Morimoto's cameo character is called Tirso, despite him being called Morimoto in previous games.

Videos

#Pokemon20: Shigeki Morimoto

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References

  1. Instagram post celebrating his birthday.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Hatakeyama, Kenji; Kubo, Masakazu (December 10, 2000). ポケモン・ストーリー [Pokémon Story]. Nikkei BP. p. 40. ISBN 978-4822241995.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Morimoto's character from Pokémon Sun and Moon shares tidbits about creating old Pokémon designs.
  4. Nintendo official site on Mew
  5. Nintendo UK official site on Mew
  6. 6.0 6.1 Morimoto's character from Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon shares tidbits about creating old Pokémon designs.

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SordwardShielbertMustardKlaraAveryHoneyHydePeonyPeoniaCalyrexBall Guy
Watt TradersIngredients SellersDigging DuoCamping King
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