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 numerous manga illustrations for popular Japanese game tie-ins under his 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 creator and anime directed by as some of his biggest influences.https://twitter.com/Kouglof0513/status/1579342053829677059https://twitter.com/Kouglof0513/status/1766026691904979010
==Designs==
===Pokémon===
The following is a list of Pokémon designed by Saitou.
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Pokémon Center Pilot PikachuTweet from Saitou about designing Pilot Pikachu.	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
==Artwork==
This is a collection of official Pokémon artwork drawn by Saitou.
===Other games===
This is a collection of other Pokémon games that Saitou has contributed artwork to.
 Key artSaitou confirming he drew the Picross art.
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===Merchandise===
This is a collection of official Pokémon merchandise that Saitou has contributed artwork to.
There are cards illustrated by Saitou. For a list of cards he has illustrated, see here.
 Pencil board (2005)Saitou confirming he drew the 2005 Pencil Board.
 New Year Postcard (2010)Saitou confirming he drew the 2010 New Years Postcard.
 Skytree Town 1-Year Anniversary Postcard
 Poncho Pikachu Postcard (Hiroshima)Saitou confirming he drew the Poncho Pikachu Postcard for Hiroshima
 Calendar (2023)Saitou confirming he drew the 2023 Calendar
 Tweet from Saitou about drawing the JOURNEY IN PALDEA merchandise.
 Pikachu ForestSaitou confirming he did the Pikachu Forest TCG merchandise.
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===Other artwork===
File:Ben.png| from Guardian SignsTweet from Saitou about drawing Character Art for Guardian Signs
File:Summer.png| from Guardian Signs
File:Arley Ranger.png| Arley from Guardian Signs
File:Blue Eyes.png| Blue Eyes from Guardian Signs
File:Booker.png| Booker from Guardian Signs
File:Edward Ranger.png| Edward from Guardian Signs
File:Hocus Ranger.png| from Guardian Signs
File:Hastings Ranger 3.png| from Guardian Signs
File:Kasa Ranger.png| Kasa from Guardian Signs
File:Leanne Ranger3.png| Leanne from Guardian Signs
File:Murph Ranger.png| Murph from Guardian Signs
File:Nema.png| Nema from Guardian Signs
File:Pokémon Pinchers.png| Pokémon Pinchers from Guardian Signs
File:Purple Eyes.png| Purple Eyes from Guardian Signs
File:Rand.png| Rand from Guardian Signs
File:Red Eyes.png| Red Eyes from Guardian Signs
File:Ranger 3 Deoxys mission art.png| Key artwork of the Ranger Net Mission from Guardian SignsTweet from Saitou about drawing Key Art for Guardian Signs
File:Ranger 3 Heatran mission art.png| Key artwork of the Ranger Net Mission from Guardian Signs
File:Guardian Signs Mewtwo Battle.jpg| Key artwork of the battle from Guardian Signs
File:Guardian Signs Riding Latias.jpg| Key artwork of riding from Guardian Signs
File:Guardian Signs Riding Suicune.jpg| Key artwork of riding from Guardian Signs
File:Ranger 3 multiplayer mode art.png| Key artwork for the multiplayer mode from Guardian Signs
File:Ranger 3 Ranger Sign artwork.png| Key artwork of the Ranger Sign mechanic from Guardian Signs
File:PichuPR3art.png|Ukulele Pichu artwork from Guardian SignsTweet from Saitou about drawing the key art for Ukulele Pichu
File:Pokémon Picross artwork.png|Picross Key artwork Tweet from Saitou about drawing the key art for Picross
File:Rumble World US boxart.png|Rumble World Key artwork Tweet from Saitou about drawing the key art for Rumble World
File:Nerita_airport_pokemon_center_copy.jpg|Pokémon Center Airport artwork Tweet from Saitou about drawing the key art for Nerita Airport
File:Pikachu's Moon Viewing Artwork 2023.jpg|Pikachu's Moon Viewing artwork Tweet from Saitou about drawing the 2023 Moon Viewing art
===Staff artwork===
This is a collection of unofficial Pokémon artwork drawn by Saitou.
File:Kouki Saitou Pichu Day 2020.png| 2020 Fan Art to celebrate Pichu day in Japanhttps://twitter.com/Kouglof0513/status/1576467426287288321
File:Kouki Saitou Pichu Day 2022.png| 2022 Fan Art to celebrate Pichu day in Japanhttps://twitter.com/Kouglof0513/status/1576543015887581184
===Illustrations=== 
Title 	Date 	Publisher
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
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 !" 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 , 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 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 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
 	Nintendo 3DS 	2015-04-08 	Illustration
Pokémon Picross 	Nintendo 3DS 	2015-12-02 	Illustration
 	, 	2019-05-22 	Illustration
==External links==
*Saitou's personal website
*Saitou on Pixiv
*Saitou on Twitter
==References==
Saitou, Kouki
Saitou, Kouki
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