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Kōji Nishino in 2018

Kōji Nishino (Japanese: 西野弘二 Nishino Kōji) is a game designer of Pokémon games, currently working at Game Freak. He has been involved in nearly every main series Pokémon game since Pokémon Red and Green Versions. He has also assisted the anime producers for Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

Credits

Games

Pokémon Red and Green (1996) - Parametric Design, Map Design
Pokémon Blue (1996) - Parametric Design, Map Design
Bushi Seiryūden: Futari no Yūsha (1997) - Map Design & Balance Check
Pokémon Stadium (Japanese) (1998) - Advisor
Pokémon Yellow (1998) - Game Design, Parametric Design, Map Design
Pokémon Stadium (1999) - Advisor
Pokémon Gold and Silver (1999) - Game Design, Parametric Design, Map Design
Pokémon Crystal (2000) - Game Design, Game Scenario, Parametric Design, Map Design
Pokémon Stadium 2 (2000) - Advisor
Super Smash Bros. Melee (2001) - Original Game Staff (Planning: Pokémon)
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (2002) - Game Designer, Plot Scenario, Map Designer, Parametric Designer
Pokémon Colosseum (2003) - Pokémon Advisor
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen (2004) - Planning Leader, Game Designer, Parametric Designer
Pokémon Emerald (2004) - Game Designer, Scenario Plot, Parametric Designer
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness (2005) - Pokémon Advisor
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (2006) - Game Designer, Plot Scenario, Map Designer, Parametric Designer
Pokémon Battle Revolution (2006) - Pokémon Advisor
Pokémon Platinum (2008) - Game Design, Plot Scenario, Map Design, Parametric Design
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver (2009) - Game Design, Parametric Design
Pokémon Black and White (2010) - Battle System Design, Pokémon & Trainer Parameter Design
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 (2012) - Game Design, Map Design, Parameter Design
Pokémon X and Y (2013) - Game Battle System Design
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (2014) - Game Battle & Contest System Design
Pokémon Sun and Moon (2016) - Battle Planning
Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon (2017) - Battle Planning
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! (2018) - Game Design
Pokémon Sword and Shield (2019) - Battle Planning
Pokémon Legends: Arceus (2022) - Battle Team
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (2022) - Field Map Planning

Anime

In the games

Generations I, III, and VII

Main article: Erik and Sara

Erik (Japanese: コージ Kōji) may be a reference to Kōji Nishino. He appears in all Generation I games, as well as their Generation III and VII remakes.

He and Sara (Japanese: アツコ Atsuko) mention each other in their dialogue. She may be a reference to Atsuko Nishida.

Generation II

DJ Fern (Japanese: コージ Kōji) may be a reference to Kōji Nishino.

Generation V

In Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2, Nishino appears in Castelia City in the Game Freak building. He also appears in the form of a Hiker named Nishino (Japanese: ニシノ) in Black 2 and White 2, who battles the player once per day.

Pokémon

Pre–Hall of Fame


Reward: $1280

Post–Hall of Fame


Reward: $6240

Quotes

Pokémon Black and White

"I'm Snorlax. No, no! I'm the Planner! I don't mean to butt in, but the item Leftovers is important, isn't it?"

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Before battle

"I'm Snorlax. No, no! I'm the Planner! I don't mean to butt in, but the item Leftovers is important, isn't it? It's pretty useful in battle. Do you want to battle and test it?" No: "No?! Really? My Pokémon are pretty, though..." Yes: "I like to win using my favorite Pokémon!"

Being defeated

"Ah... I see... That was quite well thought out."

After being defeated

"Awww! What great Pokémon! The great number of steps seems to have increased their trust in you... I hope we can battle again tomorrow."

Trivia

References

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