Kouki Saitou

Light, atmosphere, and Pokémon in their habitats

Kouki Saitou aims to make Pokémon feel present in their natural surroundings. In his official illustrator conversation, he explains how air and light help establish that presence. His process evolved from pencil sketches and scanned ink into digital drawing, while his Pokémon work also includes merchandise such as the Poncho-wearing Pikachu series. His approach invites a slower look at the whole scene: how a creature belongs to a place and what it might be doing there.

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