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Japanese video game composer and developer (born 1968)
Junichi Masuda (増田 順一, Masuda Jun'ichi; born January 12, 1968) is a Japanese video game composer, director, designer, producer, singer, programmer and
Junichi_Masuda
Pokémon species
species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise. Created by Junichi Masuda and designed by artist Mana Ibe, Victini first appeared in the video
Victini
2012 video games
for the system. The games feature the legendary Pokémon identified by Junichi Masuda as Black Kyurem and White Kyurem. The games were first revealed on February
Pokémon_Black_2_and_White_2
Japanese media franchise
music. After consulting all his contacts, Tajiri got in touch with Junichi Masuda, who became the group's composer. Quinty was finished in 1989, and published
Pokémon
2010 video games
is modeled after New York City, an idea developed by game director Junichi Masuda when he visited the city for the launch of Diamond and Pearl. One particular
Pokémon_Black_and_White
2002 video games
region of Kyushu; however, Hoenn is rotated 90° relative to Kyushu, as Junichi Masuda felt that it would provide a better gameplay balance. Like Kyushu, Hoenn
Pokémon_Ruby_and_Sapphire
2009 video games
original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved May 11, 2009. Masuda, Junichi (May 27, 2009). "Hidden Power of Masuda". Game Freak. Archived from the original on March
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
Pokémon_HeartGold_and_SoulSilver
Japanese composer
When looking for people to help make music at Game Freak, Ichinose and Junichi Masuda, who is the director of the Pokémon games as well as working as a composer
Go_Ichinose
Pokémon species
having ranked highly in official popularity polls. Series producer Junichi Masuda has also specifically mentioned Bulbasaur as one of his favorite Pokémon
Bulbasaur
1991 video game
to allow them to savor their accomplishment. Junichi Masuda composed the game's music and sound. Masuda stated that he spent an extensive amount of time
Yoshi_(video_game)
2004 video games
11 September 2014. Retrieved 13 December 2024. Masuda, Junichi (30 August 2004). "Hidden Power of Masuda". Game Freak. Archived from the original on 11
Pokémon_FireRed_and_LeafGreen
Japanese company
infrastructure. On June 1, 2022, it was announced that Game Freak co-founder Junichi Masuda left the company and would be part of The Pokémon Company at a position
The_Pokémon_Company
Japanese video game series
Dream posted a greetings card sent out by Game Freak. In the card, Junichi Masuda exclaimed that during 2013, they intend to further evolve the world
Pokémon_(video_game_series)
2006 video games
developed by Game Freak and Junichi Masuda served as game director. The game's music was scored by Hitomi Sato and Junichi Masuda under the supervision of
Pokémon_Diamond_and_Pearl
2011 film by Kunihiko Yuyama
animated installment in the Pokémon film series created by Satoshi Tajiri, Junichi Masuda, and Ken Sugimori. The two films follow a similar plot. Both films follow
Pokémon the Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram and White—Victini and Zekrom
Pokémon_the_Movie:_Black—Victini_and_Reshiram_and_White—Victini_and_Zekrom
2000 video game
Pokémon Gold and Silver. Crystal was the first Pokémon game to feature Junichi Masuda as a lead director, who had previously been a composer for the Pokémon
Pokémon_Crystal
December 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2016. Masuda, Junichi; Yoshida, Hironobu (20 September 2013). "Junichi Masuda and Hironobu Yoshida Discuss Pokémon X
List_of_Pokémon
2019 video games
can be transferred from previous titles via Pokémon Home. Producer Junichi Masuda addressed this as a potential issue in a 2018 interview with GameSpot
Pokémon_Sword_and_Shield
2013 video games
January 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2016. Masuda, Junichi; Yoshida, Hironobu (20 September 2013). "Junichi Masuda and Hironobu Yoshida Discuss Pokémon X
Pokémon_X_and_Y
Director Junichi Masuda stated the three main themes of the games to be beauty, bonds and evolution. Beauty was the core focus and Masuda felt France
List_of_generation_VI_Pokémon
Surname list
physician Junichi Masuda (増田順一, born 1968), Japanese video game composer Keiko Masuda (増田恵子, born 1957), Japanese pop singer and actress Keita Masuda (舛田圭太
Masuda_(surname)
Japanese mono-brand retail chain
de Paris, near the Louvre. The event was a sensation. Music composer Junichi Masuda was present to talk to Pokémon fans. Original Pokémon drawings were
Pokémon_Center
1999 video games
team by developing new tools for compressing the Pokémon graphic code. Junichi Masuda composed the game's music on an Amiga computer, converted it to MIDI
Pokémon_Gold_and_Silver
1st season of Pokémon Horizons and 26th season of the Pokémon animated series
Comic and Gakushu Yochien are no longer credited as publishers, and Junichi Masuda and Ken Sugimori are no longer credited as creators. The season comprises
Pokémon_Horizons:_The_Series
musical compositions from the first four Pokémon games by composer Junichi Masuda and exclusive musical cues heard throughout the first series. These
List_of_Pokémon_theme_songs
1989 video game
Satoshi Tajiri Programmer Yuji Shinkai Artist Ken Sugimori Composer Junichi Masuda Platform Nintendo Entertainment System Release JP: June 27, 1989 NA:
Mendel_Palace
2007 film by Kunihiko Yuyama, Tom Wayland
of Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, created by Satoshi Tajiri, Junichi Masuda and Ken Sugimori. In the film, Dialga and Palkia, two Pokémon known
Pokémon:_The_Rise_of_Darkrai
1993 video game
The developer's co-founder Junichi Masuda was the game's music composer and one of its programmers. According to Masuda, an early version of the game
Mario_&_Wario
2009 film by Kunihiko Yuyama
of Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, created by Satoshi Tajiri, Junichi Masuda and Ken Sugimori, serving as a direct sequel to Pokémon: Giratina &
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
Pokémon:_Arceus_and_the_Jewel_of_Life
2018 video games
of announcement game director Junichi Masuda mentioned that the games had been in development for around two years. Masuda also stated that he considered
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
Pokémon:_Let's_Go,_Pikachu!_and_Let's_Go,_Eevee!
Japanese video game producer
titles Pokémon Diamond and Pearl he was a lead designer. According to Junichi Masuda, director of Pokémon titles before 2014, he appointed Ohmori to be his
Shigeru_Ohmori
1996 video games
Retrieved December 1, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. Masuda, Junichi (February 28, 2009). "HIDDEN POWER of Masuda: No. 125". Game Freak. Archived from the original
Pokémon_Red,_Blue,_and_Yellow
Species of Pokémon
characters more relatable to American children. According to director Junichi Masuda, there were initially concerns that Jigglypuff's cuter design would
Jigglypuff
Pokémon species
species. When designing the 2013 sequels Pokémon X and Y, Director Junichi Masuda chose the three main themes to be beauty, bonds and evolution. More
Malamar
Pokémon protagonist
the Pokémon X and Y with input from Pokémon video game designer Junichi Masuda. Masuda chose France as the background for the Kalos region, which is the
Serena_(Pokémon)
Twenty-fourth season of the ''Pokémon'' animated television series
Shiritori" (ポケモンしりとり, Pokemon Shiritori) by the Pokémon Music Club's Junichi Masuda, Pasocom Music Club and Pokémon Kids 2019, divided into two parts: the
Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series
Pokémon_Master_Journeys:_The_Series
Pokémon species
Turner, who served as art director for Sword and Shield. Series director Junichi Masuda stated that Pikachu's name was one of the most difficult to create,
Pikachu
2021 video games
instead of Game Freak. They were directed by Yuichi Ueda from ILCA and Junichi Masuda from Game Freak, the director of the original games. Possible development
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Pokémon_Brilliant_Diamond_and_Shining_Pearl
2022 video games
the Ruinous Quartet. The Victory Road path's music was composed by Junichi Masuda, with other tracks for the route being composed by Minako Adachi and
Pokémon_Scarlet_and_Violet
2008 film by Kunihiko Yuyama
of Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, created by Satoshi Tajiri, Junichi Masuda and Ken Sugimori, and serves as a direct sequel to Pokémon: The Rise
Pokémon: Giratina & the Sky Warrior
Pokémon:_Giratina_&_the_Sky_Warrior
Pokémon species
First introduced in Pokémon Go, it was conceived by series director Junichi Masuda as a way to "build a bridge" between players of mobile game Go and those
Meltan
2017 video games
JP: The Pokémon Company WW: Nintendo Director Kazumasa Iwao Producers Junichi Masuda Shigeru Ohmori Shin Uwai Takanori Sowa Takato Utsunomiya Hitoshi Yamagami
Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Pokémon_Ultra_Sun_and_Ultra_Moon
2016 mobile game
game's director and product manager. The soundtrack was composed by Junichi Masuda, a longtime Pokémon series composer who also contributed to the game's
Pokémon_Go
2012 anime film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama
animated installment in the Pokémon film series created by Satoshi Tajiri, Junichi Masuda and Ken Sugimori. The film follows Keldeo, a creature known as a Pokémon
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
Pokémon_the_Movie:_Kyurem_vs._the_Sword_of_Justice
2025 video game
as well as 3.89 million physically on the Switch 2. Mega Dimension only Masuda and Kageyama were the game's lead composers, with other contributions from:
Pokémon_Legends:_Z-A
1992 video game
Ken Sugimori Akihito Tomisawa Kazuyo Ishiai Katsuki Maruyama Composer Junichi Masuda Series Magical Taruruto-kun Platform Mega Drive Release JP: April 24
Magical Taruruto-kun (Mega Drive video game)
Magical_Taruruto-kun_(Mega_Drive_video_game)
2013 Pokémon film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama
film of Pokémon the Series: Black & White, created by Satoshi Tajiri, Junichi Masuda and Ken Sugimori. The film follows a conflict involving a group of Genesect
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened
Pokémon_the_Movie:_Genesect_and_the_Legend_Awakened
Pokémon trainer type
sought to learn more about the ghost girl by showing video of her to Junichi Masuda, the producer of X and Y, who responded by saying "oOoOoOoO" multiple
Hex_Maniac
Alternate forms of Pokémon species
Diamond and Pearl introduced a mechanic dubbed the "Masuda Method" by fans, named after Junichi Masuda, who implemented the concept in the games. If two
Shiny_Pokémon
Pokémon species
were intentionally made to feel "a little awkward at first". Director Junichi Masuda stated that when they started, they focused on "the strongest Pokemon"
Lucario
2014 video games
The Pokémon Company WW: Nintendo Director Shigeru Ohmori Producers Junichi Masuda Shusaku Egami Takato Utsunomiya Hitoshi Yamagami Designers Masafumi
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Pokémon_Omega_Ruby_and_Alpha_Sapphire
1994 video game
Sugimori, designer Satoshi Tajiri, artist Atsuko Nishida, and composer Junichi Masuda. The game was released in Japan on July 22, 1994. The North American
Pulseman
2016 video games
recruited as director for Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. According to composer Junichi Masuda, who co-produced the game, the soundtracks used in Sun and Moon were
Pokémon_Sun_and_Moon
2008 video game
that it was not too different from the original games. Game director Junichi Masuda commented that since they designed the original two games as the "ultimate"
Pokémon_Platinum
2004 video game
Akihito Tomisawa Hitomi Sato Toshinobu Matsumiya Composers Go Ichinose Junichi Masuda Morikazu Aoki Hitomi Sato Series Pokémon Platform Game Boy Advance Release
Pokémon_Emerald
Japanese video game executive (1959–2015)
ゲーム業界の発展に多大な貢献をされた岩田さんのご冥福をお祈りします. (Tweet) (in Japanese) – via Twitter. Masuda, Junichi [@Junichi_Masuda] (July 12, 2015). 任天堂の岩田社長が逝去されました.ポケモンの理解者であり、素晴らしいリーダーでした
Satoru_Iwata
Pokémon species
possible moves each based on one of Eevee's evolutions. Game developer Junichi Masuda said that Eevee was chosen for the remake because of its popularity
Eevee
Pokémon species
produced for the Nintendo DS. In contrast to previous entries, director Junichi Masuda wanted to "play up the coolness" of Pokémon introduced in the title
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Name list
(幸内 純一; 1886–1970), Japanese animator Junichi Masuda (増田 順一; born 1968), Japanese video game composer Junichi Miyashita (宮下 純一; born 1983), Japanese
Jun'ichi
Twisted Metal Black, Civilization II Jerry Martin – SimCity 4: Rush Hour Junichi Masuda – Pokémon series, Mendel Palace, Pulseman, Mario & Wario Tsukasa Masuko
List_of_video_game_musicians
Twenty-third season of the ''Pokémon'' animated television series
Shiritori" (ポケモンしりとり, Pokemon Shiritori) by the Pokémon Music Club's Junichi Masuda, Pasocom Music Club, and Pokémon Kids 2019, divided into two parts:
Pokémon_Journeys:_The_Series
Stylized lily, heraldic symbol
history, PNG". Campbell, Colin (5 July 2013). "How France inspired Junichi Masuda in making Pokémon X and Y". Polygon. Vox Media. Archived from the original
Fleur-de-lis
defined the role for years afterwards. According to series director Junichi Masuda, the shift from this attitude to a more friendly one was due to greater
List_of_Pokémon_rivals
Former division of Nintendo
DS). The Pokémon Company, Nintendo. Scene: Staff Credits. Producers: Junichi Masuda, Shusaku Egami, Hitoshi Yamagami, Hiroaki Tsuru Monolith Soft; Nintendo
Nintendo Software Planning & Development
Nintendo_Software_Planning_&_Development
2021 video game
During an interview with Polygon in 2012, series director and producer Junichi Masuda was asked about a Snap game for the Wii U that took advantage of the
New_Pokémon_Snap
Fictional town in the Pokémon universe
Junichi Masuda composed the music for the games, including that of Lavender Town.
Lavender_Town
2015. p. 5. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1. Masuda, Junichi; Ohmori, Shigeru (June 13, 2019). "We Interview Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori about Pokémon Sword
List of generation VIII Pokémon
List_of_generation_VIII_Pokémon
2nd season of Pokémon Horizons and the 27th season overall
Symphonic Evolutions Related People Tsunekazu Ishihara Sayuri Ichiishi Junichi Masuda Shigeki Morimoto Atsuko Nishida Shigeru Ohmori Naoki Saito Takeshi Shudo
Pokémon Horizons – The Search for Laqua
Pokémon_Horizons_–_The_Search_for_Laqua
Pokémon species
produced for the Nintendo DS. In contrast to previous entries, director Junichi Masuda wanted to "play up the coolness" of Pokémon introduced in the title
Zoroark
Trading card game and esports event
(Junior Division). The opening ceremony of the event was attended by Junichi Masuda, the video game designer for the Pokémon franchise and a member of the
Pokémon_World_Championships
Pokémon species
franchise's lore. It was later debunked in a 2012 interview with Game Freak's Junichi Masuda for Game Informer, who stated it was the first he'd heard of such a
Ditto_(Pokémon)
Kotaku. Retrieved 2025-04-17. Padilla, Raymond (March 17, 2009). "Junichi Masuda & Takeshi Kawachimaru Talk 'Pokémon Platinum', Particle Physics, Bridges
List of generation III Pokémon
List_of_generation_III_Pokémon
2012. Retrieved June 9, 2009. Padilla, Raymond (March 17, 2009). "Junichi Masuda & Takeshi Kawachimaru Talk 'Pokémon Platinum', Particle Physics, Bridges
List_of_generation_II_Pokémon
Video games by Pokémon fans
game received monetary funding. The producer of the Pokémon games, Junichi Masuda, commented on fan-made games, stating that "I see a lot of people on
Pokémon_fan_games
Pokémon species
being able to do what Pachirisu does more effectively. Pokémon designer Junichi Masuda described how surprising Pachirisu's success was for everyone, calling
Pachirisu
Symphonic Evolutions Related People Tsunekazu Ishihara Sayuri Ichiishi Junichi Masuda Shigeki Morimoto Atsuko Nishida Shigeru Ohmori Naoki Saito Takeshi Shudo
List_of_generation_V_Pokémon
Pokémon species
the original on June 25, 2022. Retrieved June 16, 2019. "We Interview Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori about Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield". Pokemon
Wooloo
Pokémon species
its association with a similar Pokémon, Ditto, the latter of which Junichi Masuda discredited by saying "each Pokémon we create [has] its own unique element
Mew_(Pokémon)
Japanese animated film
Symphonic Evolutions Related People Tsunekazu Ishihara Sayuri Ichiishi Junichi Masuda Shigeki Morimoto Atsuko Nishida Shigeru Ohmori Naoki Saito Takeshi Shudo
Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back – Evolution
Pokémon:_Mewtwo_Strikes_Back_–_Evolution
Pokémon species
cannons, expressing hope that comments from Pokémon series producer Junichi Masuda that Sword and Shield would feature more high-quality animations. The
Blastoise
Early 1990s computer workstation
"OpenBSD/sparc". www.openbsd.org. Frank, Allegra. "Pokémon veteran Junichi Masuda reflects on the series' early days". Polygon. Retrieved September 27
SPARCstation_1
4, 2013. Betka, Zach (September 19, 2013). "Pokemon X/Y: WHY?! Director Masuda himself answers!". GamesRadar. Archived from the original on December 7
List_of_generation_I_Pokémon
2014 Pokémon film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama
Screenplay by Hideki Sonoda Based on Pokémon X and Y by Satoshi Tajiri Junichi Masuda Ken Sugimori Produced by Takemoto Mori Junya Okamoto Nobuyuki Hosoya
Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
Pokémon_the_Movie:_Diancie_and_the_Cocoon_of_Destruction
Pokémon species
original games by GamesRadar+ and Kotaku. Psyduck is Pokémon developer Junichi Masuda's favorite Pokémon. GameDaily staff felt it was among the more unique
Psyduck
Pokémon species
stated Snorlax "is like my son!" According to Game Freak co-founder Junichi Masuda, Nishino had a habit of eating heavily then going to sleep. This behavior
Snorlax
Anime convention in Spain
Takeshi Obata, Takehiko Inoue, Ken Niimura, Hideo Baba (Tales Of), Junichi Masuda & Shigeru Ohmori (Pokémon), Masayuki Hirano (Bandai Namco) 2015 XXI
Manga_Barcelona
2016 video game
was made by Junichi Masuda, who served as the series' director and composer and wanted to have a talking Pikachu. In a 2018 interview, Masuda and Creatures
Detective Pikachu (video game)
Detective_Pikachu_(video_game)
2015 Pokémon film directed by Kunihiko Yuyama
Atsuhiro Tomioka Based on Pokémon by Satoshi Tajiri Ken Sugimori Junichi Masuda Produced by Junya Okamoto Kenichi Arai Satoshi Shimodaira Susumu Matsuyama
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
Pokémon_the_Movie:_Hoopa_and_the_Clash_of_Ages
2000 video game
Pokémon Colosseum. According to Game Freak employees Shigeru Ohmori and Junichi Masuda, the Stadium series' main feature of allowing for Pokémon battles in
Pokémon_Stadium_2
Donald Trump. However, in an interview with Game Informer, director Junichi Masuda stated that Gumshoos was designed "a long time back, and we didn't have
List of generation VII Pokémon
List_of_generation_VII_Pokémon
Month of 1968
leader of the southeast Asian nation's Communist party, the CPK. Born: Junichi Masuda, Japanese video game composer and designer, best known for his work
January_1968
Pokémon species
February 15, 2026. Tapsell, Chris (October 24, 2019). "Game Freak's Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori talk inspiration, Sirfetch'd, and pressure from Pokémon
Weezing
2013 Japanese anime television film
ポケットモンスター THE ORIGIN (Poketto Monsutā Ji Orijin) Created by Satoshi Tajiri Junichi Masuda Anime Directed by Itsuro Kawasaki (act I) Yukio Kuroda (act II) Hideya
Pokémon_Origins
2003 film by Kunihiko Yuyama
Yuyama Screenplay by Hideki Sonoda Based on Pokémon by Satoshi Tajiri Junichi Masuda Ken Sugimori Produced by Yukako Matsusako Takemoto Mori Choji Yoshikawa
Pokémon:_Jirachi,_Wish_Maker
Defunct R&D division of Nintendo
Guide: Can't Decide What to Eat? 2008 NDS Hirotaka Watanabe Yoshinori Tsuchiyama Pokéwalker 2009 Hardware Masaru Shimomura Junichi Masuda Hitoshi Yamagami
Nintendo_System_Development
2020 expansion pack for Pokémon Sword and Shield
features. Independently, Sword and Shield producer and the DLC's composer Junichi Masuda shared similar comments saying that whilst in the past the company had
Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass
Pokémon_Sword_and_Shield_Expansion_Pass
2004 film by Kunihiko Yuyama
Yuyama Screenplay by Hideki Sonoda Based on Pokémon by Satoshi Tajiri Junichi Masuda Ken Sugimori Produced by Choji Yoshikawa Takemoto Mori Yukako Matsusako
Pokémon:_Destiny_Deoxys
2019 film directed by Rob Letterman
Gulliver's Travels (2010), provided the score for the film and arranged Junichi Masuda's "Red & Blue Theme" for the film's end credits. Kygo and Rita Ora released
Detective_Pikachu_(film)
Junior drum and bugle corps based in Concord, California
Hisaishi / Battle! (Trainer Battle) (from Pokémon Black and White) by Junichi Masuda & Go Ichinose / Shattered Pixel by Dave Glyde / Game Girl by Dave Glyde
Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps
Blue_Devils_Drum_and_Bugle_Corps
Legends: Z-A (including Mega Dimension DLC) Go Ichinose, Hitomi Sato, Junichi Masuda The Pokémon Company 5-CD set. Includes music from the base game and
List of video game soundtracks released on CD
List_of_video_game_soundtracks_released_on_CD
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