Chizuru Iwasaki May 2026

Let’s give her the recognition she deserves. 🐉🌊🌿

Most Pokémon fans know Ken Sugimori’s iconic art. But few know the name — and it’s time to change that. chizuru iwasaki

That’s right — the three most beloved final-stage starters in franchise history came from her pen. Let’s give her the recognition she deserves

Her art style brought a softer, more organic feel to early Pokémon designs, influencing the look of countless creatures we now take for granted. She also contributed to Pokémon Gold & Silver before leaving Game Freak in the late 1990s. chizuru iwasaki

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