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'''Mitsuhiro Arita''' (Japanese: '''有田満弘'''), born 1970, Fukuoka Prefecture, is a freelance illustrator who has been providing artwork for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] since its inception. In addition to Pokémon, he has also provided artwork for the ''Ranger Strike'' Card Game, illustrations for ''Final Fantasy XI'' online content, as well as having featured articles or works in several publications. He likes to paint pictures on his PDA while on the move, a hobby he calls "Mobile Painting", which he has also written about in a few publications.
[[File:Mitsuhiro Arita.png|thumb|right|Arita in 2023<ref name=Image>[https://archive.is/X3bR7 Arita in 2023.]</ref>]]
[[File:Yuugi-Atemu_by_Mitsuhiro-Arita.jpg|frame|Drawing of Yuugi and Yami Yuugi by Mitsuhiro Arita for the Yu-Gi-Oh! card came. Notice how the drawing style perfectly matches the Pokemon TCG artwork.]]
'''Mitsuhiro Arita''' (Japanese: '''有田満弘'''), born January 12, 1970 in Fukuoka Prefecture, is a freelance illustrator who has been providing artwork for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] since its inception. In addition to Pokémon, he has also provided artwork for several other trading or collectible card games based on franchises such as ''{{wp|Shin Megami Tensei}}'', ''{{wp|Monster Hunter}}'', and ''{{wp|Super Sentai}}''. He has provided many illustrations for ''{{wp|Final Fantasy XI}}'' online content, as well as producing written articles, featured works, and cover art across numerous publications. He likes to paint pictures while he travels, a hobby he calls "Mobile Painting," which he began doing while using a {{wp|Pocket PC}}.<ref>[https://shade3d.jp/en/news/interview-of-mitsuhiro-arita.html Mitsuhiro Arita's Interview | Shade 3D]</ref> Arita is completely self-taught in his artistry.<ref name = autobio>[http://mitsuhiroarita.com/2017/02/16/441/ Biography | MITSUHIRO ARITA / WORKS]</ref>
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| ''Hirune Hime: Shiranai Watashi no Monogatari'' illustrations
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==Work for the TCG==
==Work for the TCG==
Arita is one of two artists who has continued to produce illustrations since the very beginning of the TCG, and as a result, is second-highest in terms of total number of cards illustrated, behind [[Ken Sugimori]]. Arita’s coloring style has changed over the years. His earlier illustrations were often a mix of watercolor or pastel with distinct outlines, but he has developed a more fluidic style that emphasizes the use of vibrant colors, as well as light and shadow to create dynamic and realistic looking images. Many of his images also use high and low angles or tilt to help achieve this. For a list of cards he has illustrated, go [[:Category:Illus. by Mitsuhiro Arita|here]].
Arita has continued to produce illustrations since the very beginning of the TCG, and as a result, he is among the TCG's most prolific artists. Arita started doing art for the cards in their prototype stages, even before [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions]] had been released.<ref>Vazquez, Suriel (September 9, 2018). "[https://web.archive.org/web/20240518130908/https://www.gameinformer.com/2018/09/09/trade-secrets-the-making-of-a-pokemon-card Trade Secrets: The Making Of A Pokémon Card]." ''Game Informer'' (Archived May 18, 2024.)</ref> At the time, the only reference material for Pokémon appearances was the original sprites.<ref name = tpciprofile>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210216111955/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-creator-profile-mitsuhiro-arita/ Pokémon Creator Profile: Mitsuhiro Arita], archived February 16th, 2021</ref> Not knowing if they would be a success, he did not know how long the job would last. He said of the experience, "I was honestly worried about finding another project before the end of my contract."<ref name = autobio/> He was invited to the project by [[Keiji Kinebuchi]], and also designed the symbols for the first six {{TCG|Energy}} types.<ref>[https://twitter.com/MitsuhiroArita/status/1466208683558260741 @MitsuhiroArita]</ref> Arita has credited his work on the {{tcg|Base Set}}'s {{TCG ID|Base Set|Pikachu|58}} and {{TCG ID|Base Set|Charizard|4}} for having a "big effect" on his career.<ref>[https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-tcg-mitsuhiro-arita-interview/ "People come up to me and say that's still their favourite Pokemon card": Mitsuhiro Arita reflects on 20 years of Pokemon's strangest and most iconic designs | GamesRadar+]</ref>
 
Arita’s coloring style has changed over the years. His earlier illustrations were often a mix of watercolor or pastel with distinct outlines, but he has developed a more fluid style that emphasizes the use of vibrant colors, as well as light and shadow to create dynamic and realistic looking images. Many of his images also use high and low angles or tilt to help achieve this. Arita attempts to depict Pokémon in everyday scenarios, as though they were appearing in a nature documentary, and he often draws Pokémons' expressions and backgrounds realistically to achieve this.<ref name = tpciprofile/><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20190331141429/https://www.creatures.co.jp/igp/about/pokemon-illustration/article-2.php 公認イラストレーター・有田満弘が語る、ポケモンカードゲームの余白と遊び｜「ポケモンカードゲーム イラストグランプリ」公式サイト - ポケカIGP], archived March 31st, 2019 on Internet Archive</ref>
 
==Artwork==
This is a collection of official Pokémon artwork drawn by Arita.
 
===Merchandise===
This is a collection of official Pokémon merchandise that Arita has contributed artwork to.
 
There are {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Illus. by Mitsuhiro Arita}} cards illustrated by Arita. For a list of cards that he illustrated, go [[:Category:Illus. by Mitsuhiro Arita|here.]]
 
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<div>'''Pokémon Center''' <br> Kyogre, Groudon, Salamence, and Metagross<ref name=KyogreGroudonClearFile>[https://twitter.com/MitsuhiroArita/status/1782117977888043127 Arita confirming he drew the Kyogre, Groudon, Salamence and Metagross Clear File] ([https://archive.is/W0X99 archived])</ref></div>
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<div>'''{{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG}}''' <br> Battle Colosseum<ref name=BattleColosseum>[https://twitter.com/MitsuhiroArita/status/1781866213926449342 Arita confirming he drew the Battle Colosseum art] ([https://archive.is/XhVLp archived])</ref></div>
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<div>'''{{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG}}''' <br> {{color2|000|Expansion Pack (TCG)|Expansion Pack}}<ref name = ptcgblog>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120115091129/http://ptcg.creatures.co.jp/column/8810 Bあの時の拡張パック、覚えてますか？～第4回 PTCG15th記念企画～ | PTCG Blog], archived Jan 15, 2012 on Internet Archive</ref></div>
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<div>'''{{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG}}''' <br> {{color2|000|Remix Bout (TCG)|Remix Bout}}<ref>[http://mitsuhiroarita.com/2019/06/21/remixbout/ 7/5 ポケモンカード強化拡張『リミックスバウト』| MITSUHIRO ARITA / WORKS]</ref></div>
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==Trivia==
* Arita has a degree in Electrical and Software engineering.
* Arita's favorite Pokémon is {{p|Mewtwo}}.<ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/uncovering-the-hidden-inspiration-and-stories-behi/1100-6468906/ Uncovering The Hidden Inspiration And Stories Behind Pokemon Cards | GameSpot]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1Oha6HRb7c Q/A Interview with Mitsuhiro Arita : Original Pokemon Artist (The Meelypops Shop) | Meelypops Breaks on YouTube]</ref>
 
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://homepage3.nifty.com/mitsuhiroarita/ Arita's personal website]
* [http://mitsuhiroarita.com/ Arita's personal website]


[[Category:TCG illustrators|Arita, Mitsuhiro]]
[[Category:TCG illustrators|Arita, Mitsuhiro]]


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Latest revision as of 16:41, 2 August 2024

Mitsuhiro Arita (Japanese: 有田満弘), born January 12, 1970 in Fukuoka Prefecture, is a freelance illustrator who has been providing artwork for the Pokémon Trading Card Game since its inception. In addition to Pokémon, he has also provided artwork for several other trading or collectible card games based on franchises such as Shin Megami Tensei, Monster Hunter, and Super Sentai. He has provided many illustrations for Final Fantasy XI online content, as well as producing written articles, featured works, and cover art across numerous publications. He likes to paint pictures while he travels, a hobby he calls "Mobile Painting," which he began doing while using a Pocket PC.[2] Arita is completely self-taught in his artistry.[3]

Arita in 2023[1]

Work for the TCG

Arita has continued to produce illustrations since the very beginning of the TCG, and as a result, he is among the TCG's most prolific artists. Arita started doing art for the cards in their prototype stages, even before Pokémon Red and Green Versions had been released.[4] At the time, the only reference material for Pokémon appearances was the original sprites.[5] Not knowing if they would be a success, he did not know how long the job would last. He said of the experience, "I was honestly worried about finding another project before the end of my contract."[3] He was invited to the project by Keiji Kinebuchi, and also designed the symbols for the first six Energy types.[6] Arita has credited his work on the Base Set's Pikachu and Charizard for having a "big effect" on his career.[7]

Arita’s coloring style has changed over the years. His earlier illustrations were often a mix of watercolor or pastel with distinct outlines, but he has developed a more fluid style that emphasizes the use of vibrant colors, as well as light and shadow to create dynamic and realistic looking images. Many of his images also use high and low angles or tilt to help achieve this. Arita attempts to depict Pokémon in everyday scenarios, as though they were appearing in a nature documentary, and he often draws Pokémons' expressions and backgrounds realistically to achieve this.[5][8]

Artwork

This is a collection of official Pokémon artwork drawn by Arita.

Merchandise

This is a collection of official Pokémon merchandise that Arita has contributed artwork to.

There are 633 cards illustrated by Arita. For a list of cards that he illustrated, go here.

Kyogre Groudon Salamence Metagross Clear File.png
Pokémon Center
Kyogre, Groudon, Salamence, and Metagross[9]
Battle Colosseum Art Arita.png
TCG
Battle Colosseum[10]
SM10b Sky Legend Key Art.jpg
TCG
Sky Legend[citation needed]

Trivia

  • Arita has a degree in Electrical and Software engineering.
  • Arita's favorite Pokémon is Mewtwo.[13][14]

References

  1. ↑ Arita in 2023.
  2. ↑ Mitsuhiro Arita's Interview | Shade 3D
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Biography | MITSUHIRO ARITA / WORKS
  4. ↑ Vazquez, Suriel (September 9, 2018). "Trade Secrets: The Making Of A Pokémon Card." Game Informer (Archived May 18, 2024.)
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Pokémon Creator Profile: Mitsuhiro Arita, archived February 16th, 2021
  6. ↑ @MitsuhiroArita
  7. ↑ "People come up to me and say that's still their favourite Pokemon card": Mitsuhiro Arita reflects on 20 years of Pokemon's strangest and most iconic designs | GamesRadar+
  8. ↑ 公認イラストレーター・有田満弘が語る、ポケモンカードゲームの余白と遊び｜「ポケモンカードゲーム イラストグランプリ」公式サイト - ポケカIGP, archived March 31st, 2019 on Internet Archive
  9. ↑ Arita confirming he drew the Kyogre, Groudon, Salamence and Metagross Clear File (archived)
  10. ↑ Arita confirming he drew the Battle Colosseum art (archived)
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Bあの時の拡張パック、覚えてますか？～第4回 PTCG15th記念企画～ | PTCG Blog, archived Jan 15, 2012 on Internet Archive
  12. ↑ 7/5 ポケモンカード強化拡張『リミックスバウト』| MITSUHIRO ARITA / WORKS
  13. ↑ Uncovering The Hidden Inspiration And Stories Behind Pokemon Cards | GameSpot
  14. ↑ Q/A Interview with Mitsuhiro Arita : Original Pokemon Artist (The Meelypops Shop) | Meelypops Breaks on YouTube

External links

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