Kōji Nishino

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.

Kōji Nishino in 2018

Credits

Games

Anime

In-game appearances

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 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



Post-Hall of Fame



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

  1. Page 2 of Yomiuri interview with Ken Sugimori, Kōji Nishino, and Atsuko Nishida (Japanese)
  2. Shea, Brian (October 24, 2019). "More Burning Questions For The Pokémon Series." Game Informer.
  3. (July 2000). 『ポケットモンスター』開発スタッフインタビュー (ページd)Nintendo Online Magazine (N.O.M). No.23. (archive of translation by GlitterBerri)



Non-player characters in the core series games
Unova Professor JuniperMom (BW)Mom (B2W2)CherenBiancaBianca's fatherHughHugh's sisterCedric JuniperFennelAmanita
CilanChiliCressLenoraHawesLoblollyCharlesIrisDraydenAlderBengaCurtisYancyBrycenSabrinaPop Roxie
HilbertHildaNateRosaIngoEmmetCynthiaLookerNColressMorimotoNishinoPokémon Fan Club Chairman
CyranoBriarCarmineKieranKoraidonMiraidonGeetaRikaClavellPerrinSnacksworthSynclaire
Team PlasmaClydeGym Leaders • Elite Four (Unova · BB) • PWT participantsName RaterDay-Care CoupleJudgeMagikarp salesmanSpecial CoachesGuidance counselors


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