Junichi Masuda

Junichi Masuda

Known for: Writing
Biography: 1968-01-12 (56 years old)

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Biography

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 trombonist, best known for his work in the Pokémon franchise. He was a member of Game Freak where he was an employee and executive at the company since 1989 when he founded it alongside Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori. In 2022, Masuda was appointed to be Chief Creative Fellow at The Pokémon Company.

With the development of new Pokémon games, Masuda took new roles in future projects. He began to produce and direct games, starting with Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, and became responsible for approving new character models. His style seeks to keep games accessible while still adding increasing levels of complexity. His work sticks to older mainstays of the series, including a focus on handheld game consoles and 2D graphics. His music draws inspiration from the work of celebrated modern composers like Dmitri Shostakovich, though he used the Super Mario series as a model of good video game composition.

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Filmography

all 40

Movies 35

Writer 32

TV Shows 5

Creator 1

Music
Pokémon Concierge

Pokémon Concierge (2023)

TV
Additional Soundtrack
Pokémon Horizons: The Series

Pokémon Horizons: The Series (2023)

TV
Original Concept
Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles

Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles (2022)

TV
Other
Pokémon Detective Pikachu

Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019)

Movie
6.76
Additional Music
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! (2017)

Movie
7.33
Writer
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel

Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (2016)

Movie
5.65
Writer
Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad

Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad (2015)

Movie
Writer
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages

Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (2015)

Movie
6.36
Writer
Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon

Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon (2015)

Movie
Writer
Pikachu, What's This Key?

Pikachu, What's This Key? (2014)

Movie
Writer
Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction

Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (2014)

Movie
5.79
Writer
Pokémon: Diancie — Princess of the Diamond Domain

Pokémon: Diancie — Princess of the Diamond Domain (2014)

Movie
Original Concept
Pokémon Origins

Pokémon Origins (2013)

TV
7.6
Writer
Pokémon: Eevee & Friends

Pokémon: Eevee & Friends (2013)

Movie
Writer
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened

Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened (2013)

Movie
5.46
Writer
Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening

Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening (2013)

Movie
6
Writer
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice

Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice (2012)

Movie
5.14
Writer
Sing Meloetta: Search for the Rinka Berries

Sing Meloetta: Search for the Rinka Berries (2012)

Movie
Writer
Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom

Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom (2011)

Movie
4.64
Writer
Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram

Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram (2011)

Movie
5.5
Original Concept
Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions

Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions (2010)

Movie
5.87
Writer
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009)

Movie
5.73
Writer
Pikachu's Ice Adventure

Pikachu's Ice Adventure (2008)

Movie
Writer
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior

Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior (2008)

Movie
5.36
Writer
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness (2007)

Movie
Writer
Pikachu's Exploration Club

Pikachu's Exploration Club (2007)

Movie
Writer
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai

Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai (2007)

Movie
5.35
Writer
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate! (2006)

Movie
Writer
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea

Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2006)

Movie
5.43
Writer
Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon

Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon (2006)

Movie
6
Writer
Pikachu's Ghost Carnival

Pikachu's Ghost Carnival (2005)

Movie
Creator
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2005)

Movie
5.5
Writer
Pokémon 3D Adventure: Find Mew!

Pokémon 3D Adventure: Find Mew! (2005)

Movie
Writer
Pikachu's Summer Festival

Pikachu's Summer Festival (2004)

Movie
Writer
Pokémon: Gotta Dance!

Pokémon: Gotta Dance! (2003)

Movie
Writer
Camp Pikachu

Camp Pikachu (2002)

Movie
Writer
Pokémon 4Ever

Pokémon 4Ever (2001)

Movie
5.5
Writer
Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2

Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2 (1999)

Movie
Writer
The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin

The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin (1999)

Movie
Writer
Pokémon

Pokémon (1997)

TV
5.67

Ratings

Average 6.26
Based on 299 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1997
2006
2011
2008
2023
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Information

Known For
Writing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1968-01-12 (56 years old)

Birth Place
Yokohama, Japan

Citizenships
Japan

Also Known As
마스다 준이치, 増田順一, Jun'ichi Masuda


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