Based Sugimori art thread
>>26849061
I have a lot of these "carddass". I need to see if there are adequate scans of them online. If not, I'll scan them and upload them myself. They feature artwork of the original 151 and some extras (like pic related) not seen on any other pieces of merchandise.
>>26850005
Oh, and every card features a Pokemon performing a move, sometimes their signature move if they have one.
>>26850005
They must be worth lots.
>>26850028
The holofoil ones go for a decent bit. The "secret cards" that feature trainers do, as well. The regular cards don't cost a terrible amount, but I guess it adds up if you get the entire set. I got mine for a steal, so I'm lucky, though it wasn't the whole set. I'm working up to it, though. It seems like the cards range from $3-$10 each on average, depending on the card and the condition, but like I said, multiply that times 151 + the secret cards, and you've got yourself a collection worth a good bit. But I adore the old Sugimori style, so I love the cards that I have.
>>26850091
>>26849090
Did Sugimori illustrate this book? If so I got a gold mine of great Sugi art burning a hole in my Pocket.
>>26850166
Truly, that was a great thread.
I might have a few more other than this one
Marina
I know that artists change their styles over time and that I have no right to complain, but I really miss his old stuff. At the risk of sounding cheesy, it was the art style that illustrated my childhood.
>>26850308
I have to agree. I like the more angular style and the watercolor look.
>>26850218
Truly
>>26850313
Yeah, but anime styles have changed consistently since at least the 70s. I guess it's not a big wonder that Sugimori changed his style as well. It's like a "damned if you do, damned if you don't" type of thing. People like us miss his new style and are sad that it changed. But if it didn't change, you'd have people complaining that it looks like old school anime and that Sugimori should change his style (or that Gamefreak should get a new artist, even), to modernize the official Pokemon art.
>>26850308
This one...right in the feels.
>>26850348
>gsc
>mega charizard
>>26850471
>0 quality b8
>>26850348
Huh. Feels refreshing seeing an actual reasonable post here on /vp/ that's not filled with insane bias.
But yeah, I agree. I happen to like both styles, new and old. I just try to appreciate the old for what it was and what it meant to me as a kid, as well as enjoy the new, cause I know years down the line, I'm going to look at the art we have now and relish in the awesome memories.
>>26850005
i was dying for a wallpaper of all of them together
>>26849090
where is it from?
>>26850523
Ha, thanks.
I like the new style, but the old style holds important memories for me. I'll only be upset if it devolves into kawaii moe stuff. People claim that it is, but I don't agree. Aside from that, I'll be okay.
>>26850554
kek
>idk
>>26850561
This things.
An anon a while back posted scans and people in the thread had a ball with them. It's honestly one of the best threads I was ever in and I regretfully didn't save the Imgur the OP dropped at the end.
>>26850602
Also, I enjoy seeing what newer mons or forms would look like in the old style.
>>26850602
This hurts. Physically hurts.
Just keeps getting worse and is a clear representation of how the style of characters and Pokémon has dulled and just become this cutesey, round mess.
>>26850645
Now, anon. Sugimori is just trying to keep up with the times.
>>26850674
Maybe it makes me some sort of autist, but I prefer the 1990's version of what you posted.
>>26850674
I know, but he shouldn't. It's not just Pokémon. Animation as whole has taken a terrible turn to rounded and monotone.
And it's not for the better. Good example is the original Power Puff Girls and the reboot, but it's much further reaching than that.
>>26850688
That's cause objectively, artisitcally speaking, it's better.
>>26850688
Don't get me wrong, I don't think anyone in this thread actually prefers the new style. We just accept it. Being bitter at the new artwork won't accomplish anything. I don't think Sugimori is gonna be like "wow I should really go back to my art style from like 20 years ago!" We just have to enjoy the old pieces of existing artwork, I guess.
>>26850731
>Animation as whole has taken a terrible turn to rounded and monotone.
I mean, you're not wrong, but if you put yourself in Sugimori's shoes, it makes sense. You want to keep up with the industry and everything, you know? Personally, I feel that Gen 1+2 art was the best, gen 3 art was okay, but then anything past that sort of jumped the shark and went into the "rounded and monotone" territory that you speak of, especially in gen 6. Like Shauna's design. That being said, I still don't hate it or think that it's bad.
>>26850005
I have them all in moderate quality scans.
>>26850734
Who is bottom left guy? I am easily fooled by silly masks.
>>26850774
>put yourself in Sugimori's shoes, it makes sense. You want to keep up with the industry and everything, you know?
I completely disagree. I think using a different and objectively better and FAR more interesting art style would set him (and Pokémon) apart of an industry of mediocrity. I genuinely think kids and more older people would really enjoy it.
It just looks better and really would stand out.
>Personally, I feel that Gen 1+2 art was the best, gen 3 art was okay, but then anything past that sort of jumped the shark and went into the "rounded and monotone" territory that you speak of, especially in gen 6.
You hit the nail on the head.
>Like Shauna's design. That being said, I still don't hate it or think that it's bad.
You just want to fuck her anon.Don't worry, so do I.
>>26850837
>>26850837
t's Will, of GSC's E4. He just wore that mask for some reason. Maybe trying to get the Tuxedo Mask audience, or something.
>>26850845
The problem with "more interesting" is that it's harder for the outsourced animators to replicate. It takes more effort to learn than just copying what every other anime is using.
>>26850859
>>26850826
>>26850837
Thanks, anon. I love carddass. Also yeah, what anon said, it's Will.
>>26850845
>I think using a different and objectively better and FAR more interesting art style would set him (and Pokémon) apart of an industry of mediocrity.
Again, you're not wrong. I guess that there are a lot of things to consider when you change your art style completely. I would love for someone to interview him and ask him about it.l-lewd
>>26850869
>>26850845
wow. never saw this lance artwork. got more rare artwork?
>>26850875
I guess I just got so used to his HGSS outfit that I didn't recognize him.
>>26850895
>>26850902
>>26850910
>>26850920
>>26850920
'dat Farfetch'd.
>>26850859
Trust me I know. It's also just plain easier to draw. It's the Family Guy effect. They were the first ones to start this round, monotone style, at least in 'western' animation. It proved to be cheap and everyone liked it. Using the Power Puff reboot as an example again, they use that style and outsource the animating so cheaply that the errors are so blatantly obvious it's ridiculous.
Normally I wouldn't ever tell anyone to waste their time on /co/umblr, but there's often an animation error thread and since the PPGs reboot is by far the worst offender in recent history you can see a lot of it.
Anyway it seems like something exactly like this has happened to Jap animation and has even extended to video games.
>>26850875
See above. It's cheaper. Honestly he's probably (or was) pressured to make his style easier to replicate.
And like the other anon said, Nintendo doesn't like to stand out anymore or try anything new (that's actually good).
>>26850881
Got some of this, want more?
>>26850926
>>26850845
Is this really Sugimori? This looks like Satoshi Yamato a bit.
>>26850895
I had to google it, anon. Don't feel bad. I thought it was Lorelei at first because of the mask.
>>26850932
>Got some of this, want more?
Nice! Yes, please.
>>26850932
Flying/fighting mega farfetch'd when?
>>26850945
>>26850953
>>26850934
>Is this really Sugimori? This looks like Satoshi Yamato a bit.
I believe so, but to be fair I got it from a thread just like this one a whileeeee back.
>>26850944
4u
>>26850933
Ken Sugimori. Originator of 'dat Boi Exeggutor.
Also, that Cubone is just... like, pshhh. I don't even have words. It is just great.
>>26850965
Ditto having a bit of an identity crisis in that last one.
>>26850977
And my work here is done.
>>26850984
And God's work it was, anon.
>>26850984
Thanks, anon. One day I'll complete my carddass collection.
>>26851009
Godspeed. Glory to the day when holofoils were universally visually offensive, but far more important than any other thing.
>>26851007
While these concept design monsters are quite generic, still a shame we will never actually see them in a game.
>>26851067
lel fuck, same folder.
>>26851043
>shame we'll never get to see
>>26850602
That 4th picture looks so devianart tier, the rest look like they're pulled from the character
last concept
>>26850910
>>26850926
Looking at Golem and Ponyta made me wish that some of these were some of the attack animations we got in Gen6.
Gengar's would have been a funny animation for Dream Eater.
>>26850602
I love the new style. I love how it keeps changing. I wonder how it will look next.
No matter the style, the art is always very polished and top-notch.
I will never get those faggots that want things to stay the same way forever. Wouldn't it be dumb for a concept based on evolution and growth to refuse to change? Genwunners really need to step it the fuck up.
>>26850934
>>26850967
It is Yamato, that's Lance from the Pokemon Special/Adventures manga
>>26849090
>poo in loos exist in the Pokemon world
>>26851113
>genwunners
this has nothing to do with muh90skids. it's art. art can be judged objectively. the current art is worse and literally has progressed this way because it's cheaper.
>>26851122
>Indian Elephant
>>26851134
>art
>objectively
>mfw
go back to elementary, kiddo. Also, you don't have a single argument to explain why is it "worse", besides your shit taste and hot opinions.
>>26850523
>only my undecided, on the fence opinion is reasonable and everyone else's opinion is biased
>>26851042
P-please spoiler that ugly shit.;__;
>>26851113
You're in the minority, I guess.
>>26850471
That art was featured in the front of the 10 year anniversary book. It was like a big pokedex with all locations in all the games up till fr/lg
Hmm.
>>26850471
That isn't Mega 'zard. Just Shiny. You... do remember that those were introduced in 2nd gen, right?
>>26851113
Yeah I'd love to see it change to just basic stick figures with sameface for every pokemon because new = good and things should never stay the same. They should also permanently remove all your favourite pokemon and replace the combat system with point and click style attacking because wouldn't it be dumb for a concept based on evolution and growth to refuse to change?
>>26851236
Look at a famous painting, then look at a four year old's painting. Art can be objectively better you fucking moron.
>>26851316
>>26851320
>>26851323
Not sure if this is a troll but these are not Sugimori works.
Let's get some beta/unreleased/unconfirmed Sugimori art up in here.
Didn't sugimori pass the baton to the artist responsible for some pokémon designs and some of gen V artwork?
Pic related
>>26851322
Even in this example, the "better" art is subjective. You're getting "art" mixed up with "drawing skills"
>>26851340
That would explain why most gen 5 designs are terrible.
>>26851340
Different people designed different Pokemon. For example, James Turner designed the Vanillite and Trubbish lines.
>>26851345
It's not about drawing skills, it's about which is more visually appealing.
>>26851353
This is my personal favorite.
>>26851353
>James Turner designed the Vanillite and Trubbish lines
>first westerner allowed to design a pokemon
>decides to create some of the worst designs in the franchise
>>26851346
Wow, chill anon.
>>26851353
Yes, I know. But I thought he retired and left the guy responsible for most gen V in his place.
>>26851354
Which is subjective
>>26851254
Pure Sugi kino
>>26851371
Yeah. Also I made a mistake. It wasn't the Trubbish line. It was the Vanillite, Golett, and Vullaby lines. Honestly, Golurk is pretty cool and I like how the bottom part of Vullaby is a skull. So he's not that bad, but Vanillite is pretty shit. I wonder if they felt like they had to make a Pokemon based on the Castelia Cone or if the Castelia Cone is based off of the Pokemon?
>>26851377
It looks like Sugimori actually designed a good bit of Gen V Pokemon. http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User:Altruis/List_of_Pok%C3%A9mon_by_their_designers
>>26851345
>>26851389
http://www.iambetterthanyourkids.com/
>>26851405
>maddox
If you haven't realised that maddox doesn't know shit about what he's taking about then I don't know what to tell you
Dude is a literal cuck
https://youtu.be/SE6jy78tV78
>>26851401
Yes, I know he design a good amount of pokémon in gen V.
But isn't he retired now? According to your list (which is incomplete, I know) in gen VI, he designed only the legendaries.Kinda disappointed with him now that I know he design that hideous torchic line.
>>26851429And the gears pokémon, holy shit.
>>26851429
I can't find anything about him stepping down.
>>26851346
Cunt.
>>26851322
Look up the words subjective and objective in the dictionary.
>>26851353
sugimori should just go back to designing them himself.
>>26851651
More like Nishida should. Look at the ones that Sugimori designed for Gen V. They weren't that great. Nishida has some fantastic designs, though.
>>26851244
Literally not what I said. I expressed a different opinion than the anon I was replying to. I was just impressed that he expressed a negative opinion about something new on this site without going off and calling everything shit.
My remark was aimed more at posts like yours, one's that automatically take the route of causal reductionism, ad hominems, straw men, etc.. to make a point instead of.. ya know.. actually debating or discussing.
>>26851353
False. James turner only made Vanillite's line. He also made Vullaby, Mandibuzz, Golett, Golurk, and others
>>26851442
He wanted another magnemite, inanimated objects are his fetish
>>26850645
>>26851082
>>26851113
You do know the last one isn't Sugimori but Ohmura, right?
And I'm out.
>>26853308
Those were all by Sugi, dear.
>>26853115
Doesn't matter, that's the current style of the games.
>>26853689
>man sugi looks like shit now
>but that isn't sugi
>blublublu i ain't listening that's how it looks now
>>26853700
Who cares who the artist is?
>>26853798
That's what this entire thread is about. Are you dense?
>>26854094
>man sugi looks like shit now
>but that isn't sugi
>blublublu i ain't listening that's how it looks now
I know this is a Sushimori appreciation thread, but I was saying in response to this that if it sucks who cares who the artist is. It's bad.
The other anons and I weren't trashing Sugi, we were saying the style blows.
Also;
>blublublu
Are you a fish?
>>26850091
These are great! Would love to see the ones with trainers. Do you have any more anon?
Didn't see this being posted yet
http://fuckyeahkensugimori.tumblr.com/
>>26850018
what move is vulpix doing
>>26850845
That's Mato artwork, friend. Much rounder and a little more simplified than old school Sugimori.
I don't know about the rest but the Kanto badges on this look like they were Ken's art, they match the badges from the first season of the tcg league. Anyone got any more of his badge art?
>>26854328
Tail whip
>>26851366
Synchro deepest lore?
I want this little fire bear so badly.
wew, sugimori a shit
>>26850627
This one is fanart, though.
>>26850945
>that koffing it's happy even he's selfdestructing.
allahu akbar
>>26850602
The 4th pic isn't real, the single tooth is real
>>26855013
What is this from?
>>26850910
That Tentacruel is about to die.
>>26855013
2cute
>>26850348
>if it didn't change, you'd have people complaining that it looks like old school anime and that Sugimori should change his style
Are there people who really complain about that? In a world where 80-90% of all anime looks nearly identical visually, people would complain about an older style being used somewhere?
