Who Made Pokemon?

Who Made Pokemon?

Pokemon is one of gaming's largest phenomenons. From Pokemon Trading Cards, to the Pokemon anime, Pokemon has made a marked impact on children and society. Pokemon games remain system sellers helping continue Nintendo's handheld dominance. And... hey... who can say no to Pokemon Switch? So, I decided to take a deep dive into who created Pokemon (hint: It was Satoshi Tajiri), and how the game came to be!

Join me for Pokemon History and Game Freak History!

(Most gameplay from "World of Longplays")

Sources:
Power-Up: How Japanese Video Games Gave the World an Extra Life - Chris Kohler
Satoshi Tajiri Interview (2004) - Game Center CX (Translated by SA-GCCX)

Music List:
0:00 - Pokemon Main Theme Red/Blue - Smash Bros 4 Remix
0:43 - Pallet Town - Pokemon Red/Blue
1:50 - Jubilee City - Pokemon X/Y
3:49 - Humilau Gym - Pokemon Black/White 2
5:42 - Lacunosa Town - Pokemon Black/White
6:10 - Wild Encounter - Pokemon Go
7:10 - Pokemon Center Red/Blue - Smash Bros 4 Remix
8:24 - Acrobat Stage - Quinty / Mendel Palace
9:18 - Professor - Pokemon Go
10:17 - Geosenge Town - Pokemon X/Y
11:49 - Road to Viridian City Red/Blue - Smash Bros 4 Remix
13:14 - Route 10 Remix Black/White - Smash Bros 4 Remix
13:56 - BGM 01 - Yoshi
14:31 - Stage 1-1 School - Magical Taruruto-Kun
14:35 - Character Select - Mario and Wario
14:37 - Stereo Protect - Pulseman
15:02 - Time Gear - Pokemon: Mystery Dungeon
16:43 - Professor Oak - Pokemon Red/Blue
17:21 - Route 4 - Pokemon Red/Blue
17:51 - Cerulean City - Pokemon Red/Blue
18:14 - Viridian Forest - Pokemon Red/Blue
18:50 - Route 23 Remix Black/White 2 - Smash Bros 4 Remix
20:21 - Wild Pokemon Battle - Pokemon Red/Blue
20:58 - Ecruteak City - Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver
22:00 - Snowbelle City - Pokemon X/Y
23:07 - Pokemon GYM Evolution Red/Blue - Smash Bros 4 Remix
24:55 - Opening - Pokemon Red/Blue
25:38 - Floaroma Town (Day) - Pokemon Diamond/Pearl
26:19 - Pokemon Theme - Pokemon Anime
27:15 - Pokemon Stadium - Smash Bros 4 Remix

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[sonicfromsouth]

This is prob the best Pokemon documentary I've ever seen

[arbutusnate]

So good dude, I'm always interested in biographical stuff like this.

[x-hunter]

Yo really in depth. I'm impressed and with all those Pokemon channels out there covering this stuff I was hesitant to watch it because I told myself I knew the story and the creator. Turns out you hit subjects I didn't even know about. Good shit

[ihaveasnake]

I often don’t know what’s right in life, but when a Davecontrol video drops all is well

[gabrip]

Dave
you literally made me cry remembering so many things of my childhood nd to actually see Iwata his quotes.

Pokemon is such a big part of my life until today, since I’m a pokemon tcg competitive player, and not only that but it was the game that made me love video games and made me want to be a programer

I own a lot to this franchise and as you said it has a lot of rummors and wrong things written and being told throughout the internet

so to see this episode was something really touching and beautiful.

Hope you can continue this amazing work and touch peoples hearts with their respective loved games

[mrthereddragon]

The world needs more Satoshi Tajiris, what an inspiring success story. It also needs more Dave Kleins for that matter, such a brilliant and well researched video!

[Remnantsofadam]

Love these informational videos! Very interesting, and nostalgic to my childhood in this case!

[GHOSTWRITERL]

This was a fantastic video. Very informative, especially about Satoshi's supposed 'diagnosis' with Asperger's... I remember hearing that he had it and kinda just assumed it was true because it was so widely known. Glad you took the time to actually look into it.

[KingKaiTesch]

Great video as always Dave! Your channel deserves way more recognition man 👌

[KHEndsoftheEarth]

I'm glad you kept the length and quotes in there, fantastic work man!

[papinstephen]

This is a great series. Keep it up man.

[intrinsic]

Very interesting, but I just wanted to make say, I appreciate you doing your best to make sure you are giving accurate info and not just rummers.

[coreykessler]

I promised I'd watch it all, and I did. Excellent video as always!

[GoldenSharpee]

That was really cool and really uplifting. Thanks Dave!

[wierdanon]

Thanks so much for this video! Love the effort and time put into this.

[Valtamerisielu]

This video is very high quality & well-done. I loved it

[nypad]

Hell yeah! Gamecenter cx baby! You learn a ton from the first season's interviews. Loved the pokemon episode in season 1.

[kaz]

This is amazing! I thought I was watching a huge famous youtuber while listening. You deserve so much more! you have my like and sub!

[omarlyttle]

Wow this was really well researched. Great video.

[paulcopeland]

Great video dave! Thanks for all your hard work. I learned a lot from this. Please never stop making videos i dont care how long i have to wait for one.