Discover the secret behind the birth of Pokemon!

The Shogakukan edition of the Leaning Manga Special series features Tajiri Satoshi, the game creator who created Pokémon! Starting with Pokemon Red and Green released in 1996, the world of Pokémon has continued to expand with animated TV shows, movies, and even card games, and recently Pokemon GO has become a worldwide phenomenon. The story of Tajiri Satoshi, who formed the foundation of the Pokemon world, is introduced in the form of a learning manga, from his upbringing to the creation of Pokemon.

The book is filled with anecdotes from interactions with friends who were devoted to game development together, as well as anecdotes from the people involved who gave Tajiri the support he needed to create Pokemon. This book is not only for children who aspire to become game creators, but also for adults who are Pokemon fans. At the beginning and end of the book, there are articles that give an overview of not only the history of Pokemon but also the history of the video game industry. In addition, a column written by Tajiri called "Do You Know About This?" gives a glimpse into the world of Tajiri's hobbies.