BEHIND THE ARTWORK

Atsushi Furusawa

Research notes, simple forms, and rich settings

Fuecoco ex by Atsushi Furusawa
Fuecoco ex30th Celebration · 147
Chespin by Atsushi Furusawa
ChespinChaos Rising · 087
Rosa's Encouragement by Atsushi Furusawa
Rosa's EncouragementPerfect Order · 114

Atsushi Furusawa begins with research notes that branch from a Pokémon into its behavior, abilities, and possible settings. His official Arcanine walkthrough shows how those notes become alternative compositions and carefully revised artwork. He often sets simple Pokémon shapes against more detailed environments, adjusting the background style to suit the subject. He works mainly in Clip Studio Paint and wants viewers to discover a creature’s charm afresh, whether it suddenly feels cuter, cooler, or more alive.

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Sources reviewed 2026-10-20. Profile by Binderpages.

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