Takashi Kawaguchi

Takashi Kawaguchi was a producer and public relations manager at Nintendo. He was one of the key figures in the foundation of Shigesato Itoi's Ape, Inc., which would allow external developers to create games for Nintendo.

After Pokémon became a worldwide phenomenon, Kawaguchi became one of the main product supervisors of the franchise (along Tsunekazu Ishihara) covering aspects like the anime series and various merchandise.

Game Works

 * Mother (1989) - Coordinator
 * EarthBound (1994) - Production Manager
 * Mario's Super Picross (1995) - Producer
 * Pokémon Red and Green (1996) - Producer
 * Pokémon Blue (1996) - Producer
 * Picross 2 (1996) - Producer
 * Heisei Shin Onigashima (1997) - Producer
 * Wrecking Crew '98 (1998) - Executive Producer
 * Famicom Tantei Club Part II: Ushiro ni Tatsu Shōjo (Super Famicom) (1998) - Producer
 * Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition (1998) - Producer
 * Pokémon Gold and Silver (1999) - Producer
 * Trade & Battle: Card Hero (2000) - Producer
 * Magical Vacation (2001) - Producer

Special Thanks

 * Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem (1994)
 * Game Boy Camera (1998)
 * Super Famicom Wars (1998)
 * Hey You, Pikachu! (1998)
 * Famicom Bunko: Hajimari no Mori (1999)
 * Custom Robo (1999)
 * Custom Robo V2 (2000)
 * Pokémon Shock Tetris (2002)