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Tsunekazu Ishihara

  • Production Manager
  • Producer
  • Additional Crew
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Tsunekazu Ishihara was born on 27 November 1957 in Toba, Mie, Japan. He is a production manager and producer, known for Pokémon: Detective Pikachu (2019), Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998) and Super Smash Bros. (1999).
BornNovember 27, 1957
BornNovember 27, 1957
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    Ryan Reynolds and Justice Smith in Pokémon: Detective Pikachu (2019)
    Pokémon: Detective Pikachu
    6.5
    • Producer
    • 2019
    Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998)
    Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back
    6.3
    • Additional Crew
    • 1998
    Super Smash Bros. (1999)
    Super Smash Bros.
    8.4
    Video Game
    • Additional Crew(as Tsunekaz Ishihara)
    • 1999
    Pokémon Detective Pikachu Sequel
    • Producer

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      Production Manager

      • Pokémon Concierge (2023)
        Pokémon Concierge
        7.5
        TV Mini Series
        • production supervisor
        • 2023
      • Detective Pikachu & the Mystery of the Missing Flan (2023)
        Detective Pikachu & the Mystery of the Missing Flan
        7.1
        Short
        • production supervisor
        • 2023
      • Pokémon (1997)
        Pokémon
        7.6
        TV Series
        • production supervisor
        • 2010–2017
      • Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice (2012)
        Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
        5.5
        • production supervisor
        • 2012
      • Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom (2011)
        Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom
        5.7
        • production supervisor
        • 2011
      • Pokémon: Zoroark: Master of Illusions (2010)
        Pokémon: Zoroark: Master of Illusions
        6.1
        • production supervisor
        • 2010
      • Emily Bauer, Dan Green, Ikue Ôtani, Tom Wayland, Carrie Keranen, Michele Knotz, and Sarah Natochenny in Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009)
        Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
        6.3
        • production supervisor
        • 2009
      • Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior (2008)
        Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
        6.0
        • production supervisor
        • 2008
      • Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai (2007)
        Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
        6.4
        • production supervisor
        • 2007
      • Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2006)
        Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
        5.9
        • production supervisor
        • 2006
      • The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon (2006)
        The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon
        5.7
        TV Movie
        • production supervisor
        • 2006
      • Pokémon the Movie: Destiny Deoxys (2004)
        Pokémon the Movie: Destiny Deoxys
        6.1
        • production supervisor
        • 2004
      • Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker (2003)
        Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker
        5.7
        • production supervisor
        • 2003
      • Pokémon Chronicles (2002)
        Pokémon Chronicles
        7.0
        TV Series
        • production supervisor
        • 2002–2004
      • Pokemon 4Ever: Celebi - Voice of the Forest (2001)
        Pokemon 4Ever: Celebi - Voice of the Forest
        5.8
        • production supervisor
        • 2001

      Producer

      • Pokémon Legends Z-A
        • executive producer
        • In Production
        • Video Game
        • 2025
      • Pokémon Detective Pikachu Sequel
        • executive producer
        • In Development
      • 2024 Pokémon World Championships (2024)
        2024 Pokémon World Championships
        • executive producer
        • 2024
      • Detective Pikachu Returns (2023)
        Detective Pikachu Returns
        6.5
        Video Game
        • executive producer
        • 2023
      • Pokémon Violet (2022)
        Pokémon Violet
        6.8
        Video Game
        • executive producer
        • 2022
      • Pokémon Scarlet (2022)
        Pokémon Scarlet
        6.8
        Video Game
        • executive producer
        • 2022
      • Pokémon Legends: Arceus (2022)
        Pokémon Legends: Arceus
        7.9
        Video Game
        • executive producer
        • 2022
      • Bidoof's Big Stand (2022)
        Bidoof's Big Stand
        7.2
        Short
        • executive producer
        • 2022
      • Pokémon Evolutions (2021)
        Pokémon Evolutions
        7.2
        TV Series
        • executive producer
        • 2021
      • Pokémon: Shining Pearl (2021)
        Pokémon: Shining Pearl
        7.1
        Video Game
        • executive producer
        • 2021
      • Pokémon: Brilliant Diamond (2021)
        Pokémon: Brilliant Diamond
        7.2
        Video Game
        • executive producer
        • 2021
      • Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle (2020)
        Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle
        6.4
        • executive producer
        • 2020
      • Pokémon Café ReMix (2020)
        Pokémon Café ReMix
        7.0
        Video Game
        • executive producer: the-pokemon-company
        • 2020
      • Pokémon Smile (2020)
        Pokémon Smile
        7.0
        Video Game
        • executive producer
        • 2020
      • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX (2020)
        Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX
        7.2
        Video Game
        • executive producer
        • 2020
      • Pokémon Sword (2019)
        Pokémon Sword
        7.2
        Video Game
        • executive producer
        • 2019
      • Pokémon Shield (2019)
        Pokémon Shield
        7.0
        Video Game
        • executive producer
        • 2019

      Additional Crew

      • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018)
        Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
        8.8
        Video Game
        • original game supervisor: The Pokémon Company
        • 2018
      • Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (2016)
        Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
        5.9
        • production executive
        • 2016
      • Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (2015)
        Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
        5.9
        • supervisor
        • 2015
      • Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (2014)
        Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
        8.3
        Video Game
        • senior supervisor: The Pokémon Company
        • 2014
      • Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (2014)
        Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
        7.9
        Video Game
        • senior supervisor: The Pokémon Company
        • 2014
      • Pikachu, What's This Key? (2014)
        Pikachu, What's This Key?
        6.3
        Short
        • supervisor
        • 2014
      • Pikachu to Eievui Friends (2013)
        Pikachu to Eievui Friends
        7.5
        Short
        • supervisor
        • 2013
      • Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice (2012)
        Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
        5.5
        • supervisor
        • 2012
      • Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram (2011)
        Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram
        5.6
        • supervisor
        • 2011
      • Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom (2011)
        Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom
        5.7
        • supervisor
        • 2011
      • Pokémon: Zoroark: Master of Illusions (2010)
        Pokémon: Zoroark: Master of Illusions
        6.1
        • supervisor
        • 2010
      • Emily Bauer, Dan Green, Ikue Ôtani, Tom Wayland, Carrie Keranen, Michele Knotz, and Sarah Natochenny in Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009)
        Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
        6.3
        • supervisor
        • 2009
      • Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008)
        Super Smash Bros. Brawl
        8.6
        Video Game
        • senior supervisor: The Pokémon Company
        • 2008
      • Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai (2007)
        Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
        6.4
        • supervisor
        • 2007
      • Madeleine Blaustein in Pokémon: Gotta Dance!! (2003)
        Pokémon: Gotta Dance!!
        6.2
        Short
        • supervisor
        • 2003

      Personal details

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      • Alternative name
        • Tsunekaz Ishihara
      • Born
        • November 27, 1957
        • Toba, Mie, Japan

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