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'''Masanori Sato''' (佐藤 正徳 ''Satō Masanori'') is a Japanese illustrator known for creating promotional artwork and providing graphic support for a large number of [[Nintendo]] games. His output spans various mediums, including hand-drawing, painting, and 3D computer graphics. Among his ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]''-related works is the promotional artwork released for ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', for which he used a distinct style that was maintained in artwork made for future ''[[Mario & Luigi (series)|Mario & Luigi]]'' games.
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|image=[[File:Masanori Sato.jpg|x175px]]<br>Masanori Sato in 2023
|born=1971<ref>{{cite|author=大図まこと / Makoto Oozu|date=July 28, 2023|title=【8月16日(水)より個展開始】描き続ける人 佐藤正徳インタビュー|url=https://note.com/oozumakoto/n/n9f0782b9d3e3|publisher=note.com|accessdate=May 11, 2024}}</ref>
|role=Illustrator
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'''Masanori Sato''' (佐藤 正徳 ''Satō Masanori'') is a Japanese illustrator known for creating promotional artwork and providing graphic support for a large number of [[Nintendo]] games. His output spans various mediums, including hand-drawing, painting, and 3D computer graphics. Among his ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]''-related works is the promotional artwork released for ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', for which he used a distinct style that was maintained in artwork made for future ''[[Mario & Luigi (series)|Mario & Luigi]]'' games.


Sato currently resides in {{wp|Tokyo}}.<ref>[https://msatom.wixsite.com/msatom-page/about About] page on Masanori Sato's website. Retrieved November 14, 2021.</ref>
Sato currently resides in {{wp|Tokyo}}.<ref>[https://msatom.wixsite.com/msatom-page/about About] page on Masanori Sato's website. Retrieved November 14, 2021.</ref>
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*''[[Mario Party 5]]'' — Graphics Support
*''[[Mario Party 5]]'' — Graphics Support
*''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' — Illustration
*''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' — Illustration
*''[[Donkey Konga]]'' - Graphic Support
*''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]'' — Graphic Support
*''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]'' — Graphic Support
*''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' — Supervisor (Characters)
*''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' — Supervisor (Characters)
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*''[[Mario Party 6]]'' — Graphics Support
*''[[Mario Party 6]]'' — Graphics Support
*''[[Mario Party Advance]]'' — Graphic Support
*''[[Mario Party Advance]]'' — Graphic Support
*''[[Yoshi Touch & Go]]'' — Artwork Package
*''[[Yoshi Touch & Go]]'' — Illustration<ref>Official Japanese manual for ''Yoshi Touch & Go'', page 25.</ref>
*''[[DK: King of Swing]]'' — Graphic Support
*''[[DK: King of Swing]]'' — Graphic Support
*''[[Donkey Konga 3 JP]]'' — Graphic Support
*''[[Mario Tennis: Power Tour]]'' — Illustration
*''[[Mario Tennis: Power Tour]]'' — Illustration
*''[[Mario Party 7]]'' — Graphic Support
*''[[Mario Party 7]]'' — Graphic Support
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===Uncredited===
===Uncredited===
*''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' - Packaging artwork (Japan-only)<ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (August 8, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CSTYRaMBHfX/ August 8, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via {{Wp|Instagram}}.</ref>
*''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' - Packaging artwork (Japan-only)<ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (August 8, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CSTYRaMBHfX/ August 8, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via {{Wp|Instagram}}.</ref>
*''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]'' - Packaging artwork/Promotional artwork (Japan-only)<ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (May 9, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/COpZKzdjxiV/ May 9, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (November 19, 2021) [https://www.instagram.com/p/CWcnDQXB__Q/ November 19, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref>
*''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]'' - Packaging artwork/Promotional artwork (Japan-only)<ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (May 9, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/COpZKzdjxiV/ May 9, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (November 19, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CWcnDQXB__Q/ November 19, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref>
*''[[Yoshi Topsy-Turvy]]'' - Artwork<ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (August 9, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CSYPf1UBm-E/ "yoshi's universal gravitation"]. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (August 9, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CSYPg7Mh_AK/ "yoshi's universal gravitation"]. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (October 26, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CVgyRSFBrLC/ October 26, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref>
*''[[Yoshi Topsy-Turvy]]'' - Artwork<ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (August 9, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CSYPf1UBm-E/ "yoshi's universal gravitation"]. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (August 9, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CSYPg7Mh_AK/ "yoshi's universal gravitation"]. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (October 26, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CVgyRSFBrLC/ October 26, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref>
*''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' - Artwork<ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (August 9, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CSWCz9lBcOw/ "Mario vs. Donkey Kong"]. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (October 10, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CU151Cph7xD/ "Mario vs. Donkey Kong"]. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (October 28, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CVkxAd9hh6E/ October 28, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (November 7 ,2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CV9v2fwBc7d/ November 7, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref>
*''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' - Artwork<ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (August 9, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CSWCz9lBcOw/ "Mario vs. Donkey Kong"]. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (October 10, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CU151Cph7xD/ "Mario vs. Donkey Kong"]. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (October 28, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CVkxAd9hh6E/ October 28, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (November 7 ,2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CV9v2fwBc7d/ November 7, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref>
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*''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'' - [[Kalypso|Kalypso's]] design<ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (August 14, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CSjInDThAKF/ "kalypso"]. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref>
*''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'' - [[Kalypso|Kalypso's]] design<ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (August 14, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CSjInDThAKF/ "kalypso"]. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref>
*''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' - Artwork<ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (November 30, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CW5AATYPgXo/ November 30, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref>
*''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' - Artwork<ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (November 30, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CW5AATYPgXo/ November 30, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref>
*''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'' — Illustration<ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (May 10, 2021).[https://www.instagram.com/p/COtsCQqjkiG/ May 10, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (August 15, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CSlTZ8MBu1p/ August 15, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (August 17, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CSrBSDPBv4k/ August 17, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (August 23, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CS6TchABs32/ August 23, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (August 24, 2021).[https://www.instagram.com/p/CS-pQF4BXAw/ August 24, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref>
*''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'' — Illustration<ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (May 10, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/COtsCQqjkiG/ May 10, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (August 15, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CSlTZ8MBu1p/ August 15, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (August 17, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CSrBSDPBv4k/ August 17, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (August 23, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CS6TchABs32/ August 23, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (August 24, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CS-pQF4BXAw/ August 24, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref>


===Other works===
===Other works===
*[[Gallery:Donkey Kong Country (television series) trading cards|''Donkey Kong Country'' Trading Card game]] — Artwork for the "Millenium" card set<ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (October 20, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CVPp6QEB3fH/ October 20, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (October 24, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CVZl-TkhEMY/ October 24, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (October 24, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CVbtWNOh_20/ October 24, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (October 26, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CVfK9BlBlLa/ October 26, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (December 10, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CXS7Wi-vH0j/ December 10, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (December 14, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CXfOojvIItu/ December 14, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (January 2, 2022). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CYOTaG3LjXK/ January 2, 2022 post]. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref>
*[[Donkey Kong Card Game (trading cards)|''Donkey Kong'' Card Game]] — Artwork for the "Millenium" card set<ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (October 20, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CVPp6QEB3fH/ October 20, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (October 24, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CVZl-TkhEMY/ October 24, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (October 24, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CVbtWNOh_20/ October 24, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (October 26, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CVfK9BlBlLa/ October 26, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (December 10, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CXS7Wi-vH0j/ December 10, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (December 14, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CXfOojvIItu/ December 14, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref><ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (January 2, 2022). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CYOTaG3LjXK/ January 2, 2022 post]. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref>
===Notes===
 
{{footnote|note|a|Also provided the design for [[MC Ballyhoo]].<ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (July 26, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CR0IedGBgUo/ July 26, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref>}}
===Footnotes===
{{footnote|note|a|Also provided the design for [[MC Ballyhoo & Big Top|MC Ballyhoo]].<ref>masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (July 26, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CR0IedGBgUo/ July 26, 2021 post]. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.</ref>}}


==''Mario''-related artwork==
==''Super Mario''-related artwork==
===Personal work===
===Personal work===
<gallery>
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Instagram msatomdesu 2022-11-25a.jpg
Instagram msatomdesu 2022-11-25a.jpg
Instagram msatomdesu 2022-10-13a.jpg|Mario thinking
Instagram msatomdesu 2022-10-13a.jpg|Mario thinking
Instagram msatomdesu 2022-05-29.jpg|Stylized artwork of [[Yoshi]] preparing to throw an [[Yoshi's Egg|egg]]
Instagram msatomdesu 2022-05-29.jpg|Stylized artwork of [[Yoshi]] preparing to throw an [[Yoshi's Egg|egg]], similar style to his work on ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]''.
Instagram msatomdesu 2022-05-12.jpg|Artwork of the Mario Bros. in the style of ''[[Mario & Luigi (series)|Mario & Luigi]]'' promotional artwork
Instagram msatomdesu 2022-05-12.jpg|Artwork of the Mario Bros. in the style of ''[[Mario & Luigi (series)|Mario & Luigi]]'' promotional artwork
Instagram msatomdesu 2022-05-07.jpg|''[[Yoshi's Island (series)|Yoshi's Island]]'' line drawing
Instagram msatomdesu 2022-05-07.jpg|''[[Yoshi's Island (series)|Yoshi's Island]]'' line drawing
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Instagram Masanori Sato DK sketch.jpg|Sketch of Donkey Kong
Instagram Masanori Sato DK sketch.jpg|Sketch of Donkey Kong
Instagram Masanori Sato Mickey and Goofy Mario Luigi style.jpg|Artwork of {{wp|Mickey Mouse}} and {{wp|Goofy}} in the style of ''Mario & Luigi'' promotional art
Instagram Masanori Sato Mickey and Goofy Mario Luigi style.jpg|Artwork of {{wp|Mickey Mouse}} and {{wp|Goofy}} in the style of ''Mario & Luigi'' promotional art
msatomdesu MC Ballyhoo Top Hat.png|Artwork of [[MC Ballyhoo & Big Top]]
msatomdesu MC Ballyhoo Top Hatless.png|Artwork of MC Ballyhoo
Bowletta2024.jpg|Artwork of [[Bowletta]]
</gallery>
</gallery>



Latest revision as of 00:49, February 16, 2025

Masanori Sato
Photo of Masanori Sato in 2023
Masanori Sato in 2023
Born 1971[1]
Super Mario–related role(s) Illustrator

Masanori Sato (佐藤 正徳 Satō Masanori) is a Japanese illustrator known for creating promotional artwork and providing graphic support for a large number of Nintendo games. His output spans various mediums, including hand-drawing, painting, and 3D computer graphics. Among his Super Mario-related works is the promotional artwork released for Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga and Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, for which he used a distinct style that was maintained in artwork made for future Mario & Luigi games.

Sato currently resides in Tokyo.[2]

Works[edit]

Credited[edit]

Uncredited[edit]

Other works[edit]

Footnotes[edit]

a - Also provided the design for MC Ballyhoo.[31]

Super Mario-related artwork[edit]

Personal work[edit]

External links[edit]

  • Website. Accessed November 14, 2021.
  • msatomdesu (Instagram profile). Accessed November 14, 2021.

References[edit]

  1. ^ 大図まこと / Makoto Oozu (July 28, 2023). 【8月16日(水)より個展開始】描き続ける人 佐藤正徳インタビュー. note.com. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  2. ^ About page on Masanori Sato's website. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
  3. ^ Official Japanese manual for Yoshi Touch & Go, page 25.
  4. ^ masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (August 8, 2021). August 8, 2021 post. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.
  5. ^ masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (May 9, 2021). May 9, 2021 post. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.
  6. ^ masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (November 19, 2021). November 19, 2021 post. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.
  7. ^ masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (August 9, 2021). "yoshi's universal gravitation". Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.
  8. ^ masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (August 9, 2021). "yoshi's universal gravitation". Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.
  9. ^ masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (October 26, 2021). October 26, 2021 post. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.
  10. ^ masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (August 9, 2021). "Mario vs. Donkey Kong". Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.
  11. ^ masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (October 10, 2021). "Mario vs. Donkey Kong". Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.
  12. ^ masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (October 28, 2021). October 28, 2021 post. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.
  13. ^ masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (November 7 ,2021). November 7, 2021 post. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.
  14. ^ masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (July 25, 2022). July 25, 2022 post. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.
  15. ^ masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (November 24, 2021). November 24, 2021. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.
  16. ^ masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (November 24, 2021). November 24, 2021 post. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.
  17. ^ masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (August 14, 2021). "kalypso". Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.
  18. ^ masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (November 30, 2021). November 30, 2021 post. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.
  19. ^ masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (May 10, 2021). May 10, 2021 post. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.
  20. ^ masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (August 15, 2021). August 15, 2021 post. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.
  21. ^ masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (August 17, 2021). August 17, 2021 post. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.
  22. ^ masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (August 23, 2021). August 23, 2021 post. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Instagram.
  23. ^ masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (August 24, 2021). August 24, 2021 post. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.
  24. ^ masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (October 20, 2021). October 20, 2021 post. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.
  25. ^ masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (October 24, 2021). October 24, 2021 post. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.
  26. ^ masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (October 24, 2021). October 24, 2021 post. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.
  27. ^ masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (October 26, 2021). October 26, 2021 post. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.
  28. ^ masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (December 10, 2021). December 10, 2021 post. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.
  29. ^ masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (December 14, 2021). December 14, 2021 post. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.
  30. ^ masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (January 2, 2022). January 2, 2022 post. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.
  31. ^ masanori sato [@msatomdesu] (July 26, 2021). July 26, 2021 post. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Instagram.