Some active tcg illustrators are no longer accepting requests to sign Pokémon merch (including cards), so I thought I’d post an alert thread in case the list grows
Refused Until Further Notice
Toshinao Aoki
“Due to the chaos at the venue yesterday with Pokeca autographs, we have decided to refuse all autographs on Pokemon cards and Pokemon goods at future events. That kind of situation is not what I want.
We apologize to all of you who love Pokemon, but please understand.
And please continue to love Pokemon.”
https://twitter.com/aoki818/status/1663023242234433536?s=46&t=93Bi2PxFezQ0Zhtkf5hgSQ
“It was the day when the solo exhibition was inundated with people asking for a Pokeka autograph. Is it ‘To Slowpoke’?
I feel angry, sad and betrayed.
I am sorry to all the fans that this has come out clearly, but I have no choice but to refuse to sign all Pokemon cards.
Thank you for your report Mr.”
https://twitter.com/aoki818/status/1668114683604373505
kirisAki
“Signs related to Pokemon are currently not supported.
We get a lot of inquiries, but we can’t reply to them either.”
https://twitter.com/kirisaki_29/status/1663769961867923456?s=46&t=93Bi2PxFezQ0Zhtkf5hgSQ
Kouki Saitou
"Signing Pokemon cards… I’m sorry, but I can’t do it casually
Basically, I only support “events that have been approved by the company” > RT"
https://twitter.com/kouglof0513/status/1649179472313339904?s=46&t=93Bi2PxFezQ0Zhtkf5hgSQ
“I’ve been asked this question many times, but in my case, I only sign Pokémon cards at official events. So even if you send me a card, I can’t sign it. I also hope that someday I will have the opportunity to visit a place near you. thank you!! ”
https://twitter.com/Kouglof0513/status/1664231307277398016
Oswaldo KATO
“Information about autographs on Pokemon cards From now on, we will refuse to sign any Pokemon cards outside of official events.
Please note that even if you bring your Pokemon card, you will not be able to sign it.
thank you.
The reason is that there was someone who acted unfavorably at this solo exhibition, and furthermore, it was confirmed that the card with the signature was resold, so I decided to stop signing the cards brought in from now on. I am grateful and happy to sign autographs as an exchange with those who are enjoying it, but I have to stop when something like this happens. It’s really sad and disappointing. I think most of the people who asked for my autograph are good fans who were looking forward to interacting and autographing. I feel really sorry for those people. If things like this continue, I think that not only me but also other artists will lose more and more opportunities to interact with each other. It is important not to buy for resale.
I pray that such sad things will never happen again.
Thank you for your understanding and understanding.”
https://twitter.com/ozoztv/status/1649022616349593605?s=46&t=93Bi2PxFezQ0Zhtkf5hgSQ
Yuka Morii
(January 19, 2021)
Naoki Saito
https://x.com/_naokisaito/status/1761549443076444488?s=46
[Notice about signs]
Up until now, whenever I’ve been asked for an autograph, I’ve always been happy to be asked for an autograph, so I’ve responded to all requests as much as possible.
However, over the past year, there have been many incidents where I have been ambushed at the end of an event or when I am on my way, and surrounded by 5 or 6 people, probably due to systematic reasons. It’s very annoying.
We are taking countermeasures by talking to the event management and related parties, but in severe cases, the behavior has escalated, such as being followed in a car for several minutes, and I feel like my safety is in danger. .
His behavior is erratic, such as calling the event management staff under false pretenses to check on my schedule.
I’m very disappointed, but if this continues, I may have to decline event work.
I am very sorry to those who are not involved, but I will not be able to personally sign any autographs under any circumstances until the situation has calmed down for a while.
Thank you for your understanding
Event-only
Arai Kiriko
(event only)
https://twitter.com/mokuseiap/status/1680595472749305857?s=46&t=93Bi2PxFezQ0Zhtkf5hgSQ
OOYAMA
(event only)
"At the previous “Oyama Game Solo Exhibition (Kanto)”, it turned into a big autograph session, so I think I have to think about it a little.
(Because there are various problems with signatures)
So, at the “Oyama Game in Osaka”, I’m sorry for the pokemon fans, but I won’t be signing any pokemon-related merchandise.
Thank you."
https://twitter.com/ooyamasgame/status/1686217963454803969?s=20
Hitoshi Ariga
(event only 2-3/12/2023)
"Preparing for tomorrow’s Brevo
We will repeat this over and over again, but we are unable to respond to any Pokemon-related matters, not just Pokemon Cards, so please understand."