Hajime Kusajima

Hajime Kusajima’s Pokémon TCG credits run from 1999 through 2018, with a substantial body of work across E-Card and EX-era releases. Cards appear prominently in Aquapolis, Skyridge, and Expedition Base Set, where the illustrations consistently prioritize clarity of subject and a direct, approachable staging.

Across these cards, Kusajima often pairs vibrant, contrasting palettes with lighthearted, energetic moods. Compositions tend toward balanced, focused layouts—frequently centered or foreground-weighted—so character forms read cleanly even when the framing turns dynamic or action-forward. The overall finish leans cartoonish and colorful, with playful timing and occasional mysterious or intense accents to vary the tone. A representative card is Mew (ecard1-19). Among the most sought-after cards illustrated by Hajime Kusajima is Houndoom (ecard2-H11).