Pokémon Pokopia was initially conceived by which Pokémon director?

Pokémon Pokopia was initially conceived by Pokémon Scarlet and Violet director Shigeru Ohmori.

Ohmori developed the idea during work on Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. He reflected on his early experience as a map designer on Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire and considered how appealing it would be for players to create their own Pokémon habitats.

That idea became the foundation for Pokopia's focus on environmental creation rather than traditional gym battles and league progression. Players shape settlements, cultivate habitats, and create places where Pokémon can live comfortably.

Ohmori's involvement is sometimes confused with the game's directorial structure. He served as the concept and senior director, while Omega Force director Takuto Edagawa served as chief director. Those roles reflect the collaboration between Game Freak and Koei Tecmo's Omega Force.