DidYouKnowGaming discusses Satoshi Tajiri.
The claim that Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri is autistic has been swirling for years at this point, to the point where it’s generally accepted as fact among fans of the franchise. More specifically, Tajiri is claimed to have Asperger Syndrome, a neurodevelopment disorder that’s typically characterised by difficulties with social interaction, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviours and interests.
The latter characteristic has often been cited as the driving force behind the creation of Pokémon, which Tajiri has stated blossomed from his obsession with collection bugs in his youth.
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