Game Freak’s Pokemon director and composer Junichi Masuda has celebrated his 52th birthday on January 12, 2020.

The director took a photo with his cat to commemorate his birthday with his fans.

See his comments below:

みなさん、たくさんのバースデーメッセージありがとうございます！！また1つ年を重ねましたが、バリバリ頑張りたいと思います！ほんと、みんなに感謝！嬉しいです！！
Thank you for your birthday wish! I’m very very happy! pic.twitter.com/qyL7eAFdT6

— 増田順一@Pokémon (@Junichi_Masuda) January 12, 2020

“Thank you for your plentiful birthday messages, everyone! Although I’ve grown one year older, I will continue to do my best. Thanks everyone! Really happy.”

Thanks, Brandon.