Takeshi Shudo
Takeshi Shudo | |
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| Native name | 首藤 剛志 |
| Born | August 18, 1949 Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan |
| Died | October 29, 2010 (aged 61) Nara, Japan |
| Occupation | Screenwriter, novelist |
| Genre | Anime TV series |
| Years active | 1970–2010 |
| Relatives | Takashi Shudō (father) |
Takeshi Shudo (首藤 剛志, Shudō Takeshi; (August 18, 1949 – October 29, 2010) was a Japanese scriptwriter, stage musical writer and novelist from Fukuoka Prefecture. He worked mainly in the animation industry. He was a member of the Writers Guild of Japan.
His major works include Space Warrior Baldios, Magical Princess Minky Momo, and Pokémon. He was known for his witty dialogue and the unique next episode previews of the series for which he was in charge of series composition. For Pokémon, he created Team Rocket's famous motto and Lugia.
His father, Takashi Shudō (首藤 堯, Shudō Takashi) (February 1, 1923 – October 10, 2012), served as Fukuoka Prefecture's lieutenant governor, local vice-minister and chairman of the local finance association.