Former anime writer passes away: Difference between revisions

Anime News Network reports that {{bp|Takeshi Shudō}}, former head writer of the {{bp|Pokémon anime}}, collapsed at Nara railway station's smoking area around 6:00am on Thursday, October 28th. Upon being discovered by a passerby, he was rushed to the hospital and is undergoing surgery. It was soon determined at the hospital's emergency care center that Shudō had suffered a {{bp|subarachnoid hemorrhage}} in his head.

Shudō was a key part of the initial stages of the anime's {{bp|original series}}. He wrote the {{bp|EP001|first episode}}, which aired over ten years ago, and was a scriptwriter for the first three movies. His most recent work was in 2003, with ''{{bp|EP244|Yadon's Comprehension! Satoshi's Comprehension!}}'' (''Enlighten Up!''). Shudō has also been credited with creating the legendary Pokémon {{p|Lugia}}.  

In Japan, Shudo is best known as the creator of the classic manga and anime series, {{wp|Magical Princess Minky Momo}}. His other credits include {{wp|Martian Successor Nadesico}} and {{wp|Legend of the Galactic Heroes}}.