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Naoko Takeuchi(I)

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Naoko Takeuchi
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Naoko Takeuchi was born on 15 March 1967 in Kofu, Japan. She is a writer, known for Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon (2003), Sailor Moon Eternal (2021) and Sailor Moon Cosmos (2023). She has been married to Yoshihiro Togashi since 6 January 1999. They have two children.
BornMarch 15, 1967
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    • Known for

    Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon (2003)
    Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Sailor Moon Eternal (2021)
    Sailor Moon Eternal
    7.0
    • Writer
    • 2021
    Sailor Moon Cosmos (2023)
    Sailor Moon Cosmos
    7.2
    • Writer
    • 2023
    Sailor Moon (1992)
    Sailor Moon
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Writer(Kôdansha "Nakayoshi" series)

    Credits

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    Writer

    • Sailor Moon Cosmos (2023)
      Sailor Moon Cosmos
      7.2
      • manga
      • 2023
    • Misato Fukuen, Kotono Mitsuishi, Shizuka Itô, Ami Koshimizu, Rina Satô, and Hisako Kanemoto in Sailor Moon Crystal (2014)
      Sailor Moon Crystal
      7.8
      TV Series
      • creator: manga
      • original author: "Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon"
      • original author: Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon (creator)
      • 2014–2021
    • Sailor Moon Eternal (2021)
      Sailor Moon Eternal
      7.0
      • creator
      • 2021
    • Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Amour Eternal (2016)
      Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Amour Eternal
      • manga
      • 2016
    • Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Petite Etrangere (2015)
      Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Petite Etrangere
      • manga
      • 2015
    • Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon: The Movie (2014)
      Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon: The Movie
      6.3
      • manga series
      • 2014
    • Sailor Moon the Movie (2011)
      Sailor Moon the Movie
      7.5
      Short
      • based on the characters created by
      • 2011
    • Bishôjo Senshi Sailor Moon: Act Zero (2005)
      Bishôjo Senshi Sailor Moon: Act Zero
      7.9
      Video
      • manga series
      • 2005
    • Shin kaguya shima densetsu
      Video
      • original manga
      • 2004
    • Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: Special Act. (2004)
      Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: Special Act.
      7.3
      Video
      • creator
      • original manga
      • 2004
    • Kirari Super Live
      6.9
      Video
      • script
      • 2004
    • Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon (2003)
      Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon
      7.2
      TV Series
      • creator
      • 2003
    • Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon, 10th Anniversary Festival: Ai no sanctuary (2002)
      Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon, 10th Anniversary Festival: Ai no sanctuary
      8.4
      Video
      • original manga
      • 2002
    • Sailor Moon (1995)
      Sailor Moon
      7.6
      TV Series
      • manga
      • 1995–2000
    • Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Memorial (1998)
      Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Memorial
      8.3
      Video
      • manga
      • 1998

    Art Department

    • Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon (1993)
      Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon
      6.7
      Video Game
      • enemy art support
      • 1993

    Additional Crew

    • Orizuru
      7.6
      Short
      • production assistant
      • 2006

    Videos4

    Sailor Moon S: Heart Collection I
    Clip 0:56
    Sailor Moon S: Heart Collection I
    Sailor Moon S: The Love War
    Clip 0:58
    Sailor Moon S: The Love War
    Sailor Moon S: The Love War
    Clip 0:58
    Sailor Moon S: The Love War
    Sailor Moon: TV Series
    Trailer 1:35
    Sailor Moon: TV Series
    Sailor Moon: TV Series
    Trailer 1:35
    Sailor Moon: TV Series

    Personal details

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    • Official site
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    • Born
      • March 15, 1967
      • Kofu, Japan
    • Spouse
      • Yoshihiro TogashiJanuary 6, 1999 - present (2 children)
    • Other works
      "Codename: Sailor V," which was a sort of prequel/prototype for "Sailor Moon."

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    • Trivia
      Originally wanted to kill all of the main characters at the end of the first Sailor Moon manga arc but her editor wouldn't let her do that since it was a girls series.
    • Quotes
      I really wanted to write a story with a sexy girl, a good-looking guy, some romance, video games, and cute school uniforms! Of course Bunny [Usagi/Serena Tsukino] is strong, too... we've got to be strong for our boys! Right, girls?

    FAQ

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    • How old is Naoko Takeuchi?
      58 years old
    • When was Naoko Takeuchi born?
      March 15, 1967
    • Where was Naoko Takeuchi born?
      Kofu, Japan
    • What is Naoko Takeuchi known for?
      Sailor Moon, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Sailor Moon Eternal, and Sailor Moon Cosmos
    • Is Naoko Takeuchi married?
      Yes, to Yoshihiro Togashi since January 6, 1999

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