Naoko Takeuchi

Biography

Naoko Takeuchi is a Japanese manga artist. She is best known as the author of Sailor Moon, one of the most popular manga series of all time. She has won several awards, including the 1993 Kodansha Manga Award for Sailor Moon. Takeuchi is married to Yoshihiro Togashi, the author of YuYu Hakusho and Hunter × Hunter.

Career Overview

Naoko Takeuchi has 31 screen credits in a career dating back to 1992. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Sailor Moon Films with 5 titles. Signature works include Sailor Moon, Sailor Moon Crystal, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Writing
Gender: female
Known Credits: 31
Birth Date: 1967-03-15 00:00:00
Birth Place: Kofu, Yamanashi, Japan

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

Sailor Moon Films (5 titles)
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos the Movie Collection (2 titles)
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal Collection (2 titles)
Sailor Moon Memorial Collection (2 titles)
COMPILER Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Kotono Mitsuishi (5 collaborations)
Hisako Kanemoto (4 collaborations)
Rina Sato (4 collaborations)
Ami Koshimizu (4 collaborations)
Shizuka Itoh (4 collaborations)
Kenji Nojima (4 collaborations)
Ryo Hirohashi (3 collaborations)
Misato Fukuen (3 collaborations)
Junko Minagawa (3 collaborations)
Sayaka Ohara (3 collaborations)

Credits

crew (7 credits)
- Nogizaka46 "5th gen" version musical "Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon" 2024
  
  creator
  
  crew
  
  2024
- Sailor Moon - Le Mouvement Final
  
  creator
  
  crew
  
  2017
- Sailor Moon - Amour Eternal
  
  creator
  
  crew
  
  2016
- Sailor Moon - Un Nouveau Voyage
  
  creator
  
  crew
  
  2015
- Sailor Moon - Petite Étrangère
  
  creator
  
  crew
  
  2014
- Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Special Act: We're Getting Married!！
  
  creator
  
  crew
  
  2004
- Sailor Moon SuperS: The Movie - Black Dream Hole
  
  creator
  
  crew
  
  1995
writing (22 credits)
- Nogizaka46 "5th gen" version musical "Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon" 2024
  
  comic book
  
  writing
  
  2024
- Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos the Movie Part 2
  
  comic book
  
  writing
  
  2023
- Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos the Movie Part 1
  
  comic book
  
  writing
  
  2023
- Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: 30th Anniversary Musical Festival Chronicle
  
  original concept
  
  writing
  
  2023
- Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal the Movie Part 2
  
  comic book
  
  writing
  
  2021
- Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal the Movie Part 1
  
  comic book
  
  writing
  
  2021
- Sailor Moon Crystal
  
  comic book
  
  writing
  
  - Act 38. Infinity 12 - Infinite ~Journey~ (2016) ... comic book writing
  
  - Act 37. Infinity 11 - Infinite ~Judge~ (2016) ... comic book writing
  
  - Act 36. Infinity 10 - Infinite ~Upper Atmosphere~ (2016) ... comic book writing
  
  - Act 35. Infinity 9 - Infinite Labyrinth (2) (2016) ... comic book writing
  
  - Act 34. Infinity 8 - Infinite Labyrinth (1) (2016) ... comic book writing
  
  2014
- Sailor Moon the Movie
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  2011
- Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: Act Zero
  
  original story
  
  writing
  
  2005
- Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon
  
  comic book
  
  writing
  
  - The Five Sailor Senshi Surpassed Their Previous Lives (2004) ... comic book writing
  
  - Mamoru is Captured by Metalia! (2004) ... comic book writing
  
  - Goodbye, Minako (2004) ... comic book writing
  
  - Sailor Venus Awakens her Senshi Powers (2004) ... comic book writing
  
  - Youma Metalia's Violent Attack (2004) ... comic book writing
  
  2003
- Sailor Moon - 10th Anniversary Festival - Sanctuary of Love
  
  author
  
  writing
  
  2002
- Sailor Moon Sailor Stars Memorial
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1999
- Sailor Moon SuperS Memorial
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1999
- Sailor Moon S Memorial
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1999
- Sailor Moon R Memorial
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1998
- Sailor Moon Memorial
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1998
- Sailor Moon SuperS Plus: Ami's First Love
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1995
- Sailor Moon SuperS: The Movie - Black Dream Hole
  
  comic book
  
  writing
  
  1995
- Sailor Moon S the Movie: Hearts in Ice
  
  author
  
  writing
  
  1994
- Sailor Moon
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  1994
- Sailor Moon R: The Movie - The Promise of the Rose
  
  comic book
  
  writing
  
  1993
- Sailor Moon
  
  comic book
  
  writing
  
  - Usagi's Love: The Moonlight Illuminates the Galaxy (1997) ... comic book writing
  
  - The Light of Hope: Final Battle for the Galaxy (1997) ... comic book writing
  
  - Dying Stars: Uranus and Neptune's Last Stand (1997) ... comic book writing
  
  - Ruler of the Galaxy: The Menace of Galaxia (1997) ... comic book writing
  
  - Countdown to Destruction: The Sailor Guardians' Last Battle (1997) ... comic book writing
  
  1992
creators (1 credits)
- Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon
  
  creator
  
  creators
  
  2003
visual effects (1 credits)
- Compiler Festa
  
  character designer
  
  visual effects
  
  1995