Junki Takegami

Biography

Junki Takegami (武上 純希, Takegami Junki, February 26, 1955) is a Japanese anime and tokusatsu screenwriter. He is a graduate of LaSalle High School and Nikkatsu Visual Arts Academy. His real name is Shozo Yamazaki (山崎 昌三, Yamazaki Shōzō).

Career Overview

Junki Takegami has 51 screen credits in a career dating back to 1982. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Naruto Collection with 5 titles. Signature works include Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger, Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai, Engine Sentai Go-Onger. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Writing

Gender

male

Known Credits

51

Birth Date

1955-02-06 00:00:00

Birth Place

Kagoshima, Japan

Known For

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  Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger
• 

  Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
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  Engine Sentai Go-Onger
• 

  Ultraman Cosmos
• 

  Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie
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  Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

• Naruto Collection (5 titles)
• Yu-Gi-Oh! Collection (1 titles)
• Galaxy Express 999 Collection (1 titles)
• Black Princess Collection (1 titles)
• Utsu no Miko Collection (1 titles)
• Spooky Kitaro Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Hiroshi Masuoka (2 collaborations)
• Unsho Ishizuka (2 collaborations)
• Junko Takeuchi (2 collaborations)
• Chie Nakamura (2 collaborations)
• Kazuhiko Inoue (2 collaborations)
• Naoya Uchida (2 collaborations)
• Noriaki Sugiyama (2 collaborations)
• Nana Mizuki (2 collaborations)
• Shinji Kawada (2 collaborations)
• Hochu Otsuka (2 collaborations)

Credits

• writing (50 credits)

  • Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon

    - Night of the New Moon and the Black-haired Towa (2020) ... writer writing

    - The Gold and Silver Rainbow Pearls (2020) ... writer writing
    2020
  • Baby Steps

    - Aggressive is Ideal (2015) ... writer writing

    - Whish, Then Fwoom (2015) ... writer writing

    - Full Force Toward Adversity (2015) ... writer writing

    - Revenge at the Critical Moment (2015) ... writer writing

    - Reckless 100-Square (2014) ... writer writing
    2014
  • Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie

    writers' assistant

    writing
    2012
  • Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower

    screenplay

    writing
    2010
  • Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire

    screenplay

    writing
    2009
  • Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds

    screenplay

    writing
    2008
  • Engine Sentai Go-Onger

    story

    writing

    - Road of Justice (2009) ... story writing

    - Final Battle (2009) ... story writing

    - Justice Dissolution (2009) ... story writing

    - Ministry Shake-Up (2009) ... story writing

    - Runaway Bomper (2009) ... story writing
    2008
  • Naruto Shippuden the Movie

    writer

    writing
    2007
  • Hayate the Combat Butler

    - Radical Dreamers (2008) ... series composition writing

    - Spring (2008) ... series composition writing

    - Quiz! Written as "Foe" but Read as "Friend"!! (2008) ... series composition writing

    - Normal Talk (2008) ... series composition writing

    - Hina♥Love (2008) ... series composition writing
    2007
  • Naruto Shippūden

    - Naruto Uzumaki!! (2016) ... series composition writing

    - The Unison Sign (2016) ... series composition writing

    - Naruto and Sasuke (2016) ... series composition writing

    - The Final Battle (2016) ... series composition writing

    - The Final Valley (2016) ... series composition writing
    2007
  • Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor

    series composition

    writing

    - Advent!! Gigantic Bio-Boost (2006) ... series composition writing

    - The Quickening Chrysalis (2006) ... series composition writing

    - At the Town Under Oppression (2006) ... series composition writing

    - Beam of Annihilation (2006) ... series composition writing

    - Countdown of Destruction (2006) ... series composition writing
    2005
  • Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie

    original story

    writing
    2004
  • Yu-Gi-Oh! GX

    - Judai Revived!? A Brand NEW Journey (2007) ... series composition writing

    - Judai Revived!? A Brand NEW Journey (2007) ... writer writing

    - Return of the Supreme King (3) (2007) ... series composition writing

    - Return of the Supreme King (3) (2007) ... writer writing

    - Return of the Supreme King (2) (2007) ... series composition writing
    2004
  • Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger

    - Wild Heart, Cool Brain (2005) ... writer writing

    - Mortal Campaign (2004) ... writer writing

    - Trick Room (2004) ... writer writing

    - Cycling Bomb (2004) ... writer writing

    - Unsolved Case (2004) ... writer writing
    2004
  • Gunslinger Girl

    - Stella Cadente (Falling Star) (2004) ... series composition writing

    - Simbiosi (Symbiosis) (2004) ... series composition writing

    - Febbre Alta (High Fever) (2004) ... series composition writing

    - Amare (To Love) (2004) ... series composition writing

    - Lycoris Radiata Herb (Be Struck Off Herb) (2004) ... series composition writing
    2003
  • Naruto

    - Departure (2007) ... writer writing

    - Departure (2007) ... series composition writing

    - The Ultimate Weapon Reborn (2007) ... writer writing

    - The Ultimate Weapon Reborn (2007) ... series composition writing

    - The Counterattack! (2007) ... series composition writing
    2002
  • Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger: The Fire Mountain Roars

    screenplay

    writing
    2001
  • Ultraman Cosmos

    writer

    writing

    - True Hero (2002) ... writer writing

    - Deathmatch on the Moon (2001) ... writer writing

    - Chaos's Violent Attack (2001) ... writer writing

    - Cry of the Earth (2001) ... writer writing

    - Forbidden Weapon (2001) ... writer writing
    2001
  • Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger

    story

    writing

    - The Hundred Beasts Roar!! (2002) ... story writing

    - The Hundred Beasts Die (2002) ... story writing

    - The Matrix Closes (2002) ... story writing

    - The Highnesses Return (2002) ... story writing

    - The Steam Engine Roars! (2002) ... story writing
    2001
  • Ultraman Neos

    series composition

    writing

    - On To Glory, Warriors of Light (2001) ... series composition writing

    - The Assassin From Space (2001) ... series composition writing

    - Operation: Rescue The SX 3 Seconds Before The Explosion (2001) ... series composition writing

    - Our Dino-Coaster (2001) ... series composition writing

    - Revive Earth - H.E.A.R.T. To The South (2001) ... series composition writing
    2000
  • Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters

    - Burying the Past (2) (2002) ... series composition writing

    - Burying the Past (1) (2002) ... series composition writing

    - So Close Yet So Far (2002) ... series composition writing

    - Noah's Final Threat (2) (2002) ... series composition writing

    - Noah's Final Threat (1) (2002) ... series composition writing
    2000
  • Kyuukyuu Sentai GoGoFive: Sudden Shock! A New Warrior!

    screenplay

    writing
    1999
  • One Piece

    - Off to the Blue Sea!! A Heartfelt Finale!! (2004) ... series composition writing

    - I Made it here! The Yarn the Poneglyphs Spin! (2004) ... series composition writing

    - The Battle Ends! Proud Fantasia Echoes Far! (2004) ... series composition writing

    - Miracle on Skypiea! The Love Song Heard in the Clouds! (2004) ... series composition writing

    - Knock Over Giant Jack! Last Hope for Escape! (2004) ... series composition writing
    1999
  • Thursday Ghost Stories Ghost Club ~ Junior High School Edition 4

    writer

    writing
    1998
  • Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy

    screenplay

    writing
    1998
  • Ultraman Gaia

    - Attack of the Space Monsters (1999) ... writer writing

    - The Future Seen Before (1999) ... writer writing

    - The Challenge from the Anti-Space (1998) ... writer writing

    - The 4,600 Million Years-Old Ghost (1998) ... writer writing
    1998
  • Pokémon

    - Unlocking Some Respect! (2016) ... writer writing

    - Dream a Little Dream from Me! (2015) ... writer writing

    - A Giga Battle with Mega Results! (2015) ... writer writing

    - Mending a Broken Spirit! (2015) ... writer writing

    - Rotom's Wish! (2015) ... writer writing
    1997
  • Ultraman Dyna

    - Ndamoshite X (1998) ... writer writing

    - Simian Forest (1998) ... writer writing

    - Bird of the Phantom Dream (1998) ... writer writing

    - The Land's Ultimate Monster (1997) ... writer writing
    1997
  • Modern-Era Shameless School

    screenplay

    writing
    1996
  • Modern-Era Shameless School

    screenplay

    writing
    1996
  • Dragon Ball GT

    - Baby Put to Rest (1997) ... writer writing

    - Back in the Game (1997) ... writer writing

    - The Tail's Tale (1997) ... writer writing

    - The Return of Uub (1997) ... writer writing

    - The Fall of the Saiyans (1996) ... writer writing
    1996
  • Eko Eko Azarak: Wizard of Darkness

    writer

    writing
    1995
  • Appleland Story

    screenplay

    writing
    1992
  • The Skull Soldier

    screenplay

    writing
    1992
  • Little Twins: How Our Summer Flew Past

    writer

    writing
    1992
  • Go! Anpanman: Anpanman and His Pleasant Friends

    screenplay

    writing
    1992
  • Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai

    screenplay

    writing

    - Dai yo Tachi Uegare! Yuusha no Michi wa Eien ni! (1992) ... screenplay writing

    - Saikyuu no Himitsu wa Dragonicoora!? Oretachi no Dai wo Mamore! (1992) ... screenplay writing

    - Oyako no Kizuna wa Kanashiki Sadame! Chichi to Ko no Tatakai!! (1992) ... screenplay writing

    - Ryuuki Shou Baran wa Kataru... Dragon no Kishi no Shimei! (1992) ... screenplay writing

    - Shinpi no Kuni Teran Oukoku... Densetsu ni Nemuru Dragon no Kishi! (1992) ... screenplay writing
    1991
  • Mikadroid

    screenplay

    writing
    1991
  • Skyscraper Hunting

    screenplay

    writing
    1991
  • Fantastic Adventure of Yohko: Leda

    screenplay

    writing
    1991
  • Getter Robo Go

    - Arm up! Getter Robo (1991) ... writer writing
    1991
  • Black Princess, Hell Angel

    screenplay

    writing
    1990
  • Gal The Cop

    screenplay

    writing
    1990
  • Tales of the Bizarre

    - Look Into My Eyes / One More Chance / Mysterious Wiretapper (1991) ... writer writing

    - The Touch of Terror (1990) ... writer writing
    1990
  • Frozen Night

    screenplay

    writing
    1989
  • Utsu no Miko

    writer

    writing
    1989
  • Crystal Triangle: The Forbidden Revelation

    screenplay

    writing
    1987
  • Gegege no Kitaro: Clash!! The Great Rebellion of the Yokai from Another Dimension

    screenplay

    writing
    1986
  • Birth

    screenplay

    writing
    1984
  • GoShogun

    screenplay

    writing
    1982

• crew (1 credits)

  • One Piece Special: Open Upon the Great Sea! A Father's Huge, HUGE Dream!

    script

    crew
    2003