Takeshi Shudo

Takeshi Shudo (首藤 剛志, Shudō Takeshi, (August 18, 1949– October 29, 2010) was a Japanese scriptwriter and novelist. His major works include anime Space Warrior Baldios, the Magical Princess Minky Momo series, and Pokémon, of which he created the Pokémon Lugia. He had a reputation for his witty dialogue and was known for the unusual next episode previews in the series he served as chief writer for. In Pokémon, he coined Team Rocket's iconic motto. He was also a member of the Writers Guild of Japan.

His father, Takashi Shudō (首藤 堯, Shudō Takashi), served as Fukuoka Prefecture's lieutenant governor, local vice-minister and chairman of the local finance association.