Junki Takegami

Junki Takegami (武上 純希, Takegami Junki; born February 26, 1955) is a Japanese anime and tokusatsu screenwriter. His real name is Shōzō Yamazaki (山崎 昌三, Yamazaki Shouzou), he has also used the alias Keiji Tanimoto (谷本 敬次, Tanimoto Keiji) in the past.

Junki Takegami
Native name	武上 純希
Born	Shōzō Yamazaki (1955-02-26) February 26, 1955 (age 70) Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Pen name	Keiji Tanimoto 武上 純季[1]
Occupation	Screenwriter, Novelist

Works

Anime television series

• GoShogun (1981) - Screenplay, Editing
• Magical Princess Minky Momo (1982–1983) - Screenplay, Editing
• Clever Sarutobi (1982–1984) - Screenplay
• Plawres Sanshiro (1983–1984) - Screenplay
• Gu Gu Ganmo (1984–1985) - Screenplay
• Chikkun Takkun (1984) - Screenplay
• Persia, the Magic Fairy (1984–1985) - Screenplay
• Yoroshiku Mecha Doc (1984–1985) - Screenplay
• Dancouga – Super Beast Machine God (1985) - Screenplay
• Magical Emi, the Magic Star (1985–1986) - Screenplay
• GeGeGe no Kitarō (3rd series) (1985–1988) - Screenplay
• Robotan (1986) - Screenplay
• Maison Ikkoku (1986) - Screenplay
• Manga Naruhodo Monogatari (1986–1988) - Screenplay
• City Hunter (1986–1987) - Composition, Screenplay
• Gegege no Kitarou: Jigoku Hen (1988) - Screenplay
• Ironfist Chinmi (1988) - Series Composition, Screenplay
• Himitsu no Akko-chan 2 (1988–1989) - Screenplay
• Time Travel Tondekeman (1989–1990) - Series Composition, Screenplay
• Getter Robo Go (1991–1992) - Screenplay
• Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (1991–1992) - Series Composition, Screenplay
• Mahou no Princess Minky Momo: Yume o Dakishimete (1991–1992) - Screenplay
• Kobo, the Li'l Rascal (1992–1994) - Screenplay
• Aoki Densetsu Shoot! (1993–1994) - Series Composition, Screenplay
• Red Baron (TV series) (1994–1995) - Series Composition, Screenplay
• Gulliver Boy (1995) - Screenplay
• Kuma no Puutarou (1995–1996) - Screenplay
• GeGeGe no Kitarō (4th series) (1996–1998) - Screenplay
• Dragon Ball GT (1996–1997) - Screenplay
• Mizuiro Jidai (1996–1997) - Series Composition, Screenplay
• Kero Kero Chime (1997) - Series Composition, Screenplay
• Pokémon (1997–2002) - Screenplay
• Beast Wars II: Super Life-Form Transformers (1998–1999) - Series Composition, Screenplay
• The Secrets of Akko-chan (1998–1999) - Series Composition, Screenplay
• Flower Angel Ten-Ten (1998–1999) - Screenplay
• Super Life-Form Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (1999) - Series Composition, Screenplay
• One Piece (1999–present) - Series Composition (episodes 1–195), Screenplay
• Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2000) - Series Composition, Screenplay^[2]
• Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (2000–2004) - Series Composition (episodes 1–121), Screenplay^[3]
• Inuyasha (2000–2004) - Screenplay
• Forza! Hidemaru (2002) - Screenplay
• Naruto (2002–2007) - Series Composition (episodes 136–220), Screenplay^[4]
• Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children - Light & Dark (2002–2003) - Screenplay
• Pokémon the Series: Advanced (2002–2006) - Screenplay
• Majuu Sensen: The Apocalypse (2003) - Series Composition, Screenplay
• Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch (2003–2004) - Series Composition, Screenplay
• Gunslinger Girl (2003–2004) - Series Composition, Screenplay
• Shura no Toki - Age of Chaos (2004) - Series Composition, Screenplay
• Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (2004–2008) - Series Composition (episodes 1–156), Screenplay^[5]
• Pokemon 3D Adventure: Mew o Sagase! (2005) - Screenplay
• MÄR Heaven (2005–2007) - Series Composition, Screenplay
• Moeyo Ken (anime) (2005) - Series Composition, Screenplay^[6]
• Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor (2005–2006) - Series Composition, Screenplay^[7]
• Humanoid Monster Bem (2006) - Series Composition, Screenplay^[8]
• Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl (2006–2010) - Screenplay
• Getsumento Heiki Mina (2007) - Series Composition, Screenplay^[9]
• Naruto Shippuden (2007–2017) - Series Composition (episodes 1–289, 296–479), Screenplay^[10]
• Hayate the Combat Butler (2007–2008) - Series Composition, Screenplay^[11]
• Moyasimon: Tales of Agriculture (2007) - Screenplay
• Yatterman (2008–2009) - Screenplay
• Chi's Sweet Home (2008) - Screenplay
• Chi's Sweet Home: Chi's New Address (2009) - Screenplay
• 07-Ghost (2009) - Screenplay
• Gokujō!! Mecha Mote Iinchō (2009–2010) - Screenplay
• Pokémon the Series: Black & White (2010–2013) - Screenplay
• Sket Dance (2011–2012) - Screenplay
• Ozuma (2012) - Series Composition, Screenplay
• Pokémon the Series: XY (2013–2015) - Screenplay
• Baby Steps (2014–2015) - Screenplay
• Lady Jewelpet (2014–2015) - Screenplay
• Pokémon the Series: XYZ (2015–2016) - Screenplay
• Heroes: Legend of the Battle Disks (2015) - Screenplay
• Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS (2017–2019) - Screenplay^[12]
• Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon (2020–2021) - Screenplay

Tokusatsu

• The How & Why? (1984–1986) - Screenplay
• Manga Naru Monogatari (1986–1989) - Screenplay
• Sukeban Detective III Girl Ninja Scroll Legend (1986–1987) - Screenplay
• Ore no Imouto Tokyujosho (1987–1988) - Screenplay
• Shoujo Commando Izumi (1987–1988) - Screenplay
• Fujiko Fujio's Dream Camera (TV drama) (1988) - Screenplay
• Hana no Asuka-gumi! (TV drama) (1988) - Screenplay
• Dennou Keisatsu Cybercop (1988–1989) - Series Composition, Screenplay
• Tales of the Bizarre (1990–1992) - Screenplay
• B-Grade Horror Warashi (1991–1992) - Screenplay
• Adults do not know (1992) - Screenplay
• Venus Heights (1992–1993) - Screenplay
• Keeping-Words Sisters Chouchoutrian (1993) - Screenplay
• Bakumatsu High School (1994) - Screenplay
• Lord's Furaibou Hidden Journey (1994) - Screenplay
• Thursday Ghost Stories (1995–1997) - Screenplay
• Purple Eyes in the Dark (TV drama) (1996) - Screenplay
• Ultraman Tiga (1996–1997) - Screenplay
• Denji Sentai Megaranger (1997–1998) - Main Screenwriter, Screenplay
• Ultraman Dyna (1997–1998) - Screenplay
• Seijuu Sentai Gingaman (1998–1999) - Screenplay
• Ultraseven 30th Anniversary Trilogy (1998) - Screenplay
• Ultraman Gaia (1998–1999) - Screenplay
• Kasouken no Onna (1999–2023) - Screenplay
• Kyuukyuu Sentai GoGoFive (1999–2000) - Main Screenwriter, Screenplay
• Ultraman Neos (2000–2001) - Main Screenwriter, Screenplay
• Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger (2001–2002) - Main Screenwriter, Screenplay
• Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger: The Fire Mountain Roars (2001) - Screenplay
• Ultraman Cosmos (2001–2002) - Screenplay
• Ultraseven 35th Anniversary Evolution Pentalogy (2002) - Screenplay
• ダムド・ファイル (2003–2004) - Screenplay
• Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger (2004–2005) - Screenplay
• Magic Bullet Chronicles Ryukendo (2006) - Main Screenwriter, Screenplay
• GoGo Sentai Boukenger (2006–2007) - Screenplay
• Engine Sentai Go-onger (2008–2009) - Main Screenwriter, Screenplay^[13]
• Tokyo Ghost Trip (TV drama) (2008) - Screenplay
• Moyashimon (TV drama) (2010) - Screenplay
• Fake Kyoto Bijutsu Jiken Emaki (2011) - Screenplay
• Honboshi - Shinri Tokuso Jikenbo (2011) - Screenplay
• Ultraman R/B (2018) - Series Composition, Screenplay^[14]

Original video animation

• BIRTH (1984) - Original Plan Assistance^[15]
• Dancougar - Requiem for Victims (1986) - Screenplay
• Crystal Triangle (1987) - Screenplay
• Utsunomiko: Heaven Chapter (1990–1992) - Series Composition, Screenplay
• Apfelland Monogatari (1992) - Screenplay
• Little Twins (1992–1993) - Screenplay
• Moeyo Ken (OVA) (2003–2004) - Series Composition, Screenplay
• Ippatsu Hicchuu!! Devander (2012) - Screenplay^[16]

Films

• Leda: The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko (1985) - Screenplay
• Gegege no Kitarou: Gekitotsu!! Ijigen Youkai no Daihanran (1986) - Screenplay
• Secret of Akkochan (1989) - Screenplay
• Sore Ike! Anpanman: Baikinman no Gyakushuu (1990) - Screenplay
• Tenjou Hen: Utsu no Miko (1990) - Screenplay
• Black Princess Hell Angel (1990) - Screenplay
• Mikadroid (1991) - Screenplay
• Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken - Tachiagare!! Avan no Shito (1992) - Screenplay
• Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken - Buchiyabure!! Shinsei 6 Daishougun (1992) - Screenplay
• Little Twins: Bokura no Natsu ga Tondeiku (1992) - Screenplay
• Aoki Densetsu Shoot! (1994) - Screenplay
• Eko Eko Azarak: Wizard of Darkness (1995) - Screenplay
• Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy (1998) - Screenplay^[17]
• Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie: Pyramid of Light (2004) - Screenplay^[18]
• Naruto Shippuden the Movie (2007) - Screenplay^[19]
• Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds (2008) - Screenplay^[20]
• Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire (2009) - Screenplay^[21]
• Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower (2010) - Screenplay^[22]
• Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie (2012) - Screenplay Assistance

Novels

• Ultraseven Episode: 0 (2002)^[23]
• Ultraseven Evolution (2002)^[24]

Video games

• Thousand Arms (1998) - Scenario^[25]
• Pokémon Channel - "PICHU BROS. IN PARTY PANIC!" (2003) - Screenplay^[26]
• Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations (2012) - Screenplay Support^[27]