Pokemon Writer Passes Away

[Tom Goldman]

Pokemon Writer Passes Away

The scribe behind many of the early Pokemon television episodes is no longer with us.

Reports coming out of Japan are saying that Takeshi Shudo, an anime creator and the writer for a significant chunk of the Pokemon franchise, has suddenly passed away. He was rushed to the hospital earlier this week after collapsing at a train station.

The hospital determined that Shudo, 61, suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Though he was given emergency surgery, Shudo wasn't able to recover and passed away on October 29.

Shudo worked on various anime franchises but was probably best known for the Pokemon series. He was the chief writer for the first few arcs of the Pokemon television show from 1997 to 2002, and also wrote the first three full-length Pokemon films.

To me, the most charming episodes of Pokemon were definitely those developed while Shudo was in charge. They were no War and Peace, but I never got tired of seeing Team Rocket blast off, or of Ash defeating arch-nemesis Gary. This is truly a sad day for any Pokemon fan.

Source: ANN [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-10-29/minky-momo/pokemon-writer-takeshi-shudo-passes-away]

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[InnerRebellion]

Aw.
I say in memory to him, we all sing the original theme song, and compile a group song or something like that.

 

[AndrewC]

That's a shame, good memories enjoying the early Pokémon episodes.

 

[Tim Latshaw]

Good-night, sweet poke-prince; and flights of gardevoir sing thee to thy rest.

 

[TriggerUnhappy]

This seems appropriate:
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(cookie for reference as well)

 

[Gasaraki]

D:
So that's why the Pokémon anime started sucking later on...
The pokémon anime was my favorite thing ever when I was younger, he'll definitely be missed by me and everyone else who loved his writing.

 

[SnipErlite]

=(

This sucks. Those old Pokémon episodes were fucking awesome.

You know what, I'm gonna go and watch the entire first series now. RIP.

 

[standokan]

Rest in peace creator of my favourite series ever, only the first (and maybe the second) season .

 

[Kejui]

Truly a sad day...blasted off too soon.

I recently began watching the entire original series, from start to finish (so, first five seasons), and find it to be as great as I remembered. We can only thank him for bringing much joy into our childhoods that will last beyond adolescence and continue in the form of franchise.

His legacy will last generations, I believe...I don't see Pokémon going away soon.

 

[PureChaos]

I loved the series, shame he's passed on. he will remain a legend

 

[Tireseas_v1legacy]

I say we honor his passing with the longest running joke he started: Cue Jigglypuff singing Amazing Grace. Hide the markers.

 

[icyneesan]

Must... not... cry... must... not...

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH

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EDIT: In honor of his passing, I shall slay thousands of Chinese people in Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires, in hope that he may find pease. In chaos mode.

 

[Olikunmissile]

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There goes my childhood.

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May you too rest in Lavender Town's Pokemon Tower.

 

[Lambi]

D'X

I grew up watching the first season of Pokemon, and I loved them. Been a Pokemon fan for about 11 years or so, so it's quite sad for me to see the writer of the episodes I watched die.

May he catch them all in heaven. *Sob*

 

[TheRightToArmBears]

Someone heeds to make a slow, piano and vocals version of the theme tune in memory.

Gotta Catch 'Em All *sniff*

Hopefully they have Pokemon in heaven.

 

[andyallen123]

Takeshi Shudo, alas he could not catch them all! DAMN YOU 5TH GEN!!!

BTW Takeshi Shudo is trending on twitter in the uk! is it trending anywhere else?