Takeshi Shudo, chief writer for Pokemon passes away

It’s been reported that writer, Takeshi Shudo, best known as the chief writer for the once immensely popular Pokémon / Pocket Monsters series, passed away on October 29th.

According to Sanspo, he suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage at Nara station on the 28th, and was found by a passer-by. He was immediately rushed to the emergency room for surgery but unfortunately he passed away on the morning of the 29th.

Our condolences to his friends and family.