Naoko Takeuchi
 Naoko Takeuchi (武内 直子 Takeuchi Naoko Japanese pronunciation: [ta.keꜜ.u͍.tɕi naꜜ.o.ko] born March 15 1967) is a Japanese manga writer and artist who lives in Tokyo Japan. Takeuchi's works have a wide following among anime and manga fans worldwide. Her most popular work Sailor Moon rose to become one of the most recognized manga and anime products of all time.