Yoshikazu Takeuchi

Yoshikazu Takeuchi (竹内 義和) is a Japanese writer of fan guides, novels, as well as a radio co-host. His work was the basis for the Satoshi Kon anime film Perfect Blue and the 2002 live-action adaptation. Takeuchi's recent book is Ultraman Visits the Grave, which is about a young boy who happens to be a fan of Ultraman. Takeuchi has expressed interest in getting his work translated for an English-speaking audience, but has had to deal with obstacles in making it happen.