He was best known as chief writer of the Pokémon anime for the Kanto, Orange Islands, and Johto arcs and also wrote the first three films.

The first 3 where Mewtwo Strikes Back, Pokemon the Movie 2000 (With Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres and Lugia) And Pokemon the Third Movie (About Unknown and Entei).

Which were my favorite 3 Pokemon movies. And who didn't love the original seasons of Pokemon?

He passed away October 29th. He was hospitalized on October 28th, 2010 when he was found collapsed at a train station in Nara. He was later pronounced dead at the age of 61.