Naoko Takeuchi (武内直子, Takeuchi Naoko) born March 15, 1967, a manga artist (mangaka), lives in Tokyo, Japan. Takeuchi's works have a wide following among anime/manga fans. She has become a well-known mangaka worldwide. Her most popular work, Sailor Moon, rose to become one of the most recognized manga/anime figures to date. Takeuchi is married to Yoshihiro Togashi, the author of the YuYu Hakusho series and Hunter × Hunter series. Please note that anime related books are listed under Kōdansha.

Naoko Takeuchi 3月15日生まれ、うお座のA型。山梨県出身。1986年、第2回なかよし新人まんが賞入選の『ラブコール』で、「なかよしデラックス」（1986年9月号）よりデビュー。代表作は『ミス・レイン』『THEチェリー・プロジェクト』『コードネームはセーラーV』など。『美少女戦士セーラームーン』で、第17回講談社漫画賞受賞。