Toshiyuki Tsuru
Tsuru Toshiyuki (都留稔幸) is a Japanese animator, designer, storyboard artist, screenwriter, and director. A pioneer of digitally drawn anime, he is known for challenging camera angles and his ultramodern usage of CG backgrounds. Tsuru is also known for his collaborative efforts with animator Hirofumi Suzuki, for which they are described (in the industry) as the "golden pair" for their efforts on shows such as 'Kaze No Yojimbo' and 'Naruto'. His pen-name Yasuaki Kurozu (黒津安明), comes from the names of Akira Kurosawa (黒澤明) and Yasujirou Ozu (小津安二郎), two prominent Japanese film directors.
Movies (17)
The Obsessed
2025 · Storyboard Artist, Animation Director, Key Animation, Second Unit Director, Layout
Boruto: Naruto the Movie
2015 · Opening/Ending Animation
The Last: Naruto the Movie
2014 · Opening/Ending Animation
Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie
2012 · Storyboard Artist
Naruto OVA 8: Naruto x UT
2011 · Director
Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom
2006 · Director, Storyboard Artist, Screenplay, Key Animation
RahXephon: Pluralitas Concentio
2003 · Key Animation
eX-Driver the Movie
2002 · Layout, Key Animation
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
2001 · Key Animation
Saiyuki: Requiem
2001 · Storyboard Artist, Second Unit Director
Ah! My Goddess: The Movie
2000 · Key Animation
Escaflowne: The Movie
2000 · Key Animation
Spring and Chaos
1996 · Key Animation
Darkside Blues
1994 · Key Animation
Suikoden Demon Century
1993 · Storyboard Artist, Character Designer, Animation Director
Run, Melos!
1992 · Key Animation
Venus Wars
1989 · Key Animation
TV shows (54)
Cosmo Samurai
2021 · Creator
The Millionaire Detective – Balance: UNLIMITED
2020 · Opening/Ending Animation
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
2017 · Storyboard Artist, Opening/Ending Animation
KUROKAMI The Animation
2009 · Storyboard Artist
Kaiji
2007 · Storyboard Artist
Naruto Shippūden
2007 · Series Director, Opening/Ending Animation, Key Animation, Director, Animation Director, Storyboard Artist, Writer, Character Designer, 3D Modeller
Noein: To Your Other Self
2005 · Storyboard Artist
Basilisk
2005 · Storyboard Artist
Bleach
2004 · Storyboard Artist
Gungrave
2003 · Series Director, Storyboard Artist, Director, Key Animation
Heat Guy J
2002 · Director, Storyboard Artist
Naruto
2002 · Storyboard Artist, Director, Background Designer, Opening/Ending Animation, CG Artist
Petite Princess Yucie
2002 · Key Animation
RahXephon
2002 · Key Animation
Kaze no Yojimbo
2001 · Director, Opening/Ending Animation, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist
R.O.D: Read or Die
2001 · Key Animation
Earth Maiden Arjuna
2001 · Animation, Key Animation
Saiyuki
2000 · Storyboard Artist, Key Animation, Director
Platinumhugen Ordian
2000 · Storyboard Artist
Omishi Magical Theater Risky Safety
1999 · Key Animation
Colorful
1999 · Key Animation, Director, Storyboard Artist
Great Teacher Onizuka
1999 · Opening/Ending Animation, Storyboard Artist
Tenamonya Voyagers
1999 · Key Animation
Serial Experiments Lain
1998 · Opening/Ending Animation
Neo Ranga
1998 · Director, Storyboard Artist
Cowboy Bebop
1998 · Storyboard Artist
Berserk
1997 · Key Animation
Virus Buster Serge
1997 · Writer, Storyboard Artist, Director
Tokyo Pig
1997 · Key Animation
Maze Megaburst Space
1997 · Key Animation, Storyboard Artist
Baby and Me
1996 · Key Animation
The Vision of Escaflowne
1996 · Key Animation
Ninja Cadets
1996 · Key Animation
Rurouni Kenshin
1996 · Key Animation
Saber Marionette R
1995 · Key Animation
Key the Metal Idol
1994 · Key Animation
Bounty Dog
1994 · Key Animation
Mobile Fighter G Gundam
1994 · Key Animation, Opening/Ending Animation
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
1993 · Key Animation
Shippuu! Iron Leaguer
1993 · Opening/Ending Animation
Ruriiro Princess
1992 · Key Animation
KO Century Beast Warriors
1992 · Storyboard Artist, Director, Key Animation
Tekkaman Blade
1992 · Key Animation
Mama is a 4th Grader
1992 · Opening/Ending Animation
Magical Angel Sweet Mint
1990 · Opening/Ending Animation, Storyboard Artist
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
1990 · Key Animation
Magical Hat
1989 · Key Animation
Yawara!
1989 · Key Animation
Hi-Speed Jecy
1989 · Key Animation
The Adventures of Peter Pan
1989 · Key Animation
Sonic Soldier Borgman
1988 · Key Animation
Osomatsu-kun
1988 · Key Animation
Little Lord Fauntleroy
1988 · Key Animation
Galaxy High School
1986 · Key Animation