Toshiyuki Tsuru

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Known for Visual Effects

Biography

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.

Cast Credits

No credits available

Crew Credits

2025
- The Obsessed
  as
  Storyboard Artist
  2025
- The Obsessed
  as
  Animation Director
  2025
- The Obsessed
  as
  Key Animation
  2025
- The Obsessed
  as
  Second Unit Director
  2025
- The Obsessed
  as
  Layout
  2025
2021
- Cosmo Samurai
  as
  Creator
  2021
2020
- The Millionaire Detective – Balance: UNLIMITED
  as
  Opening/Ending Animation
  2020
2017
- Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
  as
  Storyboard Artist
  2017
- Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
  as
  Opening/Ending Animation
  2017
2015
- Boruto: Naruto the Movie
  as
  Opening/Ending Animation
  2015
2014
- The Last: Naruto the Movie
  as
  Opening/Ending Animation
  2014
2012
- Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie
  as
  Storyboard Artist
  2012
2011
- Naruto OVA 8: Naruto x UT
  as
  Director
  2011
2009
- KUROKAMI The Animation
  as
  Storyboard Artist
  2009
2007
- Naruto Shippūden
  as
  Series Director
  2007
- Naruto Shippūden
  as
  Opening/Ending Animation
  2007
- Naruto Shippūden
  as
  Animation Director
  2007
- Kaiji
  as
  Storyboard Artist
  2007
- Naruto Shippūden
  as
  Director
  2007
- Naruto Shippūden
  as
  Key Animation
  2007
- Naruto Shippūden
  as
  Storyboard Artist
  2007
- Naruto Shippūden
  as
  Writer
  2007
- Naruto Shippūden
  as
  Character Designer
  2007
- Naruto Shippūden
  as
  3D Modeller
  2007
2006
- Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom
  as
  Director
  2006
- Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom
  as
  Storyboard Artist
  2006
- Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom
  as
  Screenplay
  2006
- Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom
  as
  Key Animation
  2006
2005
- Basilisk
  as
  Storyboard Artist
  2005
- Noein: To Your Other Self
  as
  Storyboard Artist
  2005
2004
- Bleach
  as
  Storyboard Artist
  2004
2003
- RahXephon: Pluralitas Concentio
  as
  Key Animation
  2003
- Gungrave
  as
  Series Director
  2003
- Gungrave
  as
  Storyboard Artist
  2003
- Gungrave
  as
  Director
  2003
- Gungrave
  as
  Key Animation
  2003
2002
- eX-Driver the Movie
  as
  Layout
  2002
- eX-Driver the Movie
  as
  Key Animation
  2002
- Naruto
  as
  Storyboard Artist
  2002
- Naruto
  as
  Background Designer
  2002
- Naruto
  as
  Director
  2002
- Naruto
  as
  Opening/Ending Animation
  2002
- Heat Guy J
  as
  Storyboard Artist
  2002
- Heat Guy J
  as
  Director
  2002
- Petite Princess Yucie
  as
  Key Animation
  2002
- Naruto
  as
  CG Artist
  2002
- RahXephon
  as
  Key Animation
  2002
2001
- Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
  as
  Key Animation
  2001
- Saiyuki: Requiem
  as
  Storyboard Artist
  2001
- Saiyuki: Requiem
  as
  Second Unit Director
  2001
- Kaze no Yojimbo
  as
  Director
  2001
- Kaze no Yojimbo
  as
  Opening/Ending Animation
  2001
- Earth Maiden Arjuna
  as
  Animation
  2001
- Earth Maiden Arjuna
  as
  Key Animation
  2001
- Kaze no Yojimbo
  as
  Key Animation
  2001
- Kaze no Yojimbo
  as
  Storyboard Artist
  2001
- R.O.D: Read or Die
  as
  Key Animation
  2001
2000
- Escaflowne: The Movie
  as
  Key Animation
  2000
- Ah! My Goddess: The Movie
  as
  Key Animation
  2000
- Saiyuki
  as
  Director
  2000
- Saiyuki
  as
  Key Animation
  2000
- Saiyuki
  as
  Storyboard Artist
  2000
- Platinumhugen Ordian
  as
  Storyboard Artist
  2000
1999
- Great Teacher Onizuka
  as
  Opening/Ending Animation
  1999
- Colorful
  as
  Director
  1999
- Colorful
  as
  Key Animation
  1999
- Colorful
  as
  Storyboard Artist
  1999
- Great Teacher Onizuka
  as
  Storyboard Artist
  1999
- Tenamonya Voyagers
  as
  Key Animation
  1999
- Omishi Magical Theater Risky Safety
  as
  Key Animation
  1999
1998
- Cowboy Bebop
  as
  Storyboard Artist
  1998
- Serial Experiments Lain
  as
  Opening/Ending Animation
  1998
- Neo Ranga
  as
  Storyboard Artist
  1998
- Neo Ranga
  as
  Director
  1998
1997
- Virus Buster Serge
  as
  Storyboard Artist
  1997
- Virus Buster Serge
  as
  Writer
  1997
- Virus Buster Serge
  as
  Director
  1997
- Tokyo Pig
  as
  Key Animation
  1997
- Berserk
  as
  Key Animation
  1997
- Maze Megaburst Space
  as
  Key Animation
  1997
- Maze Megaburst Space
  as
  Storyboard Artist
  1997
1996
- Spring and Chaos
  as
  Key Animation
  1996
- Rurouni Kenshin
  as
  Key Animation
  1996
- Ninja Cadets
  as
  Key Animation
  1996
- Baby and Me
  as
  Key Animation
  1996
- The Vision of Escaflowne
  as
  Key Animation
  1996
1995
- Saber Marionette R
  as
  Key Animation
  1995
1994
- Darkside Blues
  as
  Key Animation
  1994
- Mobile Fighter G Gundam
  as
  Key Animation
  1994
- Key the Metal Idol
  as
  Key Animation
  1994
- Bounty Dog
  as
  Key Animation
  1994
- Mobile Fighter G Gundam
  as
  Opening/Ending Animation
  1994
1993
- Suikoden Demon Century
  as
  Storyboard Artist
  1993
- Suikoden Demon Century
  as
  Character Designer
  1993
- Suikoden Demon Century
  as
  Animation Director
  1993
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
  as
  Key Animation
  1993
- Shippuu! Iron Leaguer
  as
  Opening/Ending Animation
  1993
1992
- Run, Melos!
  as
  Key Animation
  1992
- Ruriiro Princess
  as
  Key Animation
  1992
- Tekkaman Blade
  as
  Key Animation
  1992
- KO Century Beast Warriors
  as
  Storyboard Artist
  1992
- KO Century Beast Warriors
  as
  Director
  1992
- KO Century Beast Warriors
  as
  Key Animation
  1992
- Mama is a 4th Grader
  as
  Opening/Ending Animation
  1992
1990
- Magical Angel Sweet Mint
  as
  Opening/Ending Animation
  1990
- Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
  as
  Key Animation
  1990
1989
- Venus Wars
  as
  Key Animation
  1989
- The Adventures of Peter Pan
  as
  Key Animation
  1989
- Yawara!
  as
  Key Animation
  1989
- Hi-Speed Jecy
  as
  Key Animation
  1989
- Magical Hat
  as
  Key Animation
  1989
1988
- Osomatsu-kun
  as
  Key Animation
  1988
- Sonic Soldier Borgman
  as
  Key Animation
  1988
- Little Lord Fauntleroy
  as
  Key Animation
  1988

Toshiyuki Tsuru

Biography

Cast Credits

Crew Credits

The Obsessed

The Obsessed

The Obsessed

The Obsessed

The Obsessed

Cosmo Samurai

The Millionaire Detective – Balance: UNLIMITED

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations

Boruto: Naruto the Movie

The Last: Naruto the Movie

Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie

Naruto OVA 8: Naruto x UT

KUROKAMI The Animation

Naruto Shippūden

Naruto Shippūden

Naruto Shippūden

Kaiji

Naruto Shippūden

Naruto Shippūden

Naruto Shippūden

Naruto Shippūden

Naruto Shippūden

Naruto Shippūden

Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom

Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom

Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom

Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom

Basilisk

Noein: To Your Other Self

Bleach

RahXephon: Pluralitas Concentio

Gungrave

Gungrave

Gungrave

Gungrave

eX-Driver the Movie

eX-Driver the Movie

Naruto

Naruto

Naruto

Naruto

Heat Guy J

Heat Guy J

Petite Princess Yucie

Naruto

RahXephon

Cowboy Bebop: The Movie

Saiyuki: Requiem

Saiyuki: Requiem

Kaze no Yojimbo

Kaze no Yojimbo

Earth Maiden Arjuna

Earth Maiden Arjuna

Kaze no Yojimbo

Kaze no Yojimbo

R.O.D: Read or Die

Escaflowne: The Movie

Ah! My Goddess: The Movie

Saiyuki

Saiyuki

Saiyuki

Platinumhugen Ordian

Great Teacher Onizuka

Colorful

Colorful

Colorful

Great Teacher Onizuka

Tenamonya Voyagers

Omishi Magical Theater Risky Safety

Cowboy Bebop

Serial Experiments Lain

Neo Ranga

Neo Ranga

Virus Buster Serge

Virus Buster Serge