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Toshiyuki Tsuru

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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.

Known for

Naruto ShippūdenSeries Director

NarutoDirector

Boruto: Naruto Next GenerationsStoryboard Artist

The Last: Naruto the MovieOpening/Ending Animation

BleachStoryboard Artist

Filmography

All Directing Writing

2025The ObsessedStoryboard Artist · Animation Director, Key Animation · Second Unit Director, LayoutMovie

2021Cosmo SamuraiCreatorShow

2020The Millionaire Detective – Balance: UNLIMITEDOpening/Ending Animation · 11 episodesShow

2017Boruto: Naruto Next GenerationsStoryboard Artist · 2 episodes · Opening/Ending Animation · 13 episodesShow

2015Boruto: Naruto the MovieOpening/Ending AnimationMovie

2014The Last: Naruto the MovieOpening/Ending AnimationMovie

2012Road to Ninja: Naruto the MovieStoryboard ArtistMovie

2011Naruto OVA 8: Naruto x UTDirectorMovie

2009KUROKAMI The AnimationStoryboard Artist · 1 episodeShow

2007KaijiStoryboard Artist · 1 episodeShow

2007Naruto ShippūdenSeries Director, Director · 9 episodes · Opening/Ending Animation, Key Animation, Animation Director, Character Designer, 3D Modeller · 6 episodes · Storyboard Artist · 10 episodes · Writer · 12 episodesShow

2006Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon KingdomDirector · Storyboard Artist · Screenplay · Key AnimationMovie

2005Noein: To Your Other SelfStoryboard Artist · 1 episodeShow

2005BasiliskStoryboard Artist · 1 episodeShow

2004BleachStoryboard Artist · 2 episodesShow

2003GungraveSeries Director, Director · 26 episodes · Storyboard Artist · 5 episodes · Key Animation · 1 episodeShow

2003RahXephon: Pluralitas ConcentioKey AnimationMovie

2002Heat Guy JDirector · 1 episode · Storyboard Artist · 1 episodeShow

2002NarutoDirector · 4 episodes · Storyboard Artist, Background Designer · 5 episodes · Opening/Ending Animation, CG Artist · 220 episodesShow

2002Petite Princess YucieKey Animation · 1 episodeShow

2002eX-Driver the MovieLayout · Key AnimationMovie

2002RahXephonKey Animation · 1 episodeShow

2001Kaze no YojimboOpening/Ending Animation, Key Animation · 25 episodes · Director · 2 episodes · Storyboard Artist · 2 episodesShow

2001Cowboy Bebop: The MovieKey AnimationMovie

2001Saiyuki: RequiemStoryboard Artist · Second Unit DirectorMovie

2001R.O.D: Read or DieKey Animation · 1 episodeShow

2001Earth Maiden ArjunaAnimation, Key Animation · 2 episodesShow

2000Ah! My Goddess: The MovieKey AnimationMovie

2000Escaflowne: The MovieKey AnimationMovie

2000SaiyukiKey Animation · 1 episode · Storyboard Artist · 5 episodes · Director · 1 episodeShow

2000Platinumhugen OrdianStoryboard Artist · 1 episodeShow

1999Omishi Magical Theater Risky SafetyKey Animation · 1 episodeShow

1999ColorfulDirector · 1 episode · Storyboard Artist · 1 episode · Key Animation · 1 episodeShow

1999Great Teacher OnizukaOpening/Ending Animation · 43 episodes · Storyboard Artist · 1 episodeShow

1999Tenamonya VoyagersKey Animation · 2 episodesShow

1998Serial Experiments LainOpening/Ending Animation · 13 episodesShow

1998Neo RangaStoryboard Artist · 8 episodes · Director · 9 episodesShow

1998Cowboy BebopStoryboard Artist · 1 episodeShow

1997BerserkKey Animation · 1 episodeShow

1997Virus Buster SergeDirector · 1 episode · Storyboard Artist · 2 episodes · Writer · 1 episodeShow

1997Tokyo PigKey Animation · 1 episodeShow

1997Maze Megaburst SpaceKey Animation · 2 episodes · Storyboard Artist · 1 episodeShow

1996Spring and ChaosKey AnimationMovie

1996Baby and MeKey Animation · 1 episodeShow

1996The Vision of EscaflowneKey Animation · 3 episodesShow

1996Ninja CadetsKey Animation · 1 episodeShow

1996Rurouni KenshinKey Animation · 1 episodeShow

1995Saber Marionette RKey Animation · 1 episodeShow

1994Key the Metal IdolKey Animation · 4 episodesShow

1994Darkside BluesKey AnimationMovie

1994Bounty DogKey Animation · 1 episodeShow

1994Mobile Fighter G GundamKey Animation, Opening/Ending Animation · 1 episodeShow

1993JoJo's Bizarre AdventureKey Animation · 4 episodesShow

1993Suikoden Demon CenturyStoryboard Artist · Character Designer, Animation DirectorMovie

1993Shippuu! Iron LeaguerOpening/Ending Animation · 1 episodeShow

1992Run, Melos!Key AnimationMovie

1992Ruriiro PrincessKey Animation · 1 episodeShow

1992KO Century Beast WarriorsStoryboard Artist · 1 episode · Director · 1 episode · Key Animation · 2 episodesShow

1992Tekkaman BladeKey Animation · 1 episodeShow

1992Mama is a 4th GraderOpening/Ending Animation · 1 episodeShow

1990Magical Angel Sweet MintOpening/Ending Animation · 47 episodes · Storyboard Artist · 3 episodesShow

1990Nadia: The Secret of Blue WaterKey Animation · 2 episodesShow

1989Magical HatKey Animation · 1 episodeShow

1989Yawara!Key Animation · 3 episodesShow

1989Hi-Speed JecyKey Animation · 1 episodeShow

1989Venus WarsKey AnimationMovie

1989The Adventures of Peter PanKey Animation · 4 episodesShow

1988Sonic Soldier BorgmanKey Animation · 2 episodesShow

1988Osomatsu-kunKey Animation · 1 episodeShow

1988Little Lord FauntleroyKey Animation · 1 episodeShow

1986Galaxy High SchoolKey Animation · 6 episodesShow

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