Biography
Tsuru Toshiyuki 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.
Filmography
all 63
TV Shows 45
Movies 18
Director 15
Opening/Ending Animation

The Millionaire Detective – Balance: UNLIMITED (2020)
TV
Storyboard Artist / Opening/Ending Animation

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2017)
TV
5
Opening/Ending Animation

Boruto: Naruto the Movie (2015)
Movie
5.83
Opening/Ending Animation

The Last: Naruto the Movie (2014)
Movie
6.03
Storyboard Artist

Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie (2012)
Movie
5.66
Director

Naruto x UT (2011)
Movie
Storyboard Artist

KUROKAMI The Animation (2009)
TV
Storyboard Artist / Key Animation / Director

Naruto Shippuden: Konoha Gakuen - Special (2008)
Movie
Storyboard Artist

Kaiji (2007)
TV
6
Storyboard Artist / Series Director / Director / Opening/Ending Animation / Key Animation / Animation Director / Character Designer / 3D Modeller / Writer

Naruto Shippūden (2007)
TV
7
Director / Storyboard Artist / Screenplay / Key Animation

Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom (2006)
Movie
6.11
Storyboard Artist

Noein: To Your Other Self (2005)
TV
Storyboard Artist

Basilisk (2005)
TV
Storyboard Artist

Bleach (2004)
TV
5.63
Series Director / Storyboard Artist / Series Director / Director / Key Animation

Gungrave (2003)
TV
6.8
Key Animation

RahXephon: Pluralitas Concentio (2003)
Movie
Storyboard Artist / Director

Heat Guy J (2002)
TV
Opening/Ending Animation / Background Designer / Storyboard Artist / Director / CG Artist / Opening/Ending Animation

Naruto (2002)
TV
7.63
Key Animation

Petite Princess Yucie (2002)
TV
Layout / Key Animation

eX-Driver the Movie (2002)
Movie
Key Animation

RahXephon (2002)
TV
Director

Kaze no Yojimbo (2001)
Movie
Opening/Ending Animation / Storyboard Artist / Director / Opening/Ending Animation / Key Animation

Kaze no Yojimbo (2001)
TV
Key Animation

Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2001)
Movie
5.5
Storyboard Artist / Second Unit Director

Gensomaden Saiyuki Requiem: For the One Not Chosen (2001)
Movie
Key Animation

R.O.D: Read or Die (2001)
TV
Key Animation / Animation

Earth Maiden Arjuna (2001)
TV
Key Animation

Ah! My Goddess: The Movie (2000)
Movie
6
Key Animation

Escaflowne: The Movie (2000)
Movie
Storyboard Artist / Director / Key Animation

Saiyuki (2000)
TV
Storyboard Artist

Platinumhugen Ordian (2000)
TV
Key Animation

Omishi Magical Theater Risky Safety (1999)
TV
Storyboard Artist / Director / Key Animation

Colorful (1999)
TV
Opening/Ending Animation / Storyboard Artist

Great Teacher Onizuka (1999)
TV
6
Key Animation

Tenamonya Voyagers (1999)
TV
Opening/Ending Animation

Serial Experiments Lain (1998)
TV
Storyboard Artist / Director

Neo Ranga (1998)
TV
Storyboard Artist

Cowboy Bebop (1998)
TV
5.6
Key Animation

Berserk (1997)
TV
5.5
Storyboard Artist / Director / Writer

Virus Buster Serge (1997)
TV
Key Animation

Tokyo Pig (1997)
TV
Key Animation

Spring and Chaos (1996)
Movie
Key Animation

Baby and Me (1996)
TV
Key Animation

The Vision of Escaflowne (1996)
TV
7
Key Animation

Ninja Cadets (1996)
TV
Key Animation

Rurouni Kenshin (1996)
TV
5.45
Key Animation

Saber Marionette R (1995)
TV
Key Animation

Key the Metal Idol (1994)
TV
Key Animation

Darkside Blues (1994)
Movie
Key Animation

Bounty Dog (1994)
TV
Key Animation

Mobile Fighter G Gundam (1994)
TV
Key Animation

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (1993)
TV
Storyboard Artist / Character Designer / Animation Director

Suikoden Demon Century (1993)
Movie
Key Animation

Run, Melos! (1992)
Movie
Key Animation

Ruriiro Princess (1992)
TV
Key Animation

Tekkaman Blade (1992)
TV
Opening/Ending Animation

Magical Angel Sweet Mint (1990)
TV
Key Animation

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (1990)
TV
Key Animation

Yawara! (1989)
TV
Key Animation

Hi-Speed Jecy (1989)
TV
Key Animation

Venus Wars (1989)
Movie
Key Animation

The Adventures of Peter Pan (1989)
TV
Key Animation

Osomatsu-kun (1988)
TV
Information
Known ForVisual Effects
GenderMale
CitizenshipsJapan
Also Known As黒津安明, Yasuaki Kurotsu, 伊達太陽太
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