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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