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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 angl…
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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.
Filmography
Movies and shows, newest first
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2025
The Obsessed
Movie Storyboard Artist
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2021
Cosmo Samurai
TV show Creator
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2020
The Millionaire Detective – Balance: UNLIMITED
TV show Opening/Ending Animation
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2017
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
TV show Storyboard Artist
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2015
Boruto: Naruto the Movie
Movie Opening/Ending Animation
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2014
The Last: Naruto the Movie
Movie Opening/Ending Animation
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2012
Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie
Movie Storyboard Artist
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2011
Naruto OVA 8: Naruto x UT
Movie Director
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2009
KUROKAMI The Animation
TV show Storyboard Artist
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2007
Kaiji
TV show Storyboard Artist
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2007
Naruto Shippūden
TV show Series Director
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2006
Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom
Movie Director
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2005
Noein: To Your Other Self
TV show Storyboard Artist
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2005
Basilisk
TV show Storyboard Artist
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2004
Bleach
TV show Storyboard Artist
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2003
Gungrave
TV show Series Director
More credits
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2003
RahXephon: Pluralitas Concentio
Movie Key Animation
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2002
Heat Guy J
TV show Director
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2002
Naruto
TV show Director
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2002
Petite Princess Yucie
TV show Key Animation
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2002
eX-Driver the Movie
Movie Layout
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2002
RahXephon
TV show Key Animation
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2001
Kaze no Yojimbo
TV show Opening/Ending Animation
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2001
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
Movie Key Animation
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2001
Saiyuki: Requiem
Movie Storyboard Artist
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2001
R.O.D: Read or Die
TV show Key Animation
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2001
Earth Maiden Arjuna
TV show Animation
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2000
Ah! My Goddess: The Movie
Movie Key Animation
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2000
Escaflowne: The Movie
Movie Key Animation
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2000
Saiyuki
TV show Key Animation
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2000
Platinumhugen Ordian
TV show Storyboard Artist
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1999
Omishi Magical Theater Risky Safety
TV show Key Animation
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1999
Colorful
TV show Director
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1999
Great Teacher Onizuka
TV show Opening/Ending Animation
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1999
Tenamonya Voyagers
TV show Key Animation
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1998
Serial Experiments Lain
TV show Opening/Ending Animation
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1998
Neo Ranga
TV show Storyboard Artist
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1998
Cowboy Bebop
TV show Storyboard Artist
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1997
Berserk
TV show Key Animation
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1997
Virus Buster Serge
TV show Director
