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 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.

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  Bleach

  Storyboard Artist

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  Naruto Shippūden

  Series Director

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  Naruto

  Director

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  Cowboy Bebop

  Storyboard Artist

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  Rurouni Kenshin

  Key Animation

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  Saiyuki

  Key Animation

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  Yawara!

  Key Animation

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  Berserk

  Key Animation

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  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water

  Key Animation

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  Kaiji

  Storyboard Artist

• 2025The ObsessedStoryboard Artist
• 2021Cosmo SamuraiCreator
• 2020The Millionaire Detective – Balance: UNLIMITEDOpening/Ending Animation
• 2017Boruto: Naruto Next GenerationsStoryboard Artist
• 2015Boruto: Naruto the MovieOpening/Ending Animation
• 2014The Last: Naruto the MovieOpening/Ending Animation
• 2012Road to Ninja: Naruto the MovieStoryboard Artist
• 2011Naruto OVA 8: Naruto x UTDirector
• 2009KUROKAMI The AnimationStoryboard Artist
• 2007KaijiStoryboard Artist
• 2007Naruto ShippūdenSeries Director
• 2006Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon KingdomDirector
• 2005Noein: To Your Other SelfStoryboard Artist
• 2005BasiliskStoryboard Artist
• 2004BleachStoryboard Artist
• 2003GungraveSeries Director
• 2003RahXephon: Pluralitas ConcentioKey Animation
• 2002Heat Guy JDirector
• 2002NarutoDirector
• 2002Petite Princess YucieKey Animation
• 2002eX-Driver the MovieLayout
• 2002RahXephonKey Animation
• 2001Kaze no YojimboOpening/Ending Animation
• 2001Cowboy Bebop: The MovieKey Animation
• 2001Saiyuki: RequiemStoryboard Artist
• 2001R.O.D: Read or DieKey Animation
• 2001Earth Maiden ArjunaAnimation
• 2000Ah! My Goddess: The MovieKey Animation
• 2000Escaflowne: The MovieKey Animation
• 2000SaiyukiKey Animation
• 2000Platinumhugen OrdianStoryboard Artist
• 1999Omishi Magical Theater Risky SafetyKey Animation
• 1999ColorfulDirector
• 1999Great Teacher OnizukaOpening/Ending Animation
• 1999Tenamonya VoyagersKey Animation
• 1998Serial Experiments LainOpening/Ending Animation
• 1998Neo RangaStoryboard Artist
• 1998Cowboy BebopStoryboard Artist
• 1997BerserkKey Animation
• 1997Virus Buster SergeDirector
• 1997Tokyo PigKey Animation
• 1997Maze Megaburst SpaceKey Animation
• 1996Spring and ChaosKey Animation
• 1996Baby and MeKey Animation
• 1996The Vision of EscaflowneKey Animation
• 1996Ninja CadetsKey Animation
• 1996Rurouni KenshinKey Animation
• 1995Saber Marionette RKey Animation
• 1994Key the Metal IdolKey Animation
• 1994Darkside BluesKey Animation
• 1994Bounty DogKey Animation
• 1994Mobile Fighter G GundamKey Animation
• 1993JoJo's Bizarre AdventureKey Animation
• 1993Suikoden Demon CenturyStoryboard Artist
• 1993Shippuu! Iron LeaguerOpening/Ending Animation
• 1992Run, Melos!Key Animation
• 1992Ruriiro PrincessKey Animation
• 1992KO Century Beast WarriorsStoryboard Artist
• 1992Tekkaman BladeKey Animation
• 1992Mama is a 4th GraderOpening/Ending Animation
• 1990Magical Angel Sweet MintOpening/Ending Animation
• 1990Nadia: The Secret of Blue WaterKey Animation
• 1989Magical HatKey Animation
• 1989Yawara!Key Animation
• 1989Hi-Speed JecyKey Animation
• 1989Venus WarsKey Animation
• 1989The Adventures of Peter PanKey Animation
• 1988Sonic Soldier BorgmanKey Animation
• 1988Osomatsu-kunKey Animation
• 1988Little Lord FauntleroyKey Animation