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Toshiyuki Tsuru
AKA: 黒津安明 · Yasuaki Kurotsu · 伊達太陽太
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Biography
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
The Millionaire Detective – Balance: UNLIMITED
Opening/Ending Animation
2020 · JP
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
Opening/Ending Animation, Storyboard Artist
2017 · JP
KUROKAMI The Animation
Storyboard Artist
2009 · JP
Kaiji
Storyboard Artist
2007 · JP
Naruto Shippūden
Key Animation, Series Director, Storyboard Artist, Writer
2007 · JP
Noein: To Your Other Self
Storyboard Artist
2005 · JP
Basilisk
Storyboard Artist
2005 · JP
Bleach
Storyboard Artist
2004 · JP
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| The Millionaire Detective – Balance: UNLIMITED | 2020 | Opening/Ending Animation |
| Boruto: Naruto Next Generations | 2017 | Opening/Ending Animation, Storyboard Artist |
| KUROKAMI The Animation | 2009 | Storyboard Artist |
| Kaiji | 2007 | Storyboard Artist |
| Naruto Shippūden | 2007 | Key Animation, Series Director, Storyboard Artist, Writer |
| Noein: To Your Other Self | 2005 | Storyboard Artist |
| Basilisk | 2005 | Storyboard Artist |
| Bleach | 2004 | Storyboard Artist |
| Gungrave | 2003 | Key Animation, Series Director, Storyboard Artist |
| Naruto | 2002 | Director, Opening/Ending Animation, Storyboard Artist |
| Petite Princess Yucie | 2002 | Key Animation |
| RahXephon | 2002 | Key Animation |
| Kaze no Yojimbo | 2001 | Director, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist |
| R.O.D: Read or Die | 2001 | Key Animation |
| Platinumhugen Ordian | 2000 | Storyboard Artist |
| Saiyuki | 2000 | Director, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist |
| Great Teacher Onizuka | 1999 | Opening/Ending Animation, Storyboard Artist |
| Serial Experiments Lain | 1998 | Opening/Ending Animation |
| Neo Ranga | 1998 | Director, Storyboard Artist |
| Berserk | 1997 | Key Animation |
| Virus Buster Serge | 1997 | Director, Storyboard Artist, Writer |
| Baby and Me | 1996 | Key Animation |
| The Vision of Escaflowne | 1996 | Key Animation |
| Rurouni Kenshin | 1996 | Key Animation |
| Key the Metal Idol | 1994 | Key Animation |
| Mobile Fighter G Gundam | 1994 | Key Animation |
| JoJo's Bizarre Adventure | 1993 | Key Animation |
| Shippuu! Iron Leaguer | 1993 | Opening/Ending Animation |
| Tekkaman Blade | 1992 | Key Animation |
| Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water | 1990 | Key Animation |
| Yawara! | 1989 | Key Animation |
| The Adventures of Peter Pan | 1989 | Key Animation |
| Osomatsu-kun | 1988 | Key Animation |