Toshiyuki Tsuru
- Known for
- Visual Effects
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
The Obsessed 2025
Storyboard Artist, Animation Director, Key Animation, Second Unit Director, Layout
Boruto: Naruto the Movie 2015
Opening/Ending Animation
The Last: Naruto the Movie 2014
Opening/Ending Animation
Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie 2012
Storyboard Artist
Naruto OVA 8: Naruto x UT 2011
Director
Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom 2006
Director, Storyboard Artist, Screenplay, Key Animation
RahXephon: Pluralitas Concentio 2003
Key Animation
eX-Driver the Movie 2002
Layout, Key Animation
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie 2001
Key Animation
Saiyuki: Requiem 2001
Storyboard Artist, Second Unit Director
Ah! My Goddess: The Movie 2000
Key Animation
Escaflowne: The Movie 2000
Key Animation
Spring and Chaos 1996
Key Animation
Darkside Blues 1994
Key Animation
Suikoden Demon Century 1993
Storyboard Artist, Character Designer, Animation Director
Run, Melos! 1992
Key Animation
Venus Wars 1989
Key Animation
Credits from TMDB.