Portrait of Toshiyuki Tsuru

Toshiyuki Tsuru

Bio: Animator, storyboarder, screenwriter, and director known for challenging camera angles and his ultramodern usage of CG backgrounds. 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
Born: Unknown birthdate.
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Poster of Boruto: Naruto the Movie
Boruto: Naruto the Movie
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Boruto: Naruto the Movie
as 'Opening/Ending Animation'.
Fri, Aug 07 2015
Poster of The Last: Naruto the Movie
The Last: Naruto the Movie
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in The Last: Naruto the Movie
as 'Opening/Ending Animation'.
Sat, Dec 06 2014
Poster of Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie
Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
Sat, Jul 28 2012
Poster of Naruto x UT
Naruto x UT
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Naruto x UT
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Naruto Shippuden: Konoha Gakuen - Special
Naruto Shippuden: Konoha Gakuen - Special
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Naruto Shippuden: Konoha Gakuen - Special
as 'Storyboard Artist, Key Animation, Director'.
Wed, Feb 06 2008
Poster of Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom
Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist, Screenplay, Key Animation'.
Sat, Aug 05 2006
Poster of RahXephon: Pluralitas Concentio
RahXephon: Pluralitas Concentio
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in RahXephon: Pluralitas Concentio
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Apr 19 2003
Poster of eX-Driver the Movie
eX-Driver the Movie
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in eX-Driver the Movie
as 'Layout, Key Animation'.
Sat, Apr 20 2002
Poster of Kaze no Youjinbou
Kaze no Youjinbou
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Kaze no Youjinbou
as 'Director'.
Tue, Oct 02 2001
Poster of Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Sep 01 2001
Poster of Ah! My Goddess: The Movie
Ah! My Goddess: The Movie
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Ah! My Goddess: The Movie
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Oct 21 2000
Poster of Escaflowne: The Movie
Escaflowne: The Movie
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Escaflowne: The Movie
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jun 24 2000
Poster of Spring and Chaos
Spring and Chaos
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Spring and Chaos
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Dec 14 1996
Poster of Darkside Blues
Darkside Blues
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Darkside Blues
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Oct 08 1994
Poster of Suikoden Demon Century
Suikoden Demon Century
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Suikoden Demon Century
as 'Storyboard Artist, Character Designer, Animation Director'.
Sat, Sep 25 1993
Poster of Run, Melos!
Run, Melos!
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Run, Melos!
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 25 1992
Poster of Venus Wars
Venus Wars
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Venus Wars
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Mar 11 1989

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Millionaire Detective – Balance: UNLIMITED
The Millionaire Detective – Balance: UNLIMITED
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in The Millionaire Detective – Balance: UNLIMITED
as 'Opening/Ending Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 2020
Poster of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
as 'Storyboard Artist, Opening/Ending Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 05 2017
Poster of KUROKAMI The Animation
KUROKAMI The Animation
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in KUROKAMI The Animation
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 08 2009
Poster of Kaiji
Kaiji
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Kaiji
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 2007
Poster of Naruto Shippūden
Naruto Shippūden
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Naruto Shippūden
as 'Series Director, Opening/Ending Animation, Animation Director, Director, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist, Writer, Character Designer, 3D Modeller'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 15 2007
Poster of Noein: To Your Other Self
Noein: To Your Other Self
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Noein: To Your Other Self
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 12 2005
Poster of Basilisk
Basilisk
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Basilisk
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 12 2005
Poster of Bleach
Bleach
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Bleach
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 05 2004
Poster of Gungrave
Gungrave
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Gungrave
as 'Series Director, Storyboard Artist, Director, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 07 2003
Poster of Heat Guy J
Heat Guy J
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Heat Guy J
as 'Storyboard Artist, Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 02 2002
Poster of Naruto
Naruto
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Naruto
as 'Storyboard Artist, Background Designer, Director, Opening/Ending Animation, CG Artist'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 03 2002
Poster of Petite Princess Yucie
Petite Princess Yucie
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Petite Princess Yucie
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 2002
Poster of RahXephon
RahXephon
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in RahXephon
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 21 2002
Poster of Kaze no Yojimbo
Kaze no Yojimbo
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Kaze no Yojimbo
as 'Director, Opening/Ending Animation, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 2001
Poster of R.O.D: Read or Die
R.O.D: Read or Die
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in R.O.D: Read or Die
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 23 2001
Poster of Earth Maiden Arjuna
Earth Maiden Arjuna
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Earth Maiden Arjuna
as 'Animation, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 2001
Poster of Platinumhugen Ordian
Platinumhugen Ordian
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Platinumhugen Ordian
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 04 2000
Poster of Saiyuki
Saiyuki
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Saiyuki
as 'Director, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 04 2000
Poster of Omishi Magical Theater Risky Safety
Omishi Magical Theater Risky Safety
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Omishi Magical Theater Risky Safety
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 05 1999
Poster of Colorful
Colorful
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Colorful
as 'Director, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 06 1999
Poster of Great Teacher Onizuka
Great Teacher Onizuka
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Great Teacher Onizuka
as 'Opening/Ending Animation, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 30 1999
Poster of Tenamonya Voyagers
Tenamonya Voyagers
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Tenamonya Voyagers
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 25 1999
Poster of Serial Experiments Lain
Serial Experiments Lain
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Serial Experiments Lain
as 'Opening/Ending Animation'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 06 1998
Poster of Neo Ranga
Neo Ranga
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Neo Ranga
as 'Storyboard Artist, Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 06 1998
Poster of Cowboy Bebop
Cowboy Bebop
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Cowboy Bebop
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 03 1998
Poster of Berserk
Berserk
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Berserk
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1997
Poster of Virus Buster Serge
Virus Buster Serge
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Virus Buster Serge
as 'Storyboard Artist, Writer, Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 02 1997
Poster of Tokyo Pig
Tokyo Pig
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Tokyo Pig
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 03 1997
Poster of Baby and Me
Baby and Me
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Baby and Me
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 11 1996
Poster of The Vision of Escaflowne
The Vision of Escaflowne
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in The Vision of Escaflowne
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 02 1996
Poster of Ninja Cadets
Ninja Cadets
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Ninja Cadets
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 27 1996
Poster of Rurouni Kenshin
Rurouni Kenshin
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Rurouni Kenshin
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 10 1996
Poster of Saber Marionette R
Saber Marionette R
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Saber Marionette R
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 25 1995
Poster of Key the Metal Idol
Key the Metal Idol
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Key the Metal Idol
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 16 1994
Poster of Bounty Dog
Bounty Dog
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Bounty Dog
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 01 1994
Poster of Mobile Fighter G Gundam
Mobile Fighter G Gundam
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Mobile Fighter G Gundam
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 22 1994
Poster of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 19 1993
Poster of Ruriiro Princess
Ruriiro Princess
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Ruriiro Princess
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 01 1992
Poster of Tekkaman Blade
Tekkaman Blade
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Tekkaman Blade
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 1992
Poster of Magical Angel Sweet Mint
Magical Angel Sweet Mint
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Magical Angel Sweet Mint
as 'Opening/Ending Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 02 1990
Poster of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 13 1990
Poster of Yawara!
Yawara!
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Yawara!
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 16 1989
Poster of Hi-Speed Jecy
Hi-Speed Jecy
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Hi-Speed Jecy
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 05 1989
Poster of The Adventures of Peter Pan
The Adventures of Peter Pan
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in The Adventures of Peter Pan
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 15 1989
Poster of Osomatsu-kun
Osomatsu-kun
Toshiyuki Tsuru was
? in Osomatsu-kun
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 13 1988