Visual Effects
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.
Behind the camera
- 2020The Millionaire Detective – Balance: UNLIMITEDOpening/Ending Animation11 ep.
- 2017Boruto: Naruto Next GenerationsStoryboard Artist2 ep.
- 2009KUROKAMI The AnimationStoryboard Artist1 ep.
- 2007KaijiStoryboard Artist1 ep.
- 2007Naruto ShippūdenDirector, Series Director, Storyboard Artist10 ep.
- 2005Noein: To Your Other SelfStoryboard Artist1 ep.
- 2005BasiliskStoryboard Artist1 ep.
- 2004BleachStoryboard Artist2 ep.
- 2003GungraveDirector, Key Animation, Series Director, Storyboard Artist26 ep.
- 2002Heat Guy JDirector, Storyboard Artist1 ep.
- 2002NarutoBackground Designer, CG Artist, Director, Opening/Ending Animation, Storyboard Artist220 ep.
- 2002Petite Princess YucieKey Animation1 ep.
- 2002RahXephonKey Animation1 ep.
- 2001Kaze no YojimboDirector, Key Animation, Opening/Ending Animation, Storyboard Artist25 ep.
- 2001R.O.D: Read or DieKey Animation1 ep.
- 2001Earth Maiden ArjunaAnimation, Key Animation2 ep.
- 2000Platinumhugen OrdianStoryboard Artist1 ep.
- 2000SaiyukiDirector, Storyboard Artist5 ep.
- 1999Omishi Magical Theater Risky SafetyKey Animation1 ep.
- 1999ColorfulDirector, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist1 ep.
- 1999Great Teacher OnizukaOpening/Ending Animation, Storyboard Artist43 ep.
- 1999Tenamonya VoyagersKey Animation2 ep.
- 1998Serial Experiments LainOpening/Ending Animation13 ep.
- 1998Neo RangaDirector, Storyboard Artist9 ep.
- 1998Cowboy BebopStoryboard Artist1 ep.
- 1997BerserkKey Animation1 ep.
- 1997Virus Buster SergeDirector, Storyboard Artist, Writer2 ep.
- 1997Tokyo PigKey Animation1 ep.
- 1997Maze Megaburst SpaceKey Animation, Storyboard Artist2 ep.
- 1996Baby and MeKey Animation1 ep.
- 1996The Vision of EscaflowneKey Animation3 ep.
- 1996Ninja CadetsKey Animation1 ep.
- 1996Rurouni KenshinKey Animation1 ep.
- 1995Saber Marionette RKey Animation1 ep.
- 1994Key the Metal IdolKey Animation4 ep.
- 1994Bounty DogKey Animation1 ep.
- 1994Mobile Fighter G GundamKey Animation, Opening/Ending Animation1 ep.
- 1993JoJo's Bizarre AdventureKey Animation4 ep.
- 1993Shippuu! Iron LeaguerOpening/Ending Animation1 ep.
- 1992Ruriiro PrincessKey Animation1 ep.
- 1992KO Century Beast WarriorsDirector, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist2 ep.
- 1992Tekkaman BladeKey Animation1 ep.
- 1992Mama is a 4th GraderOpening/Ending Animation1 ep.
- 1990Magical Angel Sweet MintOpening/Ending Animation, Storyboard Artist47 ep.
- 1990Nadia: The Secret of Blue WaterKey Animation2 ep.
- 1989Magical HatKey Animation1 ep.
- 1989Yawara!Key Animation3 ep.
- 1989Hi-Speed JecyKey Animation1 ep.
- 1989The Adventures of Peter PanKey Animation4 ep.
- 1988Sonic Soldier BorgmanKey Animation2 ep.
- 1988Osomatsu-kunKey Animation1 ep.
- 1988Little Lord FauntleroyKey Animation1 ep.
- 1986Galaxy High SchoolKey Animation6 ep.
Also known as: 黒津安明 · Yasuaki Kurotsu · 伊達太陽太