Toshiyuki Tsuru
VFX Artist · Director · WriterTsuru 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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FILMOGRAPHY
DIRECTOR5
VISUAL EFFECTS14
The Obsessed
2025
Animation Director, Key Animation
Boruto: Naruto the Movie
2015
Opening/Ending Animation
The Last: Naruto the Movie
2014
Opening/Ending Animation
Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom
2006
Key Animation
RahXephon: Pluralitas Concentio
2003
Key Animation
eX-Driver the Movie
2002
Key Animation
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
2001
Key Animation
Escaflowne: The Movie
2000
Key Animation
Ah! My Goddess: The Movie
2000
Key Animation
Spring and Chaos
1996
Key Animation
Darkside Blues
1994
Key Animation
Suikoden Demon Century
1993
Character Designer, Animation Director
Run, Melos!
1992
Key Animation
Venus Wars
1989
Key Animation
