Toshiyuki Tsuru
- Known For
- Visual Effects
- Active Years
- 1988–2025 (38 Years)
- Total Credits
- 114 credits in database
Biography
Toshiyuki Tsuru is a Japanese animator, designer, storyboard artist, screenwriter, and director. Recognized as a pioneer of digitally drawn anime, he is noted for his use of challenging camera angles and ultramodern CG backgrounds. Within the industry, he is known for his collaborations with animator Hirofumi Suzuki on projects such as Kaze No Yojimbo and Naruto. Tsuru uses the pen name Yasuaki Kurozu, which is derived from the names of film directors Akira Kurosawa and Yasujirou Ozu. His professional credits include work on Cowboy Bebop: The Movie, Naruto: Shippuden, Naruto the Movie 3: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom, and the anime series Gungrave. He has also contributed to productions including Hareluya II Boy, Hashire Melos, and Heat Guy J.
Career overview
Toshiyuki Tsuru is a Japanese animator, designer, storyboard artist, screenwriter, and director. Recognized as a pioneer of digitally drawn anime, he is noted for his use of challenging camera angles and the integration of CG backgrounds. Within the industry, he is known for his collaborative work with animator Hirofumi Suzuki, with whom he worked on projects including Kaze No Yojimbo and Naruto. Tsuru also utilizes the pen name Yasuaki Kurotsu, which is derived from the names of film directors Akira Kurosawa and Yasujirou Ozu.
His professional credits include work on a variety of television series and feature films. He directed the anime series Gungrave and the feature film Naruto the Movie 3: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom, which is also referred to as Naruto the Movie 3: The Animal Riot of Crescent Moon Island. His filmography includes contributions to Cowboy Bebop: The Movie and Naruto: Shippuden. Additionally, Tsuru has held various production roles on projects such as Hareluya II Boy, Hashire Melos, and Heat Guy J. He is credited with 71 known works in the industry, with his professional focus noted in the field of visual effects.
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Full Filmography
114 titles- The Obsessed (2025) Storyboard Artist
- The Obsessed (2025) Animation Director
- The Obsessed (2025) Key Animation
- The Obsessed (2025) Second Unit Director
- The Obsessed (2025) Layout
- Cosmo Samurai (2021) Creator
- The Millionaire Detective – Balance: UNLIMITED (2020) Opening/Ending Animation
- Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2017) Storyboard Artist
- Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2017) Opening/Ending Animation
- 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
- KUROKAMI The Animation (2009) Storyboard Artist
- Naruto Shippūden (2007) Series Director
- Naruto Shippūden (2007) Opening/Ending Animation
- Naruto Shippūden (2007) Animation Director
- Naruto Shippūden (2007) Director
- Naruto Shippūden (2007) Key Animation
- Naruto Shippūden (2007) Storyboard Artist
- Naruto Shippūden (2007) Writer
- Naruto Shippūden (2007) Character Designer
- Naruto Shippūden (2007) 3D Modeller
- Kaiji (2007) Storyboard Artist
- Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom (2006) Director
- Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom (2006) Storyboard Artist
- Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom (2006) Screenplay
- Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom (2006) Key Animation
- Basilisk (2005) Storyboard Artist
- Noein: To Your Other Self (2005) Storyboard Artist
- Bleach (2004) Storyboard Artist
- Gungrave (2003) Series Director
- Gungrave (2003) Storyboard Artist
- Gungrave (2003) Director
- Gungrave (2003) Key Animation
- RahXephon: Pluralitas Concentio (2003) Key Animation
- Naruto (2002) Storyboard Artist
- Naruto (2002) Background Designer
- Naruto (2002) Director
- Naruto (2002) Opening/Ending Animation
- Naruto (2002) CG Artist
- RahXephon (2002) Key Animation
- Heat Guy J (2002) Storyboard Artist
- Heat Guy J (2002) Director
- Petite Princess Yucie (2002) Key Animation
- eX-Driver the Movie (2002) Layout
- eX-Driver the Movie (2002) Key Animation
- Earth Maiden Arjuna (2001) Animation
- Earth Maiden Arjuna (2001) Key Animation
- Kaze no Yojimbo (2001) Director
- Kaze no Yojimbo (2001) Opening/Ending Animation
- Kaze no Yojimbo (2001) Key Animation
- Kaze no Yojimbo (2001) Storyboard Artist
- Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2001) Key Animation
- R.O.D: Read or Die (2001) Key Animation
- Saiyuki: Requiem (2001) Storyboard Artist
- Saiyuki: Requiem (2001) Second Unit Director
- Saiyuki (2000) Director
- Saiyuki (2000) Key Animation
- Saiyuki (2000) Storyboard Artist
- Platinumhugen Ordian (2000) Storyboard Artist
- Escaflowne: The Movie (2000) Key Animation
- Ah! My Goddess: The Movie (2000) Key Animation
- Great Teacher Onizuka (1999) Opening/Ending Animation
- Great Teacher Onizuka (1999) Storyboard Artist
- Omishi Magical Theater Risky Safety (1999) Key Animation
- Colorful (1999) Director
- Colorful (1999) Key Animation
- Colorful (1999) Storyboard Artist
- Tenamonya Voyagers (1999) Key Animation
- Cowboy Bebop (1998) Storyboard Artist
- Neo Ranga (1998) Storyboard Artist
- Neo Ranga (1998) Director
- Serial Experiments Lain (1998) Opening/Ending Animation
- Berserk (1997) Key Animation
- Tokyo Pig (1997) Key Animation
- Virus Buster Serge (1997) Storyboard Artist
- Virus Buster Serge (1997) Writer
- Virus Buster Serge (1997) Director
- Maze Megaburst Space (1997) Key Animation
- Maze Megaburst Space (1997) Storyboard Artist
- Rurouni Kenshin (1996) Key Animation
- The Vision of Escaflowne (1996) Key Animation
- Baby and Me (1996) Key Animation
- Ninja Cadets (1996) Key Animation
- Spring and Chaos (1996) Key Animation
- Saber Marionette R (1995) Key Animation
- Mobile Fighter G Gundam (1994) Key Animation
- Mobile Fighter G Gundam (1994) Opening/Ending Animation
- Key the Metal Idol (1994) Key Animation
- Bounty Dog (1994) Key Animation
- Darkside Blues (1994) Key Animation
- Shippuu! Iron Leaguer (1993) Opening/Ending Animation
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (1993) Key Animation
- Suikoden Demon Century (1993) Storyboard Artist
- Suikoden Demon Century (1993) Character Designer
- Suikoden Demon Century (1993) Animation Director
- Tekkaman Blade (1992) Key Animation
- Mama is a 4th Grader (1992) Opening/Ending Animation
- KO Century Beast Warriors (1992) Storyboard Artist
- KO Century Beast Warriors (1992) Director
- KO Century Beast Warriors (1992) Key Animation
- Ruriiro Princess (1992) Key Animation
- Run, Melos! (1992) Key Animation
- Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (1990) Key Animation
- Magical Angel Sweet Mint (1990) Opening/Ending Animation
- Yawara! (1989) Key Animation
- The Adventures of Peter Pan (1989) Key Animation
- Magical Hat (1989) Key Animation
- Hi-Speed Jecy (1989) Key Animation
- Venus Wars (1989) Key Animation
- Osomatsu-kun (1988) Key Animation
- Little Lord Fauntleroy (1988) Key Animation
- Sonic Soldier Borgman (1988) Key Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Toshiyuki Tsuru best known for?
Toshiyuki Tsuru is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Wuthering Heights (1970), Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2017), Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2017), Boruto: Naruto the Movie (2015).
How many credits does Toshiyuki Tsuru have?
Toshiyuki Tsuru has accumulated over 114 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2025.
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Toshiyuki Tsuru is a Japanese animator, designer, storyboard artist, screenwriter, and director. Recognized as a pioneer of digitally drawn anime, he is noted for his use of challenging camera angles and ultramodern CG backgrounds. Within the industry, he is known for his collaborations with animator Hirofumi Suzuki on...
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