Toshiyuki Tsuru

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.

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2025
The ObsessedFilm
Animation Director
2025
The ObsessedFilm
Key Animation
2020
The Millionaire Detective – Balance: UNLIMITEDTV
Opening/Ending Animation • 11 episodes
★ 7.0
2017
Boruto: Naruto Next GenerationsTV
Opening/Ending Animation • 13 episodes
★ 7.8
2015
Boruto: Naruto the MovieFilm
Opening/Ending Animation
★ 7.5
2014
The Last: Naruto the MovieFilm
Opening/Ending Animation
★ 7.5
2007
Naruto ShippūdenTV
Opening/Ending Animation • 6 episodes
★ 8.5
2007
Naruto ShippūdenTV
Animation Director • 2 episodes
★ 8.5
2007
Naruto ShippūdenTV
Key Animation • 5 episodes
★ 8.5
2007
Naruto ShippūdenTV
Character Designer • 6 episodes
★ 8.5
2007
Naruto ShippūdenTV
3D Modeller • 4 episodes
★ 8.5
2006
Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon KingdomFilm
Key Animation
★ 7.1
2003
GungraveTV
Key Animation • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
2003
RahXephon: Pluralitas ConcentioFilm
Key Animation
★ 5.8
2002
NarutoTV
Opening/Ending Animation • 220 episodes
★ 8.4
2002
NarutoTV
CG Artist • 1 episodes
★ 8.4
2002
RahXephonTV
Key Animation • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
2002
Petite Princess YucieTV
Key Animation • 1 episodes
★ 7.8
2002
eX-Driver the MovieFilm
Key Animation
★ 6.5
2001
Cowboy Bebop: The MovieFilm
Key Animation
★ 7.7
2001
Earth Maiden ArjunaTV
Animation • 1 episodes
★ 6.6
2001
Earth Maiden ArjunaTV
Key Animation • 2 episodes
★ 6.6
2001
R.O.D: Read or DieTV
Key Animation • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
2001
Kaze no YojimboTV
Opening/Ending Animation • 25 episodes
★ 7.4
2001
Kaze no YojimboTV
Key Animation • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
2000
SaiyukiTV
Key Animation • 1 episodes
★ 6.3
2000
Escaflowne: The MovieFilm
Key Animation
★ 6.7
2000
Ah! My Goddess: The MovieFilm
Key Animation
★ 6.3
1999
Great Teacher OnizukaTV
Opening/Ending Animation • 43 episodes
★ 8.4
1999
ColorfulTV
Key Animation • 1 episodes
★ 5.8
1999
Tenamonya VoyagersTV
Key Animation • 2 episodes
★ 6.0
1999
Omishi Magical Theater Risky SafetyTV
Key Animation • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1998
Serial Experiments LainTV
Opening/Ending Animation • 13 episodes
★ 8.2
1997
BerserkTV
Key Animation • 1 episodes
★ 8.5
1997
Tokyo PigTV
Key Animation • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1997
Maze Megaburst SpaceTV
Key Animation • 2 episodes
★ 7.2
1996
Rurouni KenshinTV
Key Animation • 1 episodes
★ 8.5
1996
The Vision of EscaflowneTV
Key Animation • 3 episodes
★ 8.2
1996
Baby and MeTV
Key Animation • 1 episodes
★ 8.4
1996
Spring and ChaosFilm
Key Animation
★ 7.4
1996
Ninja CadetsTV
Key Animation • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1995
Saber Marionette RTV
Key Animation • 1 episodes
★ 6.6
1994
Mobile Fighter G GundamTV
Key Animation • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
1994
Mobile Fighter G GundamTV
Opening/Ending Animation • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
1994
Darkside BluesFilm
Key Animation
★ 5.4
1994
Key the Metal IdolTV
Key Animation • 4 episodes
★ 5.4
1994
Bounty DogTV
Key Animation • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1993
JoJo's Bizarre AdventureTV
Key Animation • 4 episodes
★ 7.0
1993
Shippuu! Iron LeaguerTV
Opening/Ending Animation • 1 episodes
★ 5.0
1993
Suikoden Demon CenturyFilm
Character Designer
★ 6.0
1993
Suikoden Demon CenturyFilm
Animation Director
★ 6.0
1992
Tekkaman BladeTV
Key Animation • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
1992
Run, Melos!Film
Key Animation
★ 6.3
1992
Mama is a 4th GraderTV
Opening/Ending Animation • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
1992
KO Century Beast WarriorsTV
Key Animation • 2 episodes
★ 7.8
1992
Ruriiro PrincessTV
Key Animation • 1 episodes
★ 4.0
1990
Nadia: The Secret of Blue WaterTV
Key Animation • 2 episodes
★ 7.4
1990
Magical Angel Sweet MintTV
Opening/Ending Animation • 47 episodes
★ 4.0
1989
Yawara!TV
Key Animation • 3 episodes
★ 6.7
1989
Venus WarsFilm
Key Animation
★ 6.7
1989
The Adventures of Peter PanTV
Key Animation • 4 episodes
★ 8.5
1989
Magical HatTV
Key Animation • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1989
Hi-Speed JecyTV
Key Animation • 1 episodes
1988
Osomatsu-kunTV
Key Animation • 1 episodes
★ 8.3
1988
Little Lord FauntleroyTV
Key Animation • 1 episodes
★ 6.7
1988
Sonic Soldier BorgmanTV
Key Animation • 2 episodes
★ 5.7
1986
Galaxy High SchoolTV
Key Animation • 6 episodes
★ 7.0

Known For

Naruto Shippūden

Naruto

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations

Great Teacher Onizuka

Serial Experiments Lain

Gungrave

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