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.
Crew
TV
Naruto Shippūden
Series Director
2007
TV
Naruto
Storyboard Artist
2002
TV
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
Storyboard Artist
2017
Movie
The Last: Naruto the Movie
Opening/Ending Animation
2014
TV
Bleach
Storyboard Artist
2004
TV
Cowboy Bebop
Storyboard Artist
1998
Movie
Boruto: Naruto the Movie
Opening/Ending Animation
2015
Movie
Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie
Storyboard Artist
2012
Movie
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
Key Animation
2001
TV
Rurouni Kenshin
Key Animation
1996
TV
Berserk
Key Animation
1997
TV
Serial Experiments Lain
Opening/Ending Animation
1998