About
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.
Known for
BleachAnime • 2004
NarutoAnime • 2002
Naruto ShippūdenAnime • 2007
BerserkAnime • 1997
SaiyukiAnime • 2000
Rurouni KenshinAnime • 1996
Cowboy BebopAnime • 1998
Nadia: The Secret of Blue WaterAnime • 1990
Yawara!Anime • 1989
KaijiAnime • 2007
BasiliskAnime • 2005
Great Teacher OnizukaAnime • 1999
The Millionaire Detective – Balance: UNLIMITEDAnime • 2020
Noein: To Your Other SelfAnime • 2005
Neo RangaAnime • 1998
RahXephonAnime • 2002
Boruto: Naruto Next GenerationsAnime • 2017
Serial Experiments LainAnime • 1998
Mobile Fighter G GundamAnime • 1994
GungraveAnime • 2003
The Vision of EscaflowneAnime • 1996
Tekkaman BladeAnime • 1992
Osomatsu-kunAnime • 1988
Heat Guy JAnime • 2002