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Kazuya Tsurumaki

Bio: Kazuya Tsurumaki is a Japanese anime director. He is the protégé of Hideaki Anno, and was a longtime animator at Gainax before leaving for Studio Khara
Born: Wed, Feb 02 1966
Birthplace: Gosen, Niigata Prefecture, Japan
Kazuya Tsurumaki is 58 years old
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Poster of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-
Kazuya Tsurumaki will be
58 in Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-
as 'Series Director, Storyboard Artist, Director'.
Fri, Jan 17 2025
Poster of EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)
EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
57 in EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Wed, Mar 08 2023
Poster of EVANGELION:3.0(-46h)
EVANGELION:3.0(-46h)
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
57 in EVANGELION:3.0(-46h)
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Wed, Mar 08 2023
Poster of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
55 in Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
as 'Key Animation, Storyboard Artist, Director, Co-Writer'.
Mon, Mar 08 2021
Poster of FLCL Progressive
FLCL Progressive
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
52 in FLCL Progressive
as 'Original Story'.
Fri, Sep 28 2018
Poster of FLCL Alternative
FLCL Alternative
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
52 in FLCL Alternative
as 'Original Story'.
Fri, Sep 07 2018
Poster of Shin Godzilla
Shin Godzilla
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
50 in Shin Godzilla
as 'Storyboard'.
Fri, Jul 29 2016
Poster of I can Friday by day!
I can Friday by day!
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
49 in I can Friday by day!
as 'Storyboard Artist, Director'.
Mon, May 04 2015
Poster of The Dragon Dentist
The Dragon Dentist
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
48 in The Dragon Dentist
as 'Animation Director'.
Fri, Nov 07 2014
Poster of Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
46 in Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
as 'Storyboard Artist, Director, Co-Writer'.
Sat, Nov 17 2012
Poster of Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
43 in Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
as 'Key Animation, Storyboard Artist, Director'.
Fri, Jun 26 2009
Poster of Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
41 in Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
as 'Key Animation, Storyboard Artist, Director'.
Sat, Sep 01 2007
Poster of Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
40 in Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
as 'Original Film Writer, Director'.
Sun, Oct 01 2006
Poster of Gunbuster: The Movie
Gunbuster: The Movie
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
40 in Gunbuster: The Movie
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
Sun, Oct 01 2006
Poster of Diebuster: The Movie
Diebuster: The Movie
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
40 in Diebuster: The Movie
as 'Director, Original Story'.
Sun, Oct 01 2006
Poster of Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam - A New Translation I: Heir to the Stars
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam - A New Translation I: Heir to the Stars
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
39 in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam - A New Translation I: Heir to the Stars
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, May 28 2005
Poster of Diebuster
Diebuster
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
38 in Diebuster
as 'Director'.
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of Top wo Nerae 2! Diebuster
Top wo Nerae 2! Diebuster
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
38 in Top wo Nerae 2! Diebuster
as 'Director, Original Story'.
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of GAMERA 1999
GAMERA 1999
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
33 in GAMERA 1999
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Feb 20 1999
Poster of Evangelion: Death (True)²
Evangelion: Death (True)²
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
32 in Evangelion: Death (True)²
as 'Director, Assistant Director, Animation Director'.
Sat, Mar 07 1998
Poster of Revival of Evangelion
Revival of Evangelion
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
32 in Revival of Evangelion
as 'Director, Assistant Director, Animation Director'.
Sat, Mar 07 1998
Poster of Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
31 in Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
as 'Second Unit Director, Director'.
Sat, Jul 19 1997
Poster of Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
31 in Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist, Assistant Director, Animation Director'.
Sat, Mar 15 1997
Poster of Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture
Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
28 in Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 16 1994
Poster of Moonlight Pierce
Moonlight Pierce
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
25 in Moonlight Pierce
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Dec 14 1991
Poster of Otaku no Video
Otaku no Video
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
25 in Otaku no Video
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Sep 27 1991
Poster of Roujin Z
Roujin Z
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
25 in Roujin Z
as 'Layout, Key Animation'.
Sat, Sep 14 1991
Poster of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
25 in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jun 29 1991
Poster of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
25 in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
as 'Animation Director'.
Fri, Jun 21 1991
Poster of The Demonic Beast Front
The Demonic Beast Front
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
24 in The Demonic Beast Front
as 'Key Animation'.
Mon, Oct 01 1990
Poster of Like the Clouds, Like the Wind
Like the Clouds, Like the Wind
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
24 in Like the Clouds, Like the Wind
as 'Key Animation'.
Wed, Mar 21 1990
Poster of Gdleen
Gdleen
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
24 in Gdleen
as 'Key Animation'.
Thu, Mar 01 1990

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Dragon Dentist
The Dragon Dentist
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
51+ in The Dragon Dentist
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 18 2017
Poster of Japan Animator Expo
Japan Animator Expo
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
48+ in Japan Animator Expo
as 'Director, Character Designer, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 07 2014
Poster of Captain Earth
Captain Earth
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
48+ in Captain Earth
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 06 2014
Poster of Kill la Kill
Kill la Kill
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
47+ in Kill la Kill
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 2013
Poster of THE iDOLM@STER
THE iDOLM@STER
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
45+ in THE iDOLM@STER
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 08 2011
Poster of Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
44+ in Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 2010
Poster of Gurren Lagann
Gurren Lagann
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
41+ in Gurren Lagann
as 'Storyboard Artist, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 2007
Poster of Getsumen to Heiki Mina
Getsumen to Heiki Mina
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
40+ in Getsumen to Heiki Mina
as 'Original Story, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 13 2007
Poster of 新世紀エヴァンゲリオン (2003)
新世紀エヴァンゲリオン (2003)
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
37+ in 新世紀エヴァンゲリオン (2003)
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 26 2003
Poster of Petite Princess Yucie
Petite Princess Yucie
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
36+ in Petite Princess Yucie
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 2002
Poster of Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
36+ in Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 04 2002
Poster of Mahoromatic
Mahoromatic
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
35+ in Mahoromatic
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 2001
Poster of PaRappa the Rapper
PaRappa the Rapper
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
35+ in PaRappa the Rapper
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 14 2001
Poster of Noir
Noir
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
35+ in Noir
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 06 2001
Poster of FLCL
FLCL
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
34+ in FLCL
as 'Director, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 26 2000
Poster of Blue Submarine No. 6
Blue Submarine No. 6
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
32+ in Blue Submarine No. 6
as 'Storyboard Artist, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 25 1998
Poster of His and Her Circumstances
His and Her Circumstances
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
32+ in His and Her Circumstances
as 'Director, Key Animation, Animation Director, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1998
Poster of Detatoko Princess
Detatoko Princess
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
31+ in Detatoko Princess
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 01 1997
Poster of Berserk
Berserk
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
31+ in Berserk
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1997
Poster of Revolutionary Girl Utena
Revolutionary Girl Utena
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
31+ in Revolutionary Girl Utena
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 02 1997
Poster of Neon Genesis Evangelion
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
29+ in Neon Genesis Evangelion
as 'Director, Assistant Director, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation, Settings, Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 1995
Poster of Saber Marionette R
Saber Marionette R
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
29+ in Saber Marionette R
as 'Storyboard Artist, Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 25 1995
Poster of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
27+ in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 19 1993
Poster of Doomed Megalopolis
Doomed Megalopolis
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
25+ in Doomed Megalopolis
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1991
Poster of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
24+ in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
as 'Animation Director, Key Animation, Screenplay, Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 13 1990
Poster of Gunbuster
Gunbuster
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
22+ in Gunbuster
as 'Director, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1988
Poster of Patlabor: The Mobile Police
Patlabor: The Mobile Police
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
22+ in Patlabor: The Mobile Police
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 25 1988
Poster of Bubblegum Crisis
Bubblegum Crisis
Kazuya Tsurumaki was
21+ in Bubblegum Crisis
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 25 1987
Poster of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX
Kazuya Tsurumaki will be
58+ in Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX
as 'Series Director'.
First Air Date
Unreleased