Kazuya Tsurumaki

Biography

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.

Known for

Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge of Evangelion

March 22, 2021

Anno-san and Our Reckless Challenge: Japan Animator Expo

November 8, 2015

Neon Genesis Evangelion

October 4, 1995

Neon Genesis Evangelion

October 4, 1995

Neon Genesis Evangelion

October 4, 1995

Neon Genesis Evangelion

October 4, 1995

Neon Genesis Evangelion

October 4, 1995

Neon Genesis Evangelion

October 4, 1995

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

July 19, 1997

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

July 19, 1997

Acting roles

Year	Movie / TV show / Other	Role
2021	Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge of Evangelion	Self
2015	Anno-san and Our Reckless Challenge: Japan Animator Expo

Credits

Year	Movie / TV show / Other	Role
2023	EVANGELION:3.0(-46h)	Director
2023	EVANGELION:3.0(-46h)	Screenplay
2023	EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)	Director
2023	EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)	Screenplay
2021	Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time	Key Animation
2021	Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time	Storyboard Artist
2021	Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time	Director
2021	Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time	Co-Writer
2019	Evangelion the Movie AVANT 1: 0706 Version	Director
2018	FLCL Progressive	Original Story
2018	FLCL Alternative	Original Story
2017	The Dragon Dentist	Director
2016	Shin Godzilla	Storyboard
2015	I can Friday by day!	Storyboard Artist
2015	I can Friday by day!	Director
2014	Captain Earth	Director
2014	The Dragon Dentist	Animation Director
2014	Japan Animator Expo	Director
2014	Japan Animator Expo	Character Designer
2014	Japan Animator Expo	Storyboard Artist
2014	Japan Animator Expo	Key Animation
2013	Kill la Kill	Storyboard Artist
2013	Kill la Kill	Director
2012	Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo	Storyboard Artist
2012	Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo	Director
2012	Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo	Co-Writer
2011	THE iDOLM@STER	Storyboard Artist
2010	Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt	Storyboard Artist
2009	Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance	Key Animation
2009	Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance	Storyboard Artist
2009	Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance	Director
2007	Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone	Key Animation
2007	Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone	Storyboard Artist
2007	Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone	Director
2007	Gurren Lagann	Key Animation
2007	Gurren Lagann	Storyboard Artist
2007	Getsumen to Heiki Mina	Original Story
2007	Getsumen to Heiki Mina	Creator
2006	Gunbuster: The Movie	Storyboard Artist
2006	Diebuster: The Movie	Director
2006	Diebuster: The Movie	Original Story
2006	Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie	Original Film Writer
2006	Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie	Director
2005	Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam - A New Translation I: Heir to the Stars	Key Animation
2003	新世紀エヴァンゲリオン (2003)	Creator
2002	Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi	Key Animation
2002	Petite Princess Yucie	Key Animation
2001	Noir	Key Animation
2001	Mahoromatic	Storyboard Artist
2001	PaRappa the Rapper	Director
2000	FLCL	Director
2000	FLCL	Storyboard Artist
2000	FLCL	Key Animation
2000	FLCL	Original Series Creator
2000	FLCL	Original Story
1999	GAMERA 1999	Director of Photography
1998	His and Her Circumstances	Director
1998	His and Her Circumstances	Key Animation
1998	His and Her Circumstances	Storyboard Artist
1998	His and Her Circumstances	Animation Director
1998	Evangelion: Death (True)²	Director
1998	Evangelion: Death (True)²	Assistant Director
1998	Evangelion: Death (True)²	Animation Director
1998	Revival of Evangelion	Director
1998	Revival of Evangelion	Assistant Director
1998	Revival of Evangelion	Animation Director
1998	Blue Submarine No. 6	Key Animation
1998	Blue Submarine No. 6	Storyboard Artist
1997	Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion	Second Unit Director
1997	Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion	Director
1997	Berserk	Director
1997	Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth	Director
1997	Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth	Storyboard Artist
1997	Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth	Assistant Director
1997	Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth	Animation Director
1997	Revolutionary Girl Utena	Key Animation
1997	Detatoko Princess	Key Animation
1995	Neon Genesis Evangelion	Director
1995	Neon Genesis Evangelion	Assistant Director
1995	Neon Genesis Evangelion	Storyboard Artist
1995	Neon Genesis Evangelion	Key Animation
1995	Neon Genesis Evangelion	Settings
1995	Neon Genesis Evangelion	Animation Director
1995	Saber Marionette R	Director
1995	Saber Marionette R	Storyboard Artist
1994	Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture	Key Animation
1993	JoJo's Bizarre Adventure	Key Animation
1991	Roujin Z	Layout
1991	Roujin Z	Key Animation
1991	Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture	Key Animation
1991	Otaku no Video	Key Animation
1991	Doomed Megalopolis	Key Animation
1991	Moonlight Pierce	Key Animation
1991	Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III	Animation Director
1990	Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water	Animation Director
1990	Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water	Key Animation
1990	Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water	Director
1990	Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water	Screenplay
1990	Like the Clouds, Like the Wind	Key Animation
1990	Gdleen	Key Animation
1990	The Demonic Beast Front	Key Animation
1988	Gunbuster	Director
1988	Gunbuster	Key Animation
1988	Gunbuster	Storyboard Artist
1988	Patlabor: The Mobile Police	Key Animation
1987	Bubblegum Crisis	Key Animation