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Kazuya Tsurumaki (b. 1966)

Alias:
鶴巻 和哉

Birthplace:
Gosen, Niigata Prefecture, Japan

Born:
February 2, 1966

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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.

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Film Production

Animation Director:
1991  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
1997  Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
1998  Evangelion: Death (True)²
1998  Revival of Evangelion
2014  The Dragon Dentist

Assistant Director:
1991  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
1997  Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
1998  Evangelion: Death (True)²
1998  Revival of Evangelion
2014  The Dragon Dentist

Co-Writer:
1991  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
1997  Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
1998  Evangelion: Death (True)²
1998  Revival of Evangelion
2012  Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2014  The Dragon Dentist
2021  Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time

Director:
1991  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
1997  Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
1997  Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1998  Evangelion: Death (True)²
1998  Revival of Evangelion
2006  Diebuster: The Movie
2006  Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
2007  Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
2009  Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
2012  Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2014  The Dragon Dentist
2015  I can Friday by day!
2019  Evangelion the Movie AVANT 1: 0706 Version
2021  Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
2023  EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)
2023  EVANGELION:3.0(-46h)

Director of Photography:
1991  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
1997  Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
1997  Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1998  Evangelion: Death (True)²
1998  Revival of Evangelion
1999  GAMERA 1999
2006  Diebuster: The Movie
2006  Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
2007  Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
2009  Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
2012  Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2014  The Dragon Dentist
2015  I can Friday by day!
2019  Evangelion the Movie AVANT 1: 0706 Version
2021  Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
2023  EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)
2023  EVANGELION:3.0(-46h)

Key Animation:
1990  Gdleen
1990  Like the Clouds, Like the Wind
1990  The Demonic Beast Front
1991  Moonlight Pierce
1991  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
1991  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture
1991  Otaku no Video
1991  Roujin Z
1994  Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture
1997  Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
1997  Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1998  Evangelion: Death (True)²
1998  Revival of Evangelion
1999  GAMERA 1999
2005  Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam - A New Translation I: Heir to the Stars
2006  Diebuster: The Movie
2006  Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
2007  Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
2009  Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
2012  Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2014  The Dragon Dentist
2015  I can Friday by day!
2019  Evangelion the Movie AVANT 1: 0706 Version
2021  Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
2023  EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)
2023  EVANGELION:3.0(-46h)

Layout:
1990  Gdleen
1990  Like the Clouds, Like the Wind
1990  The Demonic Beast Front
1991  Moonlight Pierce
1991  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
1991  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture
1991  Otaku no Video
1991  Roujin Z
1994  Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture
1997  Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
1997  Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1998  Evangelion: Death (True)²
1998  Revival of Evangelion
1999  GAMERA 1999
2005  Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam - A New Translation I: Heir to the Stars
2006  Diebuster: The Movie
2006  Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
2007  Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
2009  Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
2012  Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2014  The Dragon Dentist
2015  I can Friday by day!
2019  Evangelion the Movie AVANT 1: 0706 Version
2021  Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
2023  EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)
2023  EVANGELION:3.0(-46h)

Original Film Writer:
1990  Gdleen
1990  Like the Clouds, Like the Wind
1990  The Demonic Beast Front
1991  Moonlight Pierce
1991  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
1991  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture
1991  Otaku no Video
1991  Roujin Z
1994  Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture
1997  Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
1997  Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1998  Evangelion: Death (True)²
1998  Revival of Evangelion
1999  GAMERA 1999
2005  Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam - A New Translation I: Heir to the Stars
2006  Diebuster: The Movie
2006  Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
2007  Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
2009  Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
2012  Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2014  The Dragon Dentist
2015  I can Friday by day!
2019  Evangelion the Movie AVANT 1: 0706 Version
2021  Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
2023  EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)
2023  EVANGELION:3.0(-46h)

Original Story:
1990  Gdleen
1990  Like the Clouds, Like the Wind
1990  The Demonic Beast Front
1991  Moonlight Pierce
1991  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
1991  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture
1991  Otaku no Video
1991  Roujin Z
1994  Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture
1997  Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
1997  Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1998  Evangelion: Death (True)²
1998  Revival of Evangelion
1999  GAMERA 1999
2005  Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam - A New Translation I: Heir to the Stars
2006  Diebuster: The Movie
2006  Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
2007  Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
2009  Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
2012  Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2014  The Dragon Dentist
2015  I can Friday by day!
2018  FLCL Alternative
2018  FLCL Progressive
2019  Evangelion the Movie AVANT 1: 0706 Version
2021  Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
2023  EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)
2023  EVANGELION:3.0(-46h)

Screenplay:
1990  Gdleen
1990  Like the Clouds, Like the Wind
1990  The Demonic Beast Front
1991  Moonlight Pierce
1991  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
1991  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture
1991  Otaku no Video
1991  Roujin Z
1994  Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture
1997  Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
1997  Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1998  Evangelion: Death (True)²
1998  Revival of Evangelion
1999  GAMERA 1999
2005  Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam - A New Translation I: Heir to the Stars
2006  Diebuster: The Movie
2006  Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
2007  Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
2009  Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
2012  Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2014  The Dragon Dentist
2015  I can Friday by day!
2018  FLCL Alternative
2018  FLCL Progressive
2019  Evangelion the Movie AVANT 1: 0706 Version
2021  Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
2023  EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)
2023  EVANGELION:3.0(-46h)

Second Unit Director:
1990  Gdleen
1990  Like the Clouds, Like the Wind
1990  The Demonic Beast Front
1991  Moonlight Pierce
1991  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
1991  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture
1991  Otaku no Video
1991  Roujin Z
1994  Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture
1997  Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
1997  Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1998  Evangelion: Death (True)²
1998  Revival of Evangelion
1999  GAMERA 1999
2005  Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam - A New Translation I: Heir to the Stars
2006  Diebuster: The Movie
2006  Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
2007  Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
2009  Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
2012  Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2014  The Dragon Dentist
2015  I can Friday by day!
2018  FLCL Alternative
2018  FLCL Progressive
2019  Evangelion the Movie AVANT 1: 0706 Version
2021  Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
2023  EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)
2023  EVANGELION:3.0(-46h)

Storyboard:
1990  Gdleen
1990  Like the Clouds, Like the Wind
1990  The Demonic Beast Front
1991  Moonlight Pierce
1991  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
1991  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture
1991  Otaku no Video
1991  Roujin Z
1994  Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture
1997  Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
1997  Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1998  Evangelion: Death (True)²
1998  Revival of Evangelion
1999  GAMERA 1999
2005  Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam - A New Translation I: Heir to the Stars
2006  Diebuster: The Movie
2006  Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
2007  Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
2009  Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
2012  Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2014  The Dragon Dentist
2015  I can Friday by day!
2016  Shin Godzilla
2018  FLCL Alternative
2018  FLCL Progressive
2019  Evangelion the Movie AVANT 1: 0706 Version
2021  Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
2023  EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)
2023  EVANGELION:3.0(-46h)

Storyboard Artist:
1990  Gdleen
1990  Like the Clouds, Like the Wind
1990  The Demonic Beast Front
1991  Moonlight Pierce
1991  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
1991  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture
1991  Otaku no Video
1991  Roujin Z
1994  Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture
1997  Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
1997  Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1998  Evangelion: Death (True)²
1998  Revival of Evangelion
1999  GAMERA 1999
2005  Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam - A New Translation I: Heir to the Stars
2006  Diebuster: The Movie
2006  Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
2006  Gunbuster: The Movie
2007  Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
2009  Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
2012  Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2014  The Dragon Dentist
2015  I can Friday by day!
2016  Shin Godzilla
2018  FLCL Alternative
2018  FLCL Progressive
2019  Evangelion the Movie AVANT 1: 0706 Version
2021  Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
2023  EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)
2023  EVANGELION:3.0(-46h)

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TV Production

Animation Director:
1990  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
1995  Neon Genesis Evangelion
1998  His and Her Circumstances

Assistant Director:
1990  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
1995  Neon Genesis Evangelion
1998  His and Her Circumstances

Character Designer:
1990  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
1995  Neon Genesis Evangelion
1998  His and Her Circumstances
2014  Japan Animator Expo

Creator:
1990  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
1995  Neon Genesis Evangelion
1998  His and Her Circumstances
2003  新世紀エヴァンゲリオン (2003)
2007  Getsumen to Heiki Mina
2014  Japan Animator Expo

Director:
1988  Gunbuster
1990  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
1995  Neon Genesis Evangelion
1995  Saber Marionette R
1997  Berserk
1998  His and Her Circumstances
2000  FLCL
2001  PaRappa the Rapper
2003  新世紀エヴァンゲリオン (2003)
2007  Getsumen to Heiki Mina
2013  Kill la Kill
2014  Captain Earth
2014  Japan Animator Expo
2017  The Dragon Dentist

Key Animation:
1987  Bubblegum Crisis
1988  Gunbuster
1988  Patlabor: The Mobile Police
1990  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
1991  Doomed Megalopolis
1993  JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
1995  Neon Genesis Evangelion
1995  Saber Marionette R
1997  Berserk
1997  Detatoko Princess
1997  Revolutionary Girl Utena
1998  Blue Submarine No. 6
1998  His and Her Circumstances
2000  FLCL
2001  Noir
2001  PaRappa the Rapper
2002  Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
2002  Petite Princess Yucie
2003  新世紀エヴァンゲリオン (2003)
2007  Getsumen to Heiki Mina
2007  Gurren Lagann
2013  Kill la Kill
2014  Captain Earth
2014  Japan Animator Expo
2017  The Dragon Dentist

Original Series Creator:
1987  Bubblegum Crisis
1988  Gunbuster
1988  Patlabor: The Mobile Police
1990  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
1991  Doomed Megalopolis
1993  JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
1995  Neon Genesis Evangelion
1995  Saber Marionette R
1997  Berserk
1997  Detatoko Princess
1997  Revolutionary Girl Utena
1998  Blue Submarine No. 6
1998  His and Her Circumstances
2000  FLCL
2001  Noir
2001  PaRappa the Rapper
2002  Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
2002  Petite Princess Yucie
2003  新世紀エヴァンゲリオン (2003)
2007  Getsumen to Heiki Mina
2007  Gurren Lagann
2013  Kill la Kill
2014  Captain Earth
2014  Japan Animator Expo
2017  The Dragon Dentist

Original Story:
1987  Bubblegum Crisis
1988  Gunbuster
1988  Patlabor: The Mobile Police
1990  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
1991  Doomed Megalopolis
1993  JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
1995  Neon Genesis Evangelion
1995  Saber Marionette R
1997  Berserk
1997  Detatoko Princess
1997  Revolutionary Girl Utena
1998  Blue Submarine No. 6
1998  His and Her Circumstances
2000  FLCL
2001  Noir
2001  PaRappa the Rapper
2002  Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
2002  Petite Princess Yucie
2003  新世紀エヴァンゲリオン (2003)
2007  Getsumen to Heiki Mina
2007  Gurren Lagann
2013  Kill la Kill
2014  Captain Earth
2014  Japan Animator Expo
2017  The Dragon Dentist

Screenplay:
1987  Bubblegum Crisis
1988  Gunbuster
1988  Patlabor: The Mobile Police
1990  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
1991  Doomed Megalopolis
1993  JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
1995  Neon Genesis Evangelion
1995  Saber Marionette R
1997  Berserk
1997  Detatoko Princess
1997  Revolutionary Girl Utena
1998  Blue Submarine No. 6
1998  His and Her Circumstances
2000  FLCL
2001  Noir
2001  PaRappa the Rapper
2002  Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
2002  Petite Princess Yucie
2003  新世紀エヴァンゲリオン (2003)
2007  Getsumen to Heiki Mina
2007  Gurren Lagann
2013  Kill la Kill
2014  Captain Earth
2014  Japan Animator Expo
2017  The Dragon Dentist

Settings:
1987  Bubblegum Crisis
1988  Gunbuster
1988  Patlabor: The Mobile Police
1990  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
1991  Doomed Megalopolis
1993  JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
1995  Neon Genesis Evangelion
1995  Saber Marionette R
1997  Berserk
1997  Detatoko Princess
1997  Revolutionary Girl Utena
1998  Blue Submarine No. 6
1998  His and Her Circumstances
2000  FLCL
2001  Noir
2001  PaRappa the Rapper
2002  Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
2002  Petite Princess Yucie
2003  新世紀エヴァンゲリオン (2003)
2007  Getsumen to Heiki Mina
2007  Gurren Lagann
2013  Kill la Kill
2014  Captain Earth
2014  Japan Animator Expo
2017  The Dragon Dentist

Storyboard Artist:
1987  Bubblegum Crisis
1988  Gunbuster
1988  Patlabor: The Mobile Police
1990  Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
1991  Doomed Megalopolis
1993  JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
1995  Neon Genesis Evangelion
1995  Saber Marionette R
1997  Berserk
1997  Detatoko Princess
1997  Revolutionary Girl Utena
1998  Blue Submarine No. 6
1998  His and Her Circumstances
2000  FLCL
2001  Mahoromatic
2001  Noir
2001  PaRappa the Rapper
2002  Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
2002  Petite Princess Yucie
2003  新世紀エヴァンゲリオン (2003)
2007  Getsumen to Heiki Mina
2007  Gurren Lagann
2010  Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
2011  THE iDOLM@STER
2013  Kill la Kill
2014  Captain Earth
2014  Japan Animator Expo
2017  The Dragon Dentist

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