Kazuya Tsurumaki
Directing
Born: 1966-02-02 · Gosen, Niigata, Japan
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.
🎬 Movies (30)
EVANGELION 30th Anniversary Special Screening
2026
Production Supervisor
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-
2025
Director
EVANGELION:3.0(-46h)
2023
Director
EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)
2023
Director
Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge of Evangelion
2021
Self
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
2021
Director
FLCL Alternative
2018
Original Story
FLCL Progressive
2018
Original Story
The Dragon Dentist
2017
Animation Director
Shin Godzilla
2016
Storyboard
Anno-san and Our Reckless Challenge: Japan Animator Expo
2015
I can Friday by day!
2015
Director
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2012
Director
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
2009
Director
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
2007
Director
Gunbuster: The Movie
2006
Storyboard Artist
Diebuster: The Movie
2006
Director
Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
2006
Director
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam - A New Translation I: Heirs to the Stars
2005
Key Animation
GAMERA 1999
1999
Director of Photography
Revival of Evangelion
1998
Director
EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²
1998
Director
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
1997
Director
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1997
Director
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Genesis 0:0 - In the Beginning
1995
Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture
1994
Key Animation
Roujin Z
1991
Key Animation
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture
1991
Key Animation
Moonlight Pierce
1991
Key Animation
Otaku no Video
1991
Key Animation
📺 TV Shows (30)
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX
2025
Director
The Dragon Dentist
2017
Director
Japan Animator Expo
2014
Director
Kill la Kill
2013
Director
THE iDOLM@STER
2011
Storyboard Artist
Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
2010
Storyboard Artist
Gurren Lagann
2007
Key Animation
Mina
2007
Original Story
Renewal of Evangelion
2003
Director
Petite Princess Yucie
2002
Key Animation
Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
2002
Key Animation
Overman King Gainer
2002
Key Animation
Mahoromatic
2001
Storyboard Artist
Noir
2001
Key Animation
PaRappa the Rapper
2001
Director
FLCL
2000
Director
His and Her Circumstances
1998
Director
Blue Submarine No. 6
1998
Storyboard Artist
Berserk
1997
Director
Revolutionary Girl Utena
1997
Key Animation
Detatoko Princess
1997
Key Animation
Neon Genesis Evangelion
1995
Director
Saber Marionette R
1995
Director
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
1993
Key Animation
Sailor Moon
1992
Key Animation
Doomed Megalopolis
1991
Key Animation
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
1990
Animation Director
Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors
1990
Key Animation
Gunbuster
1988
Director
Patlabor: Early Days
1988
Key Animation