Kazuya Tsurumaki

Directing

Born: 1966-02-02

From: Gosen, Niigata, Japan

Gender: Male

Popularity: 1

Also Known As

鶴巻和哉

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.

Awards & Nominations1 won · 0 nominated

🏆 Won

Art Encouragement Prizes

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX

2026

Acting3 titles

Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge of Evangelion

Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge of Evangelion

2021Documentary

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Genesis 0:0 - In the Beginning

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Genesis 0:0 - In the Beginning

Anno-san and Our Reckless Challenge: Japan Animator Expo

Anno-san and Our Reckless Challenge: Japan Animator Expo

2015Documentary

Directing27 titles

Renewal of Evangelion

Renewal of Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion

1995-1996Sci-Fi

Berserk

Berserk

1997-1998Action

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time

Kill la Kill

Kill la Kill

2013-2014Action

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-

FLCL

FLCL

2000-2023Animation

His and Her Circumstances

His and Her Circumstances

1998-1999Animation

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

Revival of Evangelion

Revival of Evangelion

Gunbuster

Gunbuster

1988-2006Animation

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX

Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

Saber Marionette R

Saber Marionette R

Diebuster: The Movie

Diebuster: The Movie

Japan Animator Expo

Japan Animator Expo

2014-2015Animation

EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²

EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²

Roujin Z

Roujin Z

EVANGELION:3.0(-46h)

EVANGELION:3.0(-46h)

Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie

Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie

EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)

EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)

The Dragon Dentist

The Dragon Dentist

I can Friday by day!

I can Friday by day!

PaRappa the Rapper

PaRappa the Rapper

2001-2002Action

Writing9 titles

EVANGELION 30th Anniversary Special Screening

EVANGELION 30th Anniversary Special Screening

Shin Godzilla

Shin Godzilla

Diebuster: The Movie

Diebuster: The Movie

EVANGELION:3.0(-46h)

EVANGELION:3.0(-46h)

Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie

Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie

FLCL Alternative

FLCL Alternative

EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)

EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)

Mina

Mina

FLCL Progressive

FLCL Progressive

Production1 title

EVANGELION 30th Anniversary Special Screening

EVANGELION 30th Anniversary Special Screening

Camera1 title

GAMERA 1999

GAMERA 1999

1999Documentary

Art21 titles

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion

1995-1996Sci-Fi

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time

Kill la Kill

Kill la Kill

2013-2014Action

Gurren Lagann

Gurren Lagann

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-

FLCL

FLCL

2000-2023Animation

His and Her Circumstances

His and Her Circumstances

1998-1999Animation

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt

Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt

Gunbuster

Gunbuster

1988-2006Animation

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX

Gunbuster: The Movie

Gunbuster: The Movie

Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

Saber Marionette R

Saber Marionette R

Japan Animator Expo

Japan Animator Expo

2014-2015Animation

Mahoromatic

Mahoromatic

2001-2003Animation

THE iDOLM@STER

THE iDOLM@STER

Blue Submarine No. 6

Blue Submarine No. 6

1998-2000Animation

I can Friday by day!

I can Friday by day!

Visual Effects39 titles

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion

1995-1996Sci-Fi

Overman King Gainer

Overman King Gainer

2002-2003Animation

Sailor Moon

Sailor Moon

1992-1997Action

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time

Gurren Lagann

Gurren Lagann

Revolutionary Girl Utena

Revolutionary Girl Utena

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-

FLCL

FLCL

2000-2023Animation

His and Her Circumstances

His and Her Circumstances

1998-1999Animation

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

Petite Princess Yucie

Petite Princess Yucie

2002-2003Animation

Revival of Evangelion

Revival of Evangelion

Gunbuster

Gunbuster

1988-2006Animation

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water

1990-1991Animation

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

Patlabor: Early Days

Patlabor: Early Days

1988-1989Animation

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX

Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture

Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture

Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors

Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors

1990-1995Animation

Japan Animator Expo

Japan Animator Expo

2014-2015Animation

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

1993-2002Animation

Bubblegum Crisis

Bubblegum Crisis

1987-1991Action

Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi

Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi

Like the Clouds, Like the Wind

Like the Clouds, Like the Wind

EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²

EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²

Roujin Z

Roujin Z

Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam - A New Translation I: Heirs to the Stars

Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam - A New Translation I: Heirs to the Stars

Noir

Noir

Blue Submarine No. 6

Blue Submarine No. 6

1998-2000Animation

Otaku no Video

Otaku no Video

The Dragon Dentist

The Dragon Dentist

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture

Doomed Megalopolis

Doomed Megalopolis

1991-1992Animation

Detatoko Princess

Detatoko Princess

1997-1998Animation

Gdleen

Gdleen

The Demonic Beast Front

The Demonic Beast Front

Moonlight Pierce

Moonlight Pierce

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III

Crew1 title

Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

Creator1 title

Mina

Mina