Kazuya Tsurumaki

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Kazuya Tsurumaki

Born February 2, 1966 · Gosen, Niigata, Japan (age 60)

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

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of EvangelionNeon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion · 1997
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
8.31997
MovieAnimationScience Fiction
SEELE orders an all-out attack on NERV, aiming to destroy the Evas before Gendo can advance his own plans for the Human Instrumentality Project. Shinji is pushed to the limits of his sanity as he is forced to decide the fate of humanity.
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a TimeEvangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time · 2021
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
8.22021
MovieAnimationAction
In the aftermath of the Fourth Impact, stranded without their Evangelions, Shinji, Asuka and Rei find refuge in one of the rare pockets of humanity that still exist on the ruined planet Earth. There, each lives a life far different from their days as an Evangelion pilot. However, the danger to the world is far from over. A new impact is looming on the horizon—one that will prove to be the true end of Evangelion.
Shin GodzillaShin Godzilla · 2016
Shin Godzilla
7.22016
MovieActionScience Fiction
When a massive, gilled monster emerges from the deep and tears through the city, the government scrambles to save its citizens. A rag-tag team of volunteers cuts through a web of red tape to uncover the monster's weakness and its mysterious ties to a foreign superpower. But time is not on their side - the greatest catastrophe to ever befall the world is about to evolve right before their very eyes.
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) AloneEvangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone · 2007
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
7.62007
MovieAnimationScience Fiction
After the Second Impact, Tokyo-3 is being attacked by giant monsters called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind. The child Shinji’s objective is to fight the Angels by piloting one of the mysterious Evangelion mecha units. A remake of the first six episodes of GAINAX’s famous 1996 anime series. The film was retitled “Evangelion: 1.01” for its DVD release and “Evangelion: 1.11” for a release with additional scenes.
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) RedoEvangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo · 2012
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
7.22012
MovieAnimationScience Fiction
Fourteen years after Third Impact, Shinji Ikari awakens to a world he does not remember. He hasn't aged. Much of Earth is laid in ruins, NERV has been dismantled, and people who he once protected have turned against him. Befriending the enigmatic Kaworu Nagisa, Shinji continues the fight against the angels and realizes the fighting is far from over, even when it could be against his former allies. The characters' struggles continue amidst the battles against the angels and each other, spiraling down to what could inevitably be the end of the world.
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and RebirthNeon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth · 1997
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
7.41997
MovieAnimationDrama
Originally a collection of clips from the Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series, Death was created as a precursor to the re-worked ending of the series. Rebirth was intended as that re-worked ending, but after production overruns Rebirth became only the first half of the first part of The End of Evangelion, with some minor differences.
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) AdvanceEvangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance · 2009
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
7.82009
MovieAnimationScience Fiction
Under constant attack by monstrous creatures called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind, U.N. Special Agency NERV introduces two new EVA pilots to help defend the city of Tokyo-3: the mysterious Makinami Mari Illustrous and the intense Asuka Langley Shikinami. Meanwhile, Gendo Ikari and SEELE proceed with a secret project that involves both Rei and Shinji.
Revival of EvangelionRevival of Evangelion · 1998
Revival of Evangelion
7.71998
MovieActionAnimation
Revival of Evangelion is a re-edit of the Neon Genesis Evangelion films , released in 1998. It consists of Evangelion: Death (which was essentially a clip show that summarized the entire regular series) and The End of Evangelion , re-edited together to make a version that tells the entire story of Evangelion. It is considered to be the final form of the Evangelion films.

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Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam - A New Translation I: Heirs to the StarsMobile Suit Zeta Gundam - A New Translation I: Heirs to the Stars · 2005
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam - A New Translation I: Heirs to the Stars
6.72005
MovieActionAnimation
Universal Century 0087. The Titans, a bellicose faction among the Earth Federation Forces, grows powerful and tyrannical, even using poison gas to suppress a civil unrest. Dissident soldiers from the same military stand against them, forming a resistance group called the AEUG. Kamille Bidan, a civilian student, gets entangled in this conflict when he impulsively steals the Gundam Mark II and joins the AEUG, running away from his home space colony. Then he begins to fight along with Char Aznable, a former Zeon ace pilot who has infiltrated the Earth Sphere for reasons of his own. This is the first part of the feature trilogy derived from the anime series Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, and features enhanced animation and theme songs by GACKT.

Key Animation

FLCL AlternativeFLCL Alternative · 2018
FLCL Alternative
6.02018
MovieAnimationScience Fiction
Life seems to drift by for Kana Koumoto and her friends in their small Japanese town. Every day is just like the last, and it feels like every new day will be the same. Kana goes to school, hangs out with her friends, and likes to paint her nails and listen to music, but it feels like nothing special is ever going to happen. As a change of pace, Kana and her friends decide to design a bottle rocket and launch it into space, even though it might not get there at all. However, just when the rocket is completed, a robot suddenly crashes into and destroys it, shortly followed by a pink-haired woman claiming to be a "Galactic Investigator." Kana's life quickly becomes more exciting than she ever imagined, dealing with new feelings, changing friends, and even boy troubles. It turns out life can go by in the blink of an eye, fast enough to even miss it, so what's with these weird robots that seem to show up at the worst times?!

Original Story

Like the Clouds, Like the WindLike the Clouds, Like the Wind · 1990
Like the Clouds, Like the Wind
6.91990
MovieRomanceAnimation
Ginga is a simple—yet energetic—country girl, living with her father far from the capital city of the empire in ancient China. When she learns of an opportunity to become a concubine of the young new Emperor, with the possibility of becoming his head wife in charge of all of the other wives, Ginga convinces her father to let her go. Once there, she meets all of the other potential head wives, each of whom have various reasons for being there. All of them must learn to read and write, learn the history of their country, and learn the proper mannerisms for being in the royal court. Ginga's enthusiasm tends to get her in trouble more often than not, but it works to her advantage when they learn that the former emperor's head wife, who is not the mother of the current emperor, is plotting treachery against the new emperor, and that a rebellion is headed toward the capital.

Key Animation

Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! MovieGunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie · 2006
Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
6.32006
MovieAnimationScience Fiction
This double feature comprises of "Gunbuster" and "Diebuster" (aka "Gunbuster 2") condensed into a single theatrical release told in two parts with a musical intermission in between. The 95-minute "Aim for the Top! Gunbuster" movie is a compilation of the original 6-episode Gunbuster OVA, where man first meets the insect aliens and builds fighting robots and huge battleships to combat them. Takaya Noriko and Amano Kazumi lead the fight, doing massive damage to the insect's world. The 100-minute "Aim for the Top 2! Diebuster" movie completes the series, with country girl Nono leading the "Topless" fighters to protect Earth from the invading insects.

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The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog WarriorsThe Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors · 1990
The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors
7.21990
SeriesAnimationDrama
During the war-torn feudal wars of Japan, the Awa clan faced certain extinction from a rival clan backed by demonic forces. However, a careless promise by their lord leads to both salvation and disgrace when their family dog brings back the head of the enemy warlord and insists upon marrying the lord's daughter! Their unnatural union bears fruit, but when they are both killed, the eight unborn pups are reincarnated as the eight Dog Warriors - the Hakkenden. Slowly they find each other and come together as a group. These eight warriors, who represent the eight separate aspects of the Bushido, engage in bloody battles with demonic entitles and evil samurai in the final attempt to redeem their clan!

Key Animation

GunbusterGunbuster · 1988
Gunbuster
7.71988
SeriesAnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
In the near future, humanity has taken its first steps towards journeying into the far reaches of the galaxy. Upon doing so they discover a huge race of insectoid aliens known as "Space Monsters." These aliens seem dedicated to the eradication of mankind as they near closer and closer to discovering Earth. In response, humanity develops giant fighting robots piloted by hand-picked youth from around the world. Shortly after the discovery of the aliens, Noriko Takaya, the daughter of a famous deceased space captain, enters a training school despite her questionable talents as a pilot. There, she meets her polar opposite, the beautiful and talented Kazumi Amano, and is unexpectedly made to work together with her as they attempt to overcome the trauma of war as well as their own emotions.

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Bubblegum CrisisBubblegum Crisis · 1987
Bubblegum Crisis
7.01987
SeriesAction & AdventureAnimation
MegaTokyo 2033: Tokyo was left flattened as a result from a great earthquake. A new city, MegaTokyo, was then recreated due in no small part from the aid of a multi-million dollar company, Genom Corp. Genom created and mass-produced biomechanical creatures called Boomers to aid in the restoration of MegaTokyo. When the Boomers began to run out of control, the ADPolice at first tried to stop them, but they proved to be far more difficult to deal with than was first imagined. Under the ever looming Boomer threat, a group of four girls from varying degrees of society banded together. Calling themselves The Knight Sabers, they were the only ones with enough firepower and resourcefullness to defend the fledgling MegaTokyo from Genom and it's berserk Boomers.

Key Animation

PaRappa the RapperPaRappa the Rapper · 2001
PaRappa the Rapper
6.82001
SeriesAction & AdventureAnimation
PaRappa is just your ordinary talking dog; he enjoys spending time with his friends, listening to music, and going on adventures. Together with his friends, PaRappa gets into many strange situations, all the while learning to navigate through life, get along with his friends, and pine for the girl of his dreams, Sunny Funny. Among Parappa's friends are Katy, the blue cat, PJ, the lazy bear, Matt, PJ's friend from Club Fun, Paula, a sassy fox girl, and Sunny Funny, the flower and PaRappa's love of his life. Parappa's adventures range from the ordinary to the bizarre. He crosses paths with the two mischievous baddies, Gaster and Groober, helps resolve questions of friendship and love, and even goes on trips through time itself. Nothing can change Parappa's positive outlook on life.

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