Haruo Sotozaki
- Known for
- Directing
- Birthplace
- Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan
Biography
Haruo Sotozaki is a Japanese anime and film director best known for his work on the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba series. He began his career in the animation industry in the mid-1990s, contributing as a key animator and storyboard artist on various projects. Sotozaki made his full directorial debut with the anime adaptation of Ninja Nonsense (2004). In 2019, he directed the critically acclaimed Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba television series, followed by the record-breaking film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train (2020). His direction is noted for its dynamic action sequences and faithful adaptation of source material.
Known For
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Naruto
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Pokémon
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
Rurouni Kenshin
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-
Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village-
Filmography
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle 3
Movie · Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle 2
Movie · Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Movie · Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Infiltration Arc
Movie · Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 1
Movie · Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 2
Movie · Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 2
Movie · Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 1
Movie · Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-
Movie · Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village-
Movie · Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Entertainment District Decisive Battle Arc
Movie · Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Asakusa Arc
Movie · Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Tsuzumi Mansion Arc
Movie · Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mt. Natagumo Arc
Movie · Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hashira Meeting Arc
Movie · Director
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
Movie · Director, Second Unit Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Sibling's Bond
Movie · Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
TV · Series Director · 63 eps
Tales of Zestiria the X
TV · Series Director · 25 eps
Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent
Movie · Second Unit Director
Tales of Symphonia: The Animation
TV · Series Director · 11 eps
Fruits Basket
TV · Director · 3 eps
X
TV · Director · 2 eps