Haruo Sotozaki
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan
Haruo Sotozaki
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- The Movie: Mugen Train
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hashira Meeting Arc
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mt. Natagumo Arc
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Sibling's Bond
Crew
(2025)
(2024)
(2023)
(2022)
(2022)
(2021)
(2021)
(2020)
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
Director, Animation Director, Storyboard Artist, Second Unit Director
(2019)
(2014)
Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent
Second Unit Director, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist, Director
(2013)
Magical Sisters Yoyo & Nene
Animation Director
(2010)
Eden of the East Movie II: Paradise Lost
Key Animation
(2009)
Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike
Key Animation
(2005)
Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
Key Animation
(2004)
Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo
Animation Director
(2003)
New Fist of the North Star: The Cursed City
Animation Director
(2002)
eX-Driver the Movie
Key Animation
(2001)
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
Key Animation
(2001)
Initial D: Third Stage
Animation Director, Key Animation
(2001)
Digimon Adventure 02: Revenge of Diaboromon
Key Animation
(1999)
You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture
Key Animation