Haruo Sotozaki
Known for directing · Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan
59 credits
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
2019
Naruto
2002
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
2020
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
2025
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-
2024
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village-
2023
Tales of Zestiria the X
2016
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hashira Meeting Arc
2021
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Sibling's Bond
2019
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mt. Natagumo Arc
2021
Fruits Basket
2001
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Tsuzumi Mansion Arc
2022