Haruo Sotozaki
Directing
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
2019
Naruto
2002
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
2020
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
2009
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
2001
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
2025
Rurouni Kenshin
1996
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-
2024
Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
2005
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
2002
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village-
2023
Inazuma Eleven
2008
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Directing (24)
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Series Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Director
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
Director
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
Second Unit Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-
Director
X
Director
Fruits Basket
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hashira Meeting Arc
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village-
Director
Tales of Zestiria the X
Series Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mt. Natagumo Arc
Director
Tales of Symphonia: The Animation
Series Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Sibling's Bond
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Tsuzumi Mansion Arc
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Asakusa Arc
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Infiltration Arc
Director
Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent
Second Unit Director
Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Entertainment District Decisive Battle Arc
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 1
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 2
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 1
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 2
Director
Other Crew (53)
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Storyboard Artist
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Animation Director
Naruto
Key Animation
Naruto
Animation Director
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Key Animation
Inazuma Eleven
Key Animation
Rurouni Kenshin
Key Animation
Saiyuki
Animation Director
Hunter x Hunter
Key Animation
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Animation Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Opening/Ending Animation
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Key Animation
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Storyboard Artist
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
Animation Director
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
Storyboard Artist
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
Key Animation
Noein: To Your Other Self
Animation Director
Rave Master
Key Animation
Fruits Basket
Animation Director
Star Ocean EX
Key Animation
Reideen
Key Animation
Samurai 7
Key Animation
The SoulTaker
Key Animation
Earth Maiden Arjuna
Animation Director
Earth Maiden Arjuna
Key Animation
Earth Maiden Arjuna
Animation
Tales of Symphonia: The Animation
Key Animation
Heat Guy J
Animation Director
Heat Guy J
Key Animation
Zetman
Key Animation
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
Key Animation
Ninja Nonsense
Key Animation
R.O.D: Read or Die
Key Animation
Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
Key Animation
AWOL -Absent Without Leave-
Key Animation
Antique Bakery
Animation Director
Eat-Man '98
Animation Director
Eat-Man '98
Key Animation
Initial D: Third Stage
Animation Director
Initial D: Third Stage
Key Animation
Legend of Himiko
Animation Director
New Fist of the North Star
Character Designer
Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent
Key Animation
Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent
Storyboard Artist
Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike
Key Animation
You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture
Key Animation
Digimon Adventure 02: Revenge of Diaboromon
Key Animation
E's Otherwise
Key Animation
Eden of the East Movie II: Paradise Lost
Key Animation
eX-Driver the Movie
Key Animation
Magical Sisters Yoyo & Nene
Animation Director
Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo
Animation Director
New Fist of the North Star: The Cursed City
Animation Director