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.
Best known work
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
2019
Naruto
2002
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
2020
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
2009
Pokémon
1997
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
2025
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
2001
Rurouni Kenshin
1996
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-
2024
Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
2005Filmography
TBA
TBA
2025
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity CastleDirector, Storyboard Artist, Animation Director
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2024
2023
2023
2022
2022
2021
2021
2020
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen TrainDirector, Animation Director, Storyboard Artist, Second Unit Director
2019
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no YaibaTVSeries Director, Animation Director, Director, Opening/Ending Animation, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist
2019
2016
2014
Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's AdventSecond Unit Director, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist, Director
2013
Magical Sisters Yoyo & NeneAnimation Director
2012
2010
Eden of the East Movie II: Paradise LostKey Animation
2009
Tales of Vesperia: The First StrikeKey Animation
2009