Haruo Sotozaki

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.

Crew

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train

Director, Animation Director, Storyboard Artist, Second Unit Director

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mt. Natagumo Arc

Director

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Sibling's Bond

Director

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hashira Meeting Arc

Director

Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent

Second Unit Director, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist, Director

New Fist of the North Star: The Cursed City

Animation Director

Magical Sisters Yoyo & Nene

Animation Director

Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo

Animation Director

Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel

Key Animation

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-

Director

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Asakusa Arc

Director

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Tsuzumi Mansion Arc

Director

Cowboy Bebop: The Movie

Key Animation

You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture

Key Animation

eX-Driver the Movie

Key Animation

Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike

Key Animation

Initial D: Third Stage

Animation Director, Key Animation

Digimon Adventure 02: Revenge of Diaboromon

Key Animation

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village-

Director

Eden of the East Movie II: Paradise Lost

Key Animation

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

Director, Storyboard Artist, Animation Director

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle 3

Director

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle 2

Director

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Entertainment District Decisive Battle Arc

Director

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Infiltration 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 Hashira Training Arc Part 2

Director

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 1

Director