Haruo Sotozaki
Directing
Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan
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 Entertainment District Infiltration Arc
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 1
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 2
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 2
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 1
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Entertainment District Decisive Battle Arc
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Eat-Man '98
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Eat-Man '98
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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
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Filmography
2025Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castleas Animation Directormovie2025Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 2as Directormovie2025Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 1as Directormovie2025Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 2as Directormovie2025Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 1as Directormovie2025Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Infiltration Arcas Directormovie2024Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-as Directormovie2023Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Entertainment District Decisive Battle Arcas Directormovie2023Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village-as Directormovie2022Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Tsuzumi Mansion Arcas Directormovie2022Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Asakusa Arcas Directormovie2021Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hashira Meeting Arcas Directormovie2021Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mt. Natagumo Arcas Directormovie2020Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Trainas Second Unit Directormovie2019Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaibaas Storyboard Artisttv2019Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Sibling's Bondas Directormovie2016Tales of Zestiria the Xas Series Directortv2014Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Adventas Directormovie2013Magical Sisters Yoyo & Neneas Animation Directormovie2012Zetmanas Key Animationtv2010Eden of the East Movie II: Paradise Lostas Key Animationmovie2009Tales of Vesperia: The First Strikeas Key Animationmovie2009Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhoodas Key Animationtv2008Inazuma Elevenas Key Animationtv2008Antique Bakeryas Animation Directortv2007Tales of Symphonia: The Animationas Key Animationtv2007Reideenas Key Animationtv2005Noein: To Your Other Selfas Animation Directortv2005Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelelas Key Animationmovie2004Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattooas Animation Directormovie2004Ninja Nonsenseas Key Animationtv2004Samurai 7as Key Animationtv2003New Fist of the North Staras Creatortv2003New Fist of the North Star: The Cursed Cityas Animation Directormovie2003E's Otherwiseas Key Animationtv2002Heat Guy Jas Key Animationtv2002Narutoas Animation Directortv2002Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complexas Key Animationtv2002eX-Driver the Movieas Key Animationmovie2001Rave Masteras Key Animationtv2001Xas Directortv2001Cowboy Bebop: The Movieas Key Animationmovie2001Fruits Basketas Directortv2001R.O.D: Read or Dieas Key Animationtv2001The SoulTakeras Key Animationtv2001Star Ocean EXas Key Animationtv2001Digimon Adventure 02: Revenge of Diaboromonas Key Animationmovie2001Initial D: Third Stageas Key Animationmovie2001Earth Maiden Arjunaas Key Animationtv2000Saiyukias Animation Directortv1999Hunter x Hunteras Key Animationtv1999You're Under Arrest: The Motion Pictureas Key Animationmovie1999Legend of Himikoas Animation Directortv1998Eat-Man '98as Key Animationtv1998AWOL -Absent Without Leave-as Key Animationtv1996Rurouni Kenshinas Key AnimationtvSoonDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle 3as DirectormovieSoonDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle 2as Directormovie