Haruo Sotozaki
- Known for
- Directing
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle 2 TBA
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle 3 TBA
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle 2025
Director, Storyboard Artist, Animation Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 2 2025
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 1 2025
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 2 2025
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 1 2025
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Infiltration Arc 2025
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- 2024
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Entertainment District Decisive Battle Arc 2023
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village- 2023
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Tsuzumi Mansion Arc 2022
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Asakusa Arc 2022
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hashira Meeting Arc 2021
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mt. Natagumo Arc 2021
Director
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train 2020
Director, Animation Director, Storyboard Artist, Second Unit Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Sibling's Bond 2019
Director
Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent 2014
Second Unit Director, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist, Director
Magical Sisters Yoyo & Nene 2013
Animation Director
Eden of the East Movie II: Paradise Lost 2010
Key Animation
Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike 2009
Key Animation
Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel 2005
Key Animation
Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo 2004
Animation Director
New Fist of the North Star: The Cursed City 2003
Animation Director
eX-Driver the Movie 2002
Key Animation
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie 2001
Key Animation
Digimon Adventure 02: Revenge of Diaboromon 2001
Key Animation
Initial D: Third Stage 2001
Animation Director, Key Animation
You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture 1999
Key Animation
Credits from TMDB.