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.
On the crew 59
Pokémon
1997
Naruto
2002
Hunter x Hunter
1999
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
2009
Inazuma Eleven
2008
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
2025
Saiyuki
2000
Rurouni Kenshin
1996
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
2019
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
2002
Noein: To Your Other Self
2005
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
2020
Heat Guy J
2002
Fruits Basket
2001
Tales of Symphonia: The Animation
2007
X
2001
Tales of Zestiria the X
2016
Rave Master
2001
Reideen
2007
Samurai 7
2004
Earth Maiden Arjuna
2001
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-
2024
Star Ocean EX
2001
Zetman
2012
Ninja Nonsense
2004
Legend of Himiko
1999
E's Otherwise
2003
Antique Bakery
2008
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village-
2023
The SoulTaker
2001
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle 2
R.O.D: Read or Die
2001
Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
2005
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mt. Natagumo Arc
2021
AWOL -Absent Without Leave-
1998
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hashira Meeting Arc
2021
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Sibling's Bond
2019
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
2001
Eat-Man '98
1998
Initial D: Third Stage
2001
New Fist of the North Star
2003
Eden of the East Movie II: Paradise Lost
2010
Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike
2009
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Tsuzumi Mansion Arc
2022
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Asakusa Arc
2022
Digimon Adventure 02: Revenge of Diaboromon
2001
eX-Driver the Movie
2002
You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture
1999
Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo
2004
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Entertainment District Decisive Battle Arc
2023
Magical Sisters Yoyo & Nene
2013
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Infiltration Arc
2025
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle 3
Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent
2014
New Fist of the North Star: The Cursed City
2003
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 1
2025
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 1
2025
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 2
2025
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 2
2025