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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Haruo Sotozaki
Filmography
Production & Directing (38)
2025
8.8
2025
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity CastleStoryboard Artist
8.8
2025
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity CastleAnimation Director
8.8
6.5
7.3
7.4
2022
7.6
7.0
2021
7.7
8.2
2020
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen TrainAnimation Director
8.2
2020
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen TrainStoryboard Artist
8.2
2020
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen TrainSecond Unit Director
8.2
2019
7.9
2014
Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's AdventSecond Unit Director
7.7
2014
Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's AdventKey Animation
7.7
2014
Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's AdventStoryboard Artist
7.7
2014
7.7
2013
Magical Sisters Yoyo & NeneAnimation Director
6.8
2010
Eden of the East Movie II: Paradise LostKey Animation
6.7
2009
Tales of Vesperia: The First StrikeKey Animation
6.4
2005
Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of GelelKey Animation
6.8
2004
Lupin the Third: Swallowtail TattooAnimation Director
6.5
2003
New Fist of the North Star: The Cursed CityAnimation Director
6.1
2002
eX-Driver the MovieKey Animation
6.5
2001
Cowboy Bebop: The MovieKey Animation
7.7
2001
Digimon Adventure 02: Revenge of DiaboromonKey Animation
6.9
2001
Initial D: Third StageAnimation Director
6.9
2001
Initial D: Third StageKey Animation
6.9
1999
You're Under Arrest: The Motion PictureKey Animation
6.0