Haruo Sotozaki
Directing

Haruo Sotozaki

Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan

Also known as: そとざき はるお, 外崎 春雄

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.

Movie Credits (18)

Crew

2020

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

Director

2019

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Sibling's Bond

Director

2021

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mt. Natagumo Arc

Director

2021

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hashira Meeting Arc

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2014

Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent

Director

2024

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

Director

2022

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Asakusa Arc

Director

2022

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Tsuzumi Mansion Arc

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2023

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

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2025

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

Director

TV Credits (4)

Crew

2019

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Director

2001

Fruits Basket

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2001

X

Director

2003

New Fist of the North Star

Creator

Personal Info

Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan
Popularity
0.9

Career Stats

18
Movies
4
TV Shows