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.
Filmography 21
Movies (18)
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle2025Directing
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 22025Directing
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 12025Directing
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 22025Directing
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 12025Directing
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Infiltration Arc2025Directing
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-2024Directing
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Entertainment District Decisive Battle Arc2023Directing
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village-2023Directing
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Tsuzumi Mansion Arc2022Directing
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Asakusa Arc2022Directing
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hashira Meeting Arc2021Directing
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mt. Natagumo Arc2021Directing
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train2020Directing
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Sibling's Bond2019Directing
Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent2014Directing
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle 2Directing- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle 3Directing
