Haruo Sotozaki

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.

Known for

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

2025 ⭐ 7.7

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 2

2025 ⭐ 10.0

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 1

2025 ⭐ 10.0

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 2

2025 ⭐ 10.0

Career timeline

2025

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Notable

2025

⭐ 7.7

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 2 Notable

2025

⭐ 10.0

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 1 Notable

2025

⭐ 10.0

2024

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

2024

⭐ 6.5

2023

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Entertainment District Decisive Battle Arc Notable

2023

⭐ 9.2

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

2023

⭐ 7.3

2022

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Tsuzumi Mansion Arc Notable

2022

⭐ 7.4

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Asakusa Arc Notable

2022

⭐ 7.7

2021

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hashira Meeting Arc Notable

2021

⭐ 7.0

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mt. Natagumo Arc Notable

2021

⭐ 7.8

2020

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

2020

⭐ 8.2

2019

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Sibling's Bond Notable

2019

⭐ 7.9

2014

Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent Notable

2014

⭐ 7.4

Frequently appears with

Natsuki Hanae

Tanjiro Kamado (voice)

Takahiro Sakurai

Giyu Tomioka (voice)

Akira Ishida

Akaza (voice)

Hiro Shimono

Zenitsu Agatsuma (voice)

Yoshimasa Hosoya

Kaigaku (voice)

Akari Kito

Nezuko Kamado (voice)

Full filmography

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

2025 ⭐ 7.7

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 2

2025 ⭐ 10.0

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 1

2025 ⭐ 10.0

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 2

2025 ⭐ 10.0

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 1

2025 ⭐ 10.0

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Infiltration Arc

2025 ⭐ 10.0

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

2024 ⭐ 6.5

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Entertainment District Decisive Battle Arc

2023 ⭐ 9.2

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

2023 ⭐ 7.3

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Tsuzumi Mansion Arc

2022 ⭐ 7.4

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Asakusa Arc

2022 ⭐ 7.7

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hashira Meeting Arc

2021 ⭐ 7.0

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mt. Natagumo Arc

2021 ⭐ 7.8

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

2020 ⭐ 8.2

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Sibling's Bond

2019 ⭐ 7.9

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Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent

2014 ⭐ 7.4

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle 2