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Haruo Sotozaki
Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan
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…
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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.
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2025
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Movie Director
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2024
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-
Movie Director
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2023
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village-
Movie Director
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2022
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Tsuzumi Mansion Arc
Movie Director
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2022
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Asakusa Arc
Movie Director
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2021
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hashira Meeting Arc
Movie Director
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2021
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mt. Natagumo Arc
Movie Director
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2020
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
Movie Director
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2019
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
TV show Series Director
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2019
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Sibling's Bond
Movie Director
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2016
Tales of Zestiria the X
TV show Series Director
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2014
Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent
Movie Second Unit Director
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2013
Magical Sisters Yoyo & Nene
Movie Animation Director
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2012
Zetman
TV show Key Animation
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2010
Eden of the East Movie II: Paradise Lost
Movie Key Animation
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2009
Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike
Movie Key Animation
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2009
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
TV show Key Animation
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2008
Inazuma Eleven
TV show Key Animation
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2008
Antique Bakery
TV show Animation Director
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2007
Tales of Symphonia: The Animation
TV show Series Director
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2007
Reideen
TV show Key Animation
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2005
Noein: To Your Other Self
TV show Animation Director
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2005
Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
Movie Key Animation
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2004
Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo
Movie Animation Director
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2004
Ninja Nonsense
TV show Key Animation
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2004
Samurai 7
TV show Key Animation
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2003
New Fist of the North Star
TV show Character Designer
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2003
New Fist of the North Star: The Cursed City
Movie Animation Director
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2003
E's Otherwise
TV show Key Animation
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2002
Heat Guy J
TV show Animation Director
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2002
Naruto
TV show Key Animation
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2002
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
TV show Key Animation
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2002
eX-Driver the Movie
Movie Key Animation
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2001
Rave Master
TV show Key Animation
