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Haruo Sotozaki

Directing · 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-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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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Apr 20198.6

Director, Series Director, Animation Director, Opening/Ending Animation, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist

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Naruto

Oct 20028.4

Key Animation, Animation Director

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

Oct 20208.2

Director, Animation Director, Storyboard Artist, Second Unit Director

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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

Jul 20258.8

Director, Storyboard Artist, Animation Director

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Cowboy Bebop: The Movie

Sep 20017.7

Key Animation

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Rurouni Kenshin

Jan 19968.5

Key Animation

movie

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

Feb 20246.5

Director

movie

Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel

Aug 20056.8

Key Animation

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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

Oct 20028.2

Key Animation

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

Feb 20237.3

Director

Inazuma Eleven

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hashira Meeting Arc

Dec 20217.0

Director

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Sibling's Bond

Mar 20197.9

Director

movie

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mt. Natagumo Arc

Nov 20217.7

Director

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Hunter x Hunter

Oct 19998.4

Key Animation

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Tsuzumi Mansion Arc

Sep 20227.4

Director

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Asakusa Arc

Aug 20227.6

Director

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Fruits Basket

Jul 20016.9

Director, Animation Director

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Samurai 7

Jun 20047.1

Key Animation

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Eden of the East Movie II: Paradise Lost

Mar 20106.7

Key Animation

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Initial D: Third Stage

Jan 20016.9

Animation Director, Key Animation

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Digimon Adventure 02: Revenge of Diaboromon

Mar 20016.9

Key Animation

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Rave Master

Oct 20017.6

Key Animation

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Tales of Zestiria the X

Jul 20167.1

Series Director

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Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike

Oct 20096.4

Key Animation

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New Fist of the North Star: The Cursed City

Jul 20036.1

Animation Director

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Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo

Jul 20046.5

Animation Director

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Magical Sisters Yoyo & Nene

Dec 20136.8

Animation Director

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Zetman

Apr 20126.0

Key Animation

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The SoulTaker

Apr 20017.2

Key Animation

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Ninja Nonsense

Jul 20047.6

Key Animation

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You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture

Apr 19996.0

Key Animation

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Noein: To Your Other Self

Oct 20057.4

Animation Director

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Saiyuki

Apr 20006.3

Animation Director

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Earth Maiden Arjuna

Jan 20016.5

Animation Director, Animation, Key Animation

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R.O.D: Read or Die

May 20017.8

Key Animation

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Antique Bakery

Jul 20085.6

Animation Director

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

Mar 20238.4

Director

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Heat Guy J

Dec 20026.1

Animation Director, Key Animation

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Eat-Man '98

Oct 19988.3

Animation Director, Key Animation

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Star Ocean EX

Apr 20015.7

Key Animation

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Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent

Dec 20147.4

Director, Second Unit Director, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Infiltration Arc

May 20258.0

Director

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E's Otherwise

Apr 20036.9

Key Animation

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Legend of Himiko

Jan 19997.2

Animation Director

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eX-Driver the Movie

Apr 20026.5

Key Animation

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

Jun 20257.3

Director

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

Jun 20257.3

Director

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

Jun 20257.3

Director

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

Jun 20257.3

Director

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Tales of Symphonia: The Animation

Jun 20077.8

Series Director, Key Animation

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Reideen

Mar 20076.5

Key Animation

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New Fist of the North Star

Jul 20035.7

Character Designer

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AWOL -Absent Without Leave-

Jan 19984.5

Key Animation

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle 2

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle 2

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Director