Haruo Sotozaki
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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
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8.6

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Apr 6, 2019
Director, Series Director, Animation Director, Opening/Ending Animation, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist
Naruto
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8.4

Naruto

Oct 3, 2002
Key Animation, Animation Director
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
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8.2

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

Oct 16, 2020
Director, Animation Director, Storyboard Artist, Second Unit Director
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
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8.7

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Apr 5, 2009
Key Animation
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
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7.7

Cowboy Bebop: The Movie

Sep 1, 2001
Key Animation
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
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7.7

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

Jul 18, 2025
Director, Storyboard Artist, Animation Director
Rurouni Kenshin
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8.5

Rurouni Kenshin

Jan 10, 1996
Key Animation
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-
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6.5

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

Feb 2, 2024
Director
Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
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6.8

Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel

Aug 6, 2005
Key Animation
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
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8.2

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

Oct 1, 2002
Key Animation
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village-
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7.3

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

Feb 3, 2023
Director
Inazuma Eleven
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8.0

Inazuma Eleven

Oct 5, 2008
Key Animation
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hashira Meeting Arc
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7.0

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hashira Meeting Arc

Dec 1, 2021
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Sibling's Bond
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7.9

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Sibling's Bond

Mar 29, 2019
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mt. Natagumo Arc
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7.8

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mt. Natagumo Arc

Nov 17, 2021
Director
Hunter x Hunter
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8.4

Hunter x Hunter

Oct 16, 1999
Key Animation
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Tsuzumi Mansion Arc
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7.4

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Tsuzumi Mansion Arc

Sep 15, 2022
Director
X
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X

Oct 3, 2001
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Asakusa Arc
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7.7

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Asakusa Arc

Aug 25, 2022
Director
Fruits Basket
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6.9

Fruits Basket

Jul 5, 2001
Director, Animation Director
Samurai 7
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7.0

Samurai 7

Jun 12, 2004
Key Animation
Eden of the East Movie II: Paradise Lost
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6.8

Eden of the East Movie II: Paradise Lost

Mar 13, 2010
Key Animation
Digimon Adventure 02: Revenge of Diaboromon
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6.9

Digimon Adventure 02: Revenge of Diaboromon

Mar 3, 2001
Key Animation
Initial D: Third Stage
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6.9

Initial D: Third Stage

Jan 13, 2001
Animation Director, Key Animation
Rave Master
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7.6

Rave Master

Oct 13, 2001
Key Animation
Tales of Zestiria the X
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7.1

Tales of Zestiria the X

Jul 10, 2016
Series Director
Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike
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6.4

Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike

Oct 3, 2009
Key Animation
New Fist of the North Star: The Cursed City
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6.1

New Fist of the North Star: The Cursed City

Jul 2, 2003
Animation Director
Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo
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6.6

Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo

Jul 30, 2004
Animation Director
Magical Sisters Yoyo & Nene
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6.8

Magical Sisters Yoyo & Nene

Dec 25, 2013
Animation Director
The SoulTaker
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7.2

The SoulTaker

Apr 4, 2001
Key Animation
Zetman
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6.0

Zetman

Apr 3, 2012
Key Animation
Ninja Nonsense
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7.7

Ninja Nonsense

Jul 8, 2004
Key Animation
You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture
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6.2

You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture

Apr 29, 1999
Key Animation
Saiyuki
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6.3

Saiyuki

Apr 4, 2000
Animation Director
Noein: To Your Other Self
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7.4

Noein: To Your Other Self

Oct 12, 2005
Animation Director
Earth Maiden Arjuna
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6.6

Earth Maiden Arjuna

Jan 9, 2001
Animation Director, Animation, Key Animation
R.O.D: Read or Die
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7.9

R.O.D: Read or Die

May 23, 2001
Key Animation
Antique Bakery
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5.6

Antique Bakery

Jul 4, 2008
Animation Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Entertainment District Decisive Battle Arc
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8.7

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

Mar 1, 2023
Director
Eat-Man '98
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8.3

Eat-Man '98

Oct 7, 1998
Animation Director, Key Animation
Heat Guy J
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6.6

Heat Guy J

Dec 2, 2002
Animation Director, Key Animation
Star Ocean EX
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5.7

Star Ocean EX

Apr 2, 2001
Key Animation
Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent
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7.4

Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent

Dec 30, 2014
Director, Second Unit Director, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist
Legend of Himiko
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7.2

Legend of Himiko

Jan 7, 1999
Animation Director
E's Otherwise
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6.9

E's Otherwise

Apr 1, 2003
Key Animation
Tales of Symphonia: The Animation
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7.8

Tales of Symphonia: The Animation

Jun 8, 2007
Series Director, Key Animation
eX-Driver the Movie
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6.5

eX-Driver the Movie

Apr 20, 2002
Key Animation
Reideen
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6.5

Reideen

Mar 3, 2007
Key Animation
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Infiltration Arc
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8.7

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Infiltration Arc

May 23, 2025
Director
New Fist of the North Star
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5.7

New Fist of the North Star

Jul 24, 2003
Character Designer
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 1
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8.0

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

Jun 20, 2025
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 2
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8.0

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

Jun 13, 2025
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 2
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8.0

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

Jun 27, 2025
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 1
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8.0

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

Jun 6, 2025
Director
AWOL -Absent Without Leave-
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4.5

AWOL -Absent Without Leave-

Jan 7, 1998
Key Animation
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle 2
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle 2

TBA
Director