Haruo Sotozaki

AKA: そとざき はるお, 外崎 春雄
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Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan

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.

Crew Roles

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Sibling's Bond
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hashira Meeting Arc
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mt. Natagumo Arc
Director
Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent
Second Unit Director
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
Animation Director
New Fist of the North Star: The Cursed City
Animation Director
Magical Sisters Yoyo & Nene
Animation Director
Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent
Key Animation
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
Storyboard Artist
Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent
Storyboard Artist
Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo
Animation Director
Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent
Director
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
Second Unit Director
Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
Key Animation
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Asakusa Arc
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Tsuzumi Mansion Arc
Director
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
Key Animation
You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture
Key Animation
eX-Driver the Movie
Key Animation
Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike
Key Animation
Initial D: Third Stage
Animation Director
Digimon Adventure 02: Revenge of Diaboromon
Key Animation
Initial D: Third Stage
Key Animation
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village-
Director
Eden of the East Movie II: Paradise Lost
Key Animation
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle 3
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle 2
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Entertainment District Decisive Battle Arc
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Storyboard Artist
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Animation Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Infiltration Arc
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 1
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 2
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 2
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 1
Director
Series Director
Animation Director
Director
Animation Director
Director
Opening/Ending Animation
Key Animation
Series Director
Series Director
Storyboard Artist
Key Animation
Animation Director
Animation Director
Key Animation
Key Animation
Key Animation
Animation Director
Key Animation
Animation Director
Key Animation
Animation Director
Key Animation
Key Animation
Key Animation
Key Animation
Key Animation
Key Animation
Key Animation
Animation Director
Animation Director
Key Animation
Key Animation
Key Animation
Key Animation
Director
Animation Director
Animation
Key Animation
Key Animation
Key Animation
Creator
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