Haruo Sotozakiborn 1970
usually
Director
Popularity
1.4
Famous
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.
Credits
2024
Action • Animation • Fantasy • Thriller
Director
2023
Action • Animation • Fantasy • Thriller
Director
2023
Action • Animation • Fantasy • Thriller
Director
2022
Action • Animation • Fantasy • Thriller
Director
2021
Action • Animation • Fantasy • Thriller
Director
2020
Action • Animation • Fantasy • Thriller
Director, Animation Director, Storyboard Artist, Second Unit Director
2014
Action • Adventure • Animation • Fantasy
Second Unit Director, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist, Director
2004
Action • Animation • Comedy • Crime • TV Movie
Animation Director
2001
Adventure • Animation • Family • Science Fiction
Key Animation
