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.
Filmography
all 51
Director 29
TV Shows 28
Movies 23
Creator 1
Director / Animation Director / Storyboard Artist / Second Unit Director
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train (2020)
Movie
7.25
Series Director / Storyboard Artist / Series Director / Director / Key Animation / Animation Director / Opening/Ending Animation
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (2019)
TV
8.67
Series Director
Tales of Zestiria the X (2016)
TV
Director / Key Animation / Storyboard Artist / Second Unit Director
Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent (2014)
Movie
Animation Director
Magical Sisters Yoyo & Nene (2013)
Movie
Key Animation
Zetman (2012)
TV
Key Animation
Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike (2009)
Movie
Key Animation
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009)
TV
5.57
Animation Director
Antique Bakery (2008)
TV
Series Director / Key Animation
Tales of Symphonia: The Animation (2007)
TV
Key Animation
Reideen (2007)
TV
Animation Director
Noein: To Your Other Self (2005)
TV
Animation Director
Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo (2004)
Movie
5.39
Key Animation
Ninja Nonsense (2004)
TV
Key Animation
Samurai 7 (2004)
TV
6
Animation Director
New Fist of the North Star: The Cursed City (2003)
Movie
4
Key Animation
E's Otherwise (2003)
TV
Animation Director / Key Animation
Heat Guy J (2002)
TV
Key Animation / Animation Director
Naruto (2002)
TV
7.24
Key Animation
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2002)
TV
4.5
Key Animation
eX-Driver the Movie (2002)
Movie
Key Animation
Rave Master (2001)
TV
Director
X (2001)
TV
Key Animation
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2001)
Movie
5.5
Director / Animation Director
Fruits Basket (2001)
TV
6
Key Animation
R.O.D: Read or Die (2001)
TV
Key Animation
The SoulTaker (2001)
TV
Key Animation
Star Ocean EX (2001)
TV
Animation Director / Key Animation
Initial D: Third Stage (2001)
Movie
4.67
Animation / Key Animation / Animation Director
Earth Maiden Arjuna (2001)
TV
Animation Director
Saiyuki (2000)
TV
Key Animation
Hunter × Hunter (1999)
TV
6.67
Key Animation
You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture (1999)
Movie
Animation Director
Legend of Himiko (1999)
TV
Key Animation / Animation Director
Eat-Man '98 (1998)
TV
Key Animation
AWOL -Absent Without Leave- (1998)
TV
Key Animation
Rurouni Kenshin (1996)
TV
5.45
Information
Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birth PlaceHokkaido, Japan
CitizenshipsJapan
Also Known Asそとざき はるお, 外崎 春雄
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