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
8.57
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
7.5
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 Director / Animation / Key Animation

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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