Haruo Sotozaki

3 titles·Since 2019

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.

Frequently works with

Natsuki Hanae

3 titles together

Akari Kito

2 titles together

Hiro Shimono

2 titles together

Takahiro Sakurai

2 titles together

Filmography (3)

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

2025 · Director

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

2020 · Director

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Sibling's Bond

2019 · Director

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.