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Haruo Sotozaki

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Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan
Directing
そとざき はるお,外崎 春雄

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.

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Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike
6.8
Movie2009日本
Credit: Key Animation
Eden of the East Movie II: Paradise Lost
6.9
Movie2010日本
Credit: Key Animation
Magical Sisters Yoyo & Nene
6.9
Movie2013日本
Credit: Animation Director
Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent
6.9
Movie2014日本
Credit: Storyboard Artist, Director, Second Unit Director, Key Animation
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
8.2
Movie2020日本
Credit: Storyboard Artist, Director, Second Unit Director, Animation Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mt. Natagumo Arc
8.4
Movie2021日本
Credit: Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hashira Meeting Arc
7.1
Movie2021日本
Credit: Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Sibling's Bond
7.8
Movie2019日本
Credit: Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Tsuzumi Mansion Arc
8.3
Movie2022日本
Credit: Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Asakusa Arc
7.8
Movie2022日本
Credit: Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village-
7.6
Movie2023日本
Credit: Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-
7.2
Movie2024日本
Credit: Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
8.3
Movie2025日本
Credit: Storyboard Artist, Director, Animation Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Entertainment District Decisive Battle Arc
6.9
Movie2023日本
Credit: Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Infiltration Arc
6.9
Movie2025日本
Credit: Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 1
6.9
Movie2025日本
Credit: Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 2
6.9
Movie2025日本
Credit: Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 1
6.9
Movie2025日本
Credit: Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 2
6.9
Movie2025日本
Credit: Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Entertainment District Arc
0.0
Movie2021日本
Credit: Director